You probably already know that I’m an exercise physiologist—and I’m currently pursuing a master’s degree in applied physiology with a concentration in nutrition for health and human performance—but I’m also a freediver and a spearfisherman. Anybody can freedive but I help people take it to the next level by biohacking their lifestyle.

Have a pen and paper ready because, in this episode, I dive deep (pun intended) into the physiology of elite-level freediving. From breathwork to training, I break down a bunch of techniques so that you can dive deeper and hold your breath longer. I also dish out tips on diving gear and nutritional supplements so stay tuned until the end!

Episode Highlights:

• 00:58 - Why I freedive
• 05:50 - Cryotherapy or cold exposure therapy to find calmness
• 07:02 - The benefits of diaphragmatic, nasal, and box breathing
• 10:15 - “The best training for any kind of sport is going to be that which closely mimics the sport itself.”
• 12:12 - VO₂ max = cardiac output * A-VO₂ difference
• 15:12 - Why high-level divers do HIIT and blood flow restriction training
• 16:48 - How to estimate your maximum heart rate
• 17:18 - How to increase your oxygen-carrying capacity
• 19:21 - On carbon fiber fins and low-volume masks
• 22:00 - Divers would benefit from more BCAAs, electrolytes and carbs

Show Links:

• Judah Clark’s Instagram
• Andres’ homepage
• Andres’ Instagram

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Our guest for today is Kabir Parker—marine biologist, University of Miami graduate, master freediver, and conscious spearfisherman. After realizing that doing scientific research alone is like diagnosing a problem but not fixing it, he decided to take a more active role to protect the oceans and marine life through entrepreneurship. Through his Instagram and Youtube, he educates people while taking them on diving and spearfishing adventures. 

In this episode, Kabir and Andres dive into some of the research that Kabir is involved in. They also share freediving and spearfishing techniques that can also be used for stress management and relaxation. Finally, Kabir presents a sustainable approach to eating seafood and offers tips on choosing reef-safe sunscreen so that people can lower their carbon footprint.

Episode Highlights:

• 04:00 - Kabir’s venture into seaweed agriculture
• 06:13 - Okeanos®, developer of Made From Stone™
• 08:10 - On making a significant positive impact on the ocean
• 09:21 - Why he became a marine biologist
• 13:30 - Meditation as a tool for freediving and spearfishing
• 18:21 - America’s approach to sustainable seafood
• 21:00 - Best options for reef-safe sunscreen
• 23:55 - Kabir’s advice to aspiring marine biologists
• 25:20 - Kabir and Andres’ experience spearfishing in the Bahamas

Show Links:

• Kabir’s Instagram
• Kabir’s Youtube
• Okeanos website
• Andres’ homepage
• Andres’ Instagram

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Based in Miami, iconic pop artist Romero Britto is the most licensed artist in history whose work has been in museums and galleries in over a hundred countries. He has collaborated with international brands, creating public art installations for public spaces and events like the Super Bowl XLI. This easygoing man is also an activist who has dedicated time, art, and resources to more than 250 charitable organizations worldwide.

In this episode, Romero shares anecdotes from his life—his transition from law school to art and his trajectory following the Absolut Art campaign—and his personal beliefs. Despite the struggles he has overcome, he remains bright and optimistic as he offers advice for aspiring artists and people who want to experience wonder in their lives. He even quotes Marvel comics legend Stan Lee and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Romero is proof that it is possible to be happy and successful at the same time if you embrace your personal journey.

Episode Highlights:

• 07:08 - Romero’s personal struggles before becoming an artist
• 10:10 - Surround yourself with people who have good values and inspire you
• 13:15 - On fame and beating self-doubt
• 18:00 - Find what you love doing and just go for it
• 22:08 - How pressure from expectations can lead to regrets or resentment
• 25:38 - Why artists should to go to business school (if they can)
• 29:48 - Committing to projects and outdoing one’s self
• 33:45 - How Romero’s lifestyle affects his art
• 39:07 - Be patient, consistent, and believe in what you’re doing
• 42:34 - The importance of family

Show Links:

• Romero’s website
• Romero’s Twitter
• Stan Lee on creating Spider-Man
• Jeff Bezos’ 12 questions to live a happy life with no regrets
• Andres’ homepage
• Andres’ Instagram

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Joining Andres on the podcast today is Dr. Jay T. Wiles, a Clinical Health Psychologist who is Board Certified in both HRV Biofeedback, and Tai Chi for Rehabilitation. His passion for helping others reach their full potential from an integrative and holistic perspective has led him to work with elite athletes as well as executives from the business world. Dr. Wiles hosts his own podcast, ‘Mindhacker’s Radio’, offers one-on-one coaching through his integrative and holistic wellness center, ‘Thrive Wellness and Performance’, and is overall one of the happiest guys you’re ever going to meet.

