Train your brain to do anything, supercharge your productivity, and improve your motivation and focus“You change your brain, you change your life, you change your brain, you change your world.” ~ Jim KwikIf your memory constantly fails you, you struggle to get motivated or learn new things, you want to learn to read faster, or be more productive - there’s good news. The solution is within your control. You can train your brain to get better at anything.Whatever limitations you think you have can be overcome to unlock your brain’s full potential. You just need to know how to keep yourself mentally fit, and today’s guest has the answer.Jim Kwik, once known as “the boy with the broken brain”, overcame severe learning challenges to become a world-leading expert in brain fitness.He’s the author of the best-selling brain-training book “Limitless” and has recently released an expanded edition to explore the future of work, brain nutrition, AI, and more. He’s also the host of the No. 1 brain performance podcast, Kwik Brain.In this episode, Tim and Jim explore the three M’s of his book – mindset, motivation, and methods – and how tackling each will give you mastery over your brain. They explain how to deal with limiting beliefs and change your behaviours to suit your goals. And they discuss the 10 things you need to change to improve your memory and sharpen your mind.Highlights(1:05) “The boy with the broken brain”(9:14) The 3 M’s for brain mastery(19:33) Age is no barrier(25:52) Impact of stress on the brain(29:44) The fundamentals of brain health(47:38) Limitless: Expanded edition(53:21) 4 supervillains of the mental apocalypseVisit: https://www.jimkwik.com/Disclaimer: https://podcast.healthoptimisation.com/disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to fix eating patterns, optimise sleep, exercise at the right time and get proper light exposure“The circadian rhythms are 24 hour rhythms. So that means our biology, physiology, metabolism, hormone function - everything changes with 24 hours” -Dr Satchin PandaWe need to stop fighting our bodies and start getting in sync with them. Ignoring our circadian rhythms is leading to more depression and anxiety, worse sleep, low energy, increased risk of obesity and diabetes, and even cancer and dementia.The good news is, getting in line with your body clock is easier than you might think. This is a comprehensive guide on when to eat, when to workout, proper light exposure, and even when to have surgery.Dr Satchin Panda is the the world’s leading expert on circadian rhythms and author of The Circadian Code and The Circadian Diabetes Code.In this episode Tim and Satchin explore how circadian clocks regulate various bodily functions, the health benefits of time-restricted eating, the advantages of blue-blocking glasses, effective lighting strategies for your home and advice for shift workers - and much more.Highlights(2:27) The power of timing(7:21) Insulin response: the impact of when you eat(16:17) Morning coffee mistake(22:24) How timing impacts surgery outcomes(28:49) Fixing your eating routine(36:43) The link with gut health problems(34:42) What can shift workers do?(47:31) Optimising your lighting environment(59:21) When should we exercise?Visit: https://www.salk.edu/scientist/satchidananda-panda/ Thank You to Filter Optix for Sponsoring this Episode! Filter Optix is the maker of premium blue light glasses. Go to filteroptix.com/timbiohacker and get a 15% discount.Disclaimer: https://podcast.healthoptimisation.com/disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Diet and lifestyle hacks for building muscle, improving health and living longer.“Only 12 percent of Americans are considered metabolically healthy. In actual peak health, the percentage is probably 5 or 6%.” -Siim LandWe might be living longer, but those extra years aren’t spent in good health - we’re sicker than ever. Longevity is meant to be about quantity AND quality. So how do you get both?Siim Land is a biohacker and bestselling author of eight books on health and longevity, including Stronger By Stress and Metabolic Authophagy.If you want a complete rundown of the food, the exercise and the lifestyle changes you need to live longer and happier, Siim’s your man.In this episode, he explores the impact of muscle strength, VO2 max and sprinting on ageing. He explains what metabolic autophagy is, why it’s considered the “new hallmark of ageing”, and what you can do to manipulate it. And he explores the hidden dangers of overtraining, why diet choices are more important than specific foods, and why sprinting is a superpower for longevity.Highlights(1:56) Sparking Siim’s interest in longevity(6:25) How to lift weights for a longer life(15:22) Siim’s elite level VO2 max(22:46) Why sprinting is powerful for longevity(27:24) Siim’s 8 bestsellers(31:29) What is metabolic autophagy?