One Day with Jon Bier

In this episode of One day with Jon Bier, Jon talks with Joseph Sheehey about shifting the narrative around the cannabis industry and becoming a pioneer in the future of supplements. The right type of CBD can be a life-changer for the right person.

Listen in as Joseph reflects on his journey from being a NASA engineer to the founder of a CBD brand, and how he was able to rebuild his sense of identity and self-esteem largely with the help of psilocybin. He talks about growing a CBD brand in America and overseas while navigating the many legal limitations that the cannabis space continues to face. Overall, the mission of CURED Nutrition is to pave the way for the future of medicine by creating supplements that optimize life holistically, with the ultimate goal of fostering widespread acceptance of the CBD industry.

Joseph Sheehey is a former NASA-contributing aerospace engineer, nationally distinguished physique competitor, and forward-thinking entrepreneur. Joseph holds extensive experience in human optimization through the design of nutrition, training, and introspective practices. An awakening to a lifelong struggle with depression set a fire ablaze to change this world through what is now CURED Nutrition.

Powerful Quotes by Joseph

“Our mission is to create what I believe to be the future of supplements.”

“If you cut corners, even if you’re building a beautiful brand, you’re not serving anybody. That’s not a business model that’s ever going to work. If you can lead with the desire to actually serve and take responsibility for whatever it is you’re doing in the marketplace, there is no reason you should ever lose.”

Key Highlights

• Joseph opens up about the moment he decided against committing suicide, and how he was able to release pent-up shame and reclaim his identity with what he calls his “psilocybin journey”.
• The overall mission of CURED Nation is to rebrand the cannabis industry by collaborating with health and fitness influencers. He believes that having these professionals representing the company will begin to change the narrative around cannabis.
• The future of medicine is one that is proactive and personalized. Soon, no longer will one-size-fits all programs be the norm, and everybody will be following a plan that has been tailored for their specific needs and goals.

Episode resources:

Go to lettucegrow.com and use code “ONEDAY” at checkout for 15% off your entire order!

Connect with Joseph Sheehey

Instagram: @josephsheehey

Connect with Jon Bier

Instagram: @jonbier13

Twitter: @jonbier13

Facebook: @jonbier13

In this episode of One day with Jon Bier, Jon talks with Saad Alam about the dangerous effects of hormonal imbalances and low testosterone in men, its epigenetic implications, and how to address this relatively modern phenomenon.

Saad does a deep dive into the testosterone crisis that inspired him to establish his company, Hone Health, explaining why testosterone is better than any drug at boosting holistic wellness and performance. Saad makes the case that supplementing with testosterone is not only a nice-to-have for today’s average man, but a foundational decision that affects every part of that man’s life—for a lifetime.

Saad Alam is the Founder & CEO at Hone, an online clinic that treats men’s hormonal imbalances and low testosterone by offering at-home blood tests, 30 minute telehealth consults, and medications delivered directly to their door.

Powerful Quotes by Saad

If we’re talking about discretionary income, this is not discretionary. You need testosterone to literally live your life.

As you age, you start to deposit that self-doubt of, “That’s just who I was when I was younger. I’ll never be like that.” That starts a negative fucking feedback cycle in your mind, and it just becomes who you are as you get older. If you nip that in the bud as quickly as possible and teach yourself to have a different thought pattern, you can accomplish so much more in your life.

Key Highlights

• Testosterone stands above all other drugs primarily due to the fact that all others are episodic; whereas testosterone changes your entire being and does so for a lifetime, unstopped.
• If you have low testosterone and you supplement with testosterone as you get older, you will have fewer cardiovascular problems, lower your chances of developing diabetes and comorbidities, minimize depression and brittle bones, and live longer.
• Particularly when it comes to fitness, testosterone may help you win the mental battle, which always follows the physical battle (i.e. lifting heavy).
• Across the board, men’s testosterone is decreasing like never before. Men from three decades ago had an average of 26% more testosterone and 50% more sperm than today’s men.

Episode resources:

Go to getneuro.com and use code “ONEDAY” at checkout for 15% off your entire order!

