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Show Notes:

1:24 - Amit's intro

2:50 - How did Amit get to the position of CEO of NearStar Fusion?

4:23 - What is Nuclear Fusion and how does it differ from Nuclear Fission?

6:29 - Where does the fuel for Fusion come from?

7:24 - What is the technology needed for Fusion and how has it advanced recently to make Fusion energy generation a possibility?

10:30 - How is the energy extracted in the Fusion process?

12:55 - How have regulations for Fusion changed recently to make it more accessible than wind or solar energy in the future?

15:15 - How safe is Fusion in relation to emissions, explosions, radiation, etc?

17:05 - How will the implementation of Fusion energy plants unfold in the future?

18:16 - How will Fusion energy plants possibly affect areas that have been hard hit by the opiate crisis?

19:30 - How soon does Amit think that Fusion energy plants will start being implemented?

21:15 - Will Fusion technology be advanced enough to be used for energy generation in our homes?

22:25 - How does a hyper-velocity plasma railgun work to generate Fusion energy?

24:48 - How will Fusion energy generation impact the future availability of clean renewable energy and the health of the planet?

27:30 - Amit Singh can be reached at [email protected].

Link to the course Amit mentioned: https://suli.pppl.gov/2023/course/

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1:30 - Avi's Bio

2:45 - Why should we care about the plastics we're using and the plastics we're generating?

3:00 - At what alarming rate is plastic production increasing and what does the fossil fuel industry have to do with it?

3:53 - Beyond the climate and environmental damage it causes, what are the health related implications?

5:07 - What are phthalates, PFAs, and BPAs and why are they so toxic?

6:07 - How much plastic is the average person eating every week?

6:40 - What shockingly low amount of all plastic is being recycled?

9:04 - Should we give up and stop trying to recycle?

9:43 - What are some of the actions we can take to change how much plastic we use?

13:25 - What are the burdens of plastic on the environment we live in?

14:59 - What are the health implications of eating microplastics all of the time?

17:44 - What are carcinogens and endocrine disruptors and how can they affect health?

21:21 - Why should chemicals be looked at as classes for harm rather than playing whack-a-mole with similar chemicals in the same class?

23:17 - What is PFAs and why can it be so harmful to health?

25:03 - What can be done about the widespread use of PFAs in the environment and cleaning up PFAs from the environment?

27:04 - Why are the use of PFAs so prevalent?

28:20 - Which occupation is considered a cancer risk just by the nature of the chemicals?

34:09 - What is the concept of essential use and non-essential use?

34:52 - Is our water being protected and should we use water filters?

41:28 - Avi Kar can be reached at NRDC.org

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0:56 - Dr. Raya's intro

1:46 - Where does someone start if they want to understand what they want and ignite their motivation?

4:40 - What is the comfort to discomfort ratio, and how does it relate to motivation and success?

6:00 - What are the 5 main categories of life where someone would want to dedicate the bulk of their time and effort to in order to achieve success?

7:16 - What is Dr. Gupta's 8-Step methodology to creating success?

8:35 - Dr. Raya recommends the book The One Thing, by Gary Keller here: https://amzn.to/3NyhId6

8:39 - What are the steps to take to figure out where you are in your 5 main areas and where you want to be?

10:40 - Dr. Raya shares an example from his own life of a goal that he focused intensely on until he achieved it.

15:12 - How do you find inspiration if you're struggling with it?

16:27 - What is the "Three I" methodology for reaching a goal?

17:29 - How do you get beyond limiting beliefs that might stand in your way and shift your identity?

20:19 - How do you choose a path for a goal when you feel stuck?

21:17 - How can you use baby-steps to get you going in the right direction of making a new habit?

21:58 - What is the Pomodoro technique and how can you use it to help achieve a major goal?

22:51 - Dr. Raya recommends the The Productivity Planner book here: https://amzn.to/3XcMc7J

24:13 - How can you find a way to motivate yourself even if you're not feeling inspired?

26:04 - Why is it very important to reward yourself extrinsically as well as intrinsically for your achievements?

27:50 - Dr. Raya recommends the book Atomic Habits by James Clear here: https://amzn.to/3JgRlFO

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1:08 - Dr. Lucas's introduction.

1:59 - What does Bone Health really mean and what is dysfunctional bone metabolism?

