Life Optimized

There are so many things that we are just beginning to understand about psychedelics and the power of the human brain, and researchers are discovering amazing things about the brain’s power over the body. These findings have huge implications for physical fitness, metabolism, and mental health. Join us to learn more from today’s expert guest!

I’m joined by Shawn Wells, who is a product formulator and expert in the fields of performance nutrition, longevity, fitness, and supplementation. He has formulated over 700 supplements, foods, beverages, and cosmeceuticals, earning him the title “The Ingredientologist.” He is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Sports Nutritionist who has counseled thousands of people on natural health solutions and overcome personal serious health issues, such as Epstein-Barr virus, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, depression, insomnia, obesity, and a pituitary tumor. As a world-renowned thought leader on mitochondrial health, Shawn has spoken on five continents, has been prominently featured in various media outlets, and wrote The Energy Formula. His expertise can help any health-conscious individual to better manage stress and experience higher performance and more energy by utilizing his practical, holistic solutions. 

Show Highlights:

• Why Shawn is inspired to do his work by his natural curiosity, problem-solving abilities, and multiple interests
• How Shawn approaches his business and his life with a delusional perspective of seeing what’s possible and where he wants to be in making an impact 
• What we need to understand about the basics of psychedelics
• How solving our psychological problems can also have a physiological benefit for the body
• Why SSRI medications are not the long-term solution for many problems
• Precautions to take in using psychedelics properly and doing the integration work
• What Shawn recommends when starting with psychedelics like MDMA, ketamine, and psilocybin
• Why is there a huge energy cost to the body in NOT living your truth
• What Shawn sees as “the next thing” that’s coming
• How neuroplasticity in the brain also brings physio-plasticity to the body in a complete reset
• How Shawn explains DHB as it compares to metformin, the most well-known anti-aging drug that’s also used for diabetes
• A rundown of Shawn’s new endeavors: an upcoming video course on The Energy Formula and his work on a new caffeine derivative

Resources

Connect with Dr. Paulvin

https://doctorpaulvin.com/

Connect with Shawn

Website (sign up for his free, weekly newsletter), Instagram, and Book

Mentioned in this episode

Dr. Matthew Cook, www.drinkupdate.com, and www.muscletech.com  

Welcome! I’m joined by Joey Thurman, whose new book is titled The Minimum Method: The Least You can do to be a Stronger, Healthier, Happier You. Joey is a celebrity trainer, fitness expert, and bestselling author who lives in the Chicago area. He is here to share lifestyle and fitness tips, along with workout do’s and don’ts. Join us to learn more!

Show Highlights:

• What inspired Joey to address the “minimum” in getting people off the couch and interested in better health 
• How Joey’s book breaks down the “how” in helping people achieve their goals
• Why “less is sometimes more” when it comes to training
• How to begin a full-body workout routine that will bring big benefits
• Why “training to failure” is not the best workout approach
• Why most specific eating plans will only be effective for 1-2 weeks
• How to approach nutrition with a plan for “adding the minimum to get to your maximum”
• How to understand macronutrients and micronutrients
• Joey’s customized guidelines for protein intake for good health–and how to add in healthy carbs and fats
• Joey’s take on the whey protein vs. pea protein debate
• What we should know about gut health: elimination diets, fiber, and probiotics
• How Joey works with his clients in workout recovery, especially in the use of cryotherapy, sauna, breathing, and more
• What NOT to do in the gym (i.e., exercises that don’t work!)
• Exercises that we SHOULD do in the gym–with intention
• What to do to be the strongest, healthiest, happiest you
• What inspired Joey to write The Minimum Method

Resources

Connect with Dr. Paulvin

https://doctorpaulvin.com/

Connect with Joey

Website, Instagram, and New Book (available for pre-order and coming out on December 27, 2022)

Joining me for today’s show is Dr. Joe Lipsky, who shares helpful tips to optimize sports performance and recovery. He explains zone training, how to do it appropriately, and his approach to sports injuries and treatment. 

Dr. Joe Lipsky obtained his BS in Applied Psychology from Farmingdale University and his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Columbia University Medical School. He uses his combined experiences from his doctorate program and continuing education to deliver to his clients a unique blend of rehabilitation and performance therapy. At Reload Physical Therapy and Fitness, Joe specializes in helping endurance athletes overcome injuries and improve their performance and has helped clients complete their first marathons, 100-mile ultra-endurance races, and Ironman competitions. When Joe isn’t working, he loves playing golf, doing his Ironman training, and traveling to new places. 

