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Today’s show is a special edition with both Jim Poole, NuCalm CEO and David Poole, NuCalm CBO! Take your pen and paper out, this is a tell-all episode chock full of information but also things that you can expect in the future.
Introduction quote
“It’s easy to get amped up during the day, it’s easy to have caffeine or stimulants to amp you up. It’s not so easy to kind of slow yourself down, and people who try to meditate would understand this, it’s really difficult to kind of slow down the monkey mind.” — Jim Poole
BIO
Jim is an accomplished business executive with extensive experience in the healthcare, biotechnology, dental, market research, and IT industries. Mr. Poole manages the strategic direction and ongoing operations of Solace Lifesciences, Inc., a neuroscience company focused on personalized wellness and performance. In 2015, Solace Lifesciences, the maker of NuCalm, was granted the world’s sole patent for “Systems and Methods for Balancing and Maintaining the Health of the Human Autonomic Nervous System.”
Mr. Poole has successfully launched global products, managed growth strategies, and effectively optimized business operations for large and small organizations alike. Prior to joining Solace Lifesciences, Jim co-founded Focused Evolution, a premier global management strategy-consulting firm. As a Managing Partner, he managed mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, and growth strategies for venture capital and private equity firms. Under Jim’s leadership, Focused Evolution grew into a multi-million dollar consulting firm, serving a global client portfolio of 49 companies, across a broad in a range of industries.
Jim serves on the board of directors of several medical device firms around the world. He is a recognized business leader, public speaker, an accomplished author, and has published numerous articles in industry trade journals and lectures all over the world globally on topics including stress, recovery, performance, and business strategy.
A New York state native, Poole earned a BA in psychology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and an MBA in International Business & Marketing from Babson College.
Connect with Jim Poole on LinkedIn
Key Takeaways
[1:00] Jim welcomes listeners to a very special episode of This is NuCalm podcast!
[4:08] From Alpha to Theta and their respective hertz frequencies, Jim breaks down the stages and the technical and biological inner workings of the NuCalm experience.
[7:30] Jim explains “The Healing Zone,” the unique, once-a-day frequency at which your cells do their maintenance and your ATP is restored, as well as how it provides an opportunity for homeostasis.
[13:40] So how should you use NuCalm? Jim talks about the human body as a closed-loop ecosystem and how it should impact your personal usage.
[16:20] So you got your Faraday NuCalm bag and found a disk, an eye-mask, and an app. Jim explains each component as well as its function within the NuCalm system starting with the biochemical disk(and some of its fascinating history!)
[26:20] The disk was put through a rigorous evaluation process beginning in 2018 with the incredible scientific, sports, and medical advisors that NuCalm trusts (from NASA to Harvard to the NFL, MMA/UFC, USTA, DOD, FBI, Special Forces, etc…)
[29:20] The third component of NuCalm is the app, and is by far the most complex in that it paces brain function. Jim talks about the cornucopia of software design and algorithms at your disposal.
[34:18] Jim shares his favorite tracks as well as which to use and when as you begin and how each of them is designed to perform.
[42:40] Listener questions! Starting with question 1: When you don’t reach your natural wake state at the end of a session, what is the recommended extension time?
[45:12] On NuCalm and sleep.
[47:09] Are there overlapping uses for reboot and rescue?
[48:43] More on NuCalm and sleep!
[50:25] Should I NuCalm again if I finish and I feel sleepy?
[52:08] Combining NuCalm with other modalities?
[54:49] Using NuCalm right after a meal?
[56:06] Which track should I use when I am tired and lethargic in the afternoon?
[57:16] Sleep compensation with NuCalm, is it a good idea?
[58:49] Are the track options curated for me or are they random?
[1:00:47] Using NuCalm during flights?
[1:01:59] Using NuCalm pre-op and post-op?
[1:03:49] NuCalm and micro-dosing of psilocybin?
[1:05:32] Could you explain the Faraday cage the disks come in?
[1:07:09] Can you develop a program that promotes confidence and body positivity?
[1:09:30] How can NuCalm help me return to sleep?
[1:11:18] Does NuCalm increase or lower cortisol?
[1:12:43] Should I use NuCalm before or after working out?
[1:13:57] When is the sleep product coming out?
[1:16:06] Pausing shipment of disks and pausing the app?
[1:16:25] Where do I see my usage?
[1:18:40] Can leaving the disk overnight cause a red mark?
[1:20:45] Is there any benefit to listening to the tracks without the disks?
[1:23:18] David wraps up the show by thanking listeners and Jim for being so generous with his time.
Continue on your journey and until next time, breathe deep, relax, and keep looking forward.
Mentioned in this episode
NuCalm
More about your host
Connect with David Poole — Chief Business Officer at NuCalm on LinkedIn
More about NuCalm and the podcast
This is NuCalm, the show for those looking to improve sleep quality, manage stress, and boost recovery. Brought to you by Solace Lifesciences, the makers of NuCalm, the world’s only patented and proven neuroscience technology that works within minutes, without drugs, every time! In over one million medical sessions, NuCalm has helped men and women around the world.
NuCalm: stress relief for the way we live today, technology to help you disconnect.
Pull quotes
“In essence, we are managing your brain wave frequency; we are helping you relax when your brain doesn’t want to relax.” — Jim Poole
“Managing the human brain wave function is exceptionally ambitious and exceptionally difficult.” — Jim Poole
“Theta is the healing zone, this is the coup de grace of the brain wave frequency over a 24-hour period.” — Jim Poole
“Your autonomic nervous system is 40 million years evolved, your frontal cortex has only four million years… we’re fighting a 36-million-year head start.” — Jim Poole
Tweet #1
How does NuCalm use biochemistry and physics to command your relaxation response? This is NuCalm Episode 14 guest and NuCalm CEO Jim Poole shares the in-depth knowledge you need to understand your own experience.
