Age Less / Live More

If you break your arm, your next steps are clear. The doctor will put it in a cast for a couple months, and then afterwards, you’ll nurse it back to strength and all will be fine. If your brain is broken - perhaps from a sudden loss, job change, or financial challenge - the path forward is often opaque. You’re clearly in pain and struggling, but what do you do? On this week’s podcast you’ll learn about hypnotherapy not as a cure, but as part of the path toward healing. 

Listen and learn:

  • What hypnotherapy is and how it differs from other forms of treatment
  • Why the stigma around mental health might have ended but the stigma around “you’re broken” lingers
  • How to use hypnotherapy to help you manage life’s stresses
  • Why stress is used as an umbrella term for everything we’re struggling with 

Links

DanielFryer.com

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Daniel Fryer is a UK-based cognitive behavioral therapist (CBT), coach, and author of The Four Thoughts That F*ck You Up… and How to Fix Them. He has a background in psychology and mental health, specializing in helping people reframe negative thought patterns to improve their mental wellbeing. He is the author of a new book: How to Cope with Almost Anything with Hypnotherapy.

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Every form of exercise has its strengths. Yoga is particularly good at reducing inflammation, training the nervous system, and reducing stress and stress hormones. For someone struggling with the autoimmune condition, multiple sclerosis (MS), yoga has a lot to offer. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet an Iyengar Yoga teacher whose personal journey with MS informs his teaching and work.

Listen and learn:  

  • The four types of MS and how they differ
  • The role of heat and inflammation in triggering MS episodes
  • The importance of finding a fitness routine that matches your needs, not just your desires

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Garth’s Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Garth McLean is a certified Iyengar Yoga teacher, internationally recognized for his work in managing multiple sclerosis (MS) through yoga. After being diagnosed with MS in 1996, Garth used the practice of Iyengar Yoga to help manage his symptoms, which sparked a deep passion for therapeutic yoga. He teaches workshops around the world focused on how yoga can be a tool for neurological and autoimmune conditions. Garth is also the author of the book Yoga and Multiple Sclerosis: A Practical Guide for People with MS and Yoga Teachers, which provides insights and practical techniques for using yoga as a therapeutic tool for those living with MS.

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Direct download: Podcast_649_-_Yoga_for_Multiple_Sclerosis_with_Garth_McLean.mp3
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If you're going through a mental health crisis—whether it's depression, anxiety, stress, or overwhelm—the default advice you’ll likely hear is to see a therapist. That’s great advice, but in reality, even for those fortunate enough to have access to therapy, it usually means two to four sessions before you’re left to manage on your own. The demand for mental health practitioners far outweighs the supply, which means most of us need to find ways to cope at home. While there are plenty of excellent self-care and therapeutic tools, one often overlooked option is hypnosis. In this week's podcast, you'll hear from a psychiatrist who has dedicated his career to this powerful healing modality.

Listen and learn:

  • The difference between stage vs clinical hypnosis
  • Why “it’s all in your head” is both accurate and useful to leverage
  • How to get help or practice self-help at home
  • The power of the mind

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Reveri

David Spiegel's Stanford Profile

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. David Spiegel is a psychiatrist specializing in clinical hypnosis. He is the Associate Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University, with hundreds of research papers and multiple books, including Trance and Treatment: Clinical Uses of Hypnosis. His work has significantly advanced the understanding of stress, pain management, and psychoneuroimmunology.

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Direct download: Podcast_648_-_The_Power_of_Hypnosis_with_Dr._David_Spiegel.mp3
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Imagine having a meaningful, rewarding career that spanned 20 or 30 years, or perhaps several different careers over 30 or 40 years, each contributing to a wealth of diverse experiences and hard-earned wisdom. Now, you're retired, so what do you do with all those experiences? How do you answer the question, 'What do you do now?' Do you focus on the past, or is there something new on the horizon? For many, retirement sounds amazing—until they get there and find themselves unsure of what comes next. My guests on this week's podcast have some ideas.

Listen and learn:

  • The importance of generative aging
  • Why social connections might matter even more than money and health
  • How to creatively plan for a retirement that could easily be 20+ years long
  • About finding place, people, and purpose

Site:

thirdhalfadvisors.com

ABOUT OUR GUESTS

Campbell Gerrish and Caroline Brecker co-founded Third Half Advisors because they believe that today's professionals don't want to "retire" in the traditional sense, instead, they seek a "third half" full of engagement, purpose, and connections. 

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When most people think about a strong core, we usually picture six-pack muscles. While that's part of the story, there's much more to it. The deeper core muscles, like the transverse abdominis, multifidus, and the muscles of the pelvic floor—also known as the pelvic diaphragm—play a crucial role. In yoga, the pelvic floor is often an overlooked but essential part of the practice, referred to as 'mula bandha.' Other traditions call it pelvic floor training or pelvic diaphragm work. Today, we'll be exploring hypopressive training, a very accessible and effective methodology that trains the entire group of core muscles.

Listen and learn:

  • What the pelvic floor is and how to train it
  • A realistic outlook for correcting incontinence and prolapse
  • The time and training required to see results
  • The difference between isolation and full body core work

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Trista’s website

Trista Zinn is the founder of Coreset Fitness and a specialist in pelvic floor health, focusing on core and postural alignment through her innovative hypopressive training method. She is a personal trainer with over a decade of experience in fitness and wellness, aiming to bring awareness to the importance of core and pelvic floor function for overall health. Trista is known for her work with postpartum recovery and helping individuals address issues like incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.

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Stress, anxiety, and overwhelm are issues many of us face daily. But the real challenge is knowing what to do when you're wired but exhausted, when worries keep you from being productive, and worst of all, when you can’t fully be present in your own life. Raising awareness about mental health is a great first step, but what comes next? How do you take control of your story, and where do you turn for help or self-help when you need it? Today’s guest is Dr. Nicole Cain, psychologist and author of Panic Proof. She’s here to share her insights and strategies to help us navigate these challenges.

Listen and learn:

  • Why we evolved to experience stress and anxiety
  • How it’s on us to take ownership for our story and identify the root cause(s)
  • The challenges of finding mental health support
  • The risks of smile-or-die vs. nihilistic thinking

Links

Panic Proof Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Nicole Cain is a licensed naturopathic doctor and clinical psychologist specializing in integrative approaches to anxiety and panic disorders. With over a decade of experience, she combines natural medicine and mental health techniques in her work, including her book Panic Proof, which offers a holistic method to manage panic and anxiety.

