Decoding Superhuman

Floating is a science-backed methodology for reducing anxiety, helping athletes recover, and provides numerous other benefits. Michael Cordova, founder of the Float Center in Berkshire, United Kingdom walks through the intricate benefits of Floating.

And the interesting thing is for the guys in the US. The US teams since they started using the float tanks with during the first season of using that like tanks incorporated part of the recovery and training program, they've won the major leagues. 

Michael Cordova

What is a Floatation Tank?

Floatation tanks are lightproof and soundproof. They are filled with salt water, which allows a person to float and achieve a form of deep relaxation.

Who is Michael Cordova?

Michael Cordova’s purpose is to make a positive contribution to humankind by providing the tools to improve physical and mental wellbeing, whilst creating a safe environment for personal growth. Michael is the co-founder and float facilitator at Floating Point Float Center in Berkshire, United Kingdom. The Floating Point Float Center is an award-winning business that has helped over 5000 people in the last 3 years including the British Rowing Team, the world's strongest woman, and Great Britan track and field athletes. He sees floating as an antidote to our 24/7 digital lives and a way to alter our ingrained behaviors for a more positive and productive life. Michael also spoke at TEDx.

Key Highlights

• [5:00] What is Floating (aka Sensory Deprivation Tanks, and restricted environmental stimulation technique)?
• [9:00] My first floating experience
• [10:12] What are some of the benefits of floating?
• [12:00] Floating as a date with yourself
• [15:00] The research behind the benefits of floating
• [21:00] Using floatation tanks in the major sports leagues
• [24:24] Floating as recovery for high performers
• [29:00] How "anchoring" helped a British athlete take home the silver medal
• [31:00] The power of visualization in the float tank
• [32:34] Measuring the benefits of floating by sleeping in the tank
• [41:00] Psychedelic-like experiences in the floatation tank
• [53:00] The final five questions with Michael Cordova

Resources Mentioned

• Examining the short-term anxiolytic and antidepressant effect of Floatation-REST (Feinstein et al)
• Richardson, S.O. (1998). Imagery, progressive muscle relation and restricted environmental stimulation: enhancing mental training and rowing ergometer performance through flotation REST
• Floating Point's Research Library
• Floating Point's Stress Management Study
• Kellmann, M. (2010) Preventing overtraining in athletes in high-intensity sports and stress/recovery monitoring. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports. 20(2):95-102
• The Book of Floating by Michael Hutchison 
• The psychotomimetic effects of short-term sensory deprivation.

What is Health to Michael Cordova?

Mind and body in high levels of coherence

Favorite Book on High Performance?

Mindlift by Kasper van der Meulen

Michael's Favorite Way to Upgrade Focus?

Attention Training Technique

Continue Your Floating Journey with Michael Cordova

• Floating Point's Website
• Floating Point's Instagram
• Floating Point's Facebook

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Bestselling author Cristi Vlad comes on the Decoding Superhuman podcast for the second time to provide tips on the best and worst ways to get into ketosis.

I guess there are many keto movements. Like for example, we have the keto carnivores. We have the vegan keto that you just mentioned. You have high protein keto you have people doing if I am you know which is If It Fits Your Macros and I guess that's not really a bad thing. I guess anyone can find their place within this keto space

Cristi Vlad

Who is Cristi Vlad?

Cristi is a repeat guest on the Decoding Superhuman podcast. You can find his first episode here.

Cristi Vlad holds a master’s degree in civil engineering. He’s self-taught in genomics, nutrition and biochemistry, machine learning, bioinformatics, cybersecurity, and rational thinking.

Cristi is the author of seven books including Ketone Power and Periodic Fasting.

Cristi Vlad’s utilizes the scientific method in his approach to experiments to limit logical fallacies and remove cognitive bias. He favors science-based medicine, which is actually different from evidence-based medicine.

In research, Cristi looks for good evidence and solid arguments to support an ever-changing opinion. This method leaves him thinking fluid and flexible instead of fixed and self-limiting.

