The Alchemist's Library

Send us a textMy Guest today is Marcus Filly. https://www.instagram.com/marcusfilly/Marcus is a six time competitive CrossFit athlete placing 12th in the world in the 2016 CrossFit games. He is an absolute wealth of wisdom, and this episode is jam packed with tools that are gonna help you get into the best shape of your life in 2024. In this conversation, Marcus Filly discusses the importance of time, patience, and consistency in health and fitness. He emphasizes that good things take time and that our expectations should be adjusted accordingly. Marcus also highlights the value of hard work and dedication in achieving desired outcomes. He provides insights on the key levers for optimal health, including resistance training, movement, nutrition (protein and fiber), and sleep consistency. Additionally, he discusses the differences between functional bodybuilding and traditional bodybuilding, focusing on the balance between aesthetics and functional performance. In this conversation, Marcus Filly discusses the concept of functional bodybuilding and the importance of combining strength training and aerobic capacity. He highlights the limitations of extreme specialization and the trade-offs of elite CrossFit training. Filly also shares his top 10 exercises for a well-rounded fitness routine and emphasizes the significance of protein consumption and sleep consistency. The conversation concludes with a challenge for listeners to choose one key area to focus on and commit to making positive changes for the next 30 days.TakeawaysGood things take time, and it is important to adjust our expectations accordingly in health and fitness.Consistency and hard work are key to achieving desired outcomes in health and fitness.The main levers for optimal health include resistance training, movement, nutrition (protein and fiber), and sleep consistency.Functional bodybuilding combines aesthetics with functional performance, providing a holistic approach to fitness.Chapters00:00Introduction01:02The Impact of Time on Health and Fitness04:29The Expectation of Quick Results10:01The Value of Consistency and Hard Work19:38The Importance of Patience and Long-Term Approach20:04Leveraging Training and Movement for Optimal Health29:06The Power of Protein and Fiber in Nutrition32:13The Significance of Sleep Consistency40:38Activating Muscles and Exercise Selection49:32Functional Bodybuilding vs Traditional Bodybuilding52:10The Limitations of Extreme Specialization53:08The Trade-Offs of Elite CrossFit Training54:37The Concept of Functional Bodybuilding59:23Combining Strength Training and Aerobic Capacity01:01:46The Benefits of Ring Muscle-Ups01:04:39Incorporating Unconventional Movements and Implements01:06:13The Importance of Protein Consumption01:08:32Additional Tips for Optimal Health and Fitness01:09:54Taking Action: Choose One Key Area to Focus onConnect with Us!https://www.instagram.com/alchemists.library/https://twitter.com/RyanJAyala

Send us a textMy Guest Today is David MeessenDavid has helped hundreds of men overcome confidence issues, improve communication, and have better relationships.In this conversation, David discusses various aspects of dating and relationships. He emphasizes the importance of understanding compatibility and not chasing after one particular person. David also provides insights into overcoming approach anxiety and the power of the 'yes and' technique in conversation. He advises men to have a standard opener when approaching women and to overshare to create more conversational threads. Additionally, David discusses the impact of porn and shares his perspective on the Red Pill movement. He concludes by highlighting the benefits of meditation in personal development. In this conversation, David discusses the power of meditation in separating ourselves from repetitive and disempowering thoughts. He emphasizes the importance of taking care of our physical well-being before addressing the thoughts that make us suffer. David also highlights the role of mindset and emotional state in building confidence and achieving success. The conversation then shifts to the use and misuse of dating apps, with David emphasizing the need for individual responsibility and strategic use. Finally, David emphasizes the importance of male friendships in finding happiness and mental stability.Takeaways:Understanding compatibility is crucial in relationships, and it is important to not chase after one particular person.Overcoming approach anxiety can be achieved through progressive desensitization and the 'yes and' technique in conversation.Having a standard opener and oversharing can create more conversational threads and make interactions more engaging.Reducing or eliminating p*rn consumption can lead to increased motivation and energy for real-life interactions.Meditation has numerous benefits, including reducing anxiety, opening the heart, and increasing self-awareness.Chapters00:00Introduction and Setting the Agenda01:15The Importance of Understanding Relationship Dynamics03:04The Epidemic of Loneliness and Common Questions04:34Understanding Compatibility and Moving On06:41The Art of Cold Approach and Overcoming Approach Anxiety08:49The Power of Yes And in Conversation23:47Approaching Women with a Standard Opener and Oversharing30:48The Impact of p*rn and the Red Pill Movement36:41The Benefits of Meditation40:08The Power of Meditation51:57The Use and Misuse of Dating Apps56:50The Importance of Male FriendshipsConnect with Us!https://www.instagram.com/alchemists.library/https://twitter.com/RyanJAyala

