Alternative Experience

In this captivating episode, we delve into the fascinating world of myokines, the unsung heroes lurking within our muscles. Hosted by Nikki Jo Edyvane, this journey uncovers the remarkable role of myokines in shaping our overall health and well-being.

Myokines, often overlooked, are specialised proteins released by our muscles during exercise. Think of them as messengers communicating with various parts of the body, influencing everything from metabolism and inflammation to brain health and disease prevention.

Throughout the episode, we explore the ways to harness the power of myokines, we also dive into the future implications of myokine research, from revolutionising therapeutic approaches to shedding light on new possibilities for preventive healthcare strategies.

Prepare to be amazed as we uncover the hidden potential of these tiny yet mighty molecules, and how they might just hold the key to unlocking a healthier and more vibrant life. 

Tune in and discover the extraordinary world of myokines – your body's silent superheroes!

#MyokinesUnleashed #MuscleMessengers #FitBodyScience #HealthFromWithin #MyokineMagic #ExerciseScience #HealthPodcast #BodyAndMind #ScienceBehindExercise #FitnessJourney #HealthyLiving #MyokineRevolution

Join us on an enlightening journey with Wesley Brown, also known as Mr. Mycelium and the Fungi King, in an extraordinary two-hour podcast episode that delves deep into the realms of past trauma, spiritual healing, and the fascinating connections between plant medicine and ancient traditions.

In this engaging and thought-provoking conversation, Wesley shares his profound experiences with plant medicines like magic mushrooms and Ayahuasca. He opens up about his personal journey, discussing how these transformative substances have led him on a liberating path towards healing past wounds and achieving spiritual growth.

Beyond personal revelations, Wesley sheds light on the captivating connections between psychedelic substances and historical traditions, uncovering the intriguing narrative surrounding the true origins of Christmas tied to the Amanita muscaria mushroom. Prepare to be captivated as Wesley shares his insights into this lesser-known aspect of cultural history, weaving together threads of ancient wisdom and contemporary understanding.

Get ready to embark on an immersive exploration into the realms of consciousness expansion, healing, and the fascinating interplay between psychedelics, personal growth, and cultural narratives. Tune in to this insightful conversation that challenges perspectives and invites you to embrace a deeper understanding of the power of plant medicine and its profound impact on our lives and traditions.

For anyone that wants to find out more about Wesley and his amazing business Freshly Fermented you can visit his website www.freshlyfermented.co.uk

Please like, comment share and of course subscribe if you haven’t already. Merry Christmas to you all and I hope you enjoy the conversation.

Welcome to a groundbreaking episode that takes you deep into the captivating world of grounding, also known as earthing. Join Nikki Jo Edyvane, your host, as we unravel the transformative powers of connecting with the Earth.

In this enlightening journey, we uncover the ancient practice of grounding and its modern resurgence in holistic wellness. We explore how direct physical contact with the Earth's surface – whether through walking barefoot, sitting, or sleeping – can profoundly impact our health and vitality.

We delve into the scientific basis behind grounding. Discover how this practice can balance our body's electrical charge, reduce inflammation, improve sleep quality, and even promote faster recovery from physical exertion.

Throughout the episode, we unravel a number of extremely promising controlled research studies into the positive effects of daily grounding. From enhanced well-being and reduced stress levels to an overall sense of calm and rejuvenation, the benefits are both astounding and backed by emerging scientific research.

Prepare to be inspired as we explore the connection between humans and the Earth and how this simple yet profound practice might just hold the key to unlocking a healthier and more grounded life.

Tune in and embark on a journey to reconnect with the Earth's energy and discover the myriad benefits of grounding! 

#Grounding #Earthing #WellnessJourney #NatureTherapy 

In this episode, we delve into the critical distinction between symptom management and a functional approach to health and well-being. Using the analogy of a car's engine light, we ask the question: if your car's engine light comes on, would you simply switch off the light, or would you investigate the root cause of the issue?