Key Highlights on How (Not) to Keto

• [8:27] Does food quality matter for keto? 
• [13:15] Genetics and the Ketogenic Diet
• [14:00] Are microbiome tests worth the price?
• [17:00] APOe genotypes and fat choice
• [23:25] Ketone esters vs. Ketone Salts - which exogenous ketone is worthwhile?
• [29:29] The problems with fat bombs
• [33:00] The one pasta which may work in ketosis
• [34:00] Nutrient deficiencies and the ketogenic diet
• [38:15] Cristi's opinion of the ketogenic movement

Resources Mentioned

• Periodic Fasting by Cristi Vlad
• Ketone Power by Cristi Vlad
• The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living by Jeff Volek
• The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Performance by Jeff Volek

Sponsor

The sponsor for this episode is the ring on my finger. No, I’m not married yet. And frankly, before that ring, I hated wearing rings. But I must say the guys at Oura have done a great job.

The ring allows me to track all sorts of crazy things about my sleep, including my resting heart rate, my deep sleep stages, my REM sleep, etc, etc. I really enjoy the feedback and allows me to make lifestyle decisions to become a higher performer.

Let me give you an example. So prior to getting the ordering, I would fast essentially 16 hours after my last meal. It didn’t matter when that last meal was. However, when I look at my resting heart rate, and how that really correlates to my performance The next day, I know I want my lowest resting heart rate coming as soon as possible after going to sleep because that’s when all my recovery really starts.

So what did I do? Well, it allowed me to adjust really when my last meal was before going to bed. So I have my last meal. Now, earlier in the night, I get better sleep, I get higher quality sleep. And I must say the next day feels amazing. So if you want to check out the Oura Ring and if you want to pick one up yourself, go to ouraring.com and plug in the code Boomer and you’ll get $50 off your order or 50 euros, depending on your jurisdiction. I really hope you enjoy the ring and on with the show.

Disclaimer

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about health, healthy living, nutrition, genetics, performance, and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC, doing business as Decoding Superhuman, is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to https://decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer.

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Breathing is something most of us every day. It's rare to think of breath structure. But if you could structure your breath to increase performance, would you? Dr. Mickra Hamilton brings her psychoacoustics expertise to talk about performance breathing. 

[Babies] are barely breathing. They are barely moving air. They are in their belly. It's diaphragmatic. It's smooth. It's amazing. And then we hit puberty and we get all stressed and we start breathing in our chests

Dr. Mickra Hamilton

About Dr. Mickra Hamilton

Dr. Mickra Hamilton is Co-Founder and CEO of Apeiron Center for Human Potential/Apeiron Academy, and a Colonel and Human Performance Subject Matter Expert in the United States Air Force Reserves. She is a “Human Systems Designer,” and creative disruptor in the field of Epigenetic Human Performance Coaching creating a new paradigm for what is possible for human flourishing. Dr. Hamilton skillfully works with a systems-based precision approach to optimize the performance and potential of the human system by leveraging genomic and epigenetic lifestyle strategies along with leading-edge research and technologies. This personalized, evidence-based approach addresses the physiological, emotional, mental, and energetic aspects of the “human system” to enhance the human experience, both in how we interact with our internal and external environment and how this impacts the collective environment. Dr. Hamilton's speaks internationally on the focus areas of the epigenetics of the human environment, conscious leadership, peak psychophysiological performance, and stress optimization.

Additionally, Dr. Hamilton leverages twenty-eight years of experience in the field of psychoacoustics for research and development activities in Apeiron’s R & D Division. Current development focuses on 3-D soundscape/naturescape virtual reality programming and breath/heart/brain entrainment to restore systems equilibrium and create beneficial shifts in states of consciousness. Apeiron’s acoustic research aims to create advanced technology that works with the “human system” to restore resonance and propel the advancement of human evolution.

Highlights from This Episode

• Why 60 to 90% of the population is not breathing properly [6:00]
• The significance of breathing 6 to 9 times per minute [12:31]
• The HeartMath Institute and training coherence [16:43]
• What is Capnography? [21:40]
• Hyper vs. Hypocapnia [22:06]
• Simple actions you can take to start breath training today [34:48]
• The importance of awareness for optimal breathing [39:48]
• Using breathwork to improve your "Fran" time [42:36]
• Dr. Hamilton's answer to the final 5 questions [43:53] 

Key Resources Mentioned

• The Graduate School of Behavioral Health Sciences
• HeartMath Institute
• The breath questionnaire which you will want to download
• Stress and Language
• The Air Doctor

The Final Questions with Dr. Mickra Hamilton

What is health to you?

