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In this episode, you'll get to uncover one of the most intriguing developments in gut health—fecal microbiota transplants (FMTs). Joining me is Jason Klop, CEO of Novel Biome, who brings cutting-edge insight into how FMT is transforming from an obscure, hospital-based procedure into an accessible, precise, and surprisingly simple tool for optimizing your microbiome at home.

We’ll break down how FMT is now being used for everything from irritable bowel issues to food sensitivities, and why the technology has advanced well beyond its origins. You'll also hear about the meticulous screening behind “super donors,” the science of oral FMT capsules, and the real-world results you can expect—including my own personal experience. Whether you’re looking to boost your gut health, support your immune system, or simply curious about the connection between your microbiome and overall vitality, this episode has what you need to stay on the cutting edge of holistic wellness.

Jason Klop brings a clinical background in naturopathic medicine to his role as founder and CEO of Novel Biome, Canada's first licensed manufacturer of Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) products. Having personally treated hundreds of patients with FMT in clinical practice, Jason saw a gap in the availability of safe, standardized microbiome restoration therapies and set out to build the infrastructure himself. Today, Novel Biome supplies FMT products to clinics, hospitals, and clinical trials around the world.

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In this episode with neuroscientist Dr. Guosong Liu, you’ll explore his accidental discovery at MIT's Center for Learning and Memory that led him down a two-decade journey into brain magnesium, synaptic plasticity, and cognitive decline. That research ultimately resulted in the invention of Magtein® (magnesium L-threonate), a compound he engineered to cross the blood-brain barrier in a way other magnesium forms cannot, with clinical trials showing a reversal of nine years of cognitive decline, measurable shifts in sleep architecture, stress reduction in as little as three days, and meaningful improvements in prefrontal cortex function at just 140 milligrams per day. Dr. Liu also shares what his current Alzheimer's prevention research looks like.

Dr. Liu is a world-renowned neuroscientist whose pioneering research on brain magnesium has transformed our understanding of cognitive function and synaptic plasticity. With more than 25 years of neuroscience expertise, he previously served on the faculty at MIT's Picower Institute for Learning and Memory, founded the Center for Learning and Memory at Tsinghua University, and earned his Ph.D. in Neurophysiology from UCLA. His translational research has bridged laboratory discovery and human clinical application, resulting in multiple trials demonstrating Magtein's efficacy in supporting cognitive performance.

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You can discover more about Magtein and find a brand that carries it here.

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In this episode, I sit down with Brigham Buhler at Ways2Well in Austin, Texas, exposing the "sick care" maze, including insurance company middlemen, skyrocketing drug prices, and the rebate system nobody talks about. This is what optimizing your health actually looks like: not managing disease, not waiting for a diagnosis, but getting inside the lab and taking control.

Brigham Buhler is a healthcare entrepreneur, founder of Ways2Well, and owner of ReviveRX. He spent years inside the systems he now fights against, working across pharmaceutical sales and sports medicine before building a cash-pay alternative to the insurance model. 

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In this "Best of LIFE Network" episode with Annette Verpillot, you'll explore a neuromechanical approach to improve communication between your brain and your body, targeting the compensatory movements and postural adaptations that hold you back from pain-free, efficient movement.

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In this fascinating episode, I’m coming to you from the breathtaking shores of Belize, at a one-of-a-kind wellness resort called Prana Maya. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mara Kevan and Steve Hall, the passionate visionaries behind this toxin-free oasis, to share what makes this place and their approach to health so extraordinary.

From the moment I arrived, I was struck by the pristine environment, the focus on farm-to-table organic cuisine, and the way everything is designed to help you leave feeling better than when you arrived. We dig into everything—why food is truly medicine, how Mara combined her background as a rock-and-roll tour manager with years of medical and holistic wellness expertise, and how Steve’s entrepreneurial journey led him to build this literal paradise on the world's second-largest reef.

Steve Hall is a serial entrepreneur whose four-decade career spans construction, apartment communities, assisted living, and drug and alcohol rehabilitation, with Prana Maya representing the bold next chapter of that journey.

Dr. Mara Kevan is a licensed acupuncturist and functional medicine physician with over 20 years of clinical experience and an oncology specialty, who also spent years managing world tours for the Rolling Stones and luxury travel for some of the most discerning names in music, film, and politics before merging both worlds into the retreat experience she offers today.

