Decoding Superhuman

2020 was different than anticipated. It was a year full of great experiments and going down different rabbit holes. I share the top 10 most downloaded episodes of the show during 2020, my favorite books, and experiments. At the end of this episode, my lady stops by and talks about the impact that COVID had on our relationship, our different dietary cravings preferences, and just how she copes with my explorations to the unknown.

[5:00] Top 10 Podcasts of 2020

[21:50] My favorite N of 1 experiments of the Year

[28:24] Why I temporarily used a beta blocker

[41:11] Diving into decision making

[50:15] Special guest appearance

[1:05:24] How my better half tolerates my experiments

[1:09:39] What we expect in 2021

Berkey Water Filter

My TedX Talk

Entheogens with Paul Austin

The X Factor - Somavedic use the promo code BOOMER for 10% off

Heal your gut with Tusol with Ingrid De La O and Ilana Friedman

The Wedge with Scott Cairney

Methylene Blue Part 1 and Part 2 with Dr. Franciso Gonzalez-Lima

Finding Limitless with Dr. Scott Sherr

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The Oral Episode with Dr. Dome Nischwitz

Enhance Your Mind with Dr. Andrew Hill

The Light Doctor with Alexander Wunch

Keto Explained with Dom D’Agostino

Propranolol and fear extinction

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Strongfit Episode

Emotional Mapping AKA Movement Ayahuasca

Virtual Vacation with Mads and Dasha

Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman

The Art of the Good Life by Rolf Dobeli

The Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobeli

Tao of Charlie Munger by David Clark

Thus Spoke Zarathustra by Nietzsche

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Their founder Jordan Greenhall is a well respected public intellectual who has been on the show to discuss ways to increase human sovereignty, and their medical director Dr. Daniel Stickler has also been on the show and is one of the foremost experts in the world in the field of integrative medicine.

They make the product Qualia Mind which can create astonishing improvements in focus, mental energy and emotional willpower, with the more affordable Qualia Focus being almost as good at half the cost. They also just debuted a product called Eternus, the most comprehensive anti-aging formula on the market, and are approaching backorder status for this revolutionary formula with dozens of ingredients and anti-aging properties.

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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, or 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 (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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Coming to the end of the year no one expected. Was it all bad? Roy and I discuss our key takeaways for the year, the conversations which had most significant impact on us, my current experiments, favorite books, and much more in the widespaning random show.

[5:07] Big learnings in the past 3 months

[9:50] Keeping a solid relationship in lockdown

[15:35] Lessons learned from our favorite episodes

[34:11] Human Guinea Pigging

[53:15] Favorite reads of 2020

[1:06:44] What do you want to hear from me in 2021?

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Defeating Depression with Angela Foster

Essentialism by Greg McKeown

The Essentialism Episode with Greg McKeown

Keto Explained with Dom D’Agostino

Bulletproof Coffee

The Art of the Good Life by Rolf Dobeli

The Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobeli

Tao of Charlie Munger by David Clark

Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman

How to Decide by Annie Duke

Part 1 and Part 2 with Josh Holland

Nicotine with Dr. Neil Grunberg

Thinking, Fast and Slow

If you’re over 35, your enzyme levels have already begun to decline and your immune system can be more susceptible to viruses.

Enzymes are the workhorses of digestion. They break your food down into usable macro and micronutrients. 

Research shows that by the time someone hits 65, their saliva and pancreatic secretions, both of which are involved in enzyme activity—can have declined by as much as 50%! This decline creates chronic indigestion, setting the stage for gut issues, yeast and mold overgrowth, even malnutrition. 

This is why I’m a big fan of enzyme and probiotic supplementation and one of the best companies I’ve ever found that specializes in optimizing your digestion through both of these supplements are my friends at BiOptimizers.

Head on over to www.bioptimizers.com/boomer and use coupon code BOOMER to get 10% off any package. They have the best guarantee I’ve seen in the industry. It’s a 365-day FULL money-back guarantee.

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, or 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 (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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Angela Foster is a former corporate lawyer who battled and beat depression. Angela now serves as an Executive Health and Performance Coach. Angela opens up on depression and what it does to people, the way she beat it, and how that experience can be used by others in their struggles with depression

Who is Angela Foster? 