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98% of all diseases are created by stress, NuCalm is a scientifically proven tool to prevent this. This is NuCalm Episode 14 guest and NuCalm CEO Jim Poole explains exactly how NuCalm was developed to work.
Dr. Blake Holloway, inventor of NuCalm, shares a treasure trove of scientific knowledge on how our brains work and why NuCalm so readily integrates into the optimization of neurotransmitter function. This is definitely an episode you’ll want to have pen and paper for!
Introduction quote
“GABA is like the engine coolant for your automobile, it keeps the whole system from overheating and the other transmitter sites from going into hyper-arousal.” — Dr. Blake Holloway
Guest bio
Dr. Blake Holloway was chief science officer and founder of Solace Lifesciences and inventor of NuCalm. He spent 30 years as a researcher in applied and neuro-psychobiology. From his private clinical naturopathy practices, Holloway helped people nationwide with anxiety, trauma, depression, pain, addiction, and circadian disorders.
Key Takeaways
[1:00] David welcomes Dr. Blake Holloway — inventor of NuCalm — and asks him to walk us through who he is and how pathological curiosity led him to where he is today.
[8:00] Dr. Holloway shares how AMAs were the original inspiration for the NuCalm device. He also touches on the desperately high relapse rate among alcoholics and drug addicts.
[11:00] On the cranial electrotherapy stimulation device that led Dr. Holloway down the GABA path and private clinical research.
[14:12] Correlating high anxiety with endogenic levels of certain neurotransmitters was a huge step towards the NuCalm system. Dr. Holloway talks about the three methods he used to evoke brain potential.
[21:23] The newest version of NuCalm is what Dr. Holloway calls a quantum jump from what it used to be.
[23:50] Dr. Holloways explains what the stress response is at the neurological level as well as how NuCalm helps regulate it.
[27:00] Your stress response triggers your immune response. Dr. Blake Holloway explains why this is a problem — and how it relates to COVID-19 deaths.
[32:02] Listener question #1: What’s the best way to use NuCalm?
[35:24] #2 Why do some people get restless leg syndrome during a session?
[38:57] #3 Are there benefits to taking amino acids during a session?
[40:12] #4 Are there people for whom NuCalm is not effective?
[42:58] #5 What about doing NuCalm in the evenings?
[47:56] #6 Is there any research on NuCalm and BiPolar disorder?
[50:12] #7 Can you focus on the breath while doing NuCalm?
[51:45] David thanks Dr. Blake Holloway for all of his contributions as well as his generosity.
Continue on your journey and until next time, breathe deep, relax, and keep looking forward.
Mentioned in this episode
NuCalm
More about your host
Connect with David Poole — Chief Business Officer at NuCalm on LinkedIn
More about NuCalm and the podcast
This is NuCalm, the show for those looking to improve sleep quality, manage stress, and boost recovery. Brought to you by Solace Lifesciences, the makers of NuCalm, the world’s only patented and proven neuroscience technology that works within minutes, without drugs, every time! In over one million medical sessions, NuCalm has helped men and women around the world.
NuCalm: stress relief for the way we live today, technology to help you disconnect.
Pull quotes
“It’s not the alcohol or the drugs that make you high, it’s the hyper-release of dopamine.” — Dr. Blake Holloway
“If you block light to the eye, you automatically put your brain in the alpha-state.” — Dr. Blake Holloway
Tweet #1
Ever wonder about the detailed neuroscience of the NuCalm system? This is NuCalm Episode 14 guest is none other than its inventor, the late Dr. Blake Holloway
Tweet #2
How does your brain generate stress and why does NuCalm help regulate it? This is NuCalm Episode 14 guest, the late Dr. Blake Holloway, inventor of NuCalm, answers every detailed neurological question we throw at him!
Tweet #3
Is this a bad thing? Your stress response triggers an immune response This is NuCalm Episode 14 guest the late Dr. Blake Holloway and NuCalm inventor drops some science!
Henry O’Connell, Founder and CEO of Canary Speech joins guest-host Erica Robinson from Solace LifeSciences, Inc. to talk about how the Canary Speech app uses AI and machine learning to provide 200 thousand data points to analyze stress levels in speech patterns.
Ever thought three minutes of light conversation could give you that much information? Tune in and get ready to take notes.
Introduction quote
“When you’re looking at 200.000 data points, you can be more accurate, you can be more specific. We can tell the severity of someone’s stress in the morning and after doing a meditation or an event where they’re calming themselves. After they go walking or after they exercise, they can measure again and see the impact of that in their lives.” — Henry O’Connell
Guest bio
Henry O'Connell has over 20 years of executive and C-level experience. Following graduate school, O'Connell began his career at the National Institutes of Health in a neurological disease group and continued on to a successful business career specializing in turnaround situations in the tech industry.
Find out more about Henry O’Connell on his LinkedIn
Key Takeaways
[1:00] David welcomes Henry O’Connell as well as today’s guest host, Erica Robinson. Erica starts off the conversation with a question on the origins of Canary Speech.
[4:00] What are the underlying speech markers of the human condition? Henry speaks to the features that the Canary Speech app provides.
[5:00] There are multiple speech recognition software apps available, however, Henry offers a few critical reasons why their app differs and how it makes it much more performant — regardless of the spoken language.
[7:53] AI training for the Canary Speech algorithm was enabled through a multitude of clinical and pharma studies and resulted in models that are aligned with industry standards. Henry shares some of the research they did as well as the results they generated
[10:00] Whether for your own baseline or as a community comparison tool, Canary Speech’s scores can serve as a tool to monitor your overall sympathetic health.
[11:13] Henry talks about Canary Speech performance as compared to the usual methods (cortisol, saliva testing, HRV, etc.)
[14:16] What studies are currently being done in the mental health field with Canary Speech? Henry shares how they are trying to identify mental illness comorbidities as vectors of health improvement.
[19:35] Henry shares some personal examples of using the app and how it has impacted his own life experience.
[23:15] Canary Speech’s newest projects and opportunities!