(34:33) Supplements and exercises that increase autophagy(38:35) A metabolically unhealthy world(39:50) Fasting for longevity(47:49) Diet choices for longevity(54:36) 5 diet hacks for weight lossVisit: https://www.siimland.co/Check out: Siim’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/siimlandBig thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Nuzest! Their Good Green Vitality multi-nutrient drink mix supports your nervous system, immunity, cognition, energy production, and digestion. Go to https://nuzest.com and be sure to use code TIMBIOHACKER at checkout to get 25% off your first purchase of Good Green Vitality.Disclaimer: https://podcast.healthoptimisation.com/disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Detox the right way for skin health - how to support your liver and optimise your gut.“By addressing the gut microbiome and slowly reducing the inflammatory components there, we start to see this distance being created between each skin infection.” -Jennifer FugoDoes it feel like you’ve tried EVERYTHING to clear up your skin? If skin creams haven’t worked and detoxes are failing you, you’re not alone. Whether you have acne, rashes, rosacea, or more severe forms of eczema and psoriasis, skin care products and medications alone aren’t enough to help you. You’ve got to look at your gut health, your liver function, your nutrition, and your lifestyle. Jennifer Fugo is a clinical nutritionist helping her patients to beat chronic skin issues and unending gut challenges. She’s also got her own line of skincare and supplements and hosts the Healthy Skin Show podcast.In this episode, Jennifer explains which supplements and foods you should be using for great skin health. The link between cytokines, inflammation, and “leaky skin”. How nutrition, environmental toxins and genetics can cause imbalances in the skin microbiome. And why a diet-only approach sometimes fails - and what to do instead.Highlights(2:42) Jennifer’s skin health story(9:23) What is leaky skin?(13:41) The problem with conventional skin creams(19:19) Skin microbiome and gut flora(25:08) Pay attention to the itch(28:42) The problem with symptom management(35:42) Stop with the detoxes(41:07) Going vegan(45:45) Practical food guide(48:39) Alternative to detoxing(51:22) How to support your liver(57:28) Where to startVisit: https://www.jenniferfugo.com/Check out: Jennifer Fugo’s podcast The Healthy Skin Show: https://www.skinterrupt.com/listen/Big thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Nuzest! Their Good Green Vitality multi-nutrient drink mix supports your nervous system, immunity, cognition, energy production, and digestion. Go to https://nuzest.com and be sure to use code TIMBIOHACKER at checkout to get 25% off your first purchase of Good Green VitalityDisclaimer: https://podcast.healthoptimisation.com/disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hormones out of whack? Get to the root causes of PMS, PCOS, and endometriosis.“Birth control is one form of dismissing a woman, of getting her out of your office as soon as possible and not doing your work and actually digging deeper to understand what is going on.” – Dr. Jolene Brighten Many women are prescribed birth control to manage a wide range of symptoms like migraines, painful or irregular periods, or acne – and the list goes on. But these are problems that need to be addressed at the root, not covered up by the pill.  