• Human Flourishing

How Dr. Mickra Hamilton Improves Focus

• Do the work to achieve an optimized, even enhanced, level of health
• Breathing
• Dialing into a state of pure awareness

The health topic Dr. Hamilton wishes others would look in to?

• Environmental Optimization
• Air and Water Filters

Favorite Book on High Performance

• On Combat
• The Oxygen Advantage

Continue Your Performance Breathing

• LinkedIn: Dr. Mickra Hamilton
• ApeironZoh Website
• Apeiron Academy 

Sponsor

Our sponsor today is Neurohacker Collective. Chairman, Jordan Greenhall has been on the show discussing Sovereignty and Medical Director, Dr. Daniel Stickler joined me to discuss Unleashing your Human Potential Through Epigenetics. I enjoy the products so much that I use them 5 out of 7 days. Whether it’s Qualia or Qualia Mind, which is a new formula that you should all try, I do find them to be completely revolutionary in the supplement world. I do think it upgrades me as a person. If you wanna try either Qualia or Qualia Mind, go over to neurohacker.com, plug in the discount code ‘BOOMER’ and you’ll get 10% off your first order or 15% off any order if you subscribe. Get their free Foundational Guide to Neurohacking at Neurohacker.com

Disclaimer

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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Photobiomodulation, or low-level light therapy uses visable light (measuing 400 – 700 nm) and near-infrared light (measuring 700 – 1100 nm). In this episode, Bryan Gohl, Co-Founder of Red Light Rising, discusses red light therapy and its vast benefits. 

When it comes to red and infrared light therapy, from minute 2 to minute 20....the benefits of going up and up, you getting maximum ends on release. You're getting maximum your energy turnover within the cells. But after 20 minutes, the benefits start to decrease. So it just becomes a time waste.

Bryan Gohl

What is Red Light Rising?

Bryan Gohl and James Strong co-founded Red Light Rising in 2017. After looking to optimize performance, Bryan and James  discovered Photobiomodulation.

PBM has incredible powers and can really enhance people’s quality of life.  Whether your goal is to have glowing and younger looking skin, maximise recovery from workouts, have increased energy levels, or to improve circadian rhythm and deeper sleep cycles.  PBM can really help you achieve these goals and many, many more… 

Our company mission is to bring you this latest top end PBM technology, and make is accessible to everyone at an affordable price.  We believe in this technology so much, and once the benefits are more widely publicised, it will not be long before there is a PBM device in every home.

We have a very active community on Instagram, we love all red light, so please tag us in shots of you using your devices @RedLightRising

What is Photobiomodulation?

“A form of light therapy that utilizes non-ionizing forms of light sources, including lasers, LEDs, and broadband light, in the visible and infrared spectrum. It is a nonthermal process involving endogenous chromophores eliciting photophysical (i.e., linear and nonlinear) and photochemical events at various biological scales. This process results in beneficial therapeutic outcomes including but not limited to the alleviation of pain or inflammation, immunomodulation, and promotion of wound healing and tissue regeneration.”

PubMed

The Benefits of Photobiomodulation

• Glowing and younger looking skin
• Increasing recovery from workouts
• Better sleep 
• Regulation of circadian rhythms
• Lowering inflammation
• Improving Bone Density
• Candida 
• Weight Loss 
• ... and so many more

Key Highlights of the Podcast

• What is Photobiomodulation [5:08]
• The benefits of red light therapy [12:20]
• Red light and exercise performance [14:57]
• Putting red light on your testicles to improve testosterone [20:56]
• The EMF produced by Low Level Light Therapy [28:39]
• 20 minutes and the law of diminishing red light returns [33:32]
• Bryan's answer to the final questions [38:01]
• Joovv versus Sauna Space - Bryan's thoughts [42:39]

Resources and Additional Research 

• Low-level laser therapy in acute pain: a systematic review of possible mechanisms of action and clinical effects in randomized placebo-controlled trials.
• Evaluation of low level laser therapy in reducing diabetic polyneuropathy related pain and sensorimotor disorders.
• The Bulletproof Diet by Dave Asprey
• The low level laser therapy effect on the remodeling of bone extracellular matrix.
• Effects of low-level laser therapy on ROS homeostasis and expression of IGF-1 and TGF-β1 in skeletal muscle during the repair process.
• Hyperthermic Conditioning for Hypertrophy, Endurance, and Neurogenesis by Dr. Rhonda Patrick

What is Bryan's Definition of Health? 