[27:17] Henry shares what the last book he read was: check out Glenn Beck.
[28:38] Erica thanks Henry for sharing his knowledge and app with the mastermind and invites listeners to keep an ear out for a Q&A episode with Henry in the future.
Continue on your journey and until next time, breathe deep, relax, and keep looking forward.
Mentioned in this episode
NuCalm
Canary Speech
Author: Glenn Beck
More about your host
Connect with David Poole — Chief Business Officer at NuCalm on LinkedIn
More about NuCalm and the podcast
This is NuCalm, the show for those looking to improve sleep quality, manage stress, and boost recovery. Brought to you by Solace Lifesciences, the makers of NuCalm, the world’s only patented and proven neuroscience technology that works within minutes, without drugs, every time! In over one million medical sessions, NuCalm has helped men and women around the world.
NuCalm: stress relief for the way we live today, technology to help you disconnect.
Pull quotes
“Because we’re sub-word level, we tend to be language agnostic.” — Henry O’Connell
“Our nervous system wears out, and most of its repair is done during deep sleep. If we don’t have deep sleep for prolonged periods of time, our nervous system is not repairing itself.” — Henry O’Connell
Tweet #1
What does your speech tell you about your sympathetic system? This is NuCalm Episode 13 guest Henry O’Connell, Founder and CEO of Canary Speech shares how their app analyses speech to give you a precise way to track your stress levels.
Tweet #2
Are you talking the talk? This is NuCalm Episode 13 guest Henry O’Connell, Founder and CEO of Canary Speech shares how their app analyses speech to give you a precise way to track your stress levels.
Tweet #3
Can your speech tell you if you’re off? This is NuCalm Episode 13 guest Henry O’Connell, Founder and CEO of Canary Speech shares how their app analyses speech to give you a precise way to track your stress levels.
Tweet #4
Could your voice inform your health? This is NuCalm Episode 13 guest Henry O’Connell, Founder and CEO of Canary Speech shares how their app analyses speech to give you a precise way to track your stress levels.
Episode Description
Magnus Johnson, co-Founder of Mission 22, joins the show to share his journey as a veteran participating in the effort to increase mental health for people who have served. From his experience in the military to working with cohorts of vets like himself, Magnus talks about the path to integrating warriors into their new worlds.
Introduction quote
“You might not know the right answers, you might not know what you should or shouldn’t do but you must participate. That statement hit me.” — Magnus Johnson
Guest bio
Magnus Johnson is an eight-year Army Veteran, former Green Beret, family man, writer, and artist. He completed three combat tours, two in Afghanistan and one in Iraq. As President and Co-Founder of Mission 22, a 501(c)3 organization, Johnson leverages his talents, skills, and understanding of warrior psychology to help solve the suicide epidemic engulfing America’s veterans. He is a visionary leader and excellent at forming individualized solutions to large challenges. Johnson has been awarded a Bronze Star Medal for Combat actions and a Congressional Record in the Indiana House of Representatives for Service to Country and Community.
Find out more about Magnus on his LinkedIn.
Key Takeaways
[1:00] David welcomes Magnus Johnson, former Green Beret Special Forces veteran, and asks him to share a little bit about growing up and how 9/11 propelled him into an entirely different life.
[8:20] Infantry and Green Beret are different in a series of fundamental ways, Magnus shares his experience of both. He also talks about learning to become a demolition expert.
[10:55] All great things require sacrifice but Magnus wasn’t aware of the gravity of the sacrifices he made during his service until he transitioned back to civilian life. He speaks of his lengthy reintegration experience.
[14:13] Navigating intimacy, trust, and vulnerability unfolded serendipitously through a smart and understanding woman he met whose father served in Vietnam — his wife Sara.
[16:23] Magnus takes a moment to describe some of the concrete methods he used to drive himself towards positivity and redeveloping his frontal cortex function and his ability to connect, create intimacy, and be vulnerable.
[18:18] Is it the military? The Government? The community? Parents? Culture? Involvement in armed conflict invites serious philosophical questions of responsibility as it relates to soldiers’ mental health. Magnus speaks of his own understanding of the core problems as well as how he sees the solutions.
[23:18] Mission 22 was Magnus’s response to feeling disenfranchised by the V.A. compounded by the suicide epidemic. He shares the radical change of thought that started it all.
[29:42] What does Mission 22 do, how does NuCalm come into play and how can listeners help or get involved?
[33:52] Program engagement and compliance are tricky, Magnus shares how his organization promotes it.
[36:52] Magnus talks about the problem of substance abuse and while his programs — and NuCalm — can help with addiction in general, they are not built to tackle that singular issue.
[39:32] Family engagement has been a huge revelation for Magnus, he shares some of his plans for the future of Mission 22 in that regard.
[41:59] The ever-serious Magnus also likes running, snowboarding, rock climbing, reading, and creating! He also nerds out on The Hobbit!
[46:15] On the possibility of teaching, and running for office.
[48:32] Audience question #1 How often does Magnus use NuCalm?
[50:49] #2 What is the R&R program on Mission 22?
[52:35] #3 How long has Magnus been using NuCalm?
[54:18] #4 What tracks does Magnus use and how long does he do it?
[56:06] #5 Magnus’s tips for focusing under massive amounts of stress.
[58:09] #6 Has Magnus integrated manual therapy with NuCalm?
[1:10:01] #7 Magnus’ advice for a new NuCalm user on building a routine in a time crunch or in a setting where you can’t show weakness.
[1:17:30] David thanks Magnus for his service and for sharing so much of his experience.
Continue on your journey and until next time, breathe deep, relax, and keep looking forward.
