LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam

Sarah Turner, expert in red light therapy, discusses the therapy's potential in enhancing brain health, managing conditions like Parkinson's disease, and altering the microbiome. The podcast dives into individual case studies, current trials, and the role of dosing considerations. The episode explores the benefits of red light therapy, differences between laser and LED therapy, the gut-brain connection, bioregulator peptides, healing and inflammation reduction, and applications for brain health.

Dr. Mindy Pelz discusses the hormonal shifts during menopause and the impact on weight gain, anxiety, and depression. She explains the role of hormone replacement therapy and shares crucial lifestyle changes. Topics include fasting, repairing the microbiome, detoxing, and the importance of rest. Dr. Mindy emphasizes the need to adapt lifestyle and create a supportive community during this phase.

What is eccentric loading? In this episode of the Biohacking Superhuman Performance podcast, I chat with Raj Chaudhuri about eccentric loading. We delve into the health benefits of eccentric loading, from targeting the crucial type 2B muscle fibers to the time efficiency of this training method. We'll reveal the secrets to maintaining muscle mass for longevity and functional movement, and how this can be achieved with only a few minutes of work per week. The conversation will lead us into the world of functional fitness for longevity, the importance of preserving muscle mass as we age, and the limitations of traditional resistance methods. We'll also discuss the exciting possibilities of high intensity training, even for those with busy schedules. To conclude, we'll explore the hormonal benefits of eccentric training, particularly the natural production of growth hormones, giving you another compelling reason to incorporate eccentric loading into your fitness regimen. Raj Chaudhuri is a Professional Tennis Coach / Strength and Conditioning Coach with over 2 decades of experience working with numerous Grand Slam and WTA Tour Champions as well as US Fed Cup, and Olympic Teams. He is the Inventor of the Synapse. Go to www.synapse-ccr.com and use code NAT for free shipping and a 1:1 chat with Raj to get you started (available for the 20 first people only)! Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible: Neurohacker: Visit neurohacker.com/NATHALIE and use the code NATHALIE to save 15%. Berkeley Life: Visit berkeleylife.com and use code NIDDBL. Profound Health: Visit www.profound-health.com and use code longevity15 to save 15% off your first order. Find more from Nathalie: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmholC48MqRC50UffIZOMOQ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/biohackingsuperhumanperformance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathalieniddam/ Website: NatNiddam.com Join Nat's Membership Community: https://www.natniddam.com/bsp-community Work with Nat: Book Your 20 Minute Optimization Consult: https://calendly.com/nniddam/intro-call?month=2021-08 Find more from Raj: Website: www.synapse-ccr.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/synapse_ccr Facebook: www.facebook.com/SynapseCCR What we discuss: (00:02) - Exploring Eccentric Loading in Training (14:27) - Benefits of Eccentric Loading for Muscles (20:34) - Eccentric Loading and Neurological Benefits (27:34) - Neural Stimulation for Longevity Importance (32:36) - Exploring the Benefits of Synapse Training (45:40) - Maximizing Intensity and Efficiency in Training (52:51) - Eccentric Training and Growth Hormone Benefits Key takeaways: Eccentric loading is a method which strengthens both your muscles and your body's connective tissues. This training method minimizes the risk of injury all while maximizing muscle growth. While regular stretching will just increase your range of motion and lengthen the muscle, eccentric training will not only increase your range of motion and lengthen the muscle, but it will also strengthen the tissue so it can create more force at a greater angle Eccentric loading can help preserve the muscle fibers we hang on to as we get older, which is one of the biggest predictors for longevity.

In this solo episode of the Biohacking Superhuman Performance podcast, we share with you my strategies that will help you enjoy the festive celebrations to the fullest, without compromising your health. We dive into the heart of the holiday season, providing practical tips for avoiding post-feasting bloating and maintaining your routines. We also chat about the importance of staying hydrated, keeping your blood sugar levels balanced, and how to stay in shape while you enjoy those holiday treats. As for mental wellness, we equip you with tools and techniques for managing stress and achieving a balanced nervous system amidst the holiday hustle. Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible: Restoracell: Use code NAT25 at www.vitaliskincare.com Find more from Nathalie: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmholC48MqRC50UffIZOMOQ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/biohackingsuperhumanperformance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathalieniddam/ Website: NatNiddam.com Join Nat's Membership Community: https://www.natniddam.com/bsp-community Work with Nat: Book Your 20 Minute Optimization Consult: https://calendly.com/nniddam/intro-call?month=2021-08 What we discuss: (00:09) - My Holiday Hacks (08:58) - Holiday Nutrition and Supplement Tips (14:30) - Healthy Habits During the Holidays (25:32) - Tools for Nervous System Balance

Chris Mirabile, Founder & CEO of NOVOS Labs, discusses the nine hallmarks of aging and his personal journey towards exceptional biological age. Topics include balancing short-term health vs. longevity, electrolyte drinks, gut health, and combatting cellular senescence with natural compounds.