• Thriving

Favorite Book on High Performance

• The Bulletproof Diet by Dave Asprey

Continue Your Performance Journey

• Red Light Rising on Instagram
• Red Light Rising's Website

Sponsor

The sponsor for this episode is the ring on my finger. No, I'm not married yet. And frankly, before that ring, I hated wearing rings. But I must say the guys that aura have done a great job.

The ring allows me to track all sorts of crazy things about my sleep, including my resting heart rate, my deep sleep stages, my REM sleep, etc, etc. I really enjoy the feedback and allows me to to make lifestyle decisions to become a higher performer.

Let me give you an example. So prior to getting the ordering, I would fast essentially 16 hours after my last meal. It didn't matter when that last meal was. However, when I look at my resting heart rate, and how that really correlates to my performance The next day, I know I want my lowest resting heart rate coming as soon as possible after going to sleep because that's when all my recovery really starts.

So what did I do? Well, it allowed me to adjust really when my last meal was before going to bed. So I have my last meal. Now, earlier in the night, I get better sleep, I get higher quality sleep. And I must say the next day feels amazing. So if you want to check out the Oura Ring and if you want to pick one up yourself, go to ouraring.com and plug in the code Boomer and you'll get $50 off your order or 50 euros, depending on your jurisdiction. I really hope you enjoy the ring and on with the show.

Disclaimer

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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Having enriching, fulfilling relationships is critical when it comes to performance. But the time and attention we invest in our relationships pale in comparison to the focus we give to our work, our hobbies, or even entertainment. Guest Darya Haitoglou shares the strategic steps we can take to erase the early relationship programming we adopted from our parents and how we can repattern our relationship abilities with a relationship blueprint. Find the show notes here — DecodingSuperhuman.com/Darya

 

“We are not taught how to make relationships work. We are generally led by our models of the families we come from, from Mommy and Daddy, and they are not always very helpful, you know, functional. So, we need somebody who walks us through and creates a new, re-patterns our blueprint and creates a new blueprint of relationships.”

 

Who is Darya Haitoglou?

A psychologist and a relationship coach, Darya began her career managing international consumer brands for Procter & Gamble in the UK, moved on to become a human resources manager and eventually became the HR Talent leader for the P&G Geneva hub. She quit her lucrative corporate job in Switzerland to move back to the UK and focus on helping transform people’s life and work.

 

With more than ten years of coaching and talent management experience, Darya is the author of a best-selling Enrich Your Relationships book, she also writes for the Huffington Post and has been on BBC morning and evening radio shows.

 

She holds a First Class Honours in Economics, Bachelor’s in Psychology, Masters’ with Distinction in International Relations and holds a Masters’ of Philosophy from the University of Cambridge. Darya is a certified trainers’ trainer in NLP, professional certified coach (PCC) from the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and strategic interventions for personal and business growth. Working across different countries and speaking five languages, as well as being a mother of two, she is valued for her skills in helping leaders enrich relationships and build successful and meaningful businesses through focusing on their personal growth.

 

What is a Healthy Relationship?

 

Everybody has a slightly different meaning of what a healthy relationship is. A healthy relationship is one that brings a person fulfillment and happiness and serves as the foundation of success in life.

 

Having a relationship blueprint that works for both parties is the first step towards a healthy relationship because the hardest part of our lives is to be in a relationship.

 

Key Highlights of the discussion with Darya Haitoglou:

• Top Issues Superhumans have in Relationships [7:09]

• What is a Relationship Blueprint? [10:46]

• The Four Categories of People and the Hormones They Thrive on. [14:09]

• Sex and Intimacy [20:31]

• The Formula to E-N-R-I-C-H Your Relationships [25:03]

• How to Build a Healthy Polyamorous Relationship [38:50]

• Strategies for Rekindling Romance [43:54]

What Darya Uses to Enhance Focus [48:35]:

• With her husband, she uses sex-driven goals.