In this episode, Dr. Wiles begins by describing his own health and life journey, and then engages in a discourse regarding all things related to Heart Rate Variability (HRV). Along the way, he touches upon what it can tell us, how to assess it, devices that he recommends, and the most common habits and techniques that he prescribes. He also shares some valuable resources for listeners to explore, runs through a breathwork demonstration, and explains grounding and Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) and their effects. Throughout the conversation, Andres shares his own varied experiences with the concepts and products Dr. Wiles presents, and together they share their recommendations for all of us to implement. As you will discover, Dr. Wiles’ remarkable passion and enthusiasm for these topics is matched by Andres’ as they examine these fundamental biometrics and the benefits that their application can bring to all listeners. As Andres notes, he learned so much from this expert, and it’s a guarantee that you will as well.

Episode Highlights:

·   Dr. Wiles’ ‘why’ and what motivates him

·   His life journey

·   Dr. Wiles’ certifications and the evolution of biofeedback

·   Heart rate variability (HRV) and what it can tell us

·   The different ways to assess HRV

·   2 devices that Dr. Wiles recommends

·   The most common habits/techniques he prescribes

·   The Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown, and Breath by James Nestor

·   Vagal tone

·   The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA axis)

·   Meditation

·   A breathwork exercise demonstration

·   Self-awareness and self-regulation

·   Dr. Wiles’ recommendations for freedivers as well as the average person

·   Buteyko and Wim Hof breathing

·   His daily routine and the non-negotiables within it

·   His perspective on Biohacking

·   Grounding and its benefits

·   Electromagnetic Fields (EMF), how they can affect HRV, and how to mitigate them

·   The Body Electric by Robert Becker

Show Links:

Andres Preschel Instagram

Mindhacker's Radio Podcast

Dr. Wiles Instagram

Thrive Wellness and Performance

Oxygen Advantage

Breath

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Today’s very special guest, Idan Ravin, is an individual who is proof positive of just what is possible when you have the right degree of self-awareness and intuition, and can be absolutely honest with yourself about what you love and who you are. Finding himself unhappy and unfulfilled in his original career as a lawyer, Idan has since transitioned himself to training some of the best basketball players in the world along with actors and musicians. Known as ‘The Hoops Whisperer’, he has also become an author, an active investor, keynote speaker, entrepreneur and spokesperson for global brands. The story of his professional transformation is one that has been the subject of many lengthy features on a variety of platforms, and it is guaranteed to amaze and inspire you as you listen in here today.

The episode revolves around the story of Idan’s transition into training elite athletes, his unconventional methods, and the many factors that go into his success, particularly self-awareness and intuition. Along the way he shares some of the education in which he has engaged, how he ensures his recommendations are right for each individual athlete, the steps that others can take to follow in his footsteps, and some of his favorite resources. Throughout the conversation, Idan maintains that, despite his remarkable success, he is no more special than anyone else, that we all have the skills within us to share with others, and that he is forever grateful for finding the path his life was meant to take. Humble, articulate, and supremely passionate, there is no wonder that Idan has achieved the level of success he has, and even less wonder that he and Andres have bonded as both friends and business partners.

Episode Highlights:

·   Why Idan does what he does

·   His transformation to coaching

·   Idan’s combination of intuition, trust, faith, and experience

·   His perspective on what it takes to optimize your wellbeing and the presentation of material

·   Pursuing his Master’s and dealing with critics

·   Idan’s methodology and applying it in other areas

·   Speaking in your client’s ‘language’

·   The steps to follow to accomplish what Idan has

·   The gift of self-awareness

·   Idan’s meditation journey

·   His experience as an author

·   Developing intuition

·   Connecting with individuals

·   The learning that Idan engages in and some of his favorite books

·   Idan’s other passions

·   His experience with gratitude

·   The impact of the pandemic on his training

·   Pursuing your passion and the nature of entrepreneurship

 Show Links:

Andres' homepage

Andres' Instagram 

Idan's homepage

Books by Dr. Joe Dispineza

The Untethered Soul and The Surrender Experiment

The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life

Sapiens

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Kevin Longoria, Chief Science Officer at Biostrap, is today’s special guest on the podcast. Kevin’s passion for research and education combined with his expertise in the field of health and performance restoration and optimization has led him to work with populations ranging from clients with severely compromised health to elite athletes. His is an integrative approach that emphasizes the importance of the mind and gut in conjunction with the physical body and he shares it with a vast audience in his role as an international public educator for health and fitness professionals.

Kevin starts off today by sharing his passion for what he does, and then defining Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and how the Biostrap and the Biostrap Academy can change your life by tracking this crucial biometric. He also shares his vision for the future of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM), proactive healthcare, and the world of medicine. A variety of important biometrics is explored as are Kevin’s own lifestyle routines and his recommendations for others. He concludes by offering just a glimpse of his product plans for the future. As you listen in, you will quickly learn precisely why it is such an honor to have Kevin on the podcast, as he shares his limitless knowledge and wisdom in the area of human physiology and the giant steps he and his company are taking in helping everyone understand and make quality decisions regarding this essential aspect of their health.