If you’re curious about the magic that happens when holistic health, adventure, and total rejuvenation intersect in a stunning natural setting, this episode is a must-listen.

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Cody Strodtman, a naturopathic doctor, acupuncturist, and the author of "Your Life, Your Choice: The Rise of Adaptive Medicine." Broadcasting from their respective homes in Idaho and Portland, Oregon, Ben and Cody dive deep into the science of adaptive medicine—a philosophy that encourages listeners to transform everyday lifestyle practices into powerful medicine.

Cody unpacks the essence of adaptive medicine, drawing from a decade-long obsession with understanding health beyond just treating disease. You’ll hear compelling discussions on circadian rhythms, environmental hormesis (think: cold plunges and sauna sessions), breathwork, fasting, and innovative techniques to optimize both body and mind. Cody shares science-backed routines—from inspiratory muscle training that can lower blood pressure, to strategic uses of cold and heat for boosting immunity and recovery.

Dr. Cody Strodtman is a leading authority in Adaptive Medicine, blending his medical expertise and training as a Naturopathic Doctor and Acupuncturist, with a passion for empowering individuals to optimize their health. In his book, Your Life, Your Choice: The Rise of Adaptive Medicine, Dr. Strodtman offers foundational insights on preventing, treating, and reversing chronic diseases, while also enhancing performance and longevity. His unique approach emphasizes the power of lifestyle change, inspiring individuals to take control of their health through their behaviors.

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Prayer, kindness, contentedness, honor, love, trust, obedience, abundance, intention, courage—here's exactly how I got to each word and what I'm doing with them.

Episode Summary

As I promised last week here are all 10 of my personal identity inversions, laid bare. In part 2 of the Identity Inversion series, I walk you through the full exercise I completed during an 8-hour personal retreat—2 hours each morning across 4 days—revealing the blind spots, weaknesses, and patterns I identified in my own life and the single words I'm using to redraw my identity. You’ll learn about everything from my impatience with imperfection to my fear of trying new things as I age. I also share practical tips for what to do with your list once you have it, including a surprisingly useful hack for categorizing your inversions.

Question of the Day 🗣️

If you did this exercise right now, what's the first identity pattern that comes to mind, and what might your inversion word be?

Key Takeaways

• This exercise took me 8 hours across 4 mornings during a personal retreat—and I recommend everyone schedule 3 to 5 days annually for exactly this kind of self-reflection work.
• I identified 10 inversions, each following the framework: describe the pattern in a paragraph, name the redemptive opposite in a sentence, and distill it into one word.
• My 10 inversion words: kindness, prayer, contentedness, honor, love, trust, obedience, abundance, intention, and courage.
• Feeding the list into GPT revealed a useful categorization: love anchors why I live, prayer/trust/obedience anchor who I depend on, intention/courage anchor how I move, contentedness/abundance anchor how tightly I hold, and kindness/honor anchor how I treat others.
• This isn't about perfection or self-worship—it's about becoming better equipped to love God and love others with the purpose you've been given.

Timestamped Outline ⏱️

00:00 – Introduction: Weekly newsletter podcast & how to subscribe 

00:30 – Welcome to Identity Inversion part 2—link to last week's framework episode 

00:52 – Quick refresher: paragraph → sentence → single word 

01:20 – This exercise took me 8 hours—here's how I structured it 

01:37 – Why you should schedule a 3-to-5-day personal retreat every year 

02:09 – How I block December 1–6 on my calendar a year in advance 

02:35 – The retreat structure: 2 hours each morning for 4 days 

03:09 – My list: 10 items to invert (I framed each as a question—that's optional) 

03:25 – Inversion #1: Hypersensitivity to errors and impatience → Kindness 

03:58 – Inversion #2: Not prioritizing constant connection to God → Prayer 

04:15 – Inversion #3: Comparing myself to others with more success or status → Contentedness 

04:56 – Inversion #4: Confusion and regret about my relationship with my dad → Honor 

05:25 – Inversion #5: Checking out when I'm not the center of attention → Love 

06:05 – Inversion #6: Needing to control every situation and close every loop → Trust 