Learn More About Hone Health

Instagram: @hone.health

Twitter: @HoneHealth

Facebook: @hone.your.health

Visit their website

Connect with Jon Bier

Instagram: @jonbier13

Twitter: @jonbier13

Facebook: @jonbier13

In this episode of One day with Jon Bier, Jon talks with Mary Shenouda about her approach to crafting personalized, proactive healthcare for world-class performers.

The first couple decades of Mary’s wellness journey is defined by nonstop pain and sickness, and doctors telling her that what she was going through was all in her head. After finally discovering that she was a Celiac, Mary decided to completely overhaul her diet and lifestyle while cutting out all of her prescription drugs. Within months, her symptoms reversed, and a lifetime of pain and sickness began to disappear.

At that point, Mary decided to go all in on her journey as a private chef advocating the power that real food has when it comes to health and vitality.

Mary Shenouda, aka The Paleo Chef, is a performance chef and consultant whose clients include elite professional athletes and top performers and entertainers. She is the creator of Phat Fudge—a tahini-based paleo, high fat, organic, focused ketogenic performance fudge, and the new health conscious solution to sugary performance food and drinks.

Powerful Quotes by Mary

We’re all carriers of some gene expression which could lead to something terrifying; but, it doesn’t mean that the gene ever has to express itself. Your lifestyle is going to determine that.

Most people will benefit from doing really simple things: opening the window when they wake up, hydrating with some water, delaying their coffee, walking 30 minutes a day, getting some strength training in, and sleeping. It’s all free. Do all of that for six-to-eight weeks first, and then you can start to explore other things.

Key Highlights

• Success is the sum total of a lot of different variables, and no two people will get the same mix of each variable, which include timing, luck, opportunity, and follow-through.
• When it comes to the lifelong journey of health and wellness, there is no one-size-fits-all and the answer to most questions is “it depends”—on your goals, unique needs, and lifestyle preferences.
• The wellness industry has recently evolved from generic and reactive to personalized and proactive. We’re in the midst of a revolution in which technology meets collaboration, giving each of us the tools to understand and keep up with what’s best for us at a given moment.
• For some people, meat is better served as a supplement to a meal rather than the main dish.
• Mary discovered that black cumin seed can aid in reducing the viral load of COVID-19.
• No professional athlete is doing keto, carnivore, or vegan. There is a big difference between eating according to lifestyle and eating to maximize performance.

Episode resources:

Go to lettucegrow.com and use code “ONEDAY” at checkout for 15% off your farmstand!

Connect with Mary Shenouda

Instagram: @paleochef

Twitter: @paleochef

Visit her website

Connect with Jon Bier

Instagram: @jonbier13

Twitter: @jonbier13

Facebook: @jonbier13

In this episode of One day with Jon Bier, Jon talks with Jeff Byers about his professional football career and his transition into the health and wellness space.

As the owner of the highly-acclaimed company Momentous, Jeff does a deep dive into human optimization and performance, with a focus on cutting through the often confusing maze that is the supplement industry.

Jeff Byers is a former NFL lineman and the Founder and CEO of Momentous, a holistic wellness and nutrition company offering innovative products for world-class performance and health solutions for high performance seekers at all levels, from professional athletes to the members of the U.S. military.

Powerful Quotes by Jeff

“Supplements”, to me, is a dirty word. We founded a company in which supplementation is our primary form of business; but, really, I view Momentous as a “leading high performance lifestyle company”: We’re giving people knowledge, tools, access to experts, and the best products in the world to make your life better.

How do we democratize high performance? How do we bring high performance to the masses? That doesn’t happen with just products. It happens with knowledge, content, guidance, and products.

Key Highlights

• The supplement industry has always been sketchy. But knowing what to take is just one side of the coin. The other important factor is knowing when to take certain products. Real experts don’t just tell you which supplement/s to take. They also give protocols: recommendations based on your goals.
• Cognitive longevity isn’t something that only football athletes need to worry about. Preventing dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other states brought on by mental decline all come down to supplementing for and adhering to a lifestyle that promotes cognitive longevity.
• Jeff focuses on maximizing connective tissue health, cognitive longevity, and sleep. His supplementation and lifestyle choices largely revolve around these three pillars for his long-term health and fitness.
• You don’t need a lot of supplements to thrive or even just to “give you an edge”. You just need the five or ten best products for your specific circumstances and goals. Everything else is mostly a waste of money.