Show Highlights:

• How Joe became interested in physical therapy and working with endurance athletes
• What we should be aware of in cardio training to meet physical activity guidelines
• How Joe explains the basics of Zone Training and how to achieve maximum benefits
• How to determine max heart rate (220 - your age= max heart rate) 
• The biggest mistakes people make in training for competitive sports
• Why wearables are important for monitoring heart rate while training
• What Joe recommends regarding low-intensity workouts, high-intensity workouts, and workout recovery with his clients
• What it means to hit your “max workout”
• How to use the acronym SNAPSSS (Smoking, Nutrition, Alcohol, Physical Activity, Sleep, Stress, and Social Connections) to remember the components of health
• Why it’s important to target different body areas in strength training
• The most common problems that lead to leg and shoulder injuries
• The one thing that Joe wishes everyone knew about training and recovery
• What Joe sees coming in the future for physical training and exercise and his opinion on telehealth physical therapy

Resources

Connect with Dr. Paulvin

https://doctorpaulvin.com/

Connect with Dr. Joe and check out Reload Physical Therapy and Fitness

https://www.reloadpt.com,  Reload Instagram, Dr. Joe Instagram, and Email

Other resources mentioned: https://shop.thebrrrn.com  and www.prtl.com 

Today’s show takes a holistic look at the human body as a whole vessel made of physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional parts. My guest and I are discussing a variety of life optimization tips around nutrition, workouts, cold/heat exposure, and recovery. You’re sure to find lots of helpful information that you can use to optimize your life. Join us to learn more! 

Dr. Tyler Jean is a naturopathic physician who has always been interested in the human body and holistic medicine, and he is passionate about the importance of food as medicine, while inspiring others to embrace healthier lifestyles. A former Division-1 athlete and neuroscience researcher, Dr. Tyler went on to complete his medical education at the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, OR. As a naturopathic doctor, Tyler takes a more integrative and preventative approach to healthcare. This is also the approach that Tyler currently uses through his popular Instagram platform, @tylerjean07, where he empowers his audience with healthy recipes, educational info, brand recommendations, inspiration, and more.

Show Highlights:

• Why Dr. Tyler felt out of alignment with traditional medicine’s approach in pathologizing disease, treating disease, and managing symptoms
• What it takes to become a naturopathic doctor as far as education, regulations, and licensure
• How our food affects our health, becomes our medicine, and communicates with our genes
• Any diet that focuses on micro nourishment from whole, unadulterated, real foods is better than the standard American diet
• Why improved health requires small nutritional changes over time and an awareness of how different foods affect you
• Why we all have attitudes, fears, and stress around food beyond simple nutrition
• Why Dr. Tyler begins with patients doing an elimination diet and reducing problematic foods
• Suggested foods to improve health: fatty fish with Omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, spices and herbs
• Important do’s and don’ts in the kitchen regarding plastics
• How pollutants and toxins affect the body–and how sauna treatments can help
• What to look for in the most effective sauna treatments
• Benefits to the body in sauna, hot baths, and cold plunges
• How our bodies work to generate heat in response to deliberate cold exposure–and produce more beneficial mitochondria
• Details about maximizing cold exposure benefits at home
• How Dr. Tyler has worked to maximize his visibility as a naturopathic doctor and entrepreneur

Resources

Connect with Dr. Paulvin

https://doctorpaulvin.com/

Connect with Dr. Tyler

Website and Instagram

Recipe cookbook: https://tylerjean.com/recipe-book-landing-page/

Nutrition Course: https://tylerjean.com/course/

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Today’s guest is a master of many talents who has used health and life optimization tools in all facets of his life, epitomizing the idea that challenges in life are there to be overcome. We are talking about all things health and fitness with tons of helpful information you can use. Join us!

Jimmy Martin is a NYC-based entrepreneur and creative currently serving as co-founder and head of fitness at Brrrn, the health and wellness behind The Today Show-touted Brrrn Board. Jimmy has over a decade of experience working as a health and wellness professional, both as a group exercise instructor and personal trainer to C-Suite executives and various celebrities in television, film, and fashion. Previously, Jimmy worked as an advertising copywriter, greeting card writer, playwright, and executive producer under his production company, Mayamo Jimmy Productions. Jimmy is a 2007 alumnus of George Mason University, where he was a member of the Division I wrestling program. He graduated with a BA in Interpersonal and Organizational Communication and minored in Business Management. Jimmy holds his national personal trainer certification from the American Council of Exercise. 