Angela is a Nutritionist and Executive Health and Performance Coach.

She is the host of the High Performance Health Podcast, the show where she talks about everything you need to break through limits and achieve a High Performance Mind, Body and Lifestyle.

Angela works with high performing clients including top CEOs, Entrepreneurs & Executives.

She is also the Founder and CEO of My DNA Edge and Angela Foster Academy, an Exclusive Private Membership Site with programs for individuals to optimize their genetic expression for ultimate health and performance, including The Live Younger Longer Blueprint.

After recovering from a serious illness in 2014, Angela left the world of Corporate Law with a single mission in mind: to inspire and educate others to become the CEO of their health and live an energetic, healthful and limitless life.

Angela uses a combination of modern science and biohacking with time honored holistic practices to transform her clients’ health, energy and performance. Angela’s particular field of specialty is in optimizing the expression of her clients’ individual genetics for ultimate health.

Highlights

[3:01] The effects of corporate law

[11:00] The first signs of burnout and depression

[30:18] Battling Depression

[39:16] Common patterns of depression among high performers

[45:45] Better your sleep tonight

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Joshua Rosenthal

The seven spiritual laws of success by Deepak Chopra

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The End of Alzheimer's by Dale Bredesen

BStrong

I’ve been fascinated by blood flow restriction training for a very long time. B Strong made great innovations on this technology.

I use it almost every day: high reps, low number of sets, a few exercises. In 20 minutes, I have a fantastic workout which is triggering an anabolic response.

If you want to get your B Strong blood flow restriction device, head on over to https://bstrong.training/ and use the code BOOMER, and you’re going to get yourself 10% off.

Somavedic

Somavedic is a functional and broadly accessible frequency therapy device harmonizing the negative effects of EMF on our bodies by leveraging the principle of controlled release of energy from minerals, combining an Eastern medicine approach with frequency therapy technology. 

That may sound a little out there, but there’s been a lot of research validating the properties of minerals and the effect of their specific vibrations on the ambient environment and the human body — not to mention the thousands of years that humans have used crystals for a variety of purposes. 

If you want to try it out yourself, you can get 10% off using the promo code BOOMER at somavedic.com.

Continue Your High Performance Journey with Angela Foster

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Round 2 with Bodybuilding Champion and BiOptmizers Co-Founder, Wade Lightheart. This one gets into a dirty topic, parasites. Wade talks of the downsides of biohacking: when a parasite almost took his eye. Wade's experience led him to create an all-natural parasite cleanse. In this epsiode, Wade Lightheart educates on how to avoid parasites and what to do if you get them.

3-Time Canadian national All Natural Bodybuilding Champion who competed as a vegetarian, former Mr. Universe Competitor, host of The Awesome Health podcast, Wade Lightheart is one of the world’s premier authorities on Natural Nutrition and Training Methods. Having majored in Sports Science at the University of New Brunswick, he has authored numerous books on health, nutrition, and exercise which have sold in over 80 Countries.

Wade also serves as an advisor to the American Anti-Cancer Institute and is the Co-Founder and President at BiOptimizers, a digestive and health optimization company.

He’s been in the health industry for over 25 years, coached thousands of clients, and is sought out by athletes and high-performance oriented individuals worldwide for his advice on how to optimize their health and fitness levels.

[3:33] Gadgets, Tech and Wade's health palace

[7:15] Encountering parasites

[17:20] Most common effects of parasites

[21:01] Improve your chances of not getting a parasite

[27:30] Parasite Cleanse

[38:50] Herbal Parasite Cleanse

[47:02] How to determine if the cleanse is working?

[53:05] Why is magnesium important to people?

Parasite Rex by Carl Zimmer

Katrine Volynsky

Wild Oregano Oil

The Bucket Theory of Optimization

I’ve been fascinated by blood flow restriction training for a very long time. B Strong made great innovations on this technology.

I use it almost every day: high reps, low number of sets, a few exercises. In 20 minutes, I have a fantastic workout which is triggering an anabolic response.