Learn More About Momentous

Instagram: @live.momentous

Twitter: @LiveMomentous

Visit their website

Connect with Jon Bier

Instagram: @jonbier13

Twitter: @jonbier13

Facebook: @jonbier13

In this episode of One day with Jon Bier, Jon talks with Andrew Herr about overcoming addiction, making healthy habits enjoyable (and therefore sustainable), and optimizing your body for the long haul.

In this multifaceted discussion, Andrew covers not only the practical side of taking control of your health and wellness but also the internal work that lays the foundation for lasting change.

Andrew Herr has led human performance and biotech strategy efforts for the Pentagon, special operations personnel, and professional sports teams. He is the Founder & CEO of Fount, which offers the most comprehensive and customized health and performance programs in the world. Born out of research on how to enhance performance for the US military, Fount’s mission is to build programs that enable anybody to reach their goals in the office, on the court, at home, or wherever their ambitions take them.

Powerful Quotes by Andrew

There is no one-size-fits-all. Everybody’s immune system is so different. Let’s figure out the pathways and the tools that are helping, then double down. If something’s not helping, great. We’re just looking for the right tools for you.

Food addiction is a real challenge for people; but, it’s a challenge that they can overcome. Like any addiction, there are ways to overcome it and there’s a reason it’s harder for some people than it is for others. But, watching people overcoming emotional eating is a really cool thing to see. The best part of it is that they end up just as happy eating less—or, often, happier.

Key Highlights

• Andrew shines a spotlight on the foundational yet often overlooked aspect of recovery: sleep. “We’re really big on optimizing sleep. It’s the most powerful recovery tool in the entire toolkit,” he says.
• Most people don’t care about “health”, per se. They only care about four things: Performing well at your job or your mission; friends and family; sports and hobbies; how you look and feel. Because of this reality, incorporating long-term healthy habits comes down to having them complement one’s lifestyle.
• The only way to figure out how to unlock your body’s full potential is to run experiments. Andrew explains how Fount guides its clients through an “experiment journey” over 12-14 weeks to drive dramatic optimization.
• How do you determine the best way to fuel your body? Andrew breaks down his research and client observations regarding nutritional best practices, and explains why food psychology is such an important piece of the puzzle.
• Beware the all-you-can-eat joint! You may just be feeding an addiction without realizing it. Andrew encourages us that any addiction can be overcome, and that it’s completely worth it.

Connect with Andrew Herr

Twitter: @AndrewHerrBio

Learn more about Fount

Connect with Jon Bier

Instagram: @jonbier13

Twitter: @jonbier13

Facebook: @jonbier13

In this episode of One Day we talk about:

• The early stages of Judy’s career working for a law firm and her experience in law school
• The ups and downs of the real estate market
• Judy’s experience working at Blackstone Real Estate and the work culture there
• Why Judy decided to take the leap and try something new with her career
• Judy’s role as Chief Operating Officer at Equinox, and the many benefits of working for a health & wellness company
• The importance of having a harmonic and friendly work environment where everyone is engaged in the company’s mission, which is essential to create a sense of overall purpose
• How COVID had a direct and heavy impact on the entire fitness industry and what the recovery was like
• Judy’s current work at a global advisory firm partnering with different clients and different brands
• Judy’s plans and upcoming projects

“I’m a mother, I’m a wife, I’m a daughter, I’m a sister… I’m a woman in so many respects and that has colored my career and my life but I don’t view myself as a female executive, I just view myself as an executive.” – Judy Turchin

Episode Resources

Visit GetNeuro.com and use code ONEDAY to save 15% off!