3:25 - What is Dr. Lucas's 5-Step Pyramid of Health?

5:45 - Why do most people really need to supplement?

7:35 - What is the "4R" method?

10:04 - Why is muscle loss so related to poor Bone Health and an indicator of mortality, and what can be done about it?

13:00 - What are the steps people can take to start building strength and muscle mass?

18:43 - Why does Dr. Lucas say that cycling is actually not good for bone health?

19:30 - How much protein do people need to get in to be able to adequately build muscle?

20:53 - Dr. Lucas shares a successful case study of reversing bone loss and hormonal issues that turned a patient's health around.

22:56 - What are the bone markers that Dr. Lucas prefers to look at to see if people are re-building their bones?

25:14 - How safe is hormone replacement therapy and how much does it impact bone health and longevity and anti-aging?

31:35 - What kind of testing and hormone replacement therapy does Dr. Lucas use in looking to optimize a woman's hormones?

35:28 - What kind of testing and hormone replacement therapy does Dr. Lucas use in looking to optimize a man's hormones?

40:02 - How can someone improve their own natural testosterone production without taking hormone replacement?

41:42 - What are the risks of coming off of testosterone replacement therapy without support?

42:20 - What are the risks of taking testosterone replacement therapy?

45:50 - What are peptides and how can they be used for things like muscle gain and fat loss?

51:48 - Why is it very important to make sure you're getting good quality peptides from a reputable source and not just buying them online?

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Show Notes:

1:30 - What is Cold Water Therapy?

1:58 - Why does Cold Water Therapy work and what is Hormesis?

4:15 - How long do you need to do Cold Water Therapy to see the benefit?

4:44 - What are the benefits of Cold Water Therapy?

9:06 - What is "Brown Fat" and how can Cold Water Therapy activate it to help burn more calories?

9:55 - How can Cold Water Therapy help you better cope with other types of stress in your life?

10:00 - How can Cold Water Therapy replace the effects of stimulants like Adderall or even Cocaine?

11:00 - How can you use breathing techniques (such as Wim Hof) to help you better tolerate the Cold Water Therapy as well as enhance the effect of it and even tolerate many other types of stressors better?

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1:00 - What are some examples of the many toxins your body is dealing with on an every day basis?

1:57 - Why is indoor air more polluted than outdoor air and why should we spend more time outside?

3:45 - What is "Phase 3" detoxification and why does it make the entire process pointless if it's not working properly?

6:25 - What are some ways to make sure that you're eliminating the toxins that are being processed every day?

7:40 - Why is is so important to consume adequate protein everyday to fuel your detox systems?

8:50 - Why is sweating crucial to detoxification and what are some toxins that can only be detoxified through sweating?

11:15 - What do studies show about the impact of using a sauna on chronic diseases and all causes of death?

14:07 - How many times a week should we sweat for at least 10 minutes at a time to properly eliminate plastics and other toxins?

14:38 - Does someone really need to see a practitioner first before taking supplement for detoxification?

16:45 - What role does the body-mind-spirit connection play in detoxification?

18:10 - Why is important to pay attention to things that can be toxic other than chemicals, such as EMFs (electromagnetic frequencies) and lack of sleep?

19:40 - What types of food can help with detoxification process?

20:24 - What role do fats play in detoxification and why is it important to have very good quality fats for the health of the cell membranes?

22:45 - What supplements can be helpful with the detoxification processes?

26:46 - Are fad detox products, like juice cleanses and the like, really necessary or just marketing ploys?

30:20 - Why should we be aware of mold in our environment and what role can mold and mycotoxins play in the toxicity that can accumulate in our bodies?

31:42 - What kinds of tests might a practitioner run if they suspect toxicity is playing a role in someone feeling unwell?

33:19 - What role can toxic overload play in cancer because of its effect on the immune system?

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Show Notes:

1:33 - What is the difference between a "toxin" and a "toxicant"?

3:35 - What are all the different organ systems that the body uses for detoxification?

6:55 - Why is the liver considered the royal ruler of detoxification?

8:40 - What is Phase One detoxification?

9:30 - What does Phase One detoxification do that could cause a problem if not for Phase Two detoxification and what is the process of Phase Two detoxification?

15:15 - What happens when the body doesn't have the nutrients it needs for completion of Phase Two detoxification?

16:10 - What is Oxidative Stress and what is the the consequence of it?