If you want to get your B Strong blood flow restriction device, head on over to https://bstrong.training/ and use the code BOOMER, and you’re going to get yourself 10% off.

According to the American Psychological Association, “chronic stress is linked to the six leading causes of death.”

Stress has been implicated in heart issues, inflammation, obesity, mental illness and more.

Most people think of stress as caused by things like work, traffic, tense relationships…

And they focus on “solutions” like meditation, going to the spa, and so on.

But what if the ROOT of so much stress we experience…comes down to deficiency of this one overlooked nutrient? That nutrient is Magnesium.

Magnesium is the body’s “master mineral” powerful over 300 critical reactions, including detoxification... fat metabolism... energy... stress...EVEN digestion is influenced by the presence of magnesium. 

If there’s ONE MINERAL you should be worried about not getting enough of... it’s MAGNESIUM. 

That’s why I’m so excited to tell you about a new magnesium product called, Magnesium Breakthrough. It’s the ULTIMATE magnesium supplement, easily the best I’ve ever seen or experienced... with all 7 forms of this mineral.

Decoding Superhuman was able to arrange for some stock to be set aside just for our audience and I guarantee it’s the BEST deal available on this product. 

Seriously! With volume discounts combined with our custom 10% coupon code, boomer, you can save up to 40% off select packages of Magnesium Breakthrough! That’s an AMAZING value. 

And I promise that deal is ONLY available on this specific website, bioptimizers.com/boomer.

You won’t find that deal on Amazon or even the company’s own website.

Magnesium Breakthrough is the most effective magnesium supplement I’ve ever tried. Say goodbye to having to buy 7 different bottles of magnesiums to get the complete dose.

Go to bioptimizers.com/boomer and use coupon code boomer to save up to 40% off select packages to get the most full spectrum and effective magnesium product ever.

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Julien Pineau and Ricahrd Aceves from StrongFit join the show to discuss nervous system regulation, the role of noradrenaline and lactate in the mind and the body, and movement as a tool for improving mental health.

Julien Pineau is a Humanist, Movement Specialist, and Founder of StrongFit, an intellectual and physical gym that has transcended the actual workout into an education. It’s a culture and a tribe of people who seek to apply force better. Julien is trained to visualize and correct proper human movement patterns.  He has a fascinating ability to diagnose imbalances, find the root of problems, and provide knowledge so you can become stronger, more fit, and a more resilient human. When he is not busy traveling, podcasting or changing the world he is raising his daughter in an environment of love and curiosity. He is a man on a journey inward as much as he is outward. 

Richard Aceves has a diverse athletic background that started with powerlifting, which provided him with a solid strength foundation. Richard started Crossfit in 2007 and was immediately addicted to the push that the sport provided.

Richard has worked tirelessly in understanding the human body and its mechanics, as well as, working towards becoming an elite powerlifter, professional GRID athlete, and attempting to get his pro card for Strongman. He is adept at identifying the missing link and targeting it, so that athletes can perform better and with less chance of injury. He is adamant that his athletes build a solid foundation and have a clear understanding of the mechanics required to exercise correctly. His number one priority as a coach is making sure his athletes are healthy and safe.

[2:38] Karl J. Friston and the free energy principle

[11:40] Burn The Questions

[18:15] Lactate as fuel for the brain and the body

[32:03] Baseline vs. Stress Response: the Role of Noradrenaline

[1:01:30] Movement: the lactate connection to the brain

[1:07:17] Emotional mapping

[1:10:40] Using training as a tool to manage stress response

[1:25:31] The future of StrongFit

Karl J. Friston

Burn The Questions

Tom Platz

Avicii: True Stories

What is Life? By Erwin Schrodinger

Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday

According to the American Psychological Association, “chronic stress is linked to the six leading causes of death. ”Stress has been implicated in heart issues, inflammation, obesity, mental illness and more.

Most people think of stress as caused by things like work, traffic, tense relationships…And they focus on “solutions” like meditation, going to the spa, and so on.

But what if the ROOT of so much stress we experience…comes down to deficiency of this one overlooked nutrient? That nutrient is Magnesium.

Magnesium is the body’s “master mineral” powerful over 300 critical reactions, including detoxification... fat metabolism... energy... stress...EVEN digestion is influenced by the presence of magnesium. If there’s ONE MINERAL you should be worried about not getting enough of... it’s MAGNESIUM. That’s why I’m so excited to tell you about a new magnesium product called, Magnesium Breakthrough. It’s the ULTIMATE magnesium supplement, easily the best I’ve ever seen or experienced... with all 7 forms of this mineral.

I was able to arrange for some stock to be set aside just for our audience and it's be best deal available on this product.

Seriously! With volume discounts combined with our custom 10% coupon code, boomer, you can save up to 40% off select packages of Magnesium Breakthrough! That’s an AMAZING value. That deal is ONLY available on this specific website, bioptimizers.com/boomer.

You won’t find that deal on Amazon or even the company’s own website.

Magnesium Breakthrough is the most effective magnesium supplement I’ve ever tried. Say goodbye to having to buy 7 different bottles of magnesium to get the complete dose (which is an excellent way to fill up a carry on bag).Go to bioptimizers.com/boomer and use coupon code boomer to save up to 40% off select packages to get the most full spectrum and effective magnesium product ever.

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Not one to shy away from controversy, Dr. Tommy Wood has worked with some of the highest performing athletes in the world. From Formula One to Ironmans, what are some of the key takeaways Tommy had on behavior change from that experience? You would be surprised at how little free time these people have. I also get the chance to pick Tommy's brain on the problems with nutritional epidemiology, genetics, and how to evaluate nascent supplements and compounds where little research may exist.

Tommy Wood is a Research Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the University of Washington Division of Neonatology. The majority of his academic work has focused on developing therapies for brain injury in newborn infants, but also includes adult neurodegenerative and metabolic diseases, as well as nutritional approaches to sports performance.

Tommy received an undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge before obtaining his medical degree from the University of Oxford. After working as a doctor in central London, he moved to Norway for his PhD work, and then to the University of Washington as a postdoc. Alongside his academic training, Tommy has coached athletes in a dozen sports, from weekend warriors to Olympians and world champions. He is the outgoing President of the Physicians for Ancestral Health society, a director of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine, and sits on the scientific advisory board of Hintsa Performance, which includes researching performance optimization strategies for F1 drivers.

Tommy’s current research interests include the physiological and metabolic responses to brain injury and their long-term effects on brain health, as well as developing easily-accessible methods with which to track human health, performance, and longevity. He and his wife Elizabeth share their home with two energetic (and goofy) boxers, and in his spare time, Tommy can usually be found cooking, hiking, reading, or lifting something heavy. 

[7:21] Bad science and nutritional epidemiology

[12:03] Are direct to consumer genetic tests a joke?

[32:05] How can we improve the research on cannabis?

[40:10] Behavior change in Formula One drivers

[47:55] Sacrificing longevity for short term performance

[51:30] Traumatic brain injury

[1:00:08] Is there hope for exogenous ketones?

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What brands of blue light blockers do I recommend? 

BluBlox is definitely a go-to. 

The CEO Andy Mant on the show before where we got into a really deep dive on blue light. If you get any amount of blue light in your glasses, no matter if it’s 3%, 10%, it disrupts melatonin production. So Andy has created blue light blockers that hold up to the highest standards. And in fact, you can see he’s tested it versus other brands and that they always come out on top.

Quality matters.

If you head over to blublox.com and plug in the code “DS15”, you’re going to get 15% off your order.

One of my favorite tools for cognitive enhancement, especially after long plan rides, is Blue Cannatine. The delivery mechanism is unique (buccle troche). It is especially effective for me on improving short-term memory, focus, and verbal fluency.

It’s the closest thing that I found to NZT and I think you guys should try it out. Get yours at troscriptions.com. Plug in the code BOOMER for 10% OFF your “Limitless” experience.

Full disclosure: I am involved with the company (I like the product that much).

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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, or 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 (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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Anxiety is fascinating and something I've dealt with my entire life. New York University Professor, Neuroscientist, and Bestselling Author Dr. Joseph LeDoux, explains why the amygdala may not be the fear center of the brain, anxiety vs. fear, and a three-part construction for how to deal with anxiety which differs from the traditional anti-anxiety therapies.

Joseph LeDoux is the Henry and Lucy Moses Professor of Science at NYU in the Center for Neural Science, and he directs the Emotional Brain Institute of NYU and the Nathan Kline Institute. He also a Professor of Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at NYU Langone Medical School. 

His work is focused on the brain mechanisms of memory and emotion and he is the author of The Emotional Brain, Synaptic Self, and Anxious. LeDoux has received a number of awards, including William James Award from the Association for Psychological Science, the Karl Spencer Lashley Award from the American Philosophical Society, the Fyssen International Prize in Cognitive Science, Jean Louis Signoret Prize of the IPSEN Foundation, the Santiago Grisolia Prize, the American Psychological Association Distinguished Scientific Contributions Award, and the American Psychological Association Donald O. Hebb Award. 

His book Anxious received the 2016 William James Book Award from the American Psychological Association. LeDoux is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the New York Academy of Sciences, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and a member of the National Academy of Sciences. He is also the lead singer and songwriter in the rock band, The Amygdaloids and performs with Colin Dempsey as the acoustic duo So We Are.

[5:40] Anxiety vs. Fear

[7:50] The role of the amygdala

[18:48] Studying split brains

[28:56] The set point of anxiety

[43:33] Understanding consciousness

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SaunaSpace products have been designed from the ground up for the ultimate near infrared sauna therapy experience. Sleek, minimalist design. Safe, comfortable, beautiful. And one of the things that I have running almost consistently in the morning is my Sauna Space Photon Light. And that light is something that I meditate in front of. I used to heal myself faster post workouts, and sometimes I just throw it in front of my face, because it feels freakin’ good.  And so the guys over at Sauna Space are just truly awesome. We’ve had Brian Richards on the show before talking about Sauna Space technologies and products, and he provided us a discount for all Decoding Superhuman listeners by using the code BOOMER, you get 5% off your order. 

Somavedic is a functional and broadly accessible frequency therapy device harmonizing the negative effects of EMF on our bodies by leveraging the principle of controlled release of energy from minerals, combining an Eastern medicine approach with frequency therapy technology. 

That may sound a little out there, but there’s been a lot of research validating the properties of minerals and the effect of their specific vibrations on the ambient environment and the human body — not to mention the thousands of years that humans have used crystals for a variety of purposes. 

If you want to try it out yourself, you can get 10% off using the promo code BOOMER at somavedic.com.

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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, or 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 (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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Nicotine is shrouded in controversy. Dr. Neil Grunberg has published >180 papers addressing behavioral medicine, stress, and leadership. Dr. Grunberg has received awards from the U.S. Surgeon General, CDC, FDA, American Psychological Association, NIH, Society of Behavioral Medicine, and USU. He has served as President of the USU Faculty Senate and has chaired many USU committees. In this fascinating conversation, Dr. Grunberg and I chat about the neurobiology of addiction, the potential for nicotine in pharmaceutical drugs, what nicotine does to your brain, and Dr. Grunberg's thoughts on the growing psychedelics movement.

Neil E. Grunberg, Ph.D., is Professor of Military & Emergency Medicine (MEM), Medical & Clinical Psychology (MPS), and Neuroscience (NES) in the Uniformed Services University (USU) School of Medicine (SOM); Professor in the Graduate School of Nursing (GSN); Director of Research and Development in the USU Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) program; and Director of Faculty Development for MEM. He is a medical and social psychologist who has been on faculty at USU since 1979.  His role in LEAD is to ensure that the LEAD program and sessions are based upon sound evidence and scholarship and to oversee original research relevant to leadership education and training.