Connect with Judy

LinkedIn: Judy Turchin

Instagram: @judyturchin

Connect with Jon

Instagram: @jonbier13

In this episode of One Day we talk about:

• Why monitoring glucose and being mindful of nutrients is important;
• Processed foods overload the body and don’t let the body function the way it is supposed to;
• Casey shares that 93.2% of Americans are metabolic unhealthy and 50% of American adults have been diagnosed with blood sugar problems;
• By keeping blood sugar at stable levels, we are giving relief to the body and allowing it to naturally “handle” the foods we are eating;
• Without good metabolism the body doesn’t work properly;
• The health care industry is currently going through a massive transformation; we have the power to prevent health issues more efficiently instead of dealing with the problem when you already have it;
• Levels is working for a future where diet philosophies will be irrelevant if the individual has optimal physiology. Different paths should lead to the same outcome;
• The carnivore diet has a lot in common with the philosophy of eating whole foods;
• Jon and Dr. Casey talk about what they do for fun.
• Casey reflects on anxiety and how it is such a waste of time because we end up predicting things that will happen in a completely different way (if they happen at all);
• Metabolic and blood sugar issues can directly impact fertility disorders and sexual health.

“Everyone should be able to see what’s going on with their blood sugar if they have a blood sugar problem. Levels believes that even people before having this diagnosable condition should also have this information, so they can hopefully learn to have the awareness, understanding, and tools to avoid that fate.” – Dr. Casey Means

Episode Resources

The Blood Sugar Solution by Mark Hyman

Connect with Dr. Casey

Website: www.levelshealth.com

Connect with Jon

Instagram: @jonbier13

In this episode of One Day we talk about:

• Jacob’s background and how the fact that he saw things in a non-conformist way inspired him to create businesses that tried to solve problems;
• Food distribution problems - a great percentage of the freshness from vegetables is lost on the way from the farm to the grocery store;
• Growing our food could be the solution to a lot of the food industry problems, such as the distribution matter;
• Recycling and reducing the waste of water are key aspects of the way Lettuce Grow operates (it maintains and increases the nutrients of the produce);
• The cannabis industry and the differences between growing medicinal plants and food;
• We can all make an effort to consume more vegetables. It will eventually result in environmental improvements;
• The importance of having a well-balanced diet full of nutritious foods;
• The different diet philosophies that exist and the particularities of each one of them.

“More than growing plants, we are growing farmers, and farmers are the caretakers of the planet. That’s the beginning of sustainability: knowing exactly how to care for the Earth. That’s really what I see is my job as a dad and my job for Lettuce Grow.” – Jacob Pechenik

Episode Resources

Go to LettuceGrow.com and use code ONEDAY to save 15% off!

Connect with Jacob

Instagram: @jacobpechenik

Connect with Jon

Instagram: @jonbier13

In this episode of One Day we talk about: 

• The importance of breathing slowly to help our airways stay hydrated and function at their best;
• The impact of Sars-CoV-2 on the organism and the differences between being exposed to COVID vs. being infected with the virus;
• Long-term benefits of combining exercising and breathing the right way; why some activities like exercising and singing need hydration;
• Meditation and the benefits of taking deep breaths from time to time throughout the day;
• The correlation between oxygen, flavors, and smells.
• The importance of eating nutritious foods to get the body functioning properly.

“Because we are breathing wrong, too much air, and the air is dry, most of us have very dry airways, and, therefore, the clearance capacity of the airways, it turns out it fails. And that alone is really causing massive issues.” – Dr. David A. Edwards

Episode Resources

Visit GetNeuro.com and use code ONEDAY to save 15% off!

Connect with Dr. David

Website: www.davidideas.com

Connect with Jon

Instagram: @jonbier13

In this episode of One Day we talk about: 

-The biggest differences (advantages and disadvantages) between being an entrepreneur and working for a big company;

-Cameron talks about his main responsibilities at his job and how is to work for a global corporation such as Google;

-Cameron and Jon discuss law practice since they met while working for the same firm, and Cameron gives a thorough explanation of market makers;

-Is aging good or bad? Cameron and Jon also discuss the benefits of getting older, expressing their individual opinions on this process;

-What’s the role that religion plays in life (and relationships), why technology is so important nowadays, and much much more! Tune in!

“Working for someone often has benefits: you can learn, you can potentially make more money, you can open new doors, network better, and maybe temporarily is the right thing or maybe permanently is the right thing.” – Cameron Balahan

In this episode of One Day we talk about:

Episode Resources

Go to LettuceGrow.com and use code ONEDAY to save 15% off!

Connect with Cameron

LinkedIn: Cameron Balahan

Connect with Jon

Instagram: @jonbier13