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Direct download: Podcast_645_-_How_to_Become_Panic_Proof_with_Dr._Nicole_Cain.mp3
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Pop quiz: how many bones in your body can you name? How many muscles? Do you know the difference between tendons, ligaments, and fascia? We are all walking around with a supercomputer between our ears, and our bodies themselves are a biological miracle - and yet we hardly pay them any mind. How strange! On this week’s podcast, we’ll attempt to spark your interest.

Listen and learn:

  • About the wonderful world of fascia
  • How we are all mirrors and snowflakes, anatomically speaking
  • The ethical considerations with human dissections and cadavers

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Gil’s site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Gil Hedley is an expert in human dissection and anatomy with over 29 years of experience. He is widely known for his pioneering approach to teaching and exploring the body through a blend of science, mindfulness, and embodiment.

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Direct download: Podcast_644_-_Get_to_Know_Your_Body_with_Gil_Hedley.mp3
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What if you were more present in your life—at work, at home, with the people and projects that mean the most to you? What if you spent less time ruminating about the past and worrying about the future? Wouldn’t that be nice? I think mindfulness is at its peak popularity right now because most of us are so mindless most of the time—doom scrolling, binge watching, and filled with fear, all while missing out on the lives we’ve worked so hard to build. Or maybe that’s just me. My guest this week is a psychologist who has blended cognitive behavioral therapy with mindfulness to achieve remarkable results.

Listen and learn:

  • How anyone, even a busy new mom, can learn to add in mindful practices throughout the day
  • How Eastern wisdom can inform Western lives
  • The power of noticing but not welcoming the storm on the horizon
  • The role of mindfulness in managing depression

Links:

https://www.psych.ox.ac.uk/team/willem-kuyken

https://bit.ly/m/MindfulnessforLife

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Willem Kuyken, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and professor of mindfulness and psychological science at the University of Oxford. He is known for his work on mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), focusing on using mindfulness to prevent depression and promote mental wellbeing. He is the author of the book, Mindfulness for Life.

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Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

When you think about healthspan and longevity, your first thought probably isn’t “muscle” - but it should be. Here are just some of the benefits of muscle strength and mass, particularly as you age: increased metabolic rate, improved insulin sensitivity, improved bone density, better joint health, improved balance and stability, cardiovascular health, preserving mobility, improved mental health, reduced risk of sarcopenia, and even enhanced fat loss. On this week's podcast, you’ll meet an exercise physiologist who will help you understand not just the “why” but also the “how” behind strength training.  

Listen and learn:

  • The importance of strength training, particularly in later life
  • The difference between Type I and Type II muscles
  • The dangers of lifting - myth vs reality
  • How to get strong without adding bulk

Link

Dan’s Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dan van den Hoek is a Senior Lecturer with a PhD in Clinical Exercise Physiology. His academic and professional work focuses on the physiological responses to exercise. Dan is dedicated to bridging the gap between research and practical applications in health and wellness through exercise interventions.

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Direct download: Podcast_642_-_The_Health_Benefits_of_Muscle_with_Dan_van_den_Hoek.mp3
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Fiber is often overlooked in discussions about diet, weight loss, and immunity, but it shouldn’t be. Fiber is essential for digestive health, improving gut motility, and regulating bowel movements. It’s also key for weight management, as high-fiber foods are more filling. Research shows that fiber can reduce LDL cholesterol, potentially lowering the risk of heart disease. Additionally, fiber lowers the glycemic load of foods, helping to prevent metabolic syndrome and related conditions. Fiber also plays a crucial role in microbiome health, acting as a prebiotic to support the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, which positively impacts immune function, mental health, and more. The issue? Most of us don’t eat enough fiber or a wide variety of plants. My guest on this podcast is a gastroenterologist who literally wrote the book on fiber and will share his insights on how to heal your gut.

Listen and learn:

  • About fiber, resistant starch, and polyphenols as prebiotics
  • Why you should aim to eat 30 plant foods weekly
  • The importance of colorful plant foods
  • How fiber transforms into anti-inflammatory short chain fats in your gut
  • The reward vs. risks of fecal transplants

Links:

Will’s site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, MD, MSCI, is a board-certified gastroenterologist, gut health expert, and New York Times bestselling author of Fiber Fueled. He is the US medical director of Zoe and founder of 38Tera.

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Direct download: Podcast_641_-_Understanding_Fiber_and_Gut_Health_with_Dr_Will_Bulsiewicz.mp3
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Chronic pain affects hundreds of millions worldwide, with conditions like gastrointestinal issues, back pain, and migraine topping the list. In many cases, psychological factors play a significant role in causing or worsening pain. Despite overwhelming evidence, the mind-body connection is often ignored or dismissed as "all in your head," as though that makes it less serious. My guest this week has dedicated his work to educating both medical professionals and patients on the power of the mind to relieve and even reverse chronic pain.

Listen and learn:

  • How adverse childhood experiences can contribute to or even cause chronic pain
  • Why most medical professionals are not trained in psychological triggers for chronic pain
  • How awareness, vocalization, and writing can potentially help
  • The future of pain treatment

Learn more at:

EndChronicPain.org

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. David Clarke is President of the Psycho-physio-logic Disorders Association (PPDA), a nonprofit focused on addressing chronic pain through a biopsychosocial approach. He is board-certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology, with an MD from the University of Connecticut and a bachelor's degree in psychology from Williams College. Dr. Clarke is an international lecturer, author, and advocate for non-invasive treatments of stress-related medical conditions.

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Direct download: Podcast_640_-_Tackling_Chronic_Pain_with_Dr._David_Clarke.mp3
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The iconic brand Tupperware filed for bankruptcy this week, burdened with over $1.2 billion of debt. They’ve reached a point of no return, where digging out is virtually impossible. In many ways, this mirrors the struggle of those facing severe obesity—a situation where years of weight gain have led to a seemingly insurmountable challenge.

Just as companies can file for Chapter 11 and start afresh, people now have a potential reset button with the advent of weight loss drugs like semaglutide. In this week’s podcast, I’ll delve into this rapidly evolving landscape and what it could mean for those facing their own weight loss bankruptcy.

Listen and learn:

  • How diabetes drugs are being used for weight loss and why
  • Are diabetics missing out because of this trend?
  • What are the safety concerns and risks of these new drugs?
  • What happens when you stop using them?
  • The risks vs rewards of long-term use
  • Navigating the costs and practical considerations

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Direct download: Podcast_639_-_Weight_Loss_Bankruptcy_with_Lucas_Rockwood.mp3
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Neuroscience might be the final frontier when it comes to the human body. There is still so much to be discovered and understood about memory, attention, and how we learn. My guest on this week’s podcast runs a research lab at UCLA that uses brain imaging and electrical stimulation to see if science can move the needle and unlock our potential.

