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Are you exercising too much?

Is hormesis a bad thing?

How much exercise is too much?

Should we be avoiding things like carb restriction, saunas and cold?

Is caloric restriction really not necessary for lifespan?

My first guest on this podcast - Jay Feldman - is a health coach, independent health researcher, and the host of The Energy Balance Podcast, and has strong opinions on all the questions above, and many others. He has degrees in neuroscience and exercise physiology from the University of Miami and decided to forgo medical school after realizing that the conventional medical approach was not the solution to the health problems that so many of us face.

After working through various conventional and alternative health paradigms and trialing countless diets (including everything from vegetarian to keto), Jay came across the idea that cellular energy is the foundation of our health. He now uses a bioenergetic approach to help men and women around the world maximize their cellular energy and achieve freedom from low-energy symptoms like chronic hunger & cravings, fatigue, brain fog, poor sleep, gut issues, and weight gain.

Jay is joined here by Mike Fave, an independent researcher, and a Registered Nurse. Traditionally educated in western medicine as an RN, his true passion is independent research. He spent close to a decade with his head inside a Pubmed article or a physiology textbook, and his heart in some type of nutrition or supplement experiment.

In the beginning of his journey, Mike damaged his health getting caught up in dietary dogma and nutrition ideology. He went the western medical route to try to fix the damage and wound up getting talked into a surgery he didn’t need. It’s taken him years to recover, but he doesn't regret it because he learned significantly from his mistakes. He saw all sides of the spectrum from being a patient to being a practitioner to being a part of the alternative health scene. He takes his lessons, experiences, and knowledge to help others not only avoid the mistakes he made, but help them rebuild their health without dogma, ideology, or authoritarianism.

During our discussion, you'll discover: -The history of the bioenergetic model... -How Jay and Mike reconcile the dichotomy between their view and the traditional view of a hormetic approach to health... -Why the traditional hormetic model is incorrect... -What causes energy access that leads to chronic disease… -What Jay and Mike's model looks like in the real world... -Clarity on what Jay and Mike's model does NOT mean... -Better ways to get the benefits of hormesis without the stress of hormesis... -And much more... Upcoming Events:

• RUNGA: The Gathering (May 12-14, 2022). Register for the event now by clicking here (only 50 spots available, going FAST!)
• Health Optimisation Summit, May 22-29, 2022
• Keep up on Ben's LIVE appearances by following bengreenfieldfitness.com/calendar

Episode sponsors:

-Lucy Nicotine Gum

-Magnesium Breakthrough

-Endure

-Dry Farm Wines

-Kion Sleep

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https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/freerangeinterview

Our kids need us now more than ever...

-Why are our children more sick, unfocused and depressed than any generation before them? 

-Is a shift in childhood education happening, what will it look like? 

-Why are more people homeschooling and unschooling than ever, and could it work for a busy family?

-What is authoritarian parenting and schooling, and how will it hurt my child in their adult life? 

-If discipline doesn't feel right, what is the alternative? 

-How can we reverse autism and chronic disease and what role do vaccines really play?

These questions and more were addressed in the recent Raising Free Range Kids conference, at which Yours Truly was invited to give a presentation on parenting.

To be quite honest, I don't feel at all qualified to speak with authority on the topic of parenting as I've yet to finish the job of raising my two boys. I'd just as soon someone who has raised children into adulthood be a speaker at such an event, at which you'd find me on the front row taking copious notes.

But in spite of my objections, conference organizer Robin Shirley insisted she interview me, my wife Jessa and my two boys River and Terran via Zoom about the lifestyle, rituals and experiences of life in the Greenfield home, and that interview is what you'll hear on today's episode. And you'll forgive the cow tongue meat occasionally stuck in my teeth... We did the call while we were having dinner!

Meet Robin Shirley

Robin Shirley is the Founding President of Take Back Your Health Int’l, a company that hosts health conferences and retreats across the U.S. She speaks, consults and writes about The Take Back Your Health Lifestyle and how to reduce the symptoms of chronic illness, especially in children.

Robin is a mother of two beautiful babies, a passionate cook, a Medical Intuitive, Reiki Master Practitioner, Energy Healer, Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and a member of the American Board of Drugless Practitioners. She has helped thousands of people overcome the symptoms of Chronic Lyme Disease, Autoimmune Disease and Depression through her energy healing sessions, intuitive readings, and nutrition, detoxification and healing protocols.

Robin grew up with chronic pain, headaches, rashes, depression, digestive discomfort and out-of-control systemic inflammation, and was diagnosed with Systemic Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis at 11 years old. She tried everything to heal naturally. Food overhauls helped a little, supplements helped a little, but nothing truly took the pain away. At 23 years old, Robin was on track to file for disability and give up on her dream to run her own hospitality company.

Robin has personally experienced the power of a natural approach to reducing pain and inflammation. Fast forward and Robin is now 32 years old, a mother of two beautiful babies, fiancé to the love of her life and running the business of her dreams. She  is in the process of writing her first book and launching online healing programs for chronically ill patients to get healthy from home.

Robin writes and posts about the Take Back Your Health Lifestyle on www.ClubTBYH.com

During this episode, you'll discover: -The Greenfield family eating traditions... -The core message of Ben's upcoming parenting book... -Ben's morning routines... -Jessa's and the boys' morning routines... -How two new children affected Ben and Jessa's lifestyle... -Solidifying values and purpose specific to a family... -How River and Terran spend their days... -Silver linings discovered among the capricious clouds of Covid-19... -And much more! Upcoming Events:

• RUNGA: The Gathering (May 12-14, 2022). Register for the event now by clicking here (only 50 spots available)
• Health Optimisation Summit, May 22-29, 2022
• Keep up on Ben's LIVE appearances by following bengreenfieldfitness.com/calendar

Episode sponsors:

-Endure

-Qualia Mind by Neurohacker

-Vuori

-Ben Greenfield Coaching

-Organifi Apple Green Juice

-Kion Sleep

-Ice Barrel

Got a question for Robin Shirley or myself about today's episode? Leave a comment at  https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/freerangeinterview, and one of us will reply!

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https://bengreenfieldlife.com/stemcellpodcast

I recently underwent the full body stem cell makeover protocol with Dr. Harry Adelson and Dr. Amy Killen, who you'll be introduced to in just a moment. With that being said, I wanted to break down the details about the procedure and my experience with it for those of you who may be interested in a stem cell makeover, or are just plain old fascinated by it.

I did an Instagram Live last week where a lot of you may have seen me in one of those fancy hospital gowns, hooked up to a dialysis machine where they were pumping out tons of my blood out of one arm and then re-introducing it back into my body via the other arm. By the process of hyperoxygenation, the blood coming out of my body is being bombarded with ultraviolet light, causing the blood to turn from dark red to light red through the filtering process, and that light red, filtered blood is then pumped back into my body, leaving me with super clean, purified blood. So, what's the point of all this and why would people want to do this?

So the point of this exact protocol that I underwent in the Instagram Live video is typically performed to purify the blood as much as possible, starting with a big bone marrow aspiration, where they concentrate the stem cells from the bone marrow for the treatment. The best candidates for a procedure like this are people who may be experiencing chronic arthritic pain or people who don't even want to get to that point as a preventative measure.

A couple of benefits noted from the procedure were an improvement in sleep, faster recovery post-workout, as well as improved sexual experience in terms of firmness of the erection, the orgasm, etc. And, of course, the big one is improving on the present pain whether it's in your neck, back, or elsewhere. It's a game-changer for people who are in a lot of pain and just want to get back to feeling like they did when they were younger. It's like an oil change for the body, completely non-invasive, pain-free, and easy to do.

So without further adieu, let's meet the doctors at Docere Clinics behind this stem cell makeover, Dr. Harry Adelson and Dr. Amy Killen.

In this episode, you'll discover: -How Dr. Adelson became involved in stem cell therapy... -How the stem cell industry continues to evolve... -The stem cell therapy sequence... -Why people would seek stem cell therapy... -Aesthetic and sexual effects of Amy's portion of the treatment... -How you feel after the procedure... -Does it matter where the stem cells come from?... -Biohacks to stack with stem cell therapy... -Costs for the treatment... -How to find out more about Docere Clinics... -And much more! Episode sponsors:

-Endure

-JOOVV

-Water and Wellness

-Dry Farm Wines

-Kion Sleep

Got a question for Dr. Harry Adelson, Dr. Amy Killen or me about today's podcast? Drop a comment at https://bengreenfieldlife.com/stemcellpodcast, and one of us will reply!

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BenGreenfieldFitness.com/timgray

Tim Gray is the UK’s Leading Biohacker, and Founder of the Health Optimisation Summit (use code Ben to save 20%). As a psychology specialist and a successful businessman, Tim founded and invested in multiple 6-figure businesses, including digital marketing agencies, and London’s first private Hyperbaric Oxygen Clinic.

Tim is known for his detailed tracking of more than 35+ biomarkers per day, is frequently in the mainstream media regarding practical, trackable, and immediately apply-able health hacks, and is featured on over 30 podcasts a year.

After years spent self-healing his body from chronic health conditions through biohacking alone, Tim embarked on a mission to educate and empower the masses. As such, he created The Health Optimisation Summit , Europe’s largest health conference, which aims to provide people with the knowledge, tools and resources to take their own health and performance to the next level.

The Health Optimisation Summit showcases the best speakers from the health, biohacking, fitness, longevity, nutrition, and function and preventative medicine spaces.

During our discussion, you'll discover: -How Tim got interested in biohacking initially... -Tim's morning routine... -Tim's workday and go to supplements... -Strategies for staying active throughout the day -Cool featured at Tim's summit in London... -New tech that will change the game in coming years... -Bonus audio: Tim Gray's daily biohacking routine... Resources from this episode:

Health Optimisation Summit (use code Ben to save 20%)

Episode sponsors:

-Endure

-Willo

-HigherDOSE

-Kion Sleep

-Runga

Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback for Tim Gray or me? Leave your comments below and one of us will reply!

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https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/sleeppodcast

26 March 2022

Angelo Keely is the co-founder and CEO of Kion, a performance and longevity supplement and functional food company dedicated to helping people fully experience a joyful, active life by providing pure, energy-enhancing solutions. In this conversation with Angelo Keely, you'll discover: What's been up with Angelo lately... -Why sleep is important... -The science of sleep... -Possible purposes of sleep... -The Kion Sleep formulation... -Uses of Kion Sleep... -And much more... Episode sponsors:

-Joy Mode

-Lucy Nicotine Gum

-Boundless NFT

-Hapbee

-Kion Sleep

-Greenfield Botanics

Got a question for Angelo Keely or me regarding today's episode? Drop a comment at https://bengreenfieldlife.com/sleeppodcast, and one of us will reply!

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News Flashes – Follow Ben on Twitter for more…

• Doctors slam influencers for ingesting fish tank cleaner to fight aging and MEDICAL EXPERT ISSUES WARNING ABOUT FISH TANK DISINFECTANT CRAZE...01:53
• Beyond Probiotics: 3 Powerful Tools For Healing The Gut Biome by @KeenanEriksson in @bttrhumans....15:08
• What happens when you eat pure gluten powder, but are also following low FODMAP diet (hint: unless you have celiac disease, it's the FODMAPs, not the gluten, than is likely responsible for gut "issues")...28:30
• If you're on a low FODMAP diet and experiencing constipation, try a non-fermentable form of fiber thrown in: (they used sugarcane in the study, but I think chia seed slurry works quite well)...31:51
• Worms to the rescue for sustainable protein for muscle growth and maintenance.... Who's in?...45:00
• Lemon juice is a cheap hack to lower your blood glucose after a meal...53:07

Upcoming Events:

• Keep up on Ben's LIVE appearances by following bengreenfieldfitness.com/calendar

Special Announcements...

-The Boundless Cookbook: Optimize your physical and mental performance with nutritious and delicious Greenfield family recipes. This is your roadmap to a culinary journey that includes ancient food and wild game preparation tactics, biohacked smoothies, meat rubs, cocktails, desserts, and beyond—without any restrictive diet, limited ingredients, or tasteless “health foods”!  Order yours today here!

Check out Ben on Instagram for epic posts and photos about his morning, day, and evening routines, recipes, and much more!

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Join Ben's Facebook page for conversations with listeners and even more useful information, posts, and support!

Listener Q&A :

Q: Tips for healing an injured hand, after having tried everything under the sun...57:05

Episode sponsors:

-The GSD Network

-Endure

-Magnesium Breakthrough

-Dry Farm Wines

-Organifi Apple Green Juice

-Kion Sleep

-Runga

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BenGreenfieldFitness.com/tuckermax

Tucker Max has written four New York Times Best Selling books (three that hit #1), which have sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide. He’s credited with being the originator of the literary genre, “fratire,” and is only the fourth writer (along with Malcolm Gladwell, Brene Brown and Michael Lewis) to have three books on the New York Times Nonfiction Best Seller List at one time.

He co-founded Scribe Media, the premier professional publishing company that has helped people like David Goggins, Tiffany Haddish and Dan Sullivan publish their books.

He was nominated to the Time Magazine 100 Most Influential List in 2009. He received his BA from the University of Chicago in 1998, and his JD from Duke Law School in 2001. He currently lives on a ranch in Dripping Springs, Texas, with his wife Veronica and four children.

During our discussion, you'll discover: -How Tucker developed the skill of writing... -Tucker's writing process... -Tucker's life post-Scribe Media... -How chopping wood in the yard led to Tucker's "doomer optimism" philosophy... -Why tight community is the answer to surviving chaos... -Practical tips for surviving a SHTF scenario... -The importance of raising educated and free-thinking children... -And much more! Episode sponsors:

-Seed Daily Synbiotic

-Dry Farm Wines

-Clearlight Saunas

-Kion Sleep

Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback for Tucker Max or me? Leave your comments at BenGreenfieldFitness.com/tuckermax and one of us will reply!

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bengreenfieldfitness.com/patgreenfield

17 March 2022

My interview with my father Gary Greenfield ("Why Water, Sunlight, Grounding & Relationships Are The Keys To Your Health & How To Feed, Clean & Protect Your Body Forever: An Interview With Ben Greenfield’s Father Gary Greenfield") was such a hit that today I am bringing to you the official interview in which I put my own mother, Pat Greenfield, in the hotseat.

Get ready for a wild ride and amazing conversation with my mom, in which we discuss my own upbringing, diets and health food, coffee, her move to Idaho, trauma, homeschooling and much, much more!

During our discussion, you'll discover: -Pat's upbringing and adopting a vegetarian diet as a child... -Moving out of the house, striking out on her own... -How trauma revealed God's love and grace to Pat... -Moving to Idaho... -What kind of student was Ben Greenfield?... -Gushing over Rosie, the adopted child... -How Pat spends her days in Moscow, ID currently... -Pat's food philosophy growing her children... -How the Greenfield kids got into music, athletics and fitness... -What is it like to be a grandma?... -And much more! Upcoming Events:

• RUNGA - The Gathering (May 12-14, 2022). Register for the event now by clicking here
• Keep up on Ben's LIVE appearances by following bengreenfieldfitness.com/calendar

Episode sponsors:

-JOOVV

-Kion Sleep

-Organifi Apple Green Juice

-HigherDOSE

-Ben Greenfield Coaching

Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback for my mom Pat Greenfield or me? Leave your comments at https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/patgreenfield and one of us will reply!

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BenGreenfieldFitness.com/ketonepodcast

12 March 2022

Having been a consumer of a low carb or ketogenic diet since I was about 17 years old (so yeah, that's 23 years), I've covered ketones plenty in past podcasts (see resources section of shownotes for articles and podcasts).

But things have recently become a bit more cutting-edge and arguably exciting in the ever-evolving realm of ketones, particularly the exogenous ketones one can consume to rapidly shift themselves into a state of safe, appetite satiated, performance dominating, inflammation crushing ketosis, and so it's high time I gave you an update on these magical molecules. My guest on this podcast, Michael Brandt, is co-founder and CEO of Health Via Modern Nutrition (hvmn.com). 

H.V.M.N. launched the world’s first ketone ester in 2017, secured a $6MM contract with US Special Operations Command, and has worked with elite athletes and researchers covering areas from athletic performance, to recovery, to metabolic health and longevity. H.V.M.N. recently announced their second generation of ketones, Ketone-IQ™ which is the most cost-effective way to get into 1.0mmol+ levels of blood ketones. Ketone-IQ™ has a waitlist of 33k+ people.

Michael believes ketones are a nutritional primitive, a tool for everyone’s toolkit, akin to Omega-3, caffeine, or CBD, and during our discussion, you'll discover: -Exogenous ketones defined, and the basic mechanism of action behind them... -Limiting factors in the body's ability to utilize ketones... -What is Ketone IQ from a biological standpoint... -How HVMN has dramatically cost costs of producing a ketone ester... -The average length of time of peak productivity after a Ketone IQ serving... -The impact of elevated ketone levels on sleep... -Effects of ketone esters on recovery... -Compounds that stack well with ketones... -Effects of ketones on Alzheimers progression... -Ben's tips on introducing ketones into your lifestyle... And much more! Resources from this episode: Episode sponsors:

-Lucy Nicotine Gum

-Levels Health

-Kion Sleep

-Butcher Box

-Endure

Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback for Michael or me? Leave your comments below and one of us will reply!

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BenGreenfieldFitness.com/ChrisShade

10 March 2022

Dr. Christopher Shade, PhD, founder and CEO of Quicksilver Scientific®, specializes in the biological, environmental, and analytical chemistry of mercury in all its forms and their interactions with sulfur compounds, particularly glutathione and its enzyme system.

He has patented a mercury speciation diagnostic process to analyze human toxicity, founded the only clinical lab in the world offering mercury speciation analysis, and has designed cutting edge systems of nutraceuticals for detoxification and antioxidant protection, including advanced phospholipid delivery systems for both water- and fat-soluble compounds. His Quicksilver Delivery Systems® nanoparticle technology increases the bioavailability of supplements and protocols leading to higher efficacy products.

Dr. Shade is regularly sought out to speak as an educator on the topics of mercury, environmental toxicities, neuroinflammation, immune dysregulation, and the human detoxification system in the United States and internationally. He has helped corporate executives, professional athletes, celebrities, children with autism, patients with chronic immune disorders and more. He strives to evolve the way the medical industry delivers care, and he is perpetually broadening the way the world understands health.

Dr. Shade has a new podcast called "Shades of Health". For this podcast discussion, which he recorded while interviewing me for his new show, we also decided to release right here on my show for you. So enjoy! And be sure to check out all Chris's crazy formulations at : INSERT LINK/CODE HERE

During our discussion, you’ll discover: -A scintillating update on the condition of Ben's left knee... -Targeted senamorphic drives throughout the year as a hormetic trigger... -HIIT the best means for activating AMP-K pathways... -How to use hydrogen around exercise... -Easy to incorporate biohacks for the average person... -Differences between the genders when it comes to fasting and a ketogenic diet... -The breakfast protocol Ben is currently experimenting with... -And much more! Episode sponsors:

-Magnesium Breakthrough

-Thrive Market

-Hapbee

-Kion Sleep

Do you have questions, comments or feedback for Chris Shade or me? Visit https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/chrisshade and we'll reply!

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