Health Hacker Life

Notes:

2:36 - how Tim first found out about functional medicine 

6:52 - what is functional medicine or root cause medicine

13:17 - what process Tim when through to hack/heal himself

16:12 - what is autoimmune disease and what Tim usually sees with his patients

23:05 - the importance of GI-MAP testing - looking at both the good and the bad

29:23 - the importance of the DUTCH Hormone test

38:00 - what oxalates are and why they are important 

40:43 - looking at epigenetic and stealth infections in the labs

44:04 - why it’s important to have a doctor help you order and interpret these kinds of tests and how to contact Tim directly if you have questions

47:03 - what methylation is and how to test and optimize genetics

52:21 - Tim’s free tool for people and what ‘green allopathy’ is

55:45 - the hacks that Tim uses right now for optimal health

59:40 - how Tim elevates his state of health and performance

Links:

• Healyourbody.org - Tim’s website
• Tests Tim recommends for everyone: 
• GI-MAP Stool Test
• DUTCH Hormone Complete
• Organic Acids Test from Great Plains Labs
• Tim’s direct email [email protected]
• his free ebook - Beyond Green Allopathy
• molecular hydrogen water
• red light therapy
• podcast episode with Emily Fletcher on meditation

Quotes:

8:00 - “The body is just an interacting series of parts and circles and multiple systems. And the more entropy or disorder there is in the system, the harder it is to heal.”

15:17 - “It’s easy to connect the dots looking back, but you have to be gentle and kind to yourself because most people do the best they can with the knowledge they have at that time.”

18:18 - “If your guts not optimal, your immune system is not going to be optimal.”

59:47 - “You can have great big biceps and quads. But who cares if you don’t have the energy to interact with your friends.”

59:57 - “The greatest threat to the human organism is social isolation.”

Notes:

2:58 - when Tim got on the journey of neuroscience and brain health

5:24 - why it’s important to put brain understanding before medicine

7:10 - how to measure the brain and what data to look at

16:16 - Tim's model to optimize brain health

25:55 - costs and what is involved when working to optimize your brain

32:25 - how Tim's sleep study differs from most wearables and how to correct for that

39:49 - what are the most important behaviors that can impact sleep and brain performance

1:00:20 - what are health hacks tim uses and what it means for Tim to elevate his state
 

Links:

• ESPN article about the work Tim did to help professional athletes understand recovery
• Tim's website: Royer Neuroscience
• wearables we mention: Biostrap, Whoop, FitBit, Oura Ring
• Outside the Lines - Chris Kaman's misdiagnosis 
• blue blocker glasses and the episode with Matt Maruca
• for staying cool at night: ChiliPad sleep system  and the Ooler, Bed Jets,
• biometric lighting - reach out to Tim directly to learn more about getting this setup 
• saunaspace infrared lights
• polysomnographic
   

Quotes:

12:57 - “We are talking about the most amazing thing in the entire universe… the entire brain.”

14:21 - “The greatest medicine for the brain is itself. If it can see what it’s doing.”

45:38 - “Whatever makes a mushroom grow is what you want your environment to be for sleep.”

Notes:

2:12 - Mary’s personal journey into alternative medicine

13:20 - tips for people to build their all star health care team

18:16 -  what to look for and how to know what ‘healthy’ testosterone levels are

26:09 - habits that negatively affect testosterone

28:40 - what to use for blood glucose monitoring

34:46 - lifestyle behaviors and general hacks for testosterone

41:51 - light (specifically nude exposure to light) and how that plays a role in testosterone

48:51 - her personal hacks in life for health

Links:

• modrn med - you can get your complimentary modern food strategy guide here or schedule a free consult with her here
• Mary on Instagram
• Joe Dispenza
• Bastyr University in San Diego
• functional medicine
• naturopathic medicine
• IFM.org
• CNDA.org
• Keto Mojo
• Dexcom
• holotropic breath work

Quotes:

7:30 - “Everybody has the innate ability to heal themselves, and I think you have to figure out what that key is though. Because the key isn’t going to be the same from one person to the next.”

15:44 - “The person that gets better, got better because they did the work. It’s not because of the practitioner at all… because it’s really those behavior changes and habits that take a lot of personal work.”