Listen and learn:

  • What memory is and why it’s impossible to isolate in the brain
  • Why some primates have better short-term recall than humans
  • How theta wave stimulation might improve memory
  • The challenges with testing and tracking attention

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Jesse’s Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Jesse Rissman is an Associate Professor at UCLA in both the Psychology and Psychiatry departments. He is also part of several research centers focused on studying the brain and memory. Dr. Rissman earned his PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, and completed postdoctoral work at Stanford University. His research looks at how the brain supports memory and how we control it, using methods like brain imaging and stimulation.

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Direct download: Podcast_638_-_Brain_Talk_with_Dr._Jesse_Rissman.mp3
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You know how old you are, but do you know your biological age? Meaning, are your body and brain younger or older than your chronological years? For anyone interested in slowing down aging and preventing disease and illness, telomeres are an important part of the discussion. These chromosomal caps provide insight into the health or senescence of cells and can provide some limited insight into how well you’re aging.

Listen and learn:

  • About the FOX03 gene and its role in longevity
  • The predictive power of telomeres for biological age and longevity
  • Why the enzyme telomerase is a crucial and often missing part of the discussion
  • How longevity is a game of slowing - not stopping - the aging process
  • The importance of lifestyle choices on telomere length

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Richard’s Work

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Richard Allsopp is an assistant professor at the University of Hawaii, with a primary focus on the biology of aging, particularly telomere biology. His research investigates the mechanisms of telomere loss and its implications on cellular aging and age-related diseases. 

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Direct download: Podcast_637_-_Telomeres_and_Aging_with_Dr._Richard_Allsopp_2.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

Sleep is as vital for life as food, water, and breathing, but knowing its importance doesn’t necessarily provide you with the tools to improve it. What if you toss and turn and can’t sleep until late? What if you wake up five times a night to pee? What if you work night shifts and suffer from jetlag-like symptoms weekly? On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a researcher whose work is focused on understanding and improving sleep homeostasis.

Listen and learn:

  • Why some people don’t operate on a 24 hour clock
  • How certain individuals seem to adapt to irregular work schedules without health problems
  • Sleep pattern changes with aging and what that means for your health
  • The importance of seeing a sleep specialist if you suspect any problems
  • Gizmos vs. lab tech vs. subjective journaling

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Dr. Paul’s Lab

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Ketema Paul is a professor of integrative biology and physiology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His research focuses on the mechanisms underlying sleep and circadian rhythms. Dr. Paul has published extensively on how sleep duration and quality impact health, with a particular emphasis on the role of sleep in metabolic disorders.

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Direct download: Podcast_636_-_Understanding_Sleep_with_Dr_Ketema_Paul.mp3
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Inside your gastrointestinal tract there are trillions of microbes, about 3 lbs in total, and in terms of absolute numbers, you have more microbial cells than human cells. This collection of bacteria, viruses, and fungi are collectively referred to as your gut microbiome, and at this juncture of human history, most of us struggle with some degree of gut dysbiosis. My guest on this week’s podcast has dedicated his work to the study of gut microbiome and how to fix it when things go wrong.

Listen and learn:

  • Why most probiotics haven’t been tested on humans
  • How specific strains are required for specific problems
  • Whether stool tests are really worth it
  • The future of fecal transplants and poop banking

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Gregor Reid is a microbiologist whose work is focused on human microbiome and probiotics. He’s authored over 500 scientific publications and is the author of the book, Probiotics: A Story About Hope.

Links

www.lawsonresearch.ca

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Direct download: Podcast_635_-_Understanding_the_Gut_Microbiome_with_Dr._Gregor_Reid_2.mp3
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The way we work has changed more in the past four years than it has in the past 20. An estimated 43 percent of Americans are now working at least partially from home, artificial intelligence is making most people at least marginally more productive, and we’re all connected all of the time. This sounds good–or at least exciting–but is it working for you? Are you more efficient? More balanced? More creative? My guest on this week’s podcast wrote a book on efficiency in our modern world, a quickly changing landscape where decade old systems and processes have become obsolete.

Listen and learn:

  • How time energy management is now more important that time management
  • Why productivity should be measured in terms of results not total work completed
  • How to break up your day based on your peak creative blocks
  • Why we need to rethink the way we measure and track work

Links

www.MithuStoroni.com  

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Mithu Storoni is a medical doctor, neuroscientist, and author, best known for her work on stress and its effects on the brain. Her books include Stress Proof and her forthcoming title, Hyperefficient. 

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Direct download: Podcast_634_-_How_to_Become_Hyper_Efficient_with_Dr._Mithu_Storoni.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

Despite the obvious fact that every woman will experience menopause, support and education on the topic remains embarrassingly sparse. Worse still, misinterpreted studies have left many fearful of hormone replacement therapy and determined to simply white knuckle their way through this transition. My guest on this week’s podcast is an OB-GYN specializing in women’s hormonal health, who’ll help you understand your options.

Listen and learn:

  • Why the breast cancer risk of HRT was misinterpreted and remains a false boogeyman
  • How balanced hormones can improve sleep, preserve bone mass, and even provide cardioprotective benefits
  • The reality of patches, creams, sublingual tablets, and ingestions
  • About timelines and planning for the future

Links

Dr. Liz’s Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Liz Lyster is a board-certified OB/GYN with over 25 years of experience specializing in hormonal health, wellness, and longevity. She is an acclaimed speaker and author of Go For Great! and Dr. Liz's Easy Guide to Menopause.

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Direct download: Podcast_633_-_How_to_Thrive_in_Menopause_with_Dr_Liz_Lyster_1.mp3
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The joint pain market is fraught with wild claims, fringe treatments, and scary interventions. At the same time, whether you’ve got hip, knee, or back pain, there are some truly remarkable mainstream and alternative options you’ll want to consider. But you need to take agency over the process as your decisions can have a huge impact on the quality of your life. My guest on this week’s podcast is a surgeon who takes a holistic and non-surgical approach when possible.

Listen to learn:

  • Why hip replacements are so successful compared with other joints
  • How a total hip replacement might be a better option than resurfacing
  • Why knee interventions are more complex and individual
  • How to weigh up your options with injections, cryotherapy, and treatments
  • Why exercise, both strength and cardio, are crucial for joint health

Links

Professor Lee’s site

regenman.com

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Professor Paul Lee specializes in knee and hip surgeries and is a double board certified surgeon. He has extensive expertise in sports medicine and general musculoskeletal conditions.