Mentioned in this episode
NuCalm
Mission 22
The Language of Creation: Cosmic Symbolism in Genesis, by Mathieu Pageau
The Secret of the Golden Flower: A Chinese Book of Life, by Richard Wilhelm
On The Cosmic Mystery of Jesus Christ, by Saint Maximus Confessor
Embodied Spirituality in a Sacred World, by Michael Washburn
Biocentrism: How Life and Consciousness are the Keys to Understanding the True Nature of the Universe, by Robert Lanza MD with Bob Berman
More about your host
Connect with David Poole — Chief Business Officer at NuCalm on LinkedIn
More about NuCalm and the podcast
This is NuCalm, the show for those looking to improve sleep quality, manage stress, and boost recovery. Brought to you by Solace Lifesciences, the makers of NuCalm, the world’s only patented and proven neuroscience technology that works within minutes, without drugs, every time! In over one million medical sessions, NuCalm has helped men and women around the world.
NuCalm: stress relief for the way we live today, technology to help you disconnect.
Pull quotes
“Anything great requires sacrifice, but I wasn’t aware of the gravity of the sacrifices I made until I came back to civilian life and my surroundings changed.” — Magnus Johnson
“Coming back to civilian life… I felt awkward and aggressive, not knowing how to engage in this alien world.” — Magnus Johnson
“Intimacy is a very difficult thing after a long period of aggression, violence, conflict, adrenaline. Your frontal lobe (identity, compassion, empathy) gets shut down with stress.” — Magnus Johnson
“Less people do more of the fighting for longer in post-modern western societies.” — Magnus Johnson
Tweet #1
A serious problem requires a serious program. This is NuCalm’s special Memorial Day Episode features Magnus Johnson, eight-year Veteran and co-Founder of Mission 22 to share how he participates.
Tweet #2
PTSD can spread in a family. This is NuCalm’s special Memorial Day Episode features Magnus Johnson, eight-year Veteran and co-Founder of Mission 22 to share how Veterans and their families get better.
Tweet #3
PTSD and TBI can get really overwhelming. This is NuCalm’s special Memorial Day Episode features Magnus Johnson, eight-year Veteran and co-Founder of Mission 22 to share how he manages his own recovery.
Retired Navy SEAL Bob Reitz joins the show to share how his deployments have shaped civilian life as well as the coping mechanisms he’s developed in conjunction with NuCalm, to manage his PTSD and hypervigilance.
Introduction quote
“You may be able to hold your breath for five minutes, but they want to know how you manage and how you act at five minutes and one second. Do you panic? Do you compete? Do you keep your composure? Do you stay underwater and relax even though you’re a quiet storm inside? All those things matter.” — Bob Reitz
Guest bio
Bob joined the Navy in 1988 and served both as an Enlisted Sailor and a Commissioned Officer over his 22 year career. The first 8 years in the Navy Bob served as a Machinist Mate where he repaired Submarines in Italy and followed by his time in at the University of Arizona where he received his Bachelor's Degree and Commission; the last 16 years he served as a Commissioned Officer in the US Navy SEAL Teams. Bob was assigned to SEAL Team ONE, SEAL Team FIVE, Special Boat Team TWELVE and also the Naval Postgraduate School where he received his Master's Degree. Over his time in the Navy he deployed 6 times for 6-7 months each deployment and served 4 years abroad when he was stationed in Italy and Guam.
After leaving the Navy Bob worked as a Security Contractor with other SEALS protecting the Middle East Maersk Shipping line from Pirating and Kidnapping operations conducted by local criminal elements; He later went into the Defense Contracting Industry where he sold Covert Audio and Video equipment to both DOD and Federal Agencies. It was during this time that he was introduced to NuCalm by way of a Gifted NuCalm System from Dr. David Walters (Bob's personal Doctor) to help him with Sleep and Travel. Because NuCalm had such a profound effect on Bob, he quit his Defense Contracting career and reached out to NuCalm to join the team!
Key Takeaways
[1:00] David welcomes a long-time friend, Navy SEAL, hero, all-around awesome human and asks him to share the story of how he came to serve.
[5:23] The people who make it to SEAL training need to really want to do it — there is a 75% to 85% drop-out rate! Bob shares some of the grueling trials and training required.
[8:31] Bob shares some of his deployments, what they have meant, and the fundamental mission difference between pre- and post-9/11.
[13:56] Six to seven months of constant sympathetic drive is not something your body or mind is used to recuperating from, but it’s part of the job. Bob shares the hurdles of hypervigilance experience as well as the hardships of managing the need for control post-deployment.
[20:13] Bob shares a personal example of how hypervigilance can show up inappropriately — even backyard camping — in a personal and family relationship setting.
[22:11] Growing with a tightly knit unit of brothers at arms and developing this uniquely unshakable bond teaches you that life is really about community. Retirement from this context can lead to a profound feeling of loss and Bob shares how some people find relief from this feeling of emptiness.
[30:12] PTSD is ugly. And easy to deny. Bob opens up about his Veteran grandfather.
[35:55] To put things into perspective, Bob shares what a day in his life is on deployment 24/7 for seven months at a time — from Djibouti to Afghanistan.
[40:32] What does Veteran’s day mean to Bob? He also shares advice on how to come back to civilian life.
[48:12] From dying on the vine to Bob figuring out the best coping mechanisms for managing his PTSD — including NuCalm.
[52:33] Audience questions start with “How do you share this PTSD experience with others?”
[58:05] “Have you customized NuCalm for your own optimal experience?”
[1:01:52] “TBI and TMJ are causing grinding. Will NuCalm help with this?”
[1:07:04] “Bob’s recommendations for getting — and staying — in the zone.”
[1:16:30] David thanks Bob for his service, his experience, and for sharing so much of himself.
Continue on your journey and until next time, breathe deep, relax, and keep looking forward.
Mentioned in this episode
NuCalm
More about your host
Connect with David Poole — Chief Business Officer at NuCalm on LinkedIn
More about NuCalm and the podcast
This is NuCalm, the show for those looking to improve sleep quality, manage stress, and boost recovery. Brought to you by Solace Lifesciences, the makers of NuCalm, the world’s only patented and proven neuroscience technology that works within minutes, without drugs, every time! In over one million medical sessions, NuCalm has helped men and women around the world.