50:23 - “You shouldn’t just stop. Learning should never end and you want to push yourself to the limit of getting frustrated.”

Notes:

2:41 - when Matt woke up to quantum health and biology

5:40 - what are blue blockers and what is a ‘light diet’

12:52 - artificial light blocking glasses vs. blue blocking glasses

14:23 - Matt’s relation to light and when he wears glasses

26:24 - the studies and science that highlight the impact of light

50:54 - 5g technology and it’s effects

52:44 - a great app to easily track how to get more good light each day and UVA vs. UVB light

1:05:28 - Matt’s final health hacks and the 8 steps of the light diet
 

Links:

• Matt’s website
• RA Optics
• the light diet
• iris software for your computer that reduces blue light
• f.lux software for you computer
• The Self Mastery Show podcast
• how to make your iPhone red
• sauna space full spectrum bulbs
• why sunbathers live longer
• why working outdoors is beneficial
• penetration depth of different light wavelengths on human skin
• Dr. Michael Wallace on mitochondria and modern diseases today
• dminder app to optimize light exposure
• Light in Shaping Live (book)
• photo of TJ and Amanda wearing their blue blocker glasses

Quotes:

14:46 - “The first way I approach artificial light is recognize I am a being of the sunlight and therefore powered by the light of the sun.”

22:29 - “If we are exposed to any light at night it’s still having some effect on our sleep.”

54:50 - “The research is so clear that sun is so critical for so many processes in our body… sure by the time you kit 60 or 70 you might have slightly fewer wrinkles but you are going to make it to 60 or 70.”

01:10:21 “The thing that makes up who we are is the light within us.”

Notes:

2:29 - Jae’s background and how she went from hating running to loving it

5:27 - what the feldenkrais method is 

11:29 - how changes in running and movement affect the brain

19:32  - how do we work through the challenges in life that prevent us from moving or running

30:12 - how your upper body can effect your lower body

36:02 - foam rollers… should you use them?

38:44 - what data should you track when you are running to optimize your health 

45:44 - what other things you can do between runs

49:49 - can running make you fat and thoughts on fasted runs

59:50 - what shows to wear when you run

Links:

• the balanced runner system
• Feldenkrais Method
• the alexander technique
• ‘Born to Run’ - the book by Christopher McDougall
• animal that becomes a plant based on movement
• standing desk that is a hamster wheel
• the wave tool
• why running on treadmills all the time isn’t the best
• numi chocolate pu erh tea
• bulletproof coffee
• Xero shoes
• FiveFinger vibram shoes
• naboso insoles
• BAER shoes
• softstar  shoes
• vivobarefoot
• the mind your running challenge
• the balanced runners system online camp
   

Quotes:

6:18 - “Your brains exist to organize movement and everything else that a brain does is built on top of that fundamental function.”

7:44 - “Running is a part of our biological inheritance.”

16:37: - “The real end of it all is when you get sent to school and you have to sit at a desk all day.”

31:25- “Wherever you fight yourself you waste a tremendous amount of energy, you create stress and you setup potential for injuries.”

42:33 “We need to vary the stresses on our body… the very worst thing you can do is run always on a treadmill listening to an audio book or watching something.”

Notes:

• 2:22 - when she first made the connection between boners and biome and what it really means
• 10:15 - approach to rebuilding your micro-biome and the results it has
• 20:47 - optimizing testosterone levels
• 23:54 - symptoms of low testosterone
• 28:48 - going into the kinds of supplements that are beneficial
• 35:25 - what are Grace’s current hacks she is using in her life
   

Links:

• The Gut Institute
• join her Facebook Live every Tuesday
• her event every year
• Gut Zoomer by Vibrant Wellness
• Jessica Flanigan
• infrared light therapy for testosterone and joove light
• dragon mojo
• sun horse energy's nano mojo
• SHBG - sex hormone binding globulin
• bifido maximus
• wim hof breathing and hot/cold therapy
   

Quotes:

39:09 - “Deep breathing alone will bring people to a better parasympathetic state.”