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According to the WHO at least 14 percent of people over 60 have a mental health disorder with depression and anxiety at the top of the list. Loneliness, isolation, chronic pain, and diminished health are contributing causes, and unfortunately, many suffer in silence. My guest on this week’s podcast has dedicated her career to geriatric psychiatry and shares her insights into finding peace and joy in later life.

Listen and learn:

  • What happens to the aging brain
  • Potential problems with polypharmacology
  • Why mental health medications lose efficacy
  • The power of singing, chanting, music and devotion

Links

About Helen

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Helen Lavretsky is a psychiatrist and professor at UCLA, specializing in geriatric psychiatry and integrative mental health. Dr. Lavretsky is a leading voice in promoting mental wellbeing, particularly in later life. 

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Direct download: Podcast_631_-_Mental_Health_in_Later_Life_with_Dr._Helen_Lavretsky.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

In middle age and beyond, your metabolism changes. It’s easier to gain weight - particularly around your midsection - and it’s very hard to lose it. The same foods that kept you lean when young suddenly cause imbalance. Why? What changed? Aging creates a cascade of changes, but insulin resistance is a key driver that is rarely measured or understood. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a health provider whose work is focused on tackling this issue, particularly in older adults.

Listen and learn:

  • Why fasting insulin tests are not common but easy to get
  • Why we have less wiggle room, metabolically in middle age and beyond
  • How stress, sleep, and nutrition all play a role in metabolic dysfunction
  • Why your standard blood work might miss insulin resistance

Links

Dr. Nolte’s Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Morgan Nolte is a geriatric physical therapist and the founder of Zivli an organization that helps people reverse insulin resistance and lose weight. 

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Direct download: Podcast_630_-_Reversing_Insulin_Resistance_with_Dr_Morgan_Nolte.mp3
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Digestive health issues can make every day a challenge, put strain on personal relationships, and even become life threatening if advanced and untreated. My guest on this week’s podcast suffered from severe Crohn’s that left him emaciated and very ill. He found his way back to health through functional medicine and now dedicates his career to helping others.

Listen and learn:

  • About the usefulness and confusion around testing
  • The individuality of responses to toxins and treatment
  • The importance of a custom-tailored approach
  • Why it’s important to focus on the big offenders in diet and lifestyle

Links

Website

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dane Johnson is a Board Certified Nutritionist who naturally recovered from a near-death experience battling Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. He is the founder of CrohnsColitisLifestyle.

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Direct download: Podcast_629_-_Living_with_IBS__Crohns_Disease_with_Dane_Johnson.mp3
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No one wants to die alone, and yet according to Pew Research, 29% of people aged 50 to 64 are single. That number jumps to 36% for those over 65. Dating is a minefield at any age, but how do you start again in the later chapters of life? On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a dating coach who helps women do just that.

Listen and learn:

  • Why a pragmatic approach is needed
  • How to view yourself as the CEO and your dates as interns
  • The truth about dating apps vs. real life
  • Mistakes commonly made around height, age, and income desires

Guest’s website

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Evan Marc Katz is a dating coach and author who has been helping singles to find love for over 20 years. He is the founder of Love U, an online dating coaching program, and author of the books, Why You’re Still Single and I Can’t Believe I’m Buying This Book.

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Direct download: Podcast_628_-_Finding_Love_in_Middle_Age_with_Evan_Marc_Katz.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

If you’re lucky enough to live a long life, you’ll inevitably be challenged by loss - the loss of family, friends, potentially even your spouse. Despite the obvious inevitability of loss, most people avoid even talking about it, much less preparing for the death of those we love. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet an author who’s dedicated her career to grief and loss.

Listen to learn:

  • About power of attorney, death certificates, bank details and logistics
  • How all loss, even invisible losses, can leave us spinning
  • The process of healing and integrating loss

LINKS

ChristinaRasmussen.com

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Christina Rasmussen is a grief educator and author. She is the founder of The Life Reentry Institute, a grief counseling organization and author of Invisible Loss, Second Firsts, and Where Did You Go? 

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Direct download: Podcast_626_-_Learning_to_Grieve_with_Christina_Rasmussen.mp3
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Much of how we interact with the world comes from early experiences from our childhood, with our family, and in our community. Attachment styles are psychological models for understanding the ways in which we tend to bond to others, particularly our spouses. This week’s guest reveals how understanding your attachment patterns might help you navigate your relationships with more grace.

Listen and learn:

  • The difference between secure, anxious, and avoidant attachment styles
  • Why we often partner with people who make attachments more challenging
  • How to move toward the ever-elusive secure attachment style

Links

Jessica’s Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Jessica Baum is the founder of Be Self-full® and The Relationship Institute of Palm Beach. She’s the author of Anxiously Attached: Becoming More Secure in Life and Love.

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Direct download: LRS_626_-_Anxious_Attachment_with_Jessica_Baum.mp3
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The world of professional athletes and the concept of your body being your business, with its performance directly linked to your paycheck is completely outside of anything most of us have experienced. For most of us, we wake up to a to-do list of tasks, and it’s unclear if we’re winning or losing, what the score is, or whether anyone is even keeping score. My guest on this week’s podcast shares how he’s taken his experiences as a professional baseball player off the field and into office life. 

Listen and learn

  • How to find a flow state in your work
  • Why you need a clear goal and to push outside your comfort zone
  • The importance of finding your “why” at work

Links

Derin’s podcast

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Derin McMains is a former professional baseball player who was drafted in the eleventh round of the 2001 Major League Baseball Draft by the San Francisco Giants. He spent six seasons in the Giants’ minor league system, earning the Harry S. Jordan Award for the Giants’ best spring training rookie in 2006. Currently, he serves as the Director of Mental Conditioning at ReliaQuest, a cybersecurity company.

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Direct download: LRS_625_-_High_Performance_Life_with_Derin_McMains.mp3
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Transcendental meditation is arguably the most popular meditation technique in the world, and the TM organization has funded the bulk of published literature on meditation worldwide. This is in no small part due to its celebrity clients like the Beatles, David Lynch, and Jerry Seinfeld, but also because people find the practice extremely practical and their long term adherence is much higher than to other techniques. Transcendental Meditation involves 20 minutes of mental repetition of a meaningless word, like “som” twice daily. And as simple as this sounds, for millions of people, this is life changing. My guest on this week’s show is a long-time TM practitioner, teacher, and author.