NuCalm: stress relief for the way we live today, technology to help you disconnect.
Pull quotes
“A lot of people think that SEALS are these big strong guys that can do anything, and oftentimes, those are the first guys that quit!” — Bob Reitz
“Everything about SEAL training is failure.” — Bob Reitz
“The dysfunction that we end up dealing with when we come home is hypervigilance.” — Bob Reitz
“I miss it… I miss working, I miss being in SEAL teams.” — Bob Reitz
Tweet #1
PTSD is ugly, and it can eat people alive. This is NuCalm Episode 12 guest Bob Reitz, retired Navy SEAL shares his personal experience with PTSD.
Tweet #2
Dying on the vine can happen to anyone, but Veterans are even more at risk. This is NuCalm Episode 12 guest Bob Reitz, retired Navy SEAL shares his personal experience.
Today’s guest, Dr. Hu, is leading the research on the use of NuCalm with various populations in China. From the benefits of NuCalm in the elderly, Alzheimers, Parkinsons as well as children with Autism or ADHD. Tune in for a fascinating discussion on the results she has been seeing as well as how her NuCalm business is growing.
Introduction quote
“I don’t know how you manage that in the U.S., but here, if you see a teenager is very anxious, the parents will say ‘No! he is fine, it’s normal to have stress.’ So that will be an argument and we’ll say OK, let’s help your child to get better grades, to get to a better school, a better college. And that’s exactly what they need.” — Dr. Hu
Guest bio
Dr. Xiaoyan Hu graduated from the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular Neurobiology. During her PhD, Dr. Hu took neuroscience as her lifelong research direction. In a blink of an eye, two decades have passed, but the passion about neuroscience has never changed. After graduation, she went to the U.S. for her postdoc training. Dr. Hu worked at the University of Washington School of Medicine, followed by Cornell University School of Medicine as a senior neuroscientist. In addition to the research at medical school, Dr. Hu has been working as a volunteer in the community since the second year of her visit to the United States, and has established two non-profit organizations to provide various health science education for Chinese immigrants in the American Chinese community. In order to provide better service for the community, Dr. Hu studied social services, nutrition, natural medicine, sociology, psychology, and neuro-linguistic programming. Due to this special experience, Dr. Hu made many friends in natural medicine and other fields which laid the groundwork for her later work in China.
Key Takeaways
[1:00] David welcomes Dr. Hu and invites her to share her life story and what brought her to dedicate her life to others in such a powerful way, from a childhood head injury that left her unable to walk to a Ph.D. and becoming an instructor at Cornell Medical College.
[8:38] Dr. Hu shares the work she has been doing in order to help the people ever since moving back to China, from non-profits to launching businesses to investing in education and since this year, NuCalm!
[12:04] How often does Dr. Hu use NuCalm? She shares all of the technologies and practices she surveyed before finding NuCalm and what it offered that all the others didn’t.
[17:39] David shares some striking practices he saw when he visited China, the large groups of elderly people training together! He asks Dr. Hu what young people do for optimal health.
[18:40] Dr. Hu shares an overview of the vast research projects she has been undertaking with NuCalm around Altzheimers and Parkinsons, as well as the especially interesting results she has been seeing with children with Autism and ADHD.
[26:15] Dr. Hu is building an entire stress management and depression management system around NuCalm since there is no similar offering in China currently. She shares a bit about the situation with teenage anxiety and depression and how her team is tackling the issues.
[31:32] Going the medical route — large hospital support, government support — is how Dr. Hu is gaining trust from the market and growing her business; she touches on what she sees in the future.
[35:34] Pharmacology isn’t the problem in China — like in the U.S. — it’s diagnosis! Dr. Hu shares her thoughts on traditional Chinese medicine.
[40:10] Dr. Hu shares her favorite things to do both in the U.S. and in China! She also talks about her 16,000 students, where they come from, and how they came to find her.
[45:16] What is Dr. Hu’s role with NuCalm?
[48:22] Tips for people who are resistant to fully relaxing?
[51:10] What about people with pacemakers?
[52:28] How much does Dr. Hu sleep now that she uses NuCalm?
[53:00] How does the cultural difference between East and West impact the adoption of NuCalm?
[55:28] Can NuCalm help with moderate OCD?
[55:46] What about volume while doing NuCalm?
[57:22] Favorite NuCalm track?
[57:37] Why is pericardium 6 the chosen point?
[59:15] When using Airpods, do I need to use both pods?
[1:01:20] Can you use bone conduction headphones instead of NuCalm?
[1:01:40] What growth is expected for China?
[1:05:12] What were Dr. Hu’s most challenging cases?
[1:07:56] What is your experience working with seniors 75 years old and older?
[1:10:15] David thanks Dr. Hu for sharing her international knowledge and expertise and signs off until next time.
Continue on your journey and until next time, breathe deep, relax, and keep looking forward.
Mentioned in this episode
NuCalm
More about your host
Connect with David Poole — Chief Business Officer at NuCalm on LinkedIn
More about NuCalm and the podcast
This is NuCalm, the show for those looking to improve sleep quality, manage stress, and boost recovery. Brought to you by Solace Lifesciences, the makers of NuCalm, the world’s only patented and proven neuroscience technology that works within minutes, without drugs, every time! In over one million medical sessions, NuCalm has helped men and women around the world.
NuCalm: stress relief for the way we live today, technology to help you disconnect.
Pull quotes
“There are very few people as dedicated as Dr. Hu.” — David Poole
“My dream as a child was to build a house for elderly people so that none of them would ever be abandoned. I had never thought to become a scientist.” — Dr. Hu
“Any health-promoting device has to be safe, easy to use, and VERY effective. Nucalm does this.” — Dr. Hu
“One of my missions when coming back to China was to introduce the most up-to-date information in the world about health management.” — Dr. Hu
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China has an incredible health management scientist on their side! This is NuCalm Episode 11 guest Dr. Hu comes on the show to share some results of the amazing research she has been conducting.
