Collective Insights

Today we have a return guest, Dr. Molly Maloof, on the show for a discussion with our lead product formulator, Dr. Greg Kelly. Molly is a brilliant doctor whose goal is to maximize human potential by dramatically extending human healthspan through medical technology, scientific wellness, and educational media. Their conversation is all about healthspan and optimizing mitochondrial function. They also dive into the science behind the formulation of our product, Eternus, which was designed to support cell energy for better aging.

For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/how-to-age-better-the-benefits-of-boosting-mitochondria (https://neurohacker.com/how-to-age-better-the-benefits-of-boosting-mitochondria)

Aaron Alexander, a manual therapist, movement coach and host of the Align Podcast joins us on the show today. He works with people to relieve pain, increase strength and optimize their movement. In this episode we hone in on posture: how to obtain it and how it affects so many areas of our lives for better or for worse. Tune in to learn about 12 lifestyle tips that can lead to better posture and a boost in your mood.

For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/12-lifestyle-hacks-for-better-posture (https://neurohacker.com/12-lifestyle-hacks-for-better-posture)

Dementia can have a huge impact on a person’s life and that of their loved ones. Kat Toups, M.D., DFAPA, IFMCP, a Functional Medicine Psychiatrist in the Bay Area, has devoted much of her life’s work towards finding solutions for dementia patients. She joins our host, Heather Sandison, ND, to share her extensive research and experience with dementia. In this episode, Dr. Toups offers hope to people looking for cutting-edge models of care. We discuss:

* Genetic and epigenetic factors of dementia

* Why individuality matters in patient care

* An exploration of labs and tests for dementia patients

* Anxiety, depression and dementia: Are they related?

* Diets for dementia: Examining the keto diet and organic food

* Research on fish oil and saunas

* The best deals in medicine are exercise and meditation

* Role of hormones, toxicity and infection in psychiatric conditions

* How dementia affects communities

For full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/brain-health-aging-exploring-new-insights-on-dementia (https://neurohacker.com/brain-health-aging-exploring-new-insights-on-dementia)

Dan Stickler, MD joins us on the podcast for another episode on an emerging trend in medicine--peptides. Dr. Stickler is our medical director here at Neurohacker Collective, and is also cofounder of the Apeiron Center for Human Potential and the Apeiron Academy. In this episode we discuss what peptides are, how to use them, and how they will fit in to a new paradigm of health care. Here are some points we cover:

* Complex vs. complicated systems

* Why peptides can’t be patented

* Discussion about BPC-157, thymosin beta 4, thymosin alpha 1, and epitalon

* Risks of using peptides on your own

* How Dr. Stickler personally measures his epigenetic age and the length of his telomeres

* Senescent/zombie cells and aging

* Gene editing

* Effects of pesticides, plastics, and other endocrine disruptors

* A look at how we treat our health will affect future generations

* How to measure the success of health protocols and treatments

For full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/what-are-peptides-their-role-in-health-aging (https://neurohacker.com/what-are-peptides-their-role-in-health-aging)

James Maskell joins us today to discuss really exciting new changes for the future of our healthcare system. James is the founder of the Functional Forum, the world’s largest integrative medicine conference, and also is the founder of KNEW Health, an affordable alternative to health insurance for health conscious Americans. In this episode we dive into why our current healthcare system is broken and some really exciting new ideas on how we’re shifting into a very effective healthcare system. Here are some things we cover in this episode:

* Why the current model of healthcare is broken

* How healthcare cost sharing works

* The tremendous power of community

* The impact group healthcare visits can have

* Using the therapeutic order for a healthier community: beginning with lifestyle (mindset, community, food, movement), then the least invasive and least costly treatment, then only more invasive or more costly treatments as needed.

* Money saving tips for health

* Real talk on taking time to care for your body

* How our culture is already changing for the better

For full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/healing-collectively-an-exploration-of-a-new-model-of-healthcare (https://neurohacker.com/healing-collectively-an-exploration-of-a-new-model-of-healthcare)

Today we have Mike Mutzel on the Collective Insights podcast to talk with us about a very popular diet-the keto diet. He turned his life completely around after experiencing addiction in his adolescence, and is now the founder of the very successful content site High Intensity Health, author of “The Belly Fat Effect”, a podcastor, and a Youtuber who shares complex science made understandable on topics covering metabolic health, gut health, and Functional Medicine. He has a bachelors in Biology, masters in Clinical Nutrition, and is a graduate of the Institute for Functional Medicine’s (IFM) Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP). Today we’re diving into ketosis, fasting, and much more.

For full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/keto (https://neurohacker.com/keto)

Dr. Jack Kruse joins Dr. Heather Sandison on this episode of Collective Insights. Dr. Kruse is a respected neurosurgeon and CEO of Optimized Life, a health and wellness company dedicated to helping patients avoid the healthcare burdens we typically encounter as we age. After suffering a torn meniscus in his knee at 6’2”, 357 lbs, Jack turned his own lifestyle around. He researched obesity and disease extensively and then tested his plan on himself and lost 77 pounds in 3 months. Today we discuss:

Why getting outside as much as possible is so important to our health.

The positive impact of seeing every sunrise.

The role your mitochondria play in weight management and health.

A challenge to take control of your own health.

For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/healthy-mitochondria-scientific-benefits-of-being-outdoors

Forrest Landry joins us for the first public podcast interview he has ever done. In this episode, Daniel Schmachtenberger interviews Forrest on the principles of ethics and choice. This is a critical conversation because we need to make choices in a different way than we have up to this point in history due to technology giving us ever increasing capacity for our choices to make huge impacts. We discuss:

What differentiates morals from ethics?

What is a good choice and what is a loving choice?

The toolkit for making choices.

Asking better questions.

Formalizing the process of ethical consideration for the world we live in with exponential tech.

The distinction between choice and decision.

Being, becoming and doing.

Being in right relationship with yourself, other people and the world.

For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/what-is-ethics-an-exploration-of-choice-and-love (https://neurohacker.com/what-is-ethics-an-exploration-of-choice-and-love)

There are a handful of folks diving into the world of peptides, but it’s very possible you’ve never heard of them. We invite you to explore a whole new world with us, as we offer a glimmer of hope for the future of personalized medicine. Today we have on Ryan Smith interviewed by Dr. Dan Stickler. After noticing a unique opportunity, Ryan decided to leave medical school and help open up one of the first pharmacies in the United States that focuses on peptide synthesis and formulations for pharmaceutical preparations. We discuss:

* What are peptides?

* Popular peptides for common health issues and optimization (From gut health to obesity to athletic performance, and even tanning)

* Biohacking and working with a medical care provider

* Science and studies behind the compounds

https://neurohacker.com/what-are-peptides-an-exploration-of-their-role-in-the-future-of-medicine (https://neurohacker.com/what-are-peptides-an-exploration-of-their-role-in-the-future-of-medicine)

Today we have a very special guest, Dr. Terry Wahls. She healed herself from progressive MS and now conducts clinical trials testing the efficacy of therapeutic lifestyle to treat multiple sclerosis related symptoms. In this episode we dive into lifestyle and diet changes that promote good health. We discuss:

* How many cups of vegetables to eat per day

* Adjusting your diet based on what your poop looks like

* Finding your "why" behind a big lifestyle change

* Why your mitochondria matter

Visit https://neurohacker.com/how-to-live-a-healthy-lifestyle-from-gut-health-to-life-purpose