Whether you suffer from PMS symptoms, endometriosis, PCOS, anxiety, or mood swings, your hormones are probably out of whack. It might be time to ditch the pill and make some big changes in your life. And today’s guest explains how you can do this safely and effectively.Dr. Jolene Brighten is a best-selling author and leading expert in women’s health. Her book, “Beyond the Pill,” explores how to balance your hormones, reclaim your body, and reverse the dangerous side effects of the birth control pill. In this episode, Dr. Brighten explains why nutrition and exercise need to be the first-line defence against hormonal imbalance. She explores the connection between PCOS and gut health. She explains how PMS is NOT normal, even if it is common. And she discusses the virtues of tracking your cycle.Highlights(3:13) Why women should ditch the pill(12:11) Methylation and endometriosis(19:11) Veganism and methylation(27:05) Most common hormonal issues affecting women 1:27(32:22) Why is PMS so common?(38:07) Can you stop PMS?(42:42) How to manage PCOS(48:05) Why you should track your cycle(56:03) How to transition off birth controlVisit: https://drbrighten.com/Check out: Dr Brighten’s latest book, “Is This Normal?: Judgment Free Straight Talk about Women's Health and Hormones” at https://drbrighten.com/is-this-normal/Don’t miss: The 2024 Health Optimisation Summit. It’s coming up in June! Buy your ticket here: https://summit.healthoptimisation.com/Thank you to BEAM Minerals for supporting this episode! Their liquid supplement contains every essential mineral your body needs. You get the right ratios in a high-bioavailability liquid form. Go to http://www.beamminerals.com/TimBiohacker to learn more about the health benefits of minerals for you and even for your pets. The link applies a 20% discount automatically at checkout on your first order.Disclaimer: https://podcast.healthoptimisation.com/disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Our conversation is just a tiny taste of what people are going to get over there. I freaking love it. I'm like a kid in a candy store over there every year” -Ben GreenfieldIn the lead up to the Health Optimisation Summit, two powerhouse biohackers – U.S.-based Ben Greenfield and U.K.-based Tim Gray – sit down together to share the secrets of their biohacking routines. They also describe the new tech, supplements, and not-so-routine practices they’re most excited about right now. From peptides to methylene blue (injected WHERE?!) to ketamine therapy to breathwork and mindfulness tech, you’ll find out what they’re doing for total body health optimisation. And, they give you tips on how you can try these biohacks yourself, whether you just want to dip your toe or dive all in.Here’s a sampling of what you’ll learn about in this wide-ranging conversation:A brain-boosting headset that’s been a game-changer for both Tim and Ben. What their beauty routines look like and why they involve colostrum.How to get the most out of methylene blue using hyperbaric oxygen therapy.The spiritual and mindfulness practices that help them deal with stress and solve problems.If you’re looking to shake up your routine and explore more about biohacking’s newest frontiers, take a listen to Tim and Ben’s favorite biohacks.Highlights(3:17) Methylene blue prostate injections(09:25) BrainTap at the Health Optimisation Summit(14:16) Breathwork(17:23) Benefits of methylene blue(29:23) Microbiome and the gut(38:02) Beauty routines including colostrum(45:09) Peptides(50:24) Health Optimisation Summit line-up(52:37) Tim’s #1 personal upgrade(59:25) Microdosing alcohol benefitsVisit:https://bengreenfieldlife.com/https://prostabluezone.com/ (Methylene blue prostate injections)Don’t miss Ben Greenfield as a featured speaker at the 2024 Health Optimisation Summit. It’s coming up in June! Buy your ticket here.About Ben Greenfield: He’s a human performance consultant, speaker, podcast host, and New York Times bestselling author of 13 books, including the popular title, Boundless. He’s also a former collegiate tennis; water polo, and volleyball player; bodybuilder; 13-time Ironman triathlete; and professional obstacle course racer who was voted America’s Top Personal Trainer by the U.S. National Strength and Conditioning Association.Shout out to our episode sponsor BiOptimizers! You’ll get all seven forms of magnesium your body needs with Magnesium Breakthrough. Check out https://bioptimizers.com/timbiohacker and use code TIMBIOHACKER to save 10%.Disclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Health expert Gary Brecka discusses nutrient deficiencies impacting health, revealing biohacks for longevity and optimal health. Topics include predicting mortality, cold water immersion, nutrient deficiencies, cutting life expectancy, and more.