Show Highlights:

• How a common thread throughout Jimmy’s life and work is his love for taking on tough challenges
• How Jimmy uses humor to foster connection and compatibility
• Why Jimmy went the cold route with his exercise brand to create a completely different workout environment–and literally started it all in a beer fridge
• Why the discomfort we feel in conversations around death have parallels for Jimmy to the discomfort we experience in cool-temperature exercise
• How a 50-degree exercise environment, cold plunges, and sauna therapy utilize hormesis, or positive stress, on the human body
• How to use cold showers, and alternating hot and cold, as the basic entry point for cold therapy
• How Jimmy built the Brrrn brand in the beginning and differentiated Brrrn from the typical boutique fitness establishment
• How Brrrn adapted during the pandemic and expanded with the Brrrn Board and online workouts
• How lateral movement exercise, like the Brrrn Board, improves core strength, balance, coordination, and overall athletic performance
• How Jimmy and Brrrn are launching the first accredited slide board training for professional trainers and coaches
• How health optimization and testosterone replacement therapy have led to the upcoming birth of Jimmy’s baby boy through an IVF procedure

Resources

Connect with Dr. Paulvin

https://doctorpaulvin.com/

Connect with Jimmy and Brrrn

Instagram (Jimmy) and Instagram (Brrrn)

Human behavior in its many-nuanced forms governs every social interaction that we have. So many of our interactions and communications are nonverbal, and both sides depend on perceptions and context clues to make meaning out of those interactions. This aspect of human psychology is fascinating, and we are jumping into this topic on today’s show. Join us to hear more from today’s guest!

Blake Eastman is the founder of The Nonverbal Group, which he started in NYC in 2009 as a behavioral research and education company. Through their large scale studies to record, dissect, and study human behavior, they help entrepreneurs, executives, and poker players understand the human psychology of reading people. Blake’s background includes a stint as an adjunct psychology professor at City University of New York (CUNY) and time spent playing poker professionally. 

Show Highlights:

• What The Nonverbal Group does–and how it applies to real life
• How The Nonverbal Group originated from Blake’s childhood experience with anxiety about social interactions and his later frustration with the academic constraints around psychology
• Why Blake calls video “the main reality” in reading people
• Why reading people’s behavior has more to do with the invisible social norms than their movements and mannerisms
• How most of human interaction comes down to perception
• What it means to control the context around you and control the narrative
• How social media is impacting human behavior
• How artificial intelligence is playing into human behavior and interactions–and how things will change in the next few years 
• Why Blake can’t help “noticing” what people do in every social situation
• How someone can improve the perception of themselves in the entrepreneurial space
• Why much of our anxiety and stress come from how we perceive ourselves in social interactions
• Foundational tips from Blake about showing up on video and communicating effectively
• Blake’s best tips for Saturday night poker players

Resources

Connect with Dr. Paulvin

https://doctorpaulvin.com/

Connect with Blake

Website

Visit their website to find out more about The Social Edge, a new 90-day program beginning January 10, 2023. 

Living a life of optimum health and vitality is what everyone desires, but how much do we really know about achieving that goal? My guest today is on the cutting edge of biochemical research regarding the most critical foundations of the body’s ability to resist disease, repair cellular damage, and protect neural pathways. It all comes down to plasmalogens and their marvelous work in the body. Join us to learn more!

Dr. Dayan Goodenowe is a scientist at Prodrome. He is a researcher and inventor of biochemical mechanisms. His curiosity about the biochemistry of life is as insatiable today as it was 30 years ago. In those 30 years, Dr. Goodenowe invented and developed advanced bio-information technologies, designed and manufactured novel supplements, and identified prodromes of numerous diseases including Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, ALS, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and numerous cancers. 

Show Highlights:

• Get to know Dr. Goodenowe and his background in psychiatry and the biomechanics of disease
• How Dr. Goodenowe’s research shows the relationship between the decrease of plasmalogens in the brain and muscles over time and several neurological diseases 
• How Dr. Goodenowe’s work is essentially human bioengineering to optimize health and function through strategic supplementation
• An explanation of metabolomics and how they work in the body
• Why genes don’t cause disease but expose the diseases we are unable to make adaptations for
• How biochemical engineering can silence genetic predispositions to combat disease
• What plasmalogens are, what makes them unique, and what they do in the body
• Why babies need the plasmalogens in breast milk to help prevent autism and problems in early childhood development
• Why taking plasmalogens leads to improvements in sleep, calmness, neuromuscular performance, muscle recovery, and cognitive function
• How blood tests can determine plasmalogen levels–and why they should be done around age 40-50
• Dr. Goodenowe’s recommendations for taking plasmalogens, specifically the ProdromeNeuro and ProdromeGlia oils
• How concussions and brain inflammation are only remedied by feeding them critical components, like plasmalogens
• How plasmalogens help in cholesterol transport and oxidative stress
• What Dr. Goodenowe sees as the future of oral plasmalogens–and who should not take them

Resources

Connect with Dr. Paulvin

https://doctorpaulvin.com/

Find out more about Dr. Goodenowe’s research

Website

Find out more about Prodrome and order supplements

 Prodrome (Use the discount code “NPaulvin25.”)

Today’s episode takes a close look at breathwork, contrast hot/cold therapy, and the many benefits they bring to our bodies. The physical and mental improvements from these simple hormetic practices are mind-boggling and important for us to understand. Today’s expert guest breaks down the basics of what we need to know for optimal health. Join us to learn more!