• With her children, she does fun exercises.

 

Darya’s Favorite Book on Peak Performance[49:57]:

• Man’s Search for Meaning, by Viktor Frankl

The Biggest Problem in the World of Health [50:54]:

• We don’t look deeply enough into the root cause of our issues and don’t do enough inner work.

 

Continue Your Performance Journey:

Darya Haitoglou Website

Enrich Global

Enrich Your Relationships: 10 Secrets to Rekindle Your Intimate Life, by Darya Haitoglou

@Darya.Haitoglou on Instagram

 

Our sponsor today is Neurohacker Collective. Chairman, Jordan Greenhall has been on the show discussing Sovereignty and Medical Director, Dr. Daniel Stickler joined me to discuss Unleashing your Human Potential Through Epigenetics. I enjoy the products so much that I use them 5 out of 7 days. Whether it’s Qualia or Qualia Mind, which is a new formula that you should all try, I do find them to be completely revolutionary in the supplement world. I do think it upgrades me as a person. If you wanna try either Qualia or Qualia Mind, go over to neurohacker.com, plug in the discount code ‘BOOMER’ and you’ll get 10% off your first order or 15% off any order if you subscribe. Get their free Foundational Guide to Neurohacking.

 

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

 

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When competitive fitness icon Marcus Filly says recovery is essential for health and longevity, I heed his message. As Creator of the Functional Bodybuilding program, he has changed the game by redefining what constitutes a healthy fitness routine. During this conversation, he shares his tips for achieving success in physical competitions and in business and how he maintains focus. Find the show notes here — DecodingSuperhuman.com/Marcus

 

“When people experience burnout, whether it’s in the corporate world or whether it’s in training and sport, it's the culmination of too much stress in their life and basically their systems can't keep up. They can't adapt or recover fast enough in order to feel normal, or in homeostasis..."

 

Who is Marcus Filly?

 

Marcus Filly grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. He played multiple sports as a child including soccer, baseball, and golf, which eventually led to a collegiate career in soccer at the University of California, Berkeley. There he earned his degree in Molecular and Cell Biology with an emphasis in Nutrition and Physiology. After Berkeley, he completed a year of graduate work at the Ohio State University School of Medicine.

 

His interest in both athletics and human health and performance eventually led him to CrossFit in 2007. He has gone on to compete at the CrossFit Games 6 times, three times as an individual (2016 12th fittest) and three times as a team member (2012 6th fittest team). Marcus is also the captain and member of the Phoenix Rise in the NPGL. For two years he has been voted to the all-GRID league team, in 2016 earning 1st team honors, and in 2015 earning the award for leadership excellence.

 

Marcus has been a Health & Fitness Coach for eight years since leaving Medical School in 2009. He was formerly a CrossFit facility owner for five years, has completed all five of the OPEX CCP courses and has coached clients remotely from all over the world. He has coached athletes at the CrossFit Games as well as several Regionals athletes.

 

Marcus lives with wife Megan and his daughter. He lists his parents, Barbara and Roy, as role models.

 

Key Highlights of the discussion with Marcus Filly:

• Competitive fitness can wade into unhealthy territory [5:02]

• Functional Bodybuilding [9:55]

• Recommendations for Training, Recovery, Nutrition, and Supplements [18:49]

• SARMs & Performance Enhancing Drugs in competitive fitness [30:56]

• How Marcus mentally prepares for competition and business [39:43]

Marcus’ Pet Peeve about Medical Industry [46:02]:

• Contraindicated people.

Marcus’ Tip for Enhancing Focus [47:51]:

• Have a healthy dose of pessimism — prepare for the worst.

Marcus Filly’s Favorite Book on Peak Performance[52:14]:

• The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich, by Timothy Ferriss

Continue Your Performance Journey:

Revival Strength

@MarcusFilly on Instagram

@Functional.Bodybuilding on Instagram

The Awaken Training Series

 

Our sponsor today is Neurohacker Collective. Chairman, Jordan Greenhall has been on the show discussing Sovereignty and Medical Director, Dr. Daniel Stickler joined me to discuss Unleashing your Human Potential Through Epigenetics. I enjoy the products so much that I use them 5 out of 7 days. Whether it’s Qualia or Qualia Mind, which is a new formula that you should all try, I do find them to be completely revolutionary in the supplement world. I do think it upgrades me as a person. If you wanna try either Qualia or Qualia Mind, go over to neurohacker.com, plug in the discount code ‘BOOMER’ and you’ll get 10% off your first order or 15% off any order if you subscribe. Get their free Foundational Guide to Neurohacking.