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Did you know that NuCalm has positive effects on autism and ADHD? This is NuCalm Episode 11 guest Dr. Hu comes on the show to share some results of the amazing research she has been conducting.
Author and integrative medicine expert, Larry Trivieri joins David for a show about how to circumvent our failing Western healthcare system. From ancient knowledge to alternative journeys and technological advances, Larry shares his 30 years of research in how to care for our health. Move beyond managing disease.
Introduction quote
“The journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step. But where? Larry you idiot, get in your chair, turn on the computer and take the first step, just start writing! And I did… By the end of the day I was thinking ‘Wow, I think I can do this!’” — Larry Trivieri
Guest bio
Larry Trivieri Jr is a bestselling author and nationally recognized lay authority on holistic, integrative, and non-drug-based healing methods, with more than 30 years of personal experience in exploring techniques for optimal wellness and human transformation. During that time, Trivieri has interviewed and studied with over 400 of the world's top physicians and other health practitioners in over 50 disciplines in the holistic health field.
To find out more about, Larry Trivieri visit him on Facebook or contact him at [email protected]
Key Takeaways
[1:00] David welcomes Larry Trivieri and asks him how he came to be an integrative medicine author — sickness forged his path.
[4:25] From acupuncture to homeopathy, Larry shares his journey through disbelief towards functional medicine.
[8:11] Los Angeles begins its siren’s song! Larry gives in and moves across the country to find that it would mark the start of his career as an author.
[10:00] Larry shares his writing process as it occurs while writing with doctors as well as by himself.
[16:15] The western healthcare system isn’t really a healthcare system, Larry shares what his perspective is and how.
[19:10] Stress is the underlying cause of 95% of illnesses today, Larry shares how NuCalm helps mitigate this and why this is the only device he has ever agreed to write a book about.
[21:05] Though we’re all different in terms of nutritional needs, diet is the cornerstone of health. Larry shares one trick to know if you’re on the right track with your food choices, and offers one simple — yet powerful — thing people can do every day to get (and stay) grounded.
[26:30] Want a shortcut for diaphragmatic breath? Get yourself some NuCalm!
[28:45] Sherry Edwards is a magnificent human, Larry shares a personal anecdote.
[34:20] The future of integrative medicine according to Larry is towards its roots. He also shares where to go for information as laymen.
[44:32] David thanks Larry for sharing so much of his process and knowledge and signs off until next time.
Continue on your journey and until next time, breathe deep, relax, and keep looking forward.
Mentioned in this episode
NuCalm
Books by Larry Trivieri
Sharry Edwards
More about your host
Connect with David Poole — Chief Business Officer at NuCalm on LinkedIn
More about NuCalm and the podcast
This is NuCalm, the show for those looking to improve sleep quality, manage stress, and boost recovery. Brought to you by Solace Lifesciences, the makers of NuCalm, the world’s only patented and proven neuroscience technology that works within minutes, without drugs, every time! In over one million medical sessions, NuCalm has helped men and women around the world.
NuCalm: stress relief for the way we live today, technology to help you disconnect.
Pull quotes
“He [the homeopathic doctor] spent two hours asking me all these questions, none of which seemed related to my kidney stones!” — Larry Trivieri
“The average medical school education is eight years. During that entire period the average medical student gets 23 total hours of education in nutrition and diet.” — Larry Trivieri
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Did you know there’s a shortcut to knowing what food your energetic body disagrees with? This is NuCalm Episode 10 guest Larry Trivieri shares pearls of knowledge he’s gathered from years of close work with the foremost experts in integrative medicine.
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Our Western healthcare system isn’t a healthcare system. This is NuCalm Episode 10 guest shares the way towards an actual integrative management of our health, not our disease.
“Air Force Ken” Corigliano joins the show today to share his incredible journey from a terrible brain-damaging accident to qualifying for the Olympics, becoming a Major in the Air Force, and, oh, did we mention he served in Iraq and won a medal for heroism?
You really don’t want to miss this talk about how to set goals, achieve them, and overcome incredible odds in your journey towards optimal performance.
Introduction quote
“I believe that athletics is a fantastic way and training and working out is a great way to systematically and precisely exercise the stress response in a controlled format for a beneficial outcome versus a destructive outcome or an uncontrolled outcome.” — Ken Corigliano
Guest bio
Ken lives a life of service to others and has over 20 years of wearing the service member's uniform, loving nearly every minute of it. He brings the joy of being alive and being human to the people of the world. Ken has generated and influenced many things you enjoy today, without expectation of return. Many companies and organizations seek out his advice. He has owned trademarks, copyrights, and patents many times while knowing that Ideas are never original and are always a result of life influences.
To find out more about Ken Corigliano, visit his website.
Key Takeaways
[1:00] David welcomes Ken Corigliano and asks him to share the journey that took him to where he is today — a Major in the Air Force — by way of a disadvantaged childhood, a troubled academic journey, and a terrible accident that left him with some spinal cord and brain damage. Enter NuCalm!
[6:00] Ken has synesthesia, he shares what exactly he can see, taste and smell, and it’s really weird.
[7:00] A few weeks before deploying, Ken was in a horrible car accident. He opens up about finding out the extent of the damage while in a war zone.
[9:45] From injury to superpowers, Ken shares when he figured out what his synesthesia could help him do — and the overwhelming aspects of it.
[12:33] From failing the Air Force fitness test — an embarrassing moment — Ken shares his process for achieving his goal of having a shot at the Olympics.
[14:57] On winning a medal for heroism.
[18:45] Academic excellence requires work; Ken shares the dedication he applied to both his studies and triathlon competitions. His TBI interrupted his Ph.D., he couldn’t read anymore.
[20:18] Ken shares how he integrates NuCalm and Ignite, as well as why training your stress response is the key to optimal fitness.