Growing up in the era of Sex and the City and Bridget Jones, Kate Bee believed her drinking was simply what successful, independent women did. After all, she was a journalist and TV producer for the BBC - drinking after work was how people socialized. Except she was tired of feeling hungover and ashamed about what felt like more drinking than was healthy. When Kate decided to get sober, she was disappointed to find the only real support was through AA. She attended a few meetings, but left feeling like she didn’t fit in because she was getting sober before her drinking had negatively impacted her work or relationships. But, there was no middle ground - it seemed like you either didn’t have a real problem or you had to be a full-blown alcoholic to get help.

That’s why Kate founded The Sober School, a coaching program that helps women feel inspired and empowered by their decision to quit drinking. She helps women who are ready to start living their best life learn how to do it without a glass of wine in hand. Kate comes on the show today to discuss her story, the challenges of approaching alcohol in our modern-day world, and how people can take inventory and take action on creating a healthier relationship with alcohol. And she's got some great solutions for people!

Make sure you follow this link to check out her free “Wine O’Clock Survival Guide”! It will help you navigate the tricky time of day between 5-8pm, which tends to be when people feel the most tempted to drink. Enjoy!

FULL SHOWNOTES HERE: www.elevateyourstate.co/podcast/kate-bee

Notes:

• 2:07 - why Kate started exploring sobriety herself
• 7:50 - how long it’s been since Kate last drank and where she is at with drinking now
• 11:07 - what really cemented her commitment to go sober
• 19:41 - what Kate noticed as a change in her life without alcohol
• 25:57 - the real reasons people drink alcohol
• 34:58 - mistakes people make when they are trying to change drinking habits
• 48:30 - what Kate does to elevate her state

Links:

• The Sober School
• dry January
• Unpickled Blog
• Todd White’s episode
• David Nutt study on drug harms and alcohol being one of the highest
• wine o’clock survival guide

Quotes:

08:40 - “It is possible to stop drinking without feeling as if you are being deprived of something or that you are going to miss out on something for the rest of your days.”

17:26 - “Its so natural I think, that we get frightened when we make long term plans.”

26:23 - “Most of us haven’t been taught how to manage our emotions or deal with our feelings so we use substances outside of our selves to manage that. And it might be sugar, it might be gambling… it might be social media, or it might be alcohol.”

FULL SHOW NOTES AT: www.elevateyourstate.co/podcast/ben-joseph-stewart

Notes:

• 1:58 - how Ben became a filmmaker
• 8:45 - Ben’s first film
• 10:00 - the origins of his documentary Psychedelica
• 15:20 - what are psychedelics and what role do they play in our lives
• 21:40 - what is the most mindful way to go about trying psychedelics
• 38:08 - where are psychedelics at legally right now
• 42:50 - big pharma and what they bring to psychedelics
• 52:24 - some of the things Ben does for his own personal health hacking
• 1:02:23 - thoughts on how/why animals show up in your life

Links:

• Ben's instagram: @benstewartdahli
• Ben’s website
• Zeitgeist - the film
• Gaia's Website
• Esoteric Agenda (ben’s first film)
• Psychedelica 
• Michael Pollen's book on psychedelics: How to Change Your Mind
• MAPPS
• Poi spinning
• Dennis McKenna
• Tonic Herban Lounge in Colorado
   

Quotes:

17:45 - “Psychedelics start changing the way you look at things, and that changes your behavior.”

30:26 - “It’s only sustainable to have the darker side be with the lighter side.”

31:27 - “Understand fear is a mechanism of communication.”

45:18 - “We’re on the rise of something and all I want is to hitch a ride on that wave.”

55:50 - “Play is the most optimal environment for learning.”

1:07:58 - “I believe that one of the greatest breakdowns and our disconnection from nature and spirit is our inability… don’t blame it on culture… it’s our lack of discipline and moving towards listening better.”

FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: www.elevateyourstate.co/podcast/ronnie-landis

Show Notes:

• 1:59 - what is wholistic health mastery?
• 17:38 - decision fatigue and making the complex simple
• 20:45 - hacks for avoiding distraction and decision fatigue
• 31:42 - quantum collapse process
• 35:55 - the fundamental flaw in goal setting and habit change
• 39:39 - spring water and why it’s important
• 51:25 - skills related to nutrition that you can integrate easily
• 59:20 - why subscribing to one subculture of diet or health trend is a problem
• 1:06:06 - tonics and coffee vs. cacao
• 1:16:10 - what it means for Ronny to elevate his state

Links:

• Ronnie’s website his flagship online nutrition course Holistic Mastery
• decision fatigue
• Dr. Gabor Mate
• TM (transcendental meditation)
• the hungry ghost idea
• The Presence Process by Michael Brown - and his mantra “I Am Here Now In This”
• findaspring.com
• live spring water
• Dr. Gabriel Cousens - raw living food
• Ronnie’s Reishi Cappuccino recipe:
  • 1 tablespoon cacao powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon reishi mushroom powder
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil w/ natural sweetener
  • add the above to a tea or coffee
• raw revelations 
• sacredchocolate.com send email to tell them Ronny sent you for a discount
• reach out to Ronnie directly and mention this podcast for a discount on the program

Quotes:

5:06 - “How can I maximize and squeeze out the most that I can in this life because I always realized that life is not guaranteed.”

7:45 - “I didn’t realize at the time that there were issues within my heart and my soul that was manifesting through my physiology.”

9:26 - “The subtle energies of our mind come from the subtle energies of our food.”

15:28 - “I don’t believe that a balanced life really exists.. I believe in dynamic harmony from a quantum physics or a brainwave perspective…”

22:10 - “Source of suffering is actually these hungry ghosts that live inside of us.”

42:17 - “If you don’t get a filter you become the filter.”

1:06:54 - “You gotta make this stuff fun… because otherwise it just gets heavy and hard and that’s not a part of vitality.”

1:17:00 - “An elevation of vitality and my energy is an embodiment of that transformation in the moment.”

Bruce Cryer has had a diverse career spanning musical theater, biotech, personal development, health and well-being, and executive coaching. He began as a singer/dancer/actor on Broadway, including two years in The Fantasticks, the world’s longest running musical. Since the early 80s, Bruce has been teaching innovative approaches to optimal health, business success, personal balance, and human performance. 

He was named CEO of HeartMath in 2000, having helped launch the Institute of HeartMath with founder Doc Childre in 1991. Bruce has worked with leaders at Stanford University, Mayo Clinic, Kaiser, NASA, Unilever, Shell, Cisco, Dropbox, Vistage, and many other organizations including the NHS in the UK.

In our interview we unpack his work as CEO with Heart Math and his recent health scare that helped him reactivate his creative spirit and launch his new platform, The Renaissance Human. Bruce is a new, yet dear friend of mine. And we haven’t even met in person! There are so many golden nuggets in this episode. So after you tune in, check out his work over at www.RenaissanceHuman.Co. Enjoy!

Show Notes:

• 3:12 - what it means to be a renaissance human
• 8:35 - Bruce’s personal story with creativity 
• 13:55 - accepting and owning our creativity
• 21:31 - Bruce’s health experience dealing with cancer
• 23:59 - what HeartMath is and it’s mission
• 33:22 - what is heart rate variability and coherence 
• 39:33 - practices that one can implement that both Bruce and HeartMath teaches
• 45:07 - the ‘neutral’ technique
• 52:40 - how appreciation and gratitude can actually affect your brain 
• 57:20 - health hacks Bruce is excited about right now
• 1:03:40 - why it all comes back to love and gratitude

Links:

• HeartMath
• Heart Rate Variability - get my book to learn more about this as well: HealthHackerBook.com
• I Am
• Renaissance Human
• Revolutioner.com audio programs and soundwaves for healing
• Bulletproof coffee
• Organifi green drink
• Ka’chava tribal beverage
• Dr. Sue Morter - Energy Codes

Quotes:

5:46 - “The way I look at humanity, of what it means to be human is that we go through a bunch of births throughout our lives.”

6:38 - “Being human means continuing to birth new parts of ourself.”

 52:59 - “The heart and the brain are talking to each other all the time. It’s not one way communication just brain to the heart.”

1:04:42 - “If we don’t elevate the state the new ideas won’t come.”