Listen and learn:

  • How meditation can shape consciousness
  • Why TM has captured so many people even decades after its founding
  • How simple tools can have profound effects

Links

Dr. Nader’s Books

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Tony Nader is a neuroscientist and leader of the Transcendental Meditation movement. Dr. Nader has authored several books, including the forthcoming, Consciousness Is All There Is.

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Direct download: LRS_624_-_Transcendental_Meditation_and_Consciousness_with_Tony_Nader.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

Fungi have played an important role both in culinary and medicinal traditions for thousands of years, but these magical living organisms are often overlooked - for both good and bad reasons - when it comes to the future of our health and planet. What if a new heat-loving fungus takes over? What if a fungus holds the key to an anti-cancer vaccination? We explore these questions and more with our guest on this week’s podcast. 

Listen and learn:

  • About the microbial differences between bacteria, yeast, and fungi
  • The known vs. unknown mystery of fungi
  • Risks of future fungal outbreaks
  • Rewards of potential medicines and cures

Links

Guest's site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Arturo Casadevall is a physician, scientist, and professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. His research focuses on how fungi cause disease and the development of antibody-based therapies for infectious diseases. He has also written a number of books, including his latest, What If Fungi Win?

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Direct download: LRS_623_-_The_Amazing_World_of_Fungi_with_Arturo_Casadevall.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:46am CET

When I was eleven years old, my grandmother predicted the demise of the personal computer. “Staring at the screen will ruin your eyes,” she proclaimed. The same story is repeated with all new technology: initially it’s met with resistance and fear, and later becomes so important in our lives that we cannot imagine life without it.

In recent years, virtual reality experienced a lackluster launch, and the metaverse is the butt of hundreds of jokes. The generally accepted belief is that VR is dead on arrival, and yet it’s not. It just hasn’t found its use case yet. But it will. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a VR start-up founder focused on the educational potential of virtual learning.

Listen to learn:

  • How VR brain games can help neurodivergent kids
  • Why VR hasn’t really found its feet yet
  • Next steps in terms of VR use cases and consumer adoption

Links

Virtuleap

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Amir Bozorgzadeh is the co-founder and CEO of Virtuleap, a tech start-up focused on  virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) for brain health.

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Direct download: LRS_622_-_Virtual_Reality_for_Brain_Health_with_Amir_Bozorgzadeh.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:38am CET

Technology is accelerating at a blistering pace with obvious innovations in the devices we have in our pockets, in our homes, and in our cars. Less visible are the changes that are happening in love, sex, and relationships that are potentially reorganizing society in subtle, and not too subtle ways. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet an anthropologist whose recent work has explored the wild and wacky world of AI boyfriends, sex dolls, and dating apps. 

Listen and learn:

  • How dating dynamics have changed dramatically in the last 25 years
  • The boring downside of an AI boyfriend
  • Why it’s impossible to define love
  • How the want and need for intimacy drives so much of human behavior
  • The risk vs reward of social media and love ideals 

Links

Roanne’s Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Roanne van Voorst is an author, speaker, and anthropologist based in Amsterdam. She has written eight books, including Once Upon a Time We Ate Animals and her upcoming title, Six in a Bed: The Future of Love.

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Direct download: LRS_621_-_The_Future_of_Love_with_Roanne_van_Voorst.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

One of the biggest challenges that comes with aging is cognitive decline. You lose your keys, you can’t remember the neighbor’s name, and your brain seems to putter along instead of humming like it used to. From conversations with listeners over the past year, concerns over brain health are top of the list, so I’ve invited a neuroscientist onto the podcast to share his insights.

Listen to learn:

  • About the challenges of social media
  • The connection between isolation and brain health  
  • Whether crossword puzzles really do prevent cognitive decline
  • Autism misinformation debunked

Links

Ben’s site

ABOUT OUT GUEST

Ben Rein, PhD is a postdoctoral researcher at Stanford University and a science communicator on social media.

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Direct download: LRS_620_-_Train_Your_Brain_with_Ben_Rein_mixdown.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

Bob Ross was a popular PBS painting instructor in the 80s and 90s, but little did he know that decades later, he’d develop a cult following of people who simply wanted to hear his voice. Why? Because it triggers an autonomous sensory meridian response, known as ASMR. ASMR is a well-studied phenomenon that creates a pleasant tingling sensation on the skin, relieves stress and helps you sleep. My guest on this week’s podcast is an academic, author, and expert on the subject.

Listen and learn:

  • About paresthesia “brain tingles” from soothing voices and sounds
  • Misophonia triggers that can be confusing
  • The history of ASMR
  • Potential self-care and soothing benefits 

Links

ASMR University 

Calm History

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Craig Richard, PhD, is a leading expert in Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR), a phenomenon characterized by tingling sensations in the brain and scalp. His research focuses on the neurological mechanisms behind ASMR. He’s the author of the book, Brain Tingles.

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Direct download: LRS_619_-_ASMR_Brain_Tingles_with_Craig_Richard.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

Kane Tanaka of Japan died in 2022 at the age of 119. Lucile Randon of France died in 2023 at 118. Jiroemon Kimura of Japan died in 2023 at 116, the oldest male ever. What did these people have in common? Were they biohackers? Did they do CrossFit? Did they take NAD supplements or run marathons? Nope. Like almost all centenarians they lived exceptionally long lives most-likely due to genetics, combined with a moderately healthy or even average healthy lifestyle. Despite the overwhelming abundance of evidence that we’re all going die sooner rather than later, the quest for longevity never stops. My guest on this week’s podcast has developed a unique way to measure biological age and his work is playing a key role in longevity research and biohacker communities.

Listen and learn:

  • The overlooked role of epigenetics in your health and lifespan
  • Biohackers, science fiction, and the reality of living a long time
  • How methylation patterns can be predictive of lifespan
  • The significance of GrimAge for reducing early mortality 

Links

Steve on X

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Steve Horvath is a German-American researcher, geneticist, and biostatistician. He is a professor at UCLA and the principal investigator at Altos Labs, specializing in epigenetic biomarkers of aging, genomics, and comparative biology. 

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Direct download: LRS_618_-_Methylation_Epigenetics__Longevity_with_Steve_Horvath.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

Finland has been dubbed the happiest country in the world, but in reality Finns are content, not overwhelmed with joy. They have a high GDP per capita, good healthcare, low corruption, and a decent amount of personal freedom - all great things, but not necessarily a recipe for joy and happiness.

Most people claim their biggest aspiration in life is to find happiness. This is a beautiful sentiment, and while we all love positive emotions like joy, laughter, celebration, adventure, and curiosity; these only exist because they are juxtaposed with negative and challenging experiences.

My guest on this week’s podcast suggests that rather than look toward happiness for a more fulfilled life, we should focus more on wonder.  

Listen and learn:

  • How nature promotes wonder
  • The difference between superficial vs. epistemic curiosity
  • The tyrannical pursuit of happiness
  • Trait openness and its role in wonder

Links

Monica’s site

ABOUT OUR GUESTS

Monica Parker is a speaker, writer, and authority on the future of work. She is the author of the book, The Power of Wonder, and founder of HATCH, an organization that helps companies with culture change and workplace strategy.

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Direct download: LRS_617_-_The_Power_of_Wonder_with_Monica_Parker.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

If you’re struggling with chronic pain and trying to find help, you’ve probably noticed that the pain management industry is a big minefield with hardcore drugs on one end of the spectrum and questionable potions and placebos on the other. In an ideal world, pain is adaptive and part of our body’s defense mechanisms, but all too often it can become untethered to the original insult and begin to attack your quality of life.  

Listen and learn:

  • The purpose of pain in our bodies 
  • When to medicate and when to ignore
  • The confusing connection between pain and healing
  • Why some people are prone to opioid abuse more than others

Links

Amy’s Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Amy Baxter is a medical doctor and entrepreneur known for her research on pain. She is the inventor of Buzzy, a simple device to help kids get injections.

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Direct download: LRS_616_-_Rethinking_Pain_with_Dr_Amy_Baxter.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

In the 1980s, Nancy Reagan coined the term, “Just say no!” and spearheaded the social aspect of the so-called war on drugs. It didn’t work, nor have any of the dozens of public, private, and international efforts to curb the disease of despair. Things have become so much worse that today, almost every single person listening has a friend or family member affected by addiction. My guest on this week’s podcast is a recovered addict herself and uses yoga as part of an integrated 12-step program to support others.

Listen and learn:

  • The importance of support for addiction recovery
  • The benefits of talk therapy vs. movement based therapy
  • How trauma can feel like it’s stuck physically
  • The integration of past, present and future self

Links

Y12

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Nikki is the founder of Yoga of 12-Step Recovery (Y12SR). Her approach is based on her personal journey through addiction and recovery, leading her to blend the somatic aspect of yoga with the cognitive approach of 12-step programs.

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Direct download: LRS_615_-_12_Steps_and_Yoga_with_Nikki_Myers.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

Injuries can derail your best healthy lifestyle plans, and if you’re not careful, they can lead to deconditioning and loss of function. But here’s what you need to understand and accept: everyone with an active life gets injured - everyone. So rather than feeling guilt or regret about your aches and pains, it’s a much smarter approach to swiftly move into healing mode and take full ownership of the process. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a career yoga teacher and physical therapist whose work focuses on overcoming injuries.

Listen and learn:

  • Why many injuries simply require time to heal
  • The importance of things like shoes, sleep position, and lifestyle choices
  • The power of walking and how to titrate movement vs. pain
  • How to potentially get help from a physical therapist or qualified professional

Links

Ariele’s Anatomy Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Ariele Foster is a physical therapist and yoga teacher with over two decades experience helping people recover from injuries, manage chronic conditions, and rehab from surgeries.

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Direct download: LRS_614_-_Injuries_Happen_-_Stay_Positive_with_Dr._Ariele_Foster.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 4:53pm CET

Most adults need seven to nine hours of sleep per night, and we need good sleep quality as well, which means cycling through light, deep, and REM phases. While sleeping is the most natural of all human behaviors, many of us continue to struggle for a variety of reasons, including stress, anxiety, hormonal changes, and more. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a medical doctor whose work is focused on improving sleep for kids and adults.

Listen and learn:

  • Sleep hygiene 101 
  • deal sleeping positions
  • Kid vs. adult sleep - what changes?
  • How to know when you need medical help

Links

That Sleep Doc (Instagram)

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Sujay Kansagra specializes in sleep medicine. He is Director of Duke University's Pediatric Neurology Sleep Medicine Program and author of a number of books, including My Child Won't Sleep: A Quick Guide for the Sleep-Deprived Parent.

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In regenerative medicine and longevity, it’s difficult to separate signal from noise. The search for the fountain of youth is a story as old as humanity, and while we’re all clearly aging, there are some technologies that hold real promise, particularly when it comes to things like joints and skin. On this week’s podcast we’ll discuss stem cells, specifically how specific nutrients can boost endogenous production.

Listen and learn:

  • How adaptogenic plants can measurably boost your own stem cells
  • Why a reduced ability to heal is a hallmark of aging
  • The difference between umbilical cord vs adipose tissue derived cells
  • Legal, ethical and access concerns

Links

Christian’s Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Christian Drapeau is a stem cell biologist and a pioneer in the study of plant-based stem cell enhancement therapies. He is also the author of Cracking the Stem Cell Code.

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Direct download: LRS_612_-_Stem_Cells_for_Healing_with_Christian_Drapeau.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

If you’re interested in meditation and have downloaded an app or purchased a book, yet fail to consistently follow through, this week’s podcast is for you. We’ll discuss meditation for average people living in the real world with recurring guest, Ann Swanson.

Listen and learn:

  • Meditation practice vs. meditative practices
  • How to manage rumination
  • Why different meditation practices can serve you in different scenarios
  • How to start small and link your practice to an existing habit

Links

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Ann Swanson is a certified yoga therapist and author of the best-selling book, Science of Yoga. She specializes in helping people manage stress, pain and arthritis. Her new book is called, Meditation for the Real World: Finding Peace in Everyday Life.

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Direct download: LRS_611_-_Getting_Started_with_Meditation_with_Ann_Swanson.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET


The quality of our lives is determined by the quality of our relationships. While most people would probably agree with that statement, they would also admit that their relationships are often troubled. From a psychological perspective, attachment theory can be a helpful frame for understanding our patterns of emotional connection and strife, and it can also provide a path forward toward balance and security.

On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet an author whose work is centered around understanding yourself to create space for healthier relationships.