“Brain tumours and how it impacts children, and then fertility. We have a crisis worldwide in the Western nations. Quite simply, it’s draining our batteries.” –Nick PineaultWe’ve been led to believe that non-ionising EMF radiation from your mobile phone, Wi-Fi router, and Bluetooth headphones is safe – and if you disagree, you’re a conspiracy theorist. But that’s based on biassed, out-of-date research. New research is in and it’s not good.This type of radiation has been linked to cancer, infertility, insomnia, depression, and more! So how do we avoid it when it’s all around us?“The EMF Guy,” Nick Pineault, is THE go-to expert on the subject. He’s the author of The Non-Tinfoil Guide to EMFs: How to Fix Our Stupid Use of Technology. It’s a comprehensive look at the dangers of EMFs and what you can do to mitigate the effects of EMFs on your health.In this episode, Nick explores the most up-to-date literature on the subject of EMFs, including the link between holding a phone to your head and brain tumours, how phones in your pocket can cause infertility, and how EMFs may be giving children behavioural problems.He also offers practical tips on how to reduce your EMF exposure without having to ditch all your modern conveniences and plunge yourself back into the Stone Age.Highlights(3:06) What are EMFs?(14:04) The health implications of EMFs(19:15) EMFs and brain tumours(21:15) Apple’s radiation warnings(24:15) Effects on children(30:33) Impact on the blood-brain barrier(33:35) Health benefits of cutting out EMFs(36:33) How to ditch EMFs without living like a hermit(40:05) The root of Tim’s dental problems(46:57) 2024 EMF Hazards SummitWatch: Tim’s IG Reel on the dangers of Wi-Fi at night  https://www.instagram.com/p/CpASuEEohM3/ Learn more! EMF Hazards Summit April 10-14: https://emfhazards.com/ Visit: https://theemfguy.com/ Disclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Daniel Amen discusses how mental health issues are brain health problems, especially in teens. He shares alarming stats on teen girls' mental health. The podcast covers brain scans, diet impact, and the Bright Minds framework. Dr. Amen emphasizes parenting strategies for mentally strong kids and the importance of brain health in traditional psychiatric practices.

Break anxiety, phobias, addictions and gain control over anything in your life with cognitive hypnotherapy.“Potentially anything that the mind creates, cognitive hypnotherapy can help with” –Trevor SilvesterCan’t stop biting your nails? Constantly feeling down or anxious? Struggling to lose weight? Can’t kick that addiction? Try cognitive hypnotherapy!When Trevor Silvester founded the Quest Institute, he introduced the idea of combining hypnosis with cognitive behavioural therapy, and the results have been extraordinary. This breakthrough method of therapy doesn’t just treat symptoms with a one–size–fits–all approach, it gets to the root cause of a person’s issues–and gives them the tools to gain control over anything in their life.Trevor’s innovative therapy approach turned Tim’s life around, helping him sell a company, get into biohacking, and better understand those around him. That success compelled Tim to join Quest as a practitioner, and Trevor became his mentor for more than five years.In this episode, Trevor explains the hypnotic language of wordweaving, a tool that gave Tim the life-changing line, “follow the fun.” The conversation explores the different trance states we all live in, and how cognitive hypnotherapy isn’t about hypnotising you to get better, but de-hypnotising you from what you thought was wrong.And, as Trevor explains, we each have the answer to solve our own problems locked within us.Highlights(2:39) What you can achieve by knowing cognitive hypnotherapy(7:38) What IS cognitive hypnotherapy?(14:01) Everyday trance states(19:24) Yes, you CAN be hypnotised(25:52) What issues can cog hyp treat?(32:54) The story of Mrs Toothbrush(39:14) The hypnotic language of wordweaving(44:21) Tim’s major breakthrough; “follow the fun”(48:08) An actionable take-home messageVisit: https://www.questinstitute.co.uk/ Sponsor: Shout out to our episode sponsor CAROL Bike! Learn how to get fitter, faster at http://carolbike.com/timbiohacker. Get $100 off with code TIMBIOHACKER.Disclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.