06:23 – Inversion #7: Ignoring God's subtle nudges throughout the day → Obedience 

06:50 – Inversion #8: Scarcity mindset—hoarding, deal-hunting, bothered by waste → Abundance 

07:15 – Inversion #9: Filling every moment with hyperproductivity and junk minutes → Intention 

07:36 – Inversion #10: Trying fewer new things because of fear of failure → Courage 

08:00 – The GPT experiment: feeding my list in for an unbiased assessment 

08:18 – The categorization: why I live, who I depend on, how I move, how tightly I hold, how I treat others 

09:00 – What to do with your list: journal page, phone wallpaper, and custom poster 

09:25 – My poster lives in my lounge, where I see it every day 

09:40 – Reminder: This is not about perfection—it's about becoming the best version of our broken selves 

09:58 – Challenge: Share your full identity inversion list in the comments 

10:10 – Free signed copies of Fit Soul and Endure for the first person who posts their full list 

Ben's 10 Identity Inversions (Quick Reference)

1. Impatience with errors and imperfection → Kindness
2. Not prioritizing constant prayer → Prayer
3. Comparing myself to others → Contentedness
4. Unresolved grief and regret about my dad → Honor
5. Checking out when I'm not leading or center stage → Love
6. Needing to control everything and close every loop → Trust
7. Ignoring God's daily nudges → Obedience
8. Scarcity mindset and hoarding tendencies → Abundance
9. Hyperproductivity and junk training for the sake of checking boxes → Intention
10. Fear of failure stopping me from trying new things → Courage

Links & Resources 🔗

Identity Inversion Part 1—The Framework

Brokenness Episode

Ben's Books: Fit Soul and Endure

Subscribe to My Newsletter

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👉 I'm giving away free signed copies of Fit Soul and Endure to the first person who shares their full identity inversion list in the comments—3 to 12+ inversions, your call. 

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 In this episode, I welcome regenerative medicine expert Dr Matthew Cook to explore what's new and exciting in regenerative medicine. You'll hear firsthand about groundbreaking stem cell treatments, the best peptide stacks, and how exosomes are shaping the future of health and longevity. Whether you're curious about the science behind anti-aging, optimizing recovery, or what's next for wearable tech and AI in healthcare, this conversation delivers practical insights and actionable takeaways.

Dr. Cook graduated from the University of Washington School of Medicine, completed his residency in anesthesiology at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), and completed fellowships in Anti-Aging, Metabolic and Functional Medicine, and Peptide Therapy with the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.

After a decade focused on functional medicine (with 14 years prior working as an anesthesiologist), Dr. Cook's specialty is addressing the most challenging conditions. His proprietary multimodal approach regenerates, repairs, and restores health on a cellular level, dealing with root causes rather than masking symptoms.

“Become Boundless” Longevity Retreat | April 29–May 3, 2026

Join Ben Greenfield and Dr. Matthew Cook in Nassau, Bahamas, at Champion Spirit Country Club for the “Become Boundless” Longevity Retreat. This immersive, all-inclusive experience centers on daily workouts and mobility training, advanced longevity and recovery therapies, expert-led workshops and Q&As, guided breathwork and meditation, and organic, nutrient-dense meals. You’ll have hands-on access to leading-edge modalities, including hyperbaric oxygen, cryotherapy, contrast therapy, cold plunges, red light sauna, and performance-focused treatments, all woven into a luxury, ocean-adjacent training environment designed to support deep recovery, resilience, and sustained vitality. Explore details and reserve your spot here.

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Welcome to RAW—my unfiltered solo podcast, hosted on LIFE Network (which is completely free to join here—you can listen to every RAW episode plus a full library of health and wellness podcasts, including Boundless Life). RAW is where you get the real, behind-the-scenes version of my life: the biohacking experiments I’m running on myself, the protocols I’m creating, the tools and tech I’m stress-testing before anyone hears about them, the ideas in physiology, performance, and longevity I’m diving into, the beliefs I’m questioning, the routines I’m refining, and the unconventional stuff I’m actually doing day to day.