19:03 - Why is Tylenol / Acetaminophen poisoning and how it can cause death, the perfect example of what happens when the body doesn't have all of the nutrients it needs to detoxify?

20:15 - Why can alcohol cause liver disease and what can be done to prevent it?

21:58 - What is the main reason to eat organic foods and what does research show eating organic does to total toxic burden?

Make sure to join us for Part 2 of this episode where Dr. Gupta and Dr. Wong and finish their deep dive into Detoxification, and how you can take better care of your body so you can reach your health goals and help prevent disease, and so much more! We'll see you there, thanks for listening!

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Show Notes:

1:20 - Why are the kidneys so remarkable?

1:53 - How many times a day are your kidneys filtering your entire body's blood volume?

3:03 - Why is it important to let your physician know any over the counter products or supplements you are taking?

5:35 - Why may it be a better strategy to start with simple dietary changes with early kidney disease rather than eliminating certain nutrients altogether?

8:25 - How much should you hydrate above and beyond what's contained in food?

11:30 - What's a good way to tell if you need more hydration beyond regular thirst?

13:42 - What does Dr. Gupta recommend to help absorb hydration better?

14:52 - How does alcohol affect hydration and impact nutrient levels for weeks afterwards?

18:48 - Is water toxicity really something to be concerned about and when should you add in electrolytes to balance water intake?

24:28 - Does taking Creatine as a supplement have an effect on creatinine levels and how can it be balanced out so it doesn't cause issues?

26:50 - Is it possible to improve Chronic Kidney Disease naturally through dietary changes?

29:50 - What can balance out extra protein consumption for muscle building programs?

Dr. Kevin Lowery can be reached at https://vanephrology.co/

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1;24 - Dr. Kevin Lowery's Intro

4:24 - What are the basic functions of the Kidneys and what are some of the lesser known roles they play in the body?

5:55 - What symptoms do people have if they are developing Kidney Disease and how can they be tricky to detect?

8:11 - What is the newer test that can be used for kidney function that is better than Creatinine and when should it be used?

11:21 - What are some of the most common causes of Chronic Kidney Disease and Kidney Failure?

12:28 - What can someone do to prevent or mitigate Kidney Disease?

13:27 - What are the issues with insurance reimbursement that play a role in how patients are treated for Kidney Disease and what is Dr. Lowery doing to change that with his patients?

17:13 - What is dialysis and what are the different types?

19:06 - Why is Hemodialysis used more in the US than Peritoneal Dialysis and how is that now shifting?

20:58 - Why are regular check-ups on Kidney Health important in finding out the root cause and preventing it from advancing?

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1:32 - What is the second step of the 5 - Step Formula?

1:42 - Dr. Gupta references the book The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman here: https://amzn.to/3HezI8v

2:15 - What are the Five Love Languages?

7:38 - What can happen if a couple each has different Love Languages and doesn't recognize it?

8:45 - What does "There's a reason for every season" mean as it relates to relationships?

10:38 - What is polarity in a relationship and why is it important?

13:13 - What can not having understanding of each other roles in polarity do to a relationship?

15:05 - What is the Formula For Happiness in a relationship that Tony Robbins teaches?

15:35 - What is the Formula For Unhappiness in a relationship?

15:55 - What is the Formula For Suffering in a relationship?

17:15 - What is the third step of the 5 - Step Formula?

19:15 - What are the two-selves that we fluctuate between and why is it important to be mindful of it?

22:00 - Why is it important to identify what triggers you and work on reacting differently?

24:25 - What is the fourth step in the 5 - Step Formula?

25:40 - What are the premises that we tend to live our lives by and why is important to understand them?

28:19 - What can you do if your spouse is not willing to work with you on getting your needs met in your relationship?

30:15 - What is your "Triad" and why is critical to your relationship that you understand it?

31:40 - Why is it important to understand what a therapist can do to help and what you may want to try before you seek therapy?

32:47 - What does Trevor call the "Crazy Cycle" and how can it be interrupted?

34:35 - What is the fifth step of the 5 - Step Formula?

35:18 - Dr. Gupta references the book The 7 Principles To Make A Marriage Work by John Gottman here: https://amzn.to/41M48Y8

36:30 - Why is important to possibly change the language you use to express to your partner what your concerns about the relationship are and what language can you use to get a much better response?

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