Much like the engine light serves as an indicator of an underlying problem within the car, symptoms in our bodies often signify deeper health concerns. We explore how the current mainstream approach primarily focuses on symptom suppression rather than addressing the fundamental imbalances that lead to these symptoms.

By drawing parallels between our car's warning signs and our body's signals, we highlight the pitfalls of merely silencing symptoms without understanding their origins. This episode unravels why relying solely on symptom management can result in long-term health consequences and how adopting a functional approach is crucial for sustainable wellness.

Join us as we uncover the reasons behind the failure of the prevailing symptom-focused healthcare system and advocate for a shift towards a more comprehensive, functional approach to health and well-being. It's time to move beyond switching off warning lights and start investigating the root causes for lasting health and vitality.

In this weeks show we introduce you to the Hedonic Treadmill. While achievements and materialistic gains can be good from a reward point of view, many people use these to paper over the cracks in their lives and in this episode I explain why this is doomed to failure and will always lead to issues especially with your mental health

In this episode I introduce you to your circadian rhythm, which is your bodies very own 24 hour clock. Its kind of a big deal and having an understanding of it really can help you to optimise many aspects of your general health

Back in July 2020 I appeared on the AdapNation podcast to talk about the endocannabinoid system and medicinal cannabis. It was my first ever appearance on a podcast and I was expecting it to be filmed (I had only watched Joe Rogan at the time). As such I decided to do the entire podcast without any notes. In fairness I think I did a pretty good job, even if I did forget the name of the Grandfather or medicinal cannabis Raphael Mechoulam. There were a few other bits that I missed which bother me personally, but would only be noticed by the trained ear and all in all it was a great podcast which serves as a very good starting point for anyone interested in the subject. Obviously, my knowledge has grown considerably since and notes are rarely required these days, my confidence on podcasts and video content has also improved considerably along with my recording set up but I definitely recommend it to anyone that wants to know more about medicinal cannabis and the endocannabionoid system. It's long but it really does fly by and not a moment is wasted. I want to thank the host Steve Katasi for originally giving me the opportunity and for allowing me to post a copy of it on my own substack and podcast today. He was a great host, and I really enjoyed our conversations back then. It's a real shame that he no longer runs his podcast. He was extremely good at it and I miss him as a friend. I hope you all enjoy the episode. He did a great job

Episode 12 of the Alternative Experience podcast

In this episode I talk about the most effective way for you to cool off especially in these hot summer months. Learn about your biology and the 3 portals in your body specifically designed to optimise your temperature regulation.

When we get overheated our core body temperature needs to stabilise, find out how you can achieve this in the most effective way possible.

I also touch upon the potential that this knowledge has to boost your athletic performance, it’s truly incredible stuff.

I hope you enjoy, please like and comment and please do not forget to subscribe to my Substack channel.

After a 2 year hiatus the Alternative Experience is back on the airwaves. We moved our family from the grey gloomy UK to the hills of sunny Portugal, we have a new retreat business Heal.com.pt and life is great. The world, however, has gone mad and in this episode I go through just some of the crazy events of the last 3 years to get you all prepared for our upcoming shows. Lets just say the podcast will have a slightly different feel from here on. I hope you enjoy the show.

This week…….back by popular demand…….its our good friend from the US of A, The Cannabis Cutie.

Due to the great response from our first show and the free flowing nature of our conversation we decided to have a follow up right away and there was certainly a lot to talk about. 

This time around I spoke to Tammy about a very eventful month. First she was evacuated from her home due to the California forrest fires, then there was the small matter of the craziest US presidential election ever witnessed.

We may all have our opinions on it, but people like Tammy are living it everyday and it was great to hear her insight.

For the sake of balance, Tammy and I also wanted to discuss some of the potential negative effects of cannabis use. Most of the subjects we covered are more relevant to THC and while consumption may be illegal in the UK, there are still millions of cannabis users so its definitely worth a listen.

Tammy also talked about a number of exciting new projects she is currently working on and I highly recommend you follow her on social media and check it out.

For more information you can find Tammy on:

Instagram @thecannabiscutie or via her website - www.thecannabiscutie.com.

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