In this episode, I open up about one of the most powerful anchors in my family's life—our daily bookends. These are the routines my family and I use to start and end each day with intention, connection, and purpose. I walk you through our morning huddle, where we check in, talk schedules, share a devotional, and pray together using the ACTS method. And at night, we gather for a family dinner complete with song, prayer, game time, and meaningful conversation—no matter how busy our days have been. I share not just the how, but the why behind these practices, emphasizing their impact on raising well-rounded kids, building family legacy, and nurturing relationships. Whether you've got a spouse, roommates, or a big family, I'm giving you a roadmap you can adapt to create magic and togetherness in your own home. Hope it inspires you to try something new—thanks for joining me on this RAW episode!

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*In this episode, you'll discover a three-step framework for exposing the unconscious patterns quietly running your life and learn exactly how to flip each one.*

## Episode Summary

In this episode, I introduce a very helpful life transformation framework called “Identity Inversion.” It's a simple exercise I designed (based on my own self-experimentation!) for identifying unconscious patterns, habits, and identity traps that are keeping you from becoming the best version of your broken self. Using two relatable examples (a man addicted to the gym for self-worth and a woman addicted to productivity for approval), I’ll walk you through a three-step process: describe the pattern in a paragraph, name its redemptive opposite in a sentence, then distill it into a single word that becomes the key to redrawing your identity. Next week, so you can get a really concrete idea of what this looks like, I’ll share my own 10 identity inversions.

## Question of the Day 🗣️

What's one identity pattern you've been running on autopilot, and if you flipped it, what single word would describe who you'd become?

## Key Takeaways

• How you live your days is how you live your life, and chances are, you are stuck in a hypnotic trance of habits shaped by old desires, environments, and upbringing that quietly became your identity.
• The Etch-A-Sketch metaphor: your daily habits get drawn together to form your identity, and sometimes you need to shake the board and redraw it.
• Identity Inversion is a 3-step exercise: describe an identity pattern in one paragraph, name its redemptive opposite in one sentence, then distill that into one single word.
• Example: A man whose identity is wrapped up in gym performance discovers his inversion word is "confidence," meaning being secure regardless of how his body looks.
• This isn't self-worship or moral polish, because growth disconnected from loving God and loving others always stalls out or turns inward.

## Timestamped Outline ⏱️

00:00 – Introduction: Weekly newsletter podcast & how to subscribe

00:25 – Recap: Last week's episode on brokenness and acceptance

00:49 – The shift: becoming the best version of your broken self—not for yourself, but to serve God and others

01:10 – First step: Identify what's holding you back

01:25 – Napoleon Hill's Outwitting the Devil and the concept of the hypnotic trance

01:56 – Why these two ideas are intertwined: daily habits quietly form your identity

02:15 – The Etch-A-Sketch metaphor: you need to invert and redraw

02:25 – Example 1: The man who built his identity on being physically strong

02:36 – How childhood insecurity became an adult addiction to the gym

03:10 – The result: junk training, injuries, energy drink dependence, tanked biomarkers

03:35 – Example 2: The woman who built her identity on never letting anything slip

03:47 – How childhood praise for good grades became adult burnout and "busy" as a personality

04:25 – Identifying what's holding each person back

04:45 – The inversion: What's the opposite?

05:00 – The man's inversion word: "confidence"

05:15 – The woman's inversion word: "serene"

05:27 – The 3-step framework reviewed: paragraph → sentence → single word

05:58 – Coming next week: My personal 10 identity inversions (warning: deep dive into my psyche)

06:20 – Disclaimer: I'm not a psychologist—I made this exercise up myself

06:39 – If it already exists under another name, correct me in the comments

06:50 – Important caveat: This is not self-theology or self-worship

07:10 – Growth disconnected from loving God and loving others always stalls out or turns inward

07:26 – Closing: Subscribe, leave your comments, stay tuned for next week

## Links & Resources 🔗

Last Week's Episode on Brokenness - Being Boundless vs. Being “Broken”

Napoleon Hill's Outwitting the Devil

Ben's Article on the Hypnotic Trance Concept → *(linked in video description)*

Subscribe to My Newsletter → bengreenfieldlife.com/newsletter

## Connect & CTA 🎯

👉 Try the Identity Inversion exercise yourself: one paragraph, one sentence, and one word, and share what you discover in the comments.

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