 

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

 

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Every electronic device you use is emitting harmful electromagnetic frequencies (EMF) into your body. And since escaping technology is not an option, Superhumans must protect themselves and their DNA. Telecom Industry Insider and Author, Daniel DeBaun describes how electromagnetic frequencies affect us, the health risk they pose, and how you can protect yourself. Find the show notes here — Decoding Superhuman.com/DefenderShield

 

“It's not just the near term 'it bothers me when I am exposed to these kinds of things'; there can be long-term effects because now they are actually changing the cells at a biological and fundamental level."

 

Who is Dan DeBaun?

 

Dan is an internationally recognized expert in EMF radiation, EMF shielding, and EMF-related health issues with special focus on the effect of exposure from mobile devices such as laptops, tablets, and cell phones. Daniel’s concern regarding the health impact of EMF emissions grew from over thirty years of engineering experience in the telecommunication industry, where he held a variety of executive positions at SAIC, Telcordia, AT&T, and Bell Labs. He is the co-author of Radiation Nation: The Fallout of Modern Technology.

 

What is Electromagnetic Frequency or EMF?

 

EMF is how devices communicate. Every device generates waves in order to talk with each other whether it be WIFI, Bluetooth, 4G, etc. — any transmission that emits electronic and magnetic waves.

 

Key Highlights of the discussion with Dan DeBaun:

• How EMF affects human cells [7:21]

• Electromagnetic sensitivity [10:36]

• Immune system exposure [16:55]

• The correlation between frontal lobe cancer and heart conditions [21:11]

• The potential impacts of 5G [23:29]

• How to protect yourself from EMF exposure [31:38]

Dan’s Pet Peeves about Medical Industry [58:36]:

• Misdiagnoses — Treating the symptom and not the disease.

Dan’s Tip for Enhancing Focus [1:01:52]:

• Remember peaceful moments through meditation.

How to Get a Hold of Products for Protection [1:04:11]:

• Get 20% off of any Defender Shield product using the code ‘Superhuman 20’ at DefenderShield.com

Continue Your Performance Journey:

Defender Shield

Radiation Nation: Fallout of Modern Technology — Your Complete Guide to EMF Protection & Safety: The Proven Health Risks of Electromagnetic Radiation (EMF) & What to Do Protect Yourself & Family, by Daniel T. DeBaun and Ryan P. DeBaun

 

 

Our sponsor today is Neurohacker Collective. Chairman, Jordan Greenhall has been on the show discussing Sovereignty and Medical Director, Dr. Daniel Stickler joined me to discuss Unleashing your Human Potential Through Epigenetics. I enjoy the products so much that I use them 5 out of 7 days. Whether it’s Qualia or Qualia Mind, which is a new formula that you should all try, I do find them to be completely revolutionary in the supplement world. I do think it upgrades me as a person. If you wanna try either Qualia or Qualia Mind, go over to neurohacker.com, plug in the discount code ‘BOOMER’ and you’ll get 10% off your first order or 15% off any order if you subscribe. Get their free Foundational Guide to Neurohacking.

 

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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Do dark days affect your energy levels? Is your best harder to achieve when winter comes? The CEO of Light Cognitive, Sami Salomaa reveals how his lights reduce the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder and optimize your life by synchronizing your days. Find the show notes here — Decoding Superhuman.com/LightCognitive

 

“In South Africa, I had a room facing into the Indian Ocean. I would wake up early in the morning, with the sunrise. It was excellent. They spoke about the green flash. So, I woke up every morning to see if I could see the green flash. I'm not sure if I ever saw it but the point is something like this burns into your head. You think this is what mornings should be every time.”

 

Who is Sami Salomaa?

 

Sami Salomaa is the founder of Light Cognitive, a startup that designs unique lighting solutions dedicated to well-being and performance.

 

Prior to starting Light Cognitive, Sami worked for eight years at Nokia CFO office in New York. He has extensive experience in building innovative and complex business models at the crossroads of finance and technology.

 

After returning to Helsinki and Nordic weather conditions he realized how fundamental the role of light is for our holistic well-being, alertness, and recovery. Basing his innovation on physics models he started developing a solution for re-creating natural light in indoor spaces.

 

Sami is passionate about well-being and how technology can help people feel better and achieve more. His favorite recipe for well-being is a day skiing and a bright Alpine sky.

 

Sami graduated from the Helsinki University of Technology, with a Master of Science in Technical Physics and Applied Mathematics. He currently resides in Cambridge, UK, and examines the possibilities of AI.

 

What is the Light Cognitive?

 

Light Cognitive uses broad spectrum lighting to control when the day starts and when it ends. They solve year round circadian rhythm issue by activating melanopsin at the right times.

 

Key Highlights of the discussion with Sami Salomaa:

• Symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

• Circadian biology

• The benefits of full spectrum light

• How to get over jet lag

• How light influences the way plants grow

• The role Vitamin D plays in overcoming Seasonal Affective Disorder

• Achieving peak performance through better sleep

• The difference between Light Cognitive products and other offerings

• The studies of Harvard Medical School’s Dr. Steven Lockley, Ph.D.

Sami’s Pet Peeves about the Medical Industrial Complex:

• Incenting medical professionals to increase medications and operations for financial rewards.

Sami’s Tip for Enhancing Focus:

• Shut out the world and get meditative.

Sami Finds Inspiration in:

• The writings of Nassim Taleb

• Seneca’s writings

Continue Your Performance Journey:

Light Cognitive

Light Cognitive Big Sky

Big Sky Limitless

Light Cognitive on Facebook

Books on Peak Performance:

 

Antifragile

Letters from a Stoic

Fooled By Randomness — Nassim Taleb

 

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I used to drink 16 cans of Coca-Cola a day and eat big boxes of Little Debbie snack cakes a day. When McDonald's had that crazy Monopoly game, I would play that thing every year from the first year that they started doing it. And I would go five times a week during the workweek, even more sometimes, just to get those pieces. I could never get Boardwalk and it was just you know… that was my normal way of eating.

Jimmy Moore

Who is Jimmy Moore?

Jimmy Moore catapulted onto the health scene in 2004 after a phenomenal 180-pound weight loss enabled him to come off of prescription drugs for high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and respiratory problems. He is the energetic personality behind the über-popular blog Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb and the host of the longest-running and one of the top-ranked iTunes health podcasts, The Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb Show. Jimmy also hosts three other active podcasts Keto Talk With Jimmy Moore & Dr. Will Cole, The Nutritional Pearls Podcast featuring Christine Moore, NTP and Jimmy Moore, and The Ketohacking MD Podcast with Dr. John Limansky and Jimmy Moore along with the retired podcasts Fasting Talk with Jimmy Moore and Friends and Ask The Low-Carb Experts as well as the departed Low-Carb Conversations. He has interviewed over 1400 of the world’s top health experts and has dedicated his life to helping people get the best information possible about living healthy so they can make the right decisions for their health. Jimmy is an engaging speaker who has been invited to speak all around the world, including the UK, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and across the United States and is a regular interview guest on podcasts, radio, and television. He is the international bestselling author of The Keto Cure, The Complete Guide To Fasting, The Ketogenic Cookbook, Keto Clarity, and Cholesterol Clarity as well as the upcoming release of Real Food Keto with Christine Moore, NTP in September. 

Key Highlights of the Jimmy Moore Podcast

• Health as a complex system
• Jimmy's battle with insulin resistance and weight loss
• The problem with shows like "The Biggest Loser" 
• Why you should cook with bone broth all the time
• Common misconceptions of the ketogenic diet
• What is the carnivore diet? 
• The importance of food quality in any nutrition plan
• Why buying high quality, nutritious food is not as expensive as you think
• Intermittent fasting and Jimmy's experience with a 30-day fast
• Jimmy's view on the Fast Mimicking Diet 
• What is Keto Plus and how does it involve a systems approach to health
• How Jimmy manages his time and deals with haters

Resources Mentioned

• The Keto Cure by Jimmy Moore and Adam S. Nally 
• The Complete Guide to Fasting: Heal Your Body Through Intermittent, Alternate-Day, and Extended Fasting by Jimmy Moore and Dr. Jason Fung 
• Keto Clarity: Your Definitive Guide to the Benefits of a Low-Carb, High-Fat Diet by Jimmy Moore 
• Cholesterol Clarity by Jimmy Moore
• 21 Life Lessons From Livin' La Vida Low-Carb: How The Healthy Low-Carb Lifestyle Changed Everything I Thought I Knew by Jimmy Moore
• The Longevity Diet: Discover the New Science Behind Stem Cell Activation and Regeneration to Slow Aging, Fight Disease, and Optimize Weight by Valter Longo
• The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Performance by Jeff Volek and Stephen Phinney
• The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living: An Expert Guide to Making the Life-Saving Benefits of Carbohydrate Restriction Sustainable and Enjoyable by Jeff Volek and Stephen Phinney
• Keto Con 
• Low Carb Cruise
• What if It's All Been a Big Fat Lie? New York Times article by Gary Taubes

The Final 3 Questions with Jimmy Moore

What is Jimmy's biggest pet peeve in the health world?

• You have to eat a diet to lose weight
• Losing weight does not mean you are necessarily healthy
• A redefinition of health away from weight loss is necessary

What is Jimmy's top trick for focus? 

• Fasting and meditation

What is Jimmy's favorite book on Peak Performance? 

• Good Calories, Bad Calories by Gary Taubes
• Why We Get Fat and What to Do About It by Gary Taubes

Where to find out more about Jimmy Moore?

• Website: Livin La Vida Low Carb
• Instagram: @Livinlowcarbman
• Podcasts:  The Livin La Vida Low Carb Show, Fasting Talk, Keto Talk, Keto Hacking MD

Disclaimer

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (https://decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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"We make functional music to help people focus, relax and sleep better. It's all backed by science. That means that we create music will be idea of building a mental state in the beginning and then through pattern process with our AI and our composers were able to help induce mental states for people on-demand." - Daniel Clark

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What is Brain.Fm?

Brain.fm is a music software program which helps users maintain focus on while they listen to Brain.fm music. As of the publish of this episode, it is also used for sleep, meditation, napping, and for a recharge.

Who is Daniel Clark?

Daniel has been in love with technology- and its potential to positively impact the world- for as long as he can remember. From building websites when he was 13, starting a design and advertising business at 18 and driving $2MM in revenue for multinational brands as a director for a boutique ad agency, he has truly been at the forefront of how technology can exponentially grow successful businesses.

One of Brain.fm's first users, he called the company 12 times before they agreed to bring him in for an interview. When he did receive an offer, he jumped at it (even working for free for the first few weeks). He eventually moved up to Head of Technology and is now the CEO. As CEO, Daniel is constantly striving to build a company that can not only change the world through music, but also be one of the best companies for people to work for and grow with.

Daniel has visited over 20 countries across five continents, with plans to set foot on all seven (including Antarctica).

Key Highlights of the Podcast

• What is Brain.Fm?
• How does Brain.Fm differ from Binural Beats? 
• What is the composition process for a new track? 
• What is Neural Phase Locking? 
• The significance of 15-minutes when using Brain.Fm
• Does Brain Fm become less effective with more use? 
• Brain Fm's grant from the National Science Foundation
• The data behind Brain Fm's sleep and focus improvement
• What is the future of Brain Fm 

Resources Mentioned

• The Brain Fm White Paper
• Brain Fm's grant from the National Science Foundation for ADHD
• The data behind Brain Fm's performance improvements
• The data behind Brain Fm's sleep improvements

The Final Three Questions

Daniel's Biggest Pet Peeve with the Health Industry

• When someone's health decisions are not based in fact, but rather opinion.

Daniel's Top Trick for Enhancing Focus

• Daily habits. Focus is something which needs training. Daily habits and discipline create focus.

Daniel's Favorite Book on Peak Performance

• The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
• Relentless by Tim Grover

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Disclaimer

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (https://decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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