[27:05] Ken did some outrageous tests with NuCalm! He shares some of the protocols he ran (ice baths? Yup).
[32:25] A week in the life of Ken’s training regimen is both fascinating and a little scary! He also touches on what he does to prepare for competition; it is a handful, take out your pens!
[40:13] Travelling with NuCalm is something that Ken calls the most amazing unsung benefit. He also touches on his diet both personal and professional, and while competing.
[44:45] Any R&R? Ken shares his downtime and takes a moment to highlight his awesome wife’s accomplishments! He also touches on how NuCalm has helped his three-year-old son maximize his potential.
[50:45] David asks Ken what his next big accomplishment is going to be and thanks him for sharing all of his experience before signing off until the next episode.
Continue on your journey and until next time, breathe deep, relax, and keep looking forward.
Mentioned in this episode
NuCalm
Air Force Ken
More about your host
Connect with David Poole — Chief Business Officer at NuCalm on LinkedIn
More about NuCalm and the podcast
This is NuCalm, the show for those looking to improve sleep quality, manage stress, and boost recovery. Brought to you by Solace Lifesciences, the makers of NuCalm, the world’s only patented and proven neuroscience technology that works within minutes, without drugs, every time! In over one million medical sessions, NuCalm has helped men and women around the world.
NuCalm: stress relief for the way we live today, technology to help you disconnect.
Pull quotes
“I have synesthesia in a way that allows me to see and taste cause and effect relationships, I can see and taste and smell data, which is really weird.” — Ken Corigliano
“If I have to lead troops, I have to learn to love things that I hate.” — Ken Corigliano
“I was tired of being dumb, you know?” — Ken Corigliano
“If you’ve never been at the top of any game, you have no idea what it takes and you have no idea what you’re capable of.” — Ken Corigliano
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Your body has to undergo some amount of stress to grow and perform. This is NuCalm Episode 9 guest, “Air Force Ken” Corigliano shares how stress response needs to be trained for peak performance.
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If you’ve never been at the top of any game, you have no idea what it takes and you have no idea what you’re capable of. This is NuCalm Episode 9 guest, “Air Force Ken” Corigliano shares his regimen for winning.
Dan Selene is on his way to living to over 120 years old, joins the podcast to talk about his own process for longevity as well as his work as a purposeful music engineer. Tune in to find out why the NuCalm soundscapes work and why as well as Dan’s personal long-life optimization program.
Introduction quote
“Whenever you hear nature sounds, those nature sounds come from 3D holophonic microphones that we had back in the record company days and we recorded a series of nature sounds from exotic locales like Sedona Arizona in a vortex night to get those crickets.” — Dan Selene
Guest bio
Dan Selene of SoundTonics® began his career as an educator, taught at the Krishnamurti School, and co-founded Higher Octave Music. Dan’s mission is to create audio programs, sound environments, and music to inspire everyone to attain their highest level of performance.
Key Takeaways
[1:00] David welcomes Dan Selene, the wonderful sound engineer for NuCalm, and asks him how he came to be where he is today, from teaching in Ashrams in India to entrepreneurship and healing sound engineering.
[7:50] Dan speaks to the emotional moment he discovered the healing power of music and the miraculous series of moments that changed his life trajectory and brought him to purposeful music.
[12:50] Dan meets NuCalm for the first time and finds that deepest place within, the one he’d only reached a few times with TM.
[14:10] A musical program is purposeful and by design, Dan shares part of the process and why he builds music to be magnetic, not melodic as well as the equipment and frequencies that he works with.
[21:28] Dan talks about the difference between the NuCalm, Ignite, and Tony Robbins’ NLB work.
[23:43] The difference between NuCalm sound and off-the-shelf sounds.
[25:06] Dan recommends tracks for specific issues: getting to sleep, Deep Recovery is knocking David out, why?
[30:21] Working with ancient instruments is something that Dan has been doing for a long time, he shares how special those can be in terms of frequencies.
[31:28] Dan explains how he cured himself of an auto-immune disorder in his thirties which launched his personal longevity project, he shares his program and tools with listeners.
[36:36] Dan shares what he listens to when he’s not listening to purposeful music.
[38:00] Q1: Do you practice TM or only NuCalm?
[39:09] Q2: Can you tell us about the sleep tracks?
[41:00] Q3: Will new sounds be added soon?
[41:48] Q4: Tracks are massive, can you elaborate on the size of the tracks?
[42:49] Q5: Is there a difference between NuCalm and binaural beats?
[45:00] Q6: How do you translate physics into sounds?
[45:54] Q7: Should we repeat the music daily or change up tracks?
[46:42] Q8: I’ve not found a good track to relax this week, any tips?
[51:43] Q9: I wake up as soon as I hear the track is over?
[54:05] Q10: My mind wanders through the whole session, what should I do?
[55:21] Q11: What does Theta state feel like?
[58:04] Q12: I use deep recovery for sleep, what track do you recommend?
[58:39] David Thanks Dan for sharing all of his experience before signing off until next episode.
Continue on your journey and until next time, breathe deep, relax, and keep looking forward.
Mentioned in this episode
NuCalm
Jiddu Krishnamurti
Eckhart Tolle
SoundTonics
More about your host
Connect with David Poole — Chief Business Officer at NuCalm on LinkedIn
More about NuCalm and the podcast
This is NuCalm, the show for those looking to improve sleep quality, manage stress, and boost recovery. Brought to you by Solace Lifesciences, the makers of NuCalm, the world’s only patented and proven neuroscience technology that works within minutes, without drugs, every time! In over one million medical sessions, NuCalm has helped men and women around the world.
NuCalm: stress relief for the way we live today, technology to help you disconnect.