Episode Highlights:

·   What drives Kevin to do what he does

·   The definitions of fitness and ‘Heart Rate Variability’ (HRV)

·   The best way to track your HRV

·   The Biostrap and how it works

·   The value of knowing your HRV daily

·   Kevin’s perspective on the future and possibilities of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)

·   Biostrap Academy

·   Kevin’s COVID related research

·   Individualized and general recommendations based upon biometric information

·   The ‘low hanging fruit’ that can improve your health

·   Breathing and VO2 Max

·   Using RPM to perfect your physiology

·   Kevin’s daily routine for improving his biometrics

·   His velocity training equipment

·   Developing goals and systems for people

·   Kevin’s medical education

·   The power of lifestyle interventions

·   Kevin’s desire to help others from a young age

·   His family life

·   Nutrition recommendations for optimizing HRV

·   Fasting protocols

·   Kevin’s ‘bio hacks’ (and why he doesn’t like that term)

·   Nitric oxide

·   Some future Biostrap products

Show Links:

Biostrap

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Today’s very special guest is Dr. James DiNicolantonio, a cardiovascular research scientist and doctor of pharmacy at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute in Kansas City, Missouri, and author of The Salt Fix, among other books. A well-respected and internationally known scientist and expert on health and nutrition, Dr. James has contributed extensively to health policy and has even testified in front of the Canadian Senate regarding the harms of added sugars. He is a prolific author who serves as the Associate Editor of Nutrition and British Medical Journal’s Open Heart, and sits on the editorial advisory boards of several medical journals.

Dr. James begins the conversation by sharing what motivates and drives him to do what he does so passionately and proceeds to conduct a masterclass on the subject of salt, its impact on our health, and how best to integrate it into our lives. He then discusses the impact that lifestyle habits and diet choices have on our health, highlighted by examples from his own life. Dr. James also offers his perspective on nutritional topics such as tough-to-get vitamins and minerals - particularly magnesium, managing stress and time, ancestral ways of life in the modern world, meat and plant-based diets,  fluoride, and much more. 

You will learn early on in this episode that I thoroughly enjoy Dr. James’ work and the passion he brings to it, and I am fully convinced that you will feel the same as you listen in to this informative and inspiring conversation today.

Episode Highlights:

·   What motivates and drives Dr. James

·   Understanding salt intake

·   The salt and sugar relationship

·   The aversion threshold

·   A good morning routine

·   The best source of salt

·   What the average doctor should know about lifestyle and its influence

·   Dr. James’ day-to-day information sharing

·   His lifestyle habits that are consistent with evolution, his current diet, and sleep routines

·   Magnesium and the other vitamins and supplements he takes

·   How he manages his time and stress

·   Dr. James’ nutrition recommendations for his children and his thoughts on kids’ menus

·   His thoughts on meat, eating animals, plant based diets, organ meats, ancestral supplements, and flouride

·   His recommendations for vegans and pescatarians

·   Some closing advice for listeners

Show Links:

Magtein

Dr. James' Homepage

The Salt Fix

Dr. James' Instagram

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The ‘Glucose Goddess’ herself, Jessie Inchauspe, is the very special guest on today’s episode. Also known as ‘Sugarmama’, Jessie is on a very personal mission to teach everyone all about sugar. She is armed with: a Master’s in biochemistry from Georgetown University, her own glucose monitor, and a passion to help others. As she does on her Instagram page, Jessie shares her own health journey with listeners here today, rendering the science behind it all accessible, entertaining, and inspiring.

Jessie begins by describing what she means by citizen scientists, and then proceeds to help us all become them by explaining all things glucose, including glucose curves and monitors, healthy eating and lifestyle choices, understanding your body, as well as offering recommendations for maintaining stable blood glucose levels. She also explores carb intake/activity level matching, Type 2 Diabetes, the dangers of rapid weight loss, and her infamous graphs. Jessie concludes by detailing her goals for her work, the power of finding and doing what you love, and sharing some final pieces of advice. The remarkable level of passion, commitment, and wisdom shared in this fascinating conversation will entertain, educate, and most importantly, inspire you to undertake your own mission toward healthy living and doing ‘what makes your soul light up.’

Episode Highlights:

·   Citizen scientists

·   Making science accessible

·   Why Jessie does what she does

·   Glucose curves

·   Glucose monitors

·   The barriers to healthy eating

·   HealthSnap

·   The importance of understanding your blood glucose and what’s going on inside your body

·   Some fundamentals to healthy diets

·   Recommendations for maintaining a stable blood glucose level

·   Healthy lifestyle choices

·   A carb intake/activity level matching and Type 2 Diabetes analogy

·   The dangers of rapid weight loss

·   Jessie’s graphs

·   Her goals for her work

·   Finding and doing ‘what makes your soul light up’

·   Jessie’s final thoughts

Show Links:

Carbohydrate sensing in the human mouth: effects on exercise performance and brain activity

The Golden Circle TED Talk

Glucose Goddess

Sugarmama

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