Exploring Optimal Health

Exploring Optimal Health

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Exploring Optimal Health episodes

  • 17. Cheating Death: Exploring the Latest Breakthroughs in Anti-Aging and Longevity with Dr. Rand McClain

    In this episode of Exploring Optimal Health I talk with dr. Rand McClain - world leader in longevity therapies & innovative anti-aging solutions, and author of the new book ‘Cheating Death: The New Science of Living Longer and Better’ (coming 7 March).

    During this conversation we discussed many interesting topics such as:

    • The best ways to calculate your biological age
    • Chapter 1: Regenerating Bodies, Rethinking Aging

      • The role of telomeres & DNA methylation in longevity
      • Chapter 2: Aging With the Regenerative Advantage

        • How stem cells can significantly improve your well-being
        • Chapter 3: Anti-Aging Tools For Leveling the Longevity Playing Field

          • The benefits of using Metformin
          • Chapter 4: Living Longer and Better with Hormones 

            • Hormone Replacement Therapy
            • Part 5: Cheating Death with Technology, Analytics, and Action

              • The future of wearables and AI (Oura Ring, Whoop, Apple Watch, etc)
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                You can find dr. McClain on the following websites

                • IG: @dr.randmcclain
                • https://drrandmcclain.com/
                • His newest book 'Cheating Death: The New Science of Living Longer and Better' is available here: https://www.cheatingdeath.com/pre-order-bonuses
                • 1 hr 17 min
                • 16. Healing Through Biohacking: Exploring Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Spermidine, and Molecular Hydrogen with Jessica Alana

                  In this episode of Exploring Optimal Health I talk with Jessica Alana - biomedical scientist with a focus on regenerative medicine, and expert in the field of using biohacking to heal from grief.

                  I would like to thank Jessica for this beautiful conversation in which we cover the following topics:

                  • hyperbaric oxygen therapy: the benefits, hard shells vs. soft shells & how it contributes to anti-aging,
                  • biological age vs. chronological age,
                  • molecular hydrogen: how it fights free radicals in the body,
                  • water: what you have to look out for and how you can get high-quality water,
                  • Jessica's favourite supplements: magnesium, spermidine, black seed oil
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                    Don't hesitate to reach out to Jessica on any of the following channels:

                    IG: @jessicaalana

                    Twitter:

                    Telegram:

                    https://www.theflowithin.com/

                    55 min
                  • 15. The ENERGY Formula: A Deep Dive into the Science of Mitochondrial Health, Ketogenic Diets, and Dihydroberberine with Ingredientologist Shawn Wells

                    In this episode of Exploring Optimal Health I talk with Shawn Wells, world’s leading nutritional biochemist who patented over 20 novel ingredients and formulated over 700 products in the health industry. It's no surprise he's also known as ‘the Ingredientologist’ - scientists of ingredients. 

                    Shawn is also the author of the book the ENERGY formula, which we elaborately discussed during this episode. Amongst many topics we spoke about:

                    E = Experimenting

                    • The importance of 'bioindividuality'
                    • Blood tests to measure mitochondrial health & biological age: hemoglobin a1c, c reactive protein, oxidised ldl
                    • N = Nutrition

                      • My own journey with experimenting with keto while trying to maintain weight.
                      • How ketogenic diets have a positive influence on longevity
                      • The power of dihydroberberine in maintaining healthy glucose levels
                      • E = Exercise

                        • High intensity interval training, blood flow resistant training & intraset stretching
                        • R = Routine

                          • Aligning circadian rhythms
                          • The importance of good sleep hygiene
                          • G = Growth

                            • The philosophy of 'The obstacle is the way'
                            • Y = Your Tribe

                              • Social connections as the #1 indicator of longevity
                              • The importance of the Ikigai & Ubuntu philosphies.
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                                If you want to know more about Shawn and his book the ENERGY formula please visit  https://www.energyformula.com/ & https://shawnwells.com/.

                                You can find Shawn on Instagram on @shawnwells !


                                I hope you enjoyed this episode of Exploring Optimal Health and hope to see you in another episode!

                                37 min
                              • 14. Biohacking Intimacy, Love, and Relationships: A Conversation with Anna Lindfors

                                In this episode I talk with Anna Lindfors, sexologist, psychologist, public speaker, and host of the course 'Biohacking Love & Relationships'.

                                Amongst many topics we discuss:

                                • The relationship between biohacking and intimacy
                                • Cycle-based living and why women should consider living this way
                                • Why it is essential to reconnect with our intimacy for health optimisation.
                                • The reason people are becoming more and more disconnected with their intimacy
                                • How relationship can create a space for emotional healing
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                                  • Anna's Spotify Playlist 'Sensual Dance Flow'
                                  • Biohacking Love & Relationships online course.
                                  • Attachment quiz: https://quiz.attachmentproject.com/
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                                    Don't forget to reach out to Anna if you have any question!

                                    IG: @healwithanna

                                    https://annalindfors.com/

                                    37 min
                                  • 13. Maximizing Strength and Performance with Wade Lightheart: The Biohacker's Guide to Magnesium, Enzymes, and Digestion"

                                    In this episode I talk with Wade Lightheart - co-founder of BiOptimizers and 3x Bodybuilding Champion

                                    Amongst many other topics we discuss:

                                    • his journey towards becoming a bodybuilding champion and optimising his strength on 85 grams protein a day
                                    • why enzymes are essential in living healthy - we talked about how protease, amylase, and lipase breakdown protein, carbs, and fats in the body
                                    • why our modern-day diet does not provide the enzymes we need and why you probably have to supplement with them
                                    • the different reasons why magnesium levels need to be on point in your body
                                    • the different functions of different magnesium types
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                                      His company BiOptimizers provides the highest quality products in the market. Make sure to check out BiOptimizers (code: EXPLORING for 10% off) or LiveHelfi (if you're in the Netherlands) 

                                      Want 10% off your purchases? Make sure to check out these links!

                                      • Magnesium Breakthrough
                                      • Masszymes
                                      • IG: @wadelightheart @bioptimizers

                                        35 min
                                      • 12. The Future of Recovery: Daniel Lewis on Cryotherapy, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Altitude Tanks, and Vitamin Drips

                                        In this episode I talk with Daniel Lewis - founder of the RecoveryHub in Malaysia.

                                        Amongst many interesting topics we discuss:

                                        • The benefits of cryotherapy
                                        • The ins and outs of hyperbaric oxygen therapy
                                        • How vitamin drips can help you support your immune system
                                        • Daniel's approach to recovery including infrared sauna's
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                                          Website: https://recoveryhub.com.my/

                                          Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoveryhubmalaysia/

                                          39 min
                                        • 11. A Deep Dive into Neurofeedback, Neurotransmitters & Functional Nutrition, DNA Coaching, and Heart Rate Variability Training with Martin Winkel (DUTCH)

                                          In this episode I talk with Martin Winkel - health optimisation practicioner and founder of PentaPro, a clinic where he guides people in adopting a healthy lifestyle.

                                          Amongst many interesting topics we discuss:

                                          • How he uses neurofeedback to optimise brain performance amongst his clients.
                                          • Bringing people back in balance with functional nutrition, focused on neurotransmitters.
                                          • How your body reacts to certain foods based on your DNA.
                                          • The importance of heart rate variability and ways to improve it.
                                          • Living flexible within your own routines.
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                                            Website: https://pentapro.nl/

                                            LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-winkel-3368526/?originalSubdomain=nl


                                            1 hr 2 min
                                          • 10. Functional Strength and Healthy Aging: Dr. Joseph Arnould Shares Tips for Moving with Grace

                                            In this episode I talk with Dr. Joseph Arnould - founder of the Strength for Life Clinic and author of the American Diet Revolution.

                                            Amongst many interesting topics we discuss:

                                            • His mission with the Strength for Life Clinic
                                            • His vision on functional health
                                            • The importance of strength training when it comes to aging
                                            • His theory of internalization: every millimeter of every movement is an opportunity for individual artistic expression
                                            • His view on nutrition and his book the American Diet Revolution.
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                                              IG: @drarnould

                                              https://strengthforlife.com/

                                              The American Diet Revolution (Book)

                                              50 min
                                            • 9. Intermittent Living: How Using Moderate Stressors Can Optimize Your Health - A Conversation with Thomas van der Vliet (DUTCH)

                                              In this episode I talk with Thomas van der Vliet - Intermittent Living Coach and Co-Founder of the Human Performance Lab.

                                              Amongst many interesting topics we discuss:

                                              • Evolutionary biology - becoming 'resilient homo sapiens' in the stressful modern world.
                                              • The different pillars of intermittent living - focus on intermittent drinking, cold exposure, heat exposure, hypoxia, & hypercania.
                                              • How to best apply these stressor to create a flexible biology.
                                              • Evolutionary circadian rhythms - how to balance the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system.
                                              • Using health optimization as a 'means to an end' instead of the end goal.
                                              • My own 'stress' habits and routines such as sauna, fitness, intermittent fasting.
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                                                IG: @thomasvandervliet

                                                IG: @humanperformancelab

                                                1 hr 1 min
                                              • 8. Becoming a Wim Hof Instructor, the 4 Pillars of 'Constructive Living', and the Ayahuasca Diet with Jeroen Kuiper (DUTCH)

                                                In this episode I talk with Jeroen Kuiper - Wim Hof Method Instructor, nutritionist, and co-author of the Ayashuasca Diet.

                                                A fantastic conversation recorded in my home near the woods. Apologies for the unclear sound - this was the first time an episode of the podcast was recorded live, which resulted in some low audio quality.

                                                Amongst many other topics we discuss:

                                                • his journey on becoming a 'Constructive Lifestyle'-coach
                                                • the details of how Wim Hof Instructors are 'tested' in Poland before they get certified
                                                • how you can use nutrition to make your Wim Hof Training most effective
                                                • how to best prepare your body for an ayahuasca journey.
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                                                  The things we mentioned during the podcast:

                                                  • Magnesium Breakthrough - BiOptimizer
                                                  • Interested to get coaching from Jeroen himself? Visit https://natuurlijkmentaal.nl/ and check out what can be done to optimise your health!

                                                    IG: @natuurlijkmentaal

                                                    49 min

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