Dr. Grunberg earned baccalaureate degrees in Medical Microbiology and Psychology from Stanford University (1975); earned M.A. (1977), M.Phil. (1979), and Ph.D. (1980) degrees in Physiological and Social Psychology from Columbia University; and received doctoral training in Pharmacology at Columbia University’s College of Physicians & Surgeons under a National Research Service Award (NRSA, 1976-79). Dr. Grunberg helps train physicians, psychologists, and nurses to serve in the Armed Forces or Public Health Service, and scientists for research positions. He has published >180 papers addressing behavioral medicine, stress, and leadership. Dr. Grunberg has received awards from the U.S. Surgeon General, CDC, FDA, American Psychological Association, NIH, Society of Behavioral Medicine, and USU. He has served as President of the USU Faculty Senate and has chaired many USU committees.

Dr. Grunberg is a fellow of the American Psychological Association, Academy of Behavioral Medicine Research, and Society for Behavioral Medicine. He is a founding member of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco, and a member of the Association for Psychological Science, the Society for Neuroscience, Sigma Xi, and the Academy of Medicine of Washington, D.C. He has been an editor for Addiction, Annals of Behavioral Medicine, Nicotine and Tobacco Research, and US Surgeon Generals' Reports. He serves as a scientific consultant to the Maryland Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Resource Center, the Maryland Smoking Cessation Quitline (MD Quit), and the Maryland State Mental Health and Substance Abuse treatment programs. He is a member of the Society of Behavioral Medicine's Wisdom Council, the editorial board of Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior, and a contributing reviewer to F1000 (an electronic biomedical research journal source).

[5:01] What was Dr. Grunberg's first interest to study?

[9:00] Nicotine dosing and addiction

[16:50] Neurobiology of addiction

[22:48] The effect of different delivery mechanisms

[35:45] Are there benefits to nicotine?

[46:07] Are lower doses addictive?

[53:41] Who should avoid nicotine?

[1:02:20] What does Dr. Grunberg think of the resurgence of psychedelics?

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If you’re over 35, your enzyme levels have already begun to decline and your immune system can be more susceptible to viruses.

Enzymes are the workhorses of digestion. They break your food down into usable macro and micronutrients. 

Research shows that by the time someone hits 65, their saliva and pancreatic secretions, both of which are involved in enzyme activity—can have declined by as much as 50%!  This decline creates chronic indigestion, setting the stage for gut issues, yeast and mold overgrowth, even malnutrition. 

This is why I’m a big fan of enzyme and probiotic supplementation and one of the best companies I’ve ever found that specializes in optimizing your digestion through both of these supplements are my friends at BiOptimizers.

During the entire month of November, BiOptimizers are running a sale over the entire month of November offering free shipping and up to 40% off on select products.

They're even giving away free bottles of MassZymes with select orders

Head on over to www.bioptimizers.com/boomer and use coupon code BOOMER to get all those deals.

Vielight combines science and engineering ingenuity to develop unique devices that deliver photons to the brain and inner systems. Their mission is to create photobiomodulation devices that are safe and effective – to help improve one’s quality of life. 

The Neuro Alpha is a staple in my stress resilience and sleep improvement routine. I get better sleep, better focus, and less anxiety around public speaking. And… increased ability to drop into flow.

Go to vielight.com and use the coupon code BOOMER to get 10% off on your purchase.

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Skeptical on Organ Meat? Ashleigh and I talk about the dark sides of bodybuilding and the benefits of organ meats and the impact of the carnivore diet (including carnivore fasting). The Muscle Maven’s book “It Takes Guts” provides a great path to enjoying and incorporating organ meat into your diet.

Ashleigh is a health and nutrition author and journalist, speaker, podcast host, certified health coach, and self-proclaimed health and fitness nerd. 

She has written for Paleo Magazine for more than eight years, as well as a number of other health publications. She hosts the Muscle Maven Radio podcast and has worked with other top-rated health-related podcasts.

Ashleigh is also a Primal Blueprint Certified Expert and has her CrossFit Strongman and Olympic Lifting certifications. In her spare time, Ashleigh is a nationally qualified natural figure competitor and also trains in powerlifting and BJJ.

[5:40] Ashleigh’s journey into the fitness realm

[14:08] What would you do differently if you can do everything again?

[22:20] Tendencies to push things to the extreme

[25:30] Peptides and SARMs

[30:11] Who is the carnivore diet for?

[37:13] The importance of meat-based protein

[41:48] Why should we care so much about organ meats?

[52:52] Risks from overdoing organ meats

It Takes Guts

US Wellness Meats

Sacred Cow

You don’t have time for that 45 minute jog. 

You need something fast, efficient, and leaves you wanting more. 

My favorite tool for this is the CAR.O.L. She is a life-changing bike, that provides you all the endurance you need in two 20 second bursts. 

Yes, you read that right. 

That’s 40 seconds of max-effort, including the warm-up and cool-downs, you get a kick-ass workout in 8 minutes and 40 seconds. 

The CAR.O.L is a resistance bike powered by artificial intelligence, which personalizes and optimizes the resistance, so you hit your maximum intensity levels and maximize glycogen depletion every single time. 

The proof is really in the pudding. CAR.O.L’s effectiveness was independently verified by the American Council on Exercise. I take the CAR.O.L for a spin regularly and she always kicks my ass.

If you have limited time and want a kick ass workout, which basically everyone that listens to this show does, use the code DECODING150 for a big discount, head over to CarolfitAI.com to secure yours.

I’ve been fascinated by blood flow restriction training for a very long time. B Strong made great innovations on this technology.

I use it almost every day: high reps, low number of sets, a few exercises. In 20 minutes, I have a fantastic workout which is triggering an anabolic response.

If you want to get your B Strong blood flow restriction device, head on over to https://bstrong.training/ and use the code BOOMER, and you’re going to get yourself 10% off.

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Patrick McKeown, bestselling author of The Oxygen Advantage joins for round 2 on everything you need to know about breath work. Patrick and I delve into CO2 tolerance, freediving, capnography, and the specific protocols for training. He talks about devices and technologies that can be used to track your breathing.

Patrick’s book, The Oxygen Advantage (published in fourteen languages) combines the simulation of high-altitude training and specifically-formulated exercises which empower readers to improve their corporate and exercise performance. For the first time, individuals are afforded a reliable and accurate means to measure their progress using the Body Oxygen Level Test, enabling them to address poor breathing habits; understand in simple terms how oxygen is released to working muscles, and to practice breath hold exercises that naturally increase aerobic and anaerobic capacity. A summary of the science can be found at http://oxygenadvantage.com/science/

To date, Patrick has worked with some of the top athletes in the world across a variety of sports including tennis, cycling, weight lifting, American Football, MMA and track and field.

A TEDx Speaker, Patrick’s work has touched the lives of thousands and more worldwide.

[4:08] CO2 tolerance

[12:50] Training the lungs and the diaphragm 

[18:51] Light breathing training

[26:45] Length of breath work protocols

[35:49] Resonant breathing frequencies

[43:44] Capnography VS pulse oximeter devices

[52:30] Breath Training protocol for busy people

The Oxygen Episode with Patrick McKeown

The Oxygen Advantage

Oxygen Advantage Website

Buteyko International

Konstantin Buteyko

Buteyko belt

Dr. George Dallam

HeartMath emWave Pro

Lipseal Tape

Pulse Oximeter

If you check out this episode in video, you’ll see that my tongue is blue. One of my favorite tools for cognitive enhancement, especially after long plan rides, is Blue Cannatine. The delivery mechanism is unique (buccle troche). It is especially effective for me on improving short-term memory, focus, and verbal fluency.

It’s the closest thing that I found to NZT and I think you guys should try it out. 

Get yours at troscriptions.com. Plug in the code BOOMER for an extra 10% off your limitless experience. 

Full disclosure: I am involved with the company (I like the product that much).

The guys at resilient nutrition have done a fantastic job of tackling the endurance nutrition space. 

Their first product, Long Range Fuel comes with not only what they describe as Beyond Nut Butter, energy-dense food, but also nutrients to support you in your endurance endeavors.

I use for everything from cognitive endurance to my physical endurance. 

If you want to try this out, head on over to resilientnutrition.com and plug in the code BOOMER for 10% discount on any purchase and solve all of your endurance nutrition woes.

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