Pull quotes
“When you get into your thirties as a male, you do start thinking about getting the material question handled.” — Dan Selene
“When you hear birds, that’s a signal to the unconscious mind that everything is safe.” — Dan Selene
“There is nothing like being in the flow!” — Dan Selene
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Are your emotions being awakened by melodic music or soothed by magnetic music? This is NuCalm Episode 8 guest, Dan Selene shares why the music he creates helps you actually relax.
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From frequencies to binaural beats, NuCalm sounds are purposefully built This is NuCalm Episode 8 guest, NuCalm sound engineer, Dan Selene comes on to share his amazing knowledge.
Today’s guest is a true expert in the field of stress and a career-long dentist! Dr. Michael Robinson comes on the show to share how he’s used NuCalm to drastically change his personal life and practice.
He also shares some serious tips on better breathing, posture, and bite in optimal health as well as how to cope with stress as a small business owner.
Introduction quote
“People get a diagnosis of ADD or ADHD and really what they need is a good night’s sleep! And they need to get good air. Many times I’m disappointed when I see that doctors have put these kids on some medicines. Every drug has side effects and I would rather them have no drugs at all. The best is our natural air.” — Dr. Michael Robinson
Guest bio
Dr. Robinson is a physician of the full mouth. He informs patients about what they can do to reach optimal form and function, whether that includes physiologic or cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Robinson’s commitment to education with unique patient care supports his belief that people want more than just a nice smile. They want to feel better as well. They want to feel younger, healthy, and more confident knowing that their dental team is on their side.
You can find out more about Dr. Michael Robinson on his website.
Key Takeaways
[1:00] David welcomes Dr. Michael Robinson and invites him to explain how he came into dentistry and what eventually led him to become a stress management expert.
[4:06] Mother Nature gets it right when we’re born, Dr. Robinson speaks to what happens to our bodies when our environment exercises pressures on us.
[9:00] Breathing is key for Dr. Michael; he shares some interesting facts about nose breathing and the calming chemical it releases — LSD everybody!
[15:30] The biting on pencils example! Dr. Michael talks about face shapes and the unconscious postures we may take that are detrimental to performance as well as the work an LVI dentist can do to help correct these.
[21:27] Dr. Robinson the stress expert shares how he sees stress manifest in patients and how he makes a point to ask them how they are — he also makes a point to talk about how NuCalm has helped his practice tremendously.
[25:00] Though he looks like he has it all together now, Dr. Robinson really didn’t, he opens up about how NuCalm has changed his personal life.
[28:38] How has NuCalm made Dr. Robinson’s dental practice better and easier? From helping with hangovers to travel, Dr. Robinson shares his more creative uses of the device!
[31:28] Audience questions start pouring in with Q1: is there a device recommended to keep sleeping mouths closed instead of tape?
[33:20] Q2: What is Dr. Robinson’s take on nasal septum straightening?
[33:30] Q3: Dr. Robinson shares the kind of tape he uses.
[36:47] Q4: What does Dr. Robinson recommend for people who have Ramsay-Hunt syndrome and does he use sleep orthopedics?
[38:33] Q5: What should people do about having a mouth full of mercury fillings?
[41:00] Dr. Robinson shares his thoughts on the future of dentistry.
[42:30] Q5: What is your favorite time of day to NuCalm?
[43:55] Q6: On Dr. Jerry Tennant and the book Jaws: The Hidden Epidemic.
[48:08] Q7: Will dental fillings be replaced with something else soon?
[49:47] Q8: What is Dr. Robinson’s recommended at-home oral care routine?
[50:35] Q9: How to find the right dentist and does bite affect posture?
[52:52] Q10: Don’t the adenoids and tonsils serve a purpose? Why remove them?
[54:33] David thanks Dr. Robinson for his wonderful insight and signs off until next episode.
Continue on your journey and until next time, breathe deep, relax, and keep looking forward.
Mentioned in this episode
NuCalm
Patrick McKeown
LVI
Dr. Jerry Tennant
Close Your Mouth: Buteyko Clinic Handbook for Perfect Health, by Patrick McKeown
The Oxygen Advantage: The Simple, Scientifically Proven Breathing Techniques to Help You Become Healthier, Slimmer, Faster, and Fitter, by Patrick McKeown
Jaws: The Story of a Hidden Epidemic, by Paul R. Ehrlich and Sandra Kahn
More about your host
Connect with David Poole — Chief Business Officer at NuCalm on LinkedIn
More about NuCalm and the podcast
This is NuCalm, the show for those looking to improve sleep quality, manage stress, and boost recovery. Brought to you by Solace Lifesciences, the makers of NuCalm, the world’s only patented and proven neuroscience technology that works within minutes, without drugs, every time! In over one million medical sessions, NuCalm has helped men and women around the world.
NuCalm: stress relief for the way we live today, technology to help you disconnect.
Pull quotes
“Right now Mother Nature has thrown a curveball [COVID-19] at us and I’m not sure we’re going the right way with it, but some good will come out of it.” — Dr. Michael Robinson
“The nose is by far the best way to get air because the design is such that you warm your air, you filter your air, you moisten your air, but you also release a calming chemical!” — Dr. Michael Robinson
“Focus on slow, good, calm breathing through your nose.” — Dr. Michael Robinson
“Every night, I kid you not, I tape my mouth closed!” — Dr. Michael Robinson
“People just don’t know what they don’t know.” — Dr. Michael Robinson
“With NuCalm, in 20 minutes they fall asleep! That’s weird, in a dental office someone falls asleep? That’s pretty bizarre.” — Dr. Michael Robinson
“Don’t just keep your NuCalm unit to yourself people! Share it, you’re going to make some happy people.” — Dr. Michael Robinson
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Did you know that breathing in through your nose releases the calming, vasodilating chemical nitric oxide? This is NuCalm Episode 7 guest Dr. Michael Robison speaks to the benefits of correct breathing and mouth health for overall optimization.
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Ever thought you could fall asleep in the dentist’s chair? Well, apparently you can! This is NuCalm Episode 7 guest Dr. Michael Robinson shares his experience using NuCalm in his dental practice.
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