THE VIBE SCIENCE PODCAST

Most of what stresses us out is completely out of our control, and we still pour our energy into it. Ryan Alford and co-host Chris sit down with Andrew Shaw, a UK behavioral change coach with a background in physiology and psychology, to talk about building the mental resilience and emotional intelligence to handle whatever life throws at you.

Andrew breaks down his simple framework for sorting what’s within your control from what isn’t, and why other people’s opinions of you belong in the second column. He explains why wishing for an easy life is delusional, why your problems aren’t as unique as they feel, and how acceptance turns a hard moment into “this is what I prepared for.” Midway through, Ryan realizes about 80% of what annoyed him that week was outside his control.

They also dig into emotional intelligence and why emotional regulation may be the biggest bottleneck to your potential. Andrew explains the “willingness dial”: turning it up lets you feel the full range of emotion while still choosing how you act.

**Topics Covered:**

* What mental resilience is and why it matters

* Separating what’s in your control from what isn’t

* Acceptance and psychological flexibility

* Letting go of what other people think

* Spotting limiting beliefs and thought distortions

* Emotional intelligence and emotional regulation

* The willingness dial and feeling the full range of emotion

* Taking meaningful action during hard moments

**Connect with Andrew Shaw:**

* Website: [https://andrewshawbsc.com/](https://andrewshawbsc.com/)

* Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/andrewshawbsc/](https://www.instagram.com/andrewshawbsc/)

* LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmshawbsc/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmshawbsc/)

* Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/andrewshawbsc](https://www.facebook.com/andrewshawbsc)

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* Website: [https://vibescience.com/](https://vibescience.com/)

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* Ryan on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford/](https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford/)

* Ryan on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-alford/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-alford/)

*Content on this show is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your physician for diagnosis and treatment.*

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Ryan Alford and co-host Chris sit down with Sid Sriram, a bodybuilder and entrepreneur who went from losing his job, relationship and home to rebuilding his life in Miami. Sid shares how changing his environment kickstarted the turnaround, and why he now thinks the comfort zone is the most dangerous drug there is.

He breaks down his 3:30 a.m. routine and the competitive drive that pushes him to chase the next goal. He also explains why the joy is in climbing the mountain, not reaching the top.

The conversation closes on energy and vibration: how leveling yourself up naturally attracts the right people, and why the world reflects who you are.

Topics Covered:

• Turning rock bottom into a reset
• Changing your environment to change your life
• Staying uncomfortable on purpose
• Sid’s 3:30 a.m. morning routine
• Competitiveness in fitness and business
• Choosing quality over quantity in your circle
• Vibrational frequency and the law of attraction

Connect with Sid Sriram:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidxsriram/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidxsriram

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• Website: https://vibescience.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vibe.science/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Vibe.Science
• Ryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford/
• Ryan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-alford/

Content on this show is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your physician for diagnosis and treatment.

#VibeScience #Mindset #ComfortZone #MorningRoutine #Bodybuilding #PersonalGrowth #Transformation #RyanAlford

What does the science actually say about cannabis? Dr. Amanda Reiman, a public health researcher who has studied cannabis since 2002, joins Ryan Alford to cut through the stigma, from the endocannabinoid system to why most people use cannabis for everyday wellness, not to get high.

Amanda explains the idea of a “minimum effective dose,” and how FK Plus, where she serves on the Scientific Advisory Committee, combines low-dose cannabinoids with herbs and functional mushrooms for specific effects like energy, focus and sleep. She also breaks down why she believes prohibition backfires and how personal stories move lawmakers more than research.

She also explains the difference between functional and psychedelic mushrooms, and why research into plant medicine has lagged for decades.

Topics Covered:

• The endocannabinoid system

• Microdosing and effect-based products

• Cannabis, botanicals and functional mushrooms

• Prohibition and cannabis policy

• Psychedelic mushroom research

• Plant medicine and stigma

Links & Resources:

• Personal Plants: https://www.mypersonalplants.com/

• FK Plus: https://fkplus.com/

• Personal Plants on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/personalplants/

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• Vibe Science: https://vibescience.com/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vibe.science/

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Vibe.Science

• Ryan Alford: https://www.ryanisright.com/

• Ryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford/

Content on this show is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your physician, and follow the laws in your state.

Is the oil in your kitchen helping you or hurting you? Udo Erasmus, author of Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill and a pioneer of the healthy oils industry, joins Ryan Alford to break down how oils are made, how they get damaged, and what that means for your health.

Udo explains why he believes frying increases inflammation, which fats hold up best if you do cook with them, and why omega-3 and omega-6 are the only fats your body truly needs. He also shares how omega-3s affect key heart disease risk factors, and simple ways to add healthy oils to food without heating them.

The episode also bursts a few myths along the way, including the one about bread crust being good for you.

Topics Covered:

• How oils are processed and damaged

• Frying, inflammation and the “least worst” cooking fats

• Omega-3 and omega-6 essential fats

• Omega-3s and cardiovascular health

• Simple ways to add healthy oils to your diet

Links & Resources:

• Udo Erasmus: https://www.udoerasmus.com/

• Your Body Needs an Oil Change: https://www.udoerasmus.com/p/your-body-needs-an-oil-change

• Udo’s books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Udo-Erasmus/s?rh=n:283155,p_27:Udo%2BErasmus

• Udo on Instagram: https://instagram.com/udoerasmus

Connect with Vibe Science & Ryan Alford:

• Vibe Science: https://vibescience.com/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vibe.science/

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Vibe.Science

• Ryan Alford: https://www.ryanisright.com/

• Ryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford/

Content on this show is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your physician for diagnosis and treatment.

Is all water really the same? Mario Brainovic, CEO and co-founder of Analemma Water, tells Ryan Alford why he believes it isn’t. He explains how coherent water technology is designed to bring water molecules out of a “chaotic” state and into harmony.

Mario shares the research his team has done over 18 years with more than 50 scientists, including a double-blind brainwave study with identical twins and placebo-controlled studies measuring ATP, NAD and heart rate variability. He also explains why he believes water picks up the frequencies of its environment, and why he thinks filtering alone doesn’t solve it.

He also shares the story behind the company, from selling his natural pharmaceutical business to Walgreens to bringing this technology into homes, and his simple advice on hydration: drink high-quality water and listen to your body.

Topics Covered:

• Coherent vs. regular water
• Water, frequency and the environment
• Brainwave, ATP and NAD studies
• Heart rate variability and whole-house water systems
• Hydration, longevity and listening to your body

Links & Resources:

• Analemma Water: https://www.analemma-water.com/
• Analemma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/analemma_water/
• Analemma on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@analemmawater1346

Connect with Vibe Science & Ryan Alford:

• Vibe Science: https://vibescience.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vibe.science/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Vibe.Science
• Ryan Alford: https://www.ryanisright.com/
• Ryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford/

Content on this show is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your physician for diagnosis and treatment

Stem cells are everywhere in the wellness world, but what do they actually do? Dr. Rafael Gonzalez, Chief Science Officer at ReStem and ReHealth, joins Ryan Alford to explain regenerative medicine in plain English. He explains why the immune system sits at the center of healing.

Dr. Gonzalez explains why stem cells from your own body may be too old to help, how immune-regulating cells could calm autoimmune disease, and why senescent "zombie cells" can make healthy young cells age. He also talks openly about how little of the research in mice translates to people, and why he's still confident people will live longer, healthier lives.

He also shares the free habits he gives his own 85-year-old mother, including morning sunlight, breathing exercises and grounding, as simple ways to feel better every day.

Topics Covered:

• Stem cell therapy 101
• The immune system's role in healing and aging
• Autoimmune disease and cell therapies
• Senescent "zombie cells" and natural killer cells
• Why mouse studies don't always translate to humans
• Free daily habits that support your health

Links & Resources:

• ReStem: https://www.restem.com/
• ReHealth: https://www.rehealth.com/
• Dr. Gonzalez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drgonzalezphd/

Connect with Vibe Science & Ryan Alford:

• Vibe Science: https://vibescience.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vibe.science/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Vibe.Science
• Ryan Alford: https://www.ryanisright.com/
• Ryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford/

Content on this show is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your physician for diagnosis and treatment.

Why do millions of people live with chronic pain when real solutions exist? Pain specialist and acupuncturist Dr. Jordan Barber sits down with Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen to unpack a system that leans on pills and surgery while effective care goes overlooked.

Dr. Barber explains why cash-pay care can fix pain in a handful of sessions, and why we'll spend $10K on Disney World but not on getting out of pain. He also shares free habits like catching the morning sunrise that can change how the body perceives pain, and when to push back on your doctor.

He then goes into his specialty, pelvic floor dry needling. He covers why roughly 17% of men deal with pelvic floor dysfunction, how lifting and cycling play a role, and why releasing that tension can improve sexual experience.

Topics Covered:

• Chronic pain and why the current system fails patients
• Insurance, pharma and out-of-pocket care
• Trigger point therapy and dry needling
• Sunlight, circadian rhythm and pain perception
• How to choose the right path for pain treatment
• Male and female pelvic floor dysfunction
• Why Kegels aren't the answer for every man

Links & Resources:

• Dr. Jordan Barber: https://drjordanbarber.com/
• Barber Acupuncture clinic: https://drbarberclinic.com/
• Dr. Barber on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jbarberlac/
• Dr. Barber on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jbarberlac

Connect with Vibe Science & Ryan Alford:

• Vibe Science: https://vibescience.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vibe.science/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Vibe.Science
• Ryan Alford: https://www.ryanisright.com/
• Ryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford/

Content on this show is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your physician for diagnosis and treatment.

Angela Jean’s work began with a deeply personal question: How do people escape the destructive thought patterns that keep them trapped? After losing her father and younger sister to suicide, she began exploring mindset training, embodied practices, and tools for interrupting emotional spirals.

On Vibe Science, Angela joins Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen to explain why she believes people need practical ways to regulate themselves instead of depending entirely on someone else to feel better. They discuss rhythmic affirmations, nervous system safety, energy management, accountability, and the small daily decisions that continually shape a person’s identity.

Angela also shares how pain can become useful feedback, why the unknown contains the goals people want most, and how simple movement can help someone return to baseline after a stressful interaction. The episode challenges listeners to stop treating healing as a destination and begin intentionally training the person they want to become.

TOPICS COVERED

• Angela Jean’s path from grief to mindset work
• Suicide, trauma, and recurring thought patterns
• The connection between rhythm and perceived safety
• Why traditional affirmations do not always work
• Creating affirmations without internal conflict
• Interrupting rumination and negative mental loops
• Moving through anger, anxiety, and emotional stress
• Taking responsibility for personal healing
• Managing interactions with emotionally draining people
• Why familiar patterns can feel safer than change
• Transforming pain into purpose
• Training a new identity through daily decisions

CONTENT NOTE

This episode discusses suicide, grief, and emotional trauma. If you or someone you know needs immediate emotional support in the United States, call or text 988 or visit https://988lifeline.org/.

CONNECT WITH ANGELA JEAN

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AngelaJeanChat

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@angelajeanchat

Digital Programs and Resources: https://stan.store/Angelajeanchat

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Dr. Amy Albright works at the intersection of Traditional Chinese Medicine, neurofeedback, executive performance, energy, and consciousness. On Vibe Science, she joins Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen to discuss why trauma and deeply embedded neurological patterns may continue influencing people long after the original experience.

Amy explains how the Holon Experience uses EEG-guided neurofeedback, intensive recovery technology, coaching, and energetic practices with high-performing founders and executives. The conversation expands into smartphone addiction, dopamine, emotional reactivity, psychedelics, intuition, human connection, and the limitations of pursuing success without purpose.

Together, Ryan, Chris, and Amy explore what becomes possible when people stop defining themselves by their past conditioning.

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TOPICS COVERED

• How past trauma can shape current reactions
• Neurological patterns and limiting beliefs
• Neurofeedback, EEG testing, and neuroplasticity
• Emotional regulation, sleep, focus, and performance
• Combining modern technology with holistic practices
• Consciousness, intuition, and energy
• Why achievement alone does not create fulfillment
• Digital distraction and phone addiction
• Dopamine loops and the need for real connection
• Psychedelics and expanded states of awareness
• Service, meaning, and conscious leadership
• The possibility of continued personal evolution

CONNECT WITH DR. AMY ALBRIGHT

Holon Experience: https://www.holonexperience.com/

Official Website: https://dramyalbright.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramyalbright/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-amy-albright-holon/

CONNECT WITH RYAN ALFORD AND VIBE SCIENCE

Vibe Science: https://vibescience.com/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-vibe-science-podcast/id1693460042

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xAMaoZrUn6pflf7sdixdl

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Vibe.Science

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vibe.science/

Ryan Alford: https://www.ryanalford.com/

Entrepreneur and BioLongevity Labs co-founder Josh Felber joins Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen for a wide-ranging conversation about peptides, GLP-1 medications, recovery, and health optimization. Josh explains why weight loss is only part of the GLP-1 conversation and why protecting lean muscle requires greater attention to nutrition and resistance training.

The discussion explores emerging research involving SLU-PP-332, BPC-157, TB-500, SS-31, bioregulators, and NAD+ therapy. Ryan and Chris also ask Josh which daily practices still produce meaningful results when expensive supplements and experimental compounds are removed from the equation.

Listeners will hear perspectives on the opportunities, limitations, and unanswered questions surrounding the growing peptide and longevity industries.

TOPICS COVERED

• Josh Felber’s path into health and longevity
• The rise of research peptides
• GLP-1 medications and muscle preservation
• Exercise, protein, and sustainable weight loss
• Experimental research involving SLU-PP-332
• Peptides associated with injury-recovery research
• Cellular health, metabolism, and SS-31
• NAD+ IV therapy
• Peptides and bioregulators
• Peptide education and product testing
• Sunlight, breathing exercises, and cold exposure
• Exercise, nutrition, and healthy aging

CONNECT WITH JOSH FELBER

Official Website: https://joshfelber.com/

BioLongevity Labs: https://biolongevitylabs.com/

Peptide Education: https://allaboutpeptides.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshfelber/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshfelber/

Making Bank Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-bank/id993976212

CONNECT WITH RYAN ALFORD AND VIBE SCIENCE

Vibe Science: https://vibescience.com/

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Vibe.Science

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vibe.science/

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