Colleen Cutcliffe, CEO and co-founder of Pendulum Therapeutics, dives into the fascinating world of gut health. With her impressive background in biochemistry, she explores the gut-brain connection, revealing how our gut impacts mood and metabolism. Colleen simplifies the roles of probiotics, prebiotics, and the often-overlooked Akkermansia strain, crucial for digestive health. She also discusses the significant effects of antibiotics on our microbiome and offers strategies for recovery, emphasizing nutrition as key to a thriving gut.

Ever grappled with sleeplessness or tossed and turned all night, cursing your 'bad sleeper' status? Well, you're not alone. In this episode of the Biohacking Superhuman Performance podcast, our guest Mollie Eastman shares her techniques of adopting a growth mindset towards sleep and talks about the various factors that can affect our sleep cycle. She stresses on the importance of understanding our individual relationship with sleep and how it can be worked upon, just like any other skill. Our conversation further delves into the long-term impacts of poor sleep and the correlation it has with various health disorders. Particularly for those working late-night shifts or struggling with time zone changes, the episode offers comprehensive resources to help mitigate the impacts. We discuss the use of various sleep tracking tools, the relevance of meal timings, and the effects of blue light exposure. We also touch upon the negotiation tactics that can be used with employers to minimize the negative impacts of shift work. Finally, we explore sleep apnea - its symptoms, treatments, and the significance of seeking professional help. Mollie Eastman is the creator of Sleep Is A Skill, and the host of The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast. Sleep Is A Skill is a company that optimizes people's sleep through a unique blend of technology, accountability, and behavioral change. She has created the #2 sleep podcast, written a popular weekly sleep newsletter for over five years, partnered with luxury hotels & lifestyle brands, coached the world's top poker players, and has appeared on over 150 podcasts. Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible: BiOptimizers: Visit magbreakthrough.com/bionat and order now. LeelaQ: Go to www.leelaq.com and use the code NATHALIE10. Profound Health: Use code longevity15 to save 15% off your first order at www.profound-health.com. Find more from Nathalie: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmholC48MqRC50UffIZOMOQ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/biohackingsuperhumanperformance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathalieniddam/ Website: NatNiddam.com Join Nat's Membership Community: https://www.natniddam.com/bsp-community Work with Nat: Book Your 20 Minute Optimization Consult: https://calendly.com/nniddam/intro-call?month=2021-08 Find more from Mollie: Website: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/ Sleep Is A Skill Podcast: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/podcasts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollie.eastman What we discuss: (0:00:03) - Importance of Sleep as a Skill (0:10:04) - Shift Work's Impact on Sleep (0:22:30) - Improving Sleep for Shift Workers (0:28:26) - Importance of Sleep Professionals in Sleep Apnea (0:35:39) - Sleep Apnea Treatment and Improving Sleep (0:48:19) - Improving Sleep With Skill Key takeaways: Sleep impacts every single domain of life. This means having poor sleep quality may increase your risk of cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline, weight gain, and so much more. Thus, the importance of developing the skill of becoming a better sleeper. Sleep apnea can be caused by a handful of factors and is not only due to someone's sleep positions. This could be caused by foods we eat, at what time we eat, alcohol, weight gain, and much more. Humans are naturally meant to sleep at night and be awake during the day. Thus, shift work may cause harm to your health. Knowing how to adapt your sleeping patterns so they fit your professional schedule will prevent you from dealing with the negative consequences of staying up at night.

Do you have trouble getting a good night's sleep when traveling? In this bonus episode of the Biohacking Superhuman Performance podcast, I share some practical tips and travel hacks to help you maintain optimal health and sleep while on the go. From using a Sleep Crown pillow and silk eye mask to block out light and noise, to carrying a roll of black electrical tape for those pesky room lights, these tools can make a huge difference in your travel sleep experience. I also share my strategies for combating the negative effects of travel, including blue blockers and sleep supplements, among other things. Lastly, I'll introduce you to some of my favorite personal care and travel products. Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible: Restoracell: Use code NAT25 at www.vitaliskincare.com Find more from Nathalie: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmholC48MqRC50UffIZOMOQ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/biohackingsuperhumanperformance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathalieniddam/ Website: NatNiddam.com Join Nat's Membership Community: https://www.natniddam.com/bsp-community Work with Nat: Book Your 20 Minute Optimization Consult: https://calendly.com/nniddam/intro-call?month=2021-08 What we discuss: (00:09) - Travel Hacks for Better Sleep (08:24) - Travel Essentials for Optimal Well-Being (21:19) - Personal Care and Travel Product Recommendations