Send us a textMy Guest Today is Dr. Anna YusimDr. Anna is an internationally-recognized, award-winning, Board-Certified, Stanford- and Yale-educated Psychiatrist & Executive Coach with a Private Practice in New York City and Connecticut. On the Clinical Faculty at Yale Medical School, Dr. Anna is presently creating a Spirituality & Mental Health Program.After working as a neurobiology researcher with Dr. Robert Sapolsky Ph.D. and completing her studies at Stanford, Yale Medical School, and the NYU Psychiatry Residency Training Program, Dr. Anna felt that something was missing from her life. In her quest to find it, she traveled, lived, and worked in over 70 countries, while studying Kabbalah, learning Buddhist meditation, and working with South American shamans and Indian gurus.Dr. Anna has published over 150 academic articles, book chapters, scientific abstracts, book reviews, and Dr. Anna gives keynotes for physicians and professionals all over the country and the world on topics related to mental health and spirituality, physicians as meaning-makers, and resilience. For healthcare professionals, corporate leaders, and community members, she also conducts workshops to empower individuals to sharpen their intuition, cultivate authenticity, awaken self-compassion, enhance their capacity for empathy, and improve their ability to connect with others.Dr. Anna discusses various topics related to mental health, spirituality, and personal growth. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the concept of obstacles as opportunities for growth. The conversation explores the study of energy, the mainstream acceptance of spiritual concepts, and the role of psychedelics in holistic mental health. The power of group settings, intuition, and synchronicities are also discussed. Other topics include gratitude, living a fulfilled life, overcoming fear, reprogramming the mind for abundance, and integrating yin and yang energies. The conversation concludes with a focus on confidence in spirituality and the journey of overcoming addictions.Chapters00:00Introduction and Key Concept02:09Understanding the Kabbalah and Energy04:46The Mainstream Acceptance of Energy Concepts06:54Psychedelics as a Holistic Approach to Mental Health11:23Ayahuasca and the Exploration of Higher Powers13:11The Power of Group Settings in Healing Practices15:22Lessons from Joe Dispenza Meditation Retreats16:58Listening to Intuition and Whispers19:31Embarking on the Hero's Journey20:56Synchronicities and Omens in Life23:29Belief in Miracles and Manifestation24:41Reconnecting with Gratitude25:21Fundamentals of Living a Fulfilled Life27:31Reconnecting with Synchronicities28:31Identifying and Declaring Synchronicities29:00Overcoming Fear30:20Reprogramming the Mind for Abundance31:18The Scarcity Mindset and Financial Success32:00Balancing Manifestation and Real-World Action34:11Integrating Yin and Yang Energies35:19Creating Alignment through Hard Work36:28Confidence in the Spiritual World37:4Developing Confidence in Spirituality38:12Understanding and Overcoming Addictions39:39The Dichotomy of Ego and Spirituality41:15Fueling Success with Love and Positive Energy42:04Final Thoughts and Gratitudet for a deeper understanding and a richer existence.Connect with Us!https://www.instagram.com/alchemists.library/https://twitter.com/RyanJAyala

Send us a textVance Elrod has been competing in combat sports and MMA for over a decade and has secured both Bantamweight and Lightweight world titles. He is also an avid researcher of human performance and the founder of Meraki medicinal a holistic performance supplement company.Connect with Vance!merakimedicinal.comhttps://twitter.com/VanceEConnect with Us!https://www.instagram.com/alchemists.library/https://twitter.com/RyanJAyala

Send us a textOrpheus is an online writer who has deep fascinating knowledge and a fascinating backstory which includes escaping a cult.Connect with Orpheus!https://twitter.com/DiscoOrpheusConnect with Us!https://www.instagram.com/alchemists.library/https://twitter.com/RyanJAyala

Send us a textI am solo for this one as I recount the story that lead me to starting the podcast, the lessons I’ve learned, and what insights I’ve gained on the art of conversation.Connect with Us!https://www.instagram.com/alchemists.library/https://twitter.com/RyanJAyala

Send us a textEgo Driven is an anonymous writer who has grown a massive following on both substack and twitter.Connect with Ego!https://linktr.ee/EgoDrivenConnect with Us!https://www.instagram.com/alchemists.library/https://twitter.com/RyanJAyala

Entrepreneur and writer Eric Jorgenson discusses the power of curation, embracing technology, leveraging resources, optimism, personal transformation, and the paradox of greatness in this podcast.

Send us a textToday on the show we have Dr. Taylor Krick. Dr. Taylor is the host of the Autoimmune Doc podcast and helps teach on how to manage autoimmunity through science, labs, lifestyle, supplements, etc.Connect with Dr. Taylor!https://linktr.ee/autoimmunedocInstagramYoutubeConnect with Us!https://www.instagram.com/alchemists.library/https://twitter.com/RyanJAyala

Send us a textOn today's episode we are joined by Angelo Keely, the founder and CEO of Kion.KION DISCOUNT URL: getkion.com/ryanKion is a wellness and supplement brand focused on human performance. Today Angelo joins the show to discuss the importance of essential amino acids to build muscle, lose weight, and maintain bodily function. We also discuss how to move past trauma and perform to the highest levels of human potential.Connect with Angelo!https://www.angelokeely.com/Connect with Us!https://www.instagram.com/alchemists.library/https://twitter.com/RyanJAyala