Avi Greenberg is a certified Wim Hof instructor who teaches private and corporate breathing and does mindfulness coaching. He helps others achieve better lifestyles by improving their relationship with stress, and he works with in-person and remote clients on breathwork, sauna usage, and cold submersion. His next worksop is in San Diego at the end of October. 

Show Highlights:

• The basics of Wim Hof breathing
• How someone can get started with Wim Hof breathing
• How using mouth tape for nasal breathing at night can improve your breathing, circulation, sleep quality, and immune system
• Avi’s recommendations for breathwork for stress management (Hint: It’s all about the exhale!)
• Why breathing in six cycles per minute is the sweet spot for the body’s nervous system–and brings multiple health benefits
• How to get started with cold exposure therapy, which boosts white blood cell and dopamine production along with numerous other benefits
• How cold showers can yield similar results and be done at home to push to a higher threshold for everyday stress
• How contrast therapy (alternating hot and cold) brings added benefits to the body
• How ending contrast therapy with cold puts the body in a relaxed and calm state because the heart rate slows down
• The recommended numbers for contrasting sauna and cold plunge therapy
• Highlights of the important safety considerations for contrast therapy and breathwork practices

Resources:

Connect with Dr. Paulvin

https://doctorpaulvin.com/

Connect with Avi

Website and Instagram 

XPT

Oxygen Advantage

Wim Hof Method

Remedy Place

Prtl

Books mentioned by Avi

 The Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown

What Doesn’t Kill Us by Scott Carney

The Wedge by Scott Carney

Hot Topic Alert! Today’s episode takes a deep dive into weight loss and obesity medicine. These topics always generate relevant and interesting conversations. We will also look into the world of hormone balancing for males and females and answer the most common questions that come up. Join us for the conversation!

Dr. Kyle Gillett is a specialist in hormones and obesity medicine. He provides holistic, individualized care to his patients, and his practice includes preventative medicine, aesthetics, sports medicine, hormone optimization, obstetrics, fertility, integrative medicine, and precision medicine, including genomics. He believes that each human is a unique creation that requires attention to the body, mind, and soul to achieve optimal health. Kyle enjoys caring for others using shared decision-making and an evidence-based, patient-centered approach. He is active in obesity medicine organizations and firmly believes that food is medicine and exercise is medicine. Dr. Gillett ascribes to six pillars of health: exercise, diet, sleep, stress, sunlight, and spirit; these are more powerful than any medication or supplement. He enjoys spending time outdoors on their farm with his wife, two sons, and their two wolfhounds. 

Show Highlights:

• Is there ONE best diet recommended for optimal weight loss?
• Why the best general guidelines for a healthy diet are to decrease liquid calories and processed foods while increasing the intake of whole foods
• What Dr. Kyle looks for within lab results to get the big picture of health (Insulin resistance is a biggie!)
• How a DEXA scan can help track a person’s progress over time in body composition
• What Dr. Kyle views as the key factors in treating insulin resistance
• The most important lifestyle changes patients can make on the path to optimal health
• An explanation of Zone 2 exercise and its importance
• Why mitochondrial health is vital for wellness
• Important factors to consider about fasting
• Dr. Kyle’s opinion on non-DEXA-scan measures of visceral fat and body fat composition
• What leptin resistance indicates regarding weight loss and overall health
• What to know about testosterone and estrogen and their lab tests
• Important considerations in SHBG (sex hormone-binding globulin) levels
• Dr. Kyle’s favorite go-to natural supplements to elevate testosterone levels: carnitine, creatine, and omega-3s
• Dr. Kyle’s stance on estrogen levels in men and testosterone levels in women
• What Dr. Kyle recommends in hormone replacement therapy for women

Resources

Connect with Dr. Paulvin

https://doctorpaulvin.com/

Connect with Dr. Kyle

Website, Instagram, Facebook

Today’s episode, my first solo show, is a deep dive into peptides, bioregulators, and how they interact with other tools in the areas of anti-aging, sports recovery, inflammation, and mitochondrial health. Biohacking technologies have just begun to scratch the surface of understanding all that peptides can do, and this is a rapidly evolving area of health optimization. Let’s break down the basics of peptide therapy together.

Show Highlights:

• A basic introduction to peptides, what they do, and how we should take them
• Why some peptides have FDA approval and some do not
• Why different peptides come in different forms and are administered in various ways
• How peptides work well with bioregulators
• A look at common anti-inflammatory and recovery peptides: BPC-157, Thymosin Beta 4, GHK Copper, KPV, Pentosan, and Cerebrolysin
• What we know about growth hormone peptides and their benefits
• A look at common growth hormone peptides: Tesamorelin, CJC-1295, MK-677, and AOD

Resources

Connect with Dr. Paulvin

doctorpaulvin.com