Ever wondered how the intricate world of Silicon Photonics can intersect with health markers? We roped in someone who knows it all - Michael Dubrovsky, co-founder and chief product officer of SiPhox. this episode of the Biohacking Superhuman Performance podcast is an intriguing journey that unwraps the science of miniaturizing optics onto silicon chips and the dynamics of launching a company that aims to bring lab-like precision into the comfort of our homes. Michael discusses the importance of tracking inflammation, understanding the significance of the CRP test , and the impact that workouts, flights, lifestyle and supplements can have on our CRP levels. As we proceed, we unveil the potential of simple lifestyle changes to improve metabolic and cardiovascular health. We also peek into the future of home blood testing and the role of semiconductor technology in driving this forward. Michael is the co-founder and CPO of SiPhox. He not only engineered this device alongside his co-founder Diedrik Vermeulen and their team of scientists but also leads our current direct-to-consumer venture (as the SiPhox Home device is not FDA-cleared yet), a 17-biomarker comprehensive health test at the lowest price on the market in US and Canada. Michael is an engineer, a serial entrepreneur, and a tech investor. To learn more or to order your own Home Test Go to https://siphoxhealth.com/superhuman and use code NAT10 to save. Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible: Mitopure: Use code NAT10 for 10% off at https://www.timelinenutrition.com/shop/nutrition. LMNT: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/NAT - no code needed Berkeley Life: Use code NIDDBL at www.berkeleylife.com Find more from Nathalie: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmholC48MqRC50UffIZOMOQ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/biohackingsuperhumanperformance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathalieniddam/ Website: NatNiddam.com Join Nat's Membership Community: https://www.natniddam.com/bsp-community Work with Nat: Book Your 20 Minute Optimization Consult: https://calendly.com/nniddam/intro-call?month=2021-08 Find more from Michael: Website: ​​https://siphoxhealth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreadonsky/ What we discuss: (0:00:03) - Silicon Photonics and Health Markers (0:06:06) - Understanding CRP Tests and Inflammation Control (0:20:14) - Exploring Health Hacks and Inflammatory Markers (0:25:21) - Blood Testing, Supplements, and CGM Monitoring (0:34:40) - New Technology for Home Blood Testing (0:43:01) - Iron Levels and Aging Biomarkers Key takeaways: The C-reactive protein (CRP) test is used to find inflammation in your body. Scientists have found that levels of CRP correlate with changes in inflammation, disease activity, tissue damage, and more. This is a key marker to track for health and longevity. The standard ranges in the medical field for different markers may be completely different from what is considered healthy in the functional medicine field. For example, insulin numbers in the functional field are considered healthy between the 7 to 10 range, while up to 24.9 is considered the standard range in the medical field.

Do women really have no other option than to tough out the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause? In this episode of the Biohacking Superhuman Performance podcast, we chat with Andrea Donsky about the top symptoms of menopause and perimenopause, such as fatigue, brain fog, and sleep issues. The conversation then shifts to diet, lifestyle, and supplement choices women can make to maintain their health and vitality during this period. Andrea's insights into the benefits of strength training, stress management, and balanced nutrition are particularly informative and encouraging. The episode concludes with an in-depth discussion on the importance of sleep and exercise during menopause. Andrea highlights how these factors contribute to overall well-being and bone health. Andrea Donsky is a Nutritionist on a mission to change the conversation around perimenopause and menopause. An entrepreneur with more than 23 years of experience in the health and wellness industry, Andrea is a respected Multiple-Award-Winning Influencer, Media Personality, Speaker, and Author. Andrea also hosts the weekly 'Menopause Reimagined' podcast, and appears as a Menopause Expert on television across North America. To date, Andrea has appeared in over 450 TV segments and has been featured on every major network across the U.S and Canada. Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible: Neurohacker: Visit neurohacker.com/NATHALIE and use the code NATHALIE Carol Bike: Visit carolbike.com and use promo code NAT for $100 off. Profound Health: Use code longevity15 to save 15% off your first order at https://profound-health.com/ Find more from Nathalie: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmholC48MqRC50UffIZOMOQ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/biohackingsuperhumanperformance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathalieniddam/ Website: NatNiddam.com Join Nat's Membership Community: https://www.natniddam.com/bsp-community Work with Nat: Book Your 20 Minute Optimization Consult: https://calendly.com/nniddam/intro-call?month=2021-08 Find more from Andrea: Website: http://wearemorphus.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreadonsky/ What we discuss: (0:00:03) - Exploring Menopause and Women's Health (0:11:30) - Menopause's Impact on Women's Symptoms (0:16:37) - Perimenopause and Menopause Symptoms (0:20:27) - Navigating Change and Finding Balance (0:23:47) - Nutrition and Wellness in Menopause (0:30:28) - Understanding Sleep Issues in Midlife (0:42:41) - The Importance of Sleep and Exercise (0:45:20) - Strength Training for Women's Health (0:50:08) - Women's Health and Supplement Recommendations (0:58:23) - Preparing for Menopause (1:01:49) - Social Media Presence and Community Engagement Key takeaways: During menopause, some women may experience various symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, and weight gain. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach to managing menopausal symptoms through diet, there are certain foods and/ or ingredients that may exacerbate these symptoms for some women and should be avoided. Sleep disruptions are a common symptom experienced by many women during menopause. Three factors which contribute to these sleep disturbances include hormonal changes, hot flashes and night sweats, stress and lifestyle factors, and having to go to the bathroom more often. Weight-lifting is crucial in this stage of life. Women are at risk of losing muscle mass and strength due to hormonal changes. Resistance training helps counteract muscle loss, which can lead to improved functional capacity and overall physical well-being.