Listen and learn:

  • How to identify your attachment style as secure, anxious, avoidant, or dismissive
  • Why we’re often attracted to people who struggle in similar or familiar ways
  • Why our fundamental needs must be met

Links

Thais Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Thais Gibson is an author, counselor, speaker, and founder of The Personal Development School. She has a background in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), underscoring her deep commitment to understanding and teaching the principles of psychological wellbeing and personal growth​. She’s the author of Attachment Theory: A Guide to Strengthening the Relationships in Your Life

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Direct download: LRS_610_-_Understanding_Attachments_Styles_with_Thais_Gibson.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

Health education is lacking in most school systems, to the extent that most high school graduates can’t name 10 muscles in their own bodies. Anatomical learning has historically been seen as boring, complex, and difficult to make relevant. Today, things have changed, thanks to 3D software, inexpensive models, and cadaver dissections freely available around the world. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet an online educator reaching millions monthly with anatomy and physiology videos using real human cadavers.

You'll learn:

  • How cadavers are donated and used ethically (or not) in science
  • The anomalous nature of all of our bodies
  • Why real human bodies are still an invaluable resource in learning
  • How to use LLMs / AI to advance your learning

Links

Institute of Human Anatomy

Dissection Room on Youtube

Substack

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Justin Cottle is the Lab Director at the Institute of Human Anatomy, a private human
cadaver lab located in Salt Lake City, Utah. He and his IOHA team reach millions each month through educational social media videos, often using real human cadavers. He is also the creator of The Dissection Room on Substack and YouTube. 

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Direct download: LRS_609_-_Why_Everyone_Can_and_Should_Learn_Anatomy__with_Justin_Cottle.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

I’m an introvert. In my private life, I don’t talk much and am mostly in my head. But since the forced isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic, I’ve come to re-appreciate the power of community. Every single health goal I have becomes so much easier when I’m around positive, supportive people. So once a week, I force myself to practice yoga, take a run, ride my bike, or paddle surf with other people. On one of those runs, I joined up with 120 people on the beach in Barcelona running, doing burpees, and dancing to pop songs. The group is called Midnight Runners, and it turns out it’s a long-standing event that happens all over the world. On this week’s show, you’ll meet the founder to learn about the power of fitness and community.  

Links:

Midnightrunners.com

@gregexplores

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Greg Drach is the co-founder of Midnight Runners with a mission to make fitness more engaging and fun. Drach is an avid traveler and adventurer having visited 65 countries across five continents.

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Direct download: LRS_608_-_The_Importance_of_Community__Fitness_with_Greg_Drach.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

There is no such thing as a perfect human diet because we are all unique and have unique objectives. The bodybuilder eats to build mass, the dieter plans meals to lose weight, while others use food to manage their mental health. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a metabolic psychiatrist who takes a food-first approach in her work with clients.

Listen and learn:

  • How to determine if an extreme or moderate approach is best for you
  • How ketosis can fuel the brain and cool inflammation
  • Why low carb approaches can be helpful for depression, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD
  • Short term treatment or long term fix? Sustainability questions explored

Links

Dr. Ede’s site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Georgia Ede is a nutrition and metabolic psychiatrist. She has done extensive research on ketogenic diets, and is the author of the book, Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind.

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Direct download: LRS_607_-_Change_Your_Diet_Change_Your_Mind_with_Dr_Georgia_Ede.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

“I don’t know the meaning of life, but I know the purpose of life: to survive and procreate.” This quote was from a biologist on the podcast eight years ago, and it stuck with me because if he’s right, I’ve achieved my biological imperative and I’m now on borrowed time. While that may sound soulless and even nihilistic, it’s also a helpful frame (for me) as I attempt to make choices to optimize my life in the second half - my bonus time. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a researcher who debunks many pop longevity myths and also shares some compelling research around the supplement nicotinamide riboside. Will it make you live forever? No, but it might help you live better for the time you are here.

Listen and learn:

  • Why “biological age” tests are inaccurate
  • How we’re unlikely to experience “escape velocity”
  • Metformin, rapamycin, and resveratrol debunked
  • Why so-called longevity clinics giving TRT and HGH are almost certainly reducing - not extending - lifespan  

Links

Brennerlab.net

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Charles Brenner, the Alfred E. Mann Family Foundation Chair in Diabetes and Cancer Metabolism at City of Hope National Medical Center, discovered nicotinamide riboside (NR) as a crucial precursor to NAD+ in 2004 and a second NR-to-NAD+ conversion pathway in 2007, enhancing yeast cell lifespan. Currently, Dr. Brenner leads groundbreaking clinical trials on NR, focusing on its maternal and neonatal effects and translating animal model findings into safe, evidence-based clinical practices for human metabolic stress conditions.

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Direct download: LRS_606_-_The_Future_of_Longevity_Medicine_with_Dr._Charles_Brenner.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

You’ve got a bum knee or wonky hip. Your doctor says you’re a candidate for a joint replacement, and your insurance has approved the procedure - but you’re not sure if you’re ready for that. You know that joint replacement success rates are extremely high. But you also know this is a major surgery with long-term effects, and you’d like to dig your heels in a little longer. What about platelet rich plasma (PRP)? What about stem cells? On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a regenerative medical doctor whose work is focused on healing ailing joints.

You’ll learn:

  • Where stem cells come from
  • Exosomes, stem cells, and PRP - what’s the difference?
  • Ethical and legal issues surrounding stem cell harvesting
  • Why bone, rather than tissue, injections are preferred
  • Cost and recovery considerations

Links

Dr Gross Site

About our guest

Dr. Jeffrey Gross specializes in regenerative stem cell medicine and anti-aging. He has an extensive background in treating athletic injuries across many areas such as hips, knees, shoulders, and spine. 

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Direct download: LRS_605_-_Stem_Cells__The_Future_of_Healing_with_Dr._Jeffrey_M._Gross.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

Osteoarthritis, the wear and tear inflammation of your joints, is so common that some research suggests half of us over the age of 65 will be affected. You’ve probably heard that movement is medicine, but how much movement? And while ibuprofen helps, is long-term use safe? What about all the weird and expensive treatment options? On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a Professor and rheumatology expert whose work is focused on finding solutions for this common disease.

Listen and learn:

  • Which helpful medications might be approved
  • Risk vs reward of ibuprofen and injections
  • Joint distraction
  • Practical planning for managing your condition  

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Tonia Vincent, a Professor of Musculoskeletal Biology at the University of Oxford specializing in Rheumatology. She focuses on understanding osteoarthritis.

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Direct download: LRS_604_-_The_Future_of_Arthritis_Treatments_with_Dr_Tonia_Vincent.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:39am CET

The top New Year's resolutions involve weight loss and fitness. In my industry, January is boom time and February is gloom time as most people have given up on their New Year energy by Valentine’s Day. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a non-dogmatic weight loss coach who takes a sustainable, forever approach to sane weight management.

You’ll learn:

  • The importance of eating high satiety foods
  • Why cinnamon can be a great addition to your morning coffee
  • How to navigate liquid calories

Links

Nagina’s Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Nagina Abdullah is a weight loss coach who incorporates natural, wholesome foods and practical lifestyle changes, and mindfulness to help clients achieve sustained results.

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Direct download: LRS_603_-_Mindful_Weight_Loss_with_Nagina_Abdullah.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

Alcohol is involved in 28 percent of all fatal car accidents, 37 percent of all violent crime, and is responsible for an unknown number of mental and emotional health challenges. On the flip side, it also has a rich tradition of craftsmanship and cuisine, culture and celebration. In moderation, alcohol has pro-social benefits, lowers social anxiety, and is loved by billions.

If you’re one of those people who can have a drink now and then without much of a thought and certainly no problem, this podcast is not for you. If drinking is causing you to gain weight, struggle the next morning, or is creating big problems in your life and you want to stop, my guest on this week’s show can help.

Listen to learn

  • Why social pressure to drink is stronger than almost all other lifestyle pressures
  • Helpful language to use during a dry experiment
  • How to “test the waters” of sobriety with a dry month or dry 3-month challenge
  • The harsh reality of sober life in terms of friends and activities

Links

Rachel’s site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Rachel Hechman has a troubled history with alcohol, and after three years sober, now helps support other people on their journey to healthier living. 

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Direct download: LRS_602_-_How_to_Have_a_Sober_Year_with_Rachel_Hechtman.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

If weight loss is one of your New Year’s resolutions, you’re probably as frustrated and confused as the rest of us with all the conflicting advice and extreme approaches being touted as a forever solution. In 2023, calorie counting resurfaced as a popular approach to weight loss - and that’s just fine - but many people find that their calorie math somehow doesn’t work and are left feeling discouraged. If you can relate, this solo podcast is for you.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

  • Why calories in / calories out is true but oversimplifies the process
  • Five variables that can muddle up your calorie math
  • The real reason we eat (hint: it’s not for nutrition, unfortunately)
  • Five tips to try instead of (or in addition to) calorie counting 

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Direct download: LRS_601_-_Your_Calorie_Math_is_Wrong_with_Lucas_Rockwood.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

Many people are worried that their favorite deodorant is going to cause them an early death, but when it comes down to it, we’re more worried that we’re going to smell like death. This conundrum perfectly articulates the juggling act between the short term benefit and long term risk with skin care products. In an ideal world, regulators would keep us from harm’s way. In the real world, long-term cancer risk, hormone disruption, and even organ damage are difficult to track and quantify so this is an evolving discussion. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet the CEO of a testing company focused on safety and efficacy for manufacturers.

Listen and learn:

  • How an ingredient might be proven safe and effective, but in certain use cases might prove otherwise
  • The false trust of Western manufactured products vs. the fake fear of “made in China”
  • How to pick and choose products based on how often you use them and the potential risk

Links

dermatest.com

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Marcel Voss is the CEO of Dermatest GmbH, a company that specializes in skin testing and analysis.

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Direct download: LRS_600_How_to_Choose_Healthy_Skincare_Products_with_Marcel_Voss.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

Sexual health requires collaboration and alignment between partners. Many couples get stuck and the resulting conflicts commonly escalate to breakups. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a professor and psychologist focused specifically on women’s sexual health, using mindfulness as a foundation in her work.

Listen and learn:

  • What sex drive discrepancy (SDD) is and the challenges that arise
  • How antidepressant drugs can contribute to sexual dysfunction even after discontinued use
  • Why “women’s Viagra” Addyi isn’t really working for most people
  • How mindfulness can create a foundation for sexual health

Links

Lori’s site: www.LoriBrotto.com

ABOUT OUT GUEST

Dr. Lori Brotto is a Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of British Columbia and a Registered Psychologist, specializing in women's sexual health. She is the author of, Better Sex Through Mindfulness.

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Direct download: LRS_599_-_Womens_Sexual_Health_with_Dr._Lori_Brotto.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

Cynicism is a huge problem in health care, both from patients and providers. Patients are frustrated their doctors have so little time during visits and that they’re most-likely going to leave with nothing more than a prescription. Physicians are frustrated that their patients first come in after a huge problem has arisen, often 10 years in the making, wanting an instant solution. While diet, exercises, and lifestyle interventions can help, will the patient actually follow through? Unlikely. It’s a two-sided problem where both parties feel stuck. A system-wide shift to preventative care is a likely solution. On this week’s podcast, we’ll explore how this is already happening privately, to some extent.

Listen and learn:

  • What peptide therapy is and why it might be preferable to exogenous hormones
  • Breakthroughs in early cancer screening that most people don’t know about
  • The importance of medical supervision on any health journey

Links

Valhallavitality.com

About guest

Dr. Hari Mani is a board-certified family medicine physician whose work today focuses on holistic medicine.

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Direct download: LRS_598_-_Preventative_Health_Breakthrough_with_Dr._Hari_Mani.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

Mental health is a huge and growing problem, and psychedelic medicine is suddenly on a fast track toward legalization. Ayahuasca is a traditional medicine used in the Amazon for hundreds of years as part of healing ceremonies. Its use has been largely confined to retreat settings, but as mental health professionals seek new options for treating depression, anxiety, and PTSD among other conditions, many are looking to the past to inform the future of psychiatric medicine. My guest on this week’s podcast is at the forefront of the movement. 

Listen and learn:

  • About the curious combination of plants that create this drug
  • Set and setting considerations for traditional use
  • Legal and safety concerns
  • Ceremonial vs. clinical use
  • The “pill for an ill” risk vs. the reality of potential benefits 

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Simon’s Site

ABOUT OUT GUEST

Dr. Simon Ruffell is a psychiatrist known for his research on ayahuasca and study of curanderismo. Since 2016, he has collaborated with Indigenous communities in the Amazon basin to investigate the traditional use of ayahuasca and its effects on mental health.

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No matter how comfortable or challenging your life is, chances are you suffer from poor concentration, stress, anxiety, or overwhelm with some consistency. Left unchecked, your busy brain can lead to burnout, and while some might argue how to technically define this condition, none would argue it’s a safe state in which to live. With burnout comes an open door where illness, sadness, and pain can enter. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a medical doctor whose work is focused on helping people find a way back to balance.

Listen and learn:

  • Strategies to calm your busy brain
  • The power of a pