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Dr. William Wallace received his Master's degree in Exercise and Nutrition Science from the University of Tampa and holds a Ph.D. in Health and Human Performance from Concordia University Chicago. He focuses his teaching on brain health and supplemental nutrition.

William is situated in the dietary supplement industry and has worked every stage of product development (clinical research, development, quality, and compliance) - notably, for reputable companies including Life Extension Foundation.

Currently, William helps direct a contract research organization dedicated to testing the efficacy of raw ingredients intended for use in the commercial market.

In this episode, you'll discover:

-What life is like bearing the name of an epic Scottish warrior and freedom fighter...04:17

-Dr. Wallace's story of getting involved in his current field of study...08:48

-Deeper dive into the study of inflammation and supplementation...16:56

-The existing dichotomy on views regarding supplementation...22:27

-How inflammation depletes nutrients in our bodies...32:20

-How to optimize our supplementation...35:19

-The one supplement everyone should be taking...47:05

-Creatine supplementation to optimize our health...52:10

-And much more!

Resources mentioned:

Kion Creatine

Follow William on social media:

Instagram: @dr.williamwallace

Twitter: @willthewallace

Jay and Patrick shift gears slightly to discuss resets of our bodies and minds during the pandemic, how to pursue and actually achieve happiness, increasing your self-awareness through breathing, and much more in this monthly Q&A episode!

In this episode, you'll hear:

-Thoughts on the pandemic causing us to "reset" our bodies and minds...01:15

-An advanced society doesn't always equate to advancement in the basics of life...06:58

-We all want to be happy, so why are so few people truly happy?...12:00

-The role of Co2 in our health...23:51

-Tips to increase one's self-awareness through breathing...51:34

-Question: What is the best breath practice for increasing HRV?...57:18

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Leah Lagos Psy.D, B.C.B. is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in health and performance psychology and is known for her pioneering work in HRV biofeedback. Dr. Lagos treats a broad range of disorders and performance challenges. Her expertise includes strategies to reduce anxiety, boost resilience to adversity, and enhance health.

She offers a framework for clients to clarify their needs, achieve their goals and increase their effectiveness. Areas commonly explored include self-regulation, mindfulness, strengthening introspective sensitivity, oscillating between dynamic physiological states for peak performance, emotional pivoting, how to let go from the heart, shifting one’s relationship with pain, maximizing flow, dynamic leadership and resilience.

In this episode you'll learn:

-How Dr. Lagos became interested in studying HRV...01:30

-How athletes paying attention to HRV translates to success in other areas of life...06:55

-How to look to the body to assess our stress levels...09:56

-The lowest hanging fruit in addressing poor HRV levels...15:25

-Why you shouldn't freak out if you appear to have lower HRV levels than others...23:02

-The importance of resonance frequency...26:09

-How to get back in sync with the pre-pandemic "old normal"...41:23

-How to go about engaging with the breath and improving HRV...54:47

Resources mentioned:

Dr. Lagos' website

Heart Breath Mind by Dr. Leah Lagos

Guest's social media handles

@drleahlagos on Instagram

David Jackson is a Master Instructor with Oxygen Advantage, a former professional rugby player, accredited UKSCA Strength & Conditioning coach, NASM performance enhancement & corrective exercise specialist on a mission to make breathwork a normal part of our everyday lives.

Having retrained my own breathing after a brain injury in 2013 forced me to retire from professional rugby, I’m passionate about helping others change the way they breathe to improve the way the feel, move and perform. I believe in breathwork there is something for everyone, having worked with professionals seeking better stress management or those suffering with anxiety to professional athletes looking to improve performance and everything in between. I know how you breath can impact all areas of our body and mind, which is why I’m so passionate about helping people use breathwork to fulfil their true potential. Having felt the benefits personally, I want to share it with others.

In this episode featuring David Jackson, you'll discover:

-Incorporating breath work into training for a marathon...02:37

-How breathing is woefully neglected in recovery from TBI...12:37

-Coming to terms with when it's time to quit a sport that has been one's identity for the better part of their life...18:55

-Why breath work training is vital to HRV health...26:00

-Breath holds for increased health, biometrics tracking, etc...35:55

-The benefits of nasal breathing for performance and overall quality of life...46:05

-All about LSD (not the drug) breathing...59:30

-The lowest hanging fruit one can pick and eat to satisfaction to improve their breath...1:13:15

-And much more...

Resources mentioned:

Jacko's website

Podcast: School of Calisthenics

Oxygen Advantage Coach

Guest's social media handles

@jackohumanflag 

@rootedlife.co.uk

@schoolofcalisthenics

Jay Wiles and Patrick McKeown give a detailed explanation of the BOLT score, explain how to clear an obstructed airway in 5 minutes, expound on the virtues of mouth-taping, AND take listener questions in today's epic Q&A episode!

Here's what you'll hear in the show:

-How to take care of an obstructed airway in 5 minutes or less...02:04

-Mouth taping and the effects of congestion on sleep...06:53

-What is the BOLT score, and how to improve it...15:02

-Sleep apnea and HRV metrics affected with breath holds...49:58

-Breathing strategies to alleviate muscular tension...58:34

-The best time of day to do breath work, and what's the optimal amount of time to do it...1:11:09

Resources mentioned:

-Myotape created by Patrick

Catharine started ENERGYbits after her sister was diagnosed with breast cancer and advised by her oncologist that an alkaline diet would help her heal. Catharine immediately sprung into action to help her sister research alkaline foods and in the process she discovered algae. When Catharine learned that algae was the most alkaline, plant-based, nutrient-dense food in the world and had been used for fifty years in Asia to improve health and longevity, she knew she had discovered something big (and yes, her sister fully recovered - thanks for asking).

As Catharine dug into the science of algae, she learned it had 64% protein, 40 vitamins/minerals and was endorsed by the United Nations and NASA as the most nutrient dense food in the world. She also discovered there were 100,000 studies documenting its long list of benefits and it was the most sustainable, eco-friendly food crop in the world. And yet algae remained virtually unknown outside of Asia. How could this be possible? Catharine knew algae could be a game changer for our health, our children and our world if she could only convince people it wasn't weird. And so ENERGYbits was born.

It took Catharine ten years to bring algae into the mainstream and build ENERGYbits into a national company. We're glad she finally did, because now you and your family can benefit from our naturally grown, toxin-free, Non-GMO algae tablets too. A handful will help satisfy your hunger, help give you steady energy, and help ensure your nutritional needs are met. All this from a food that has one ingredient, no chemicals, caffeine, sugar or processing and is the most sustainable, safe, eco-friendly, crop in the world - algae. Your body and Mother Earth say thank you. And we do too.

In this discussion with Catharine Arnston, you'll discover:

-Why algae is so healthy and tragically overlooked in society...03:30

-Healthy and unhealthy algae...10:00

-Why Catharine is so high on spirulina...17:48

-How chlorella differs from spirulina, its benefits, drawbacks, etc...35:30

-Amazing facts and anecdotes about chlorella...42:00

-The amino acid profiles of spirulina and chlorella...58:30

-The best protocol to consume spirulina and chlorella...1:04:05

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Energy Bits website (use code hanuhealth for a 20% discount)

The Plant Paradox by Dr. Stephen Gundry

Seaspiracy Netflix documentary

Mollie McGlocklin is the creator of Sleep Is A Skill and the host of The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast. Sleep Is A Skill is a company that optimizes people’s sleep through a unique blend of technology, accountability, and behavioral change.

After navigating insomnia while traveling internationally, she created what she couldn’t find - a place to go to learn the skill set of sleep. With a background in behavioral change from The Nonverbal Group, she became fascinated with chronobiology and its practical application to sleep and our overall experience of life.

Knowing the difference between a life with sleep and without, she’s now dedicated her life to sharing the forgotten skill set of sleep.

In this conversation with Mollie, you'll discover:

-What causes poor sleep, and some ways we deceive ourselves when it comes to getting quality sleep...00:55

-Mollie's background as a sleep "master mind"...06:10

-The bidirectional relationship between sleep and stress levels...12:40

-Major causes of disruption to our sleep, and managing expectations regarding our sleep quality...17:45

-The lowest-hanging fruit that will allow us to immediately improve our sleep...25:00

-Is it possible to "catch up" on sleep on the weekends?...37:33

-Bedtime routines to optimize sleep...43:11

-When are blue light blocking glasses appropriate?...53:36

-Amping down the nervous system prior to going to bed...1:00:40

-A few final hacks for optimal sleep...1:06:12

-And much more!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

http://www.sleepisaskill.com

Sleep Is a Skill Podcast

Social media

@molliemcglocklin

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Facebook

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Dr. Bryan is an international leader in molecular medicine and nitric oxide biochemistry.

Specifically, Dr. Bryan was the first to describe nitrite and nitrate as indispensable nutrients required for optimal cardiovascular health. He was the first to demonstrate and discover an endocrine function of nitric oxide via the formation of S-nitrosoglutathione and inorganic nitrite.

Dr. Bryan has been involved in nitric oxide research for the past 18 years and has made many seminal discoveries in the field. These discoveries and findings have transformed the development of safe and effective functional bioactive natural products in the treatment and prevention of human disease and may provide the basis for new preventive or therapeutic

In this conversation with Dr. Bryan, you'll hear:

-The effects of nitric oxide on exercise and performance...01:30

-Dr. Bryan's street cred as an expert on nitric oxide...04:25

-What the heck is nitric oxide?...07:45

-Your dentist can be your best friend or your worst enemy...10:05

-How to eliminate bad bacteria and keep good bacteria in the mouth...17:15

-Foods that positively affect NO levels...21:00

-How to measure your own NO levels...27:00

-How to identify the most effective NO supplements...31:45

-The relationship between NO and the stress response and mental well-being...35:40

-Differences in how men and women synthesize NO in the body...44:30

-What you can do TODAY to optimize your NO levels...46:40

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Functional Nitric Oxide

The Nitric Oxide Solution

humann.com

Beet Elite

Breath by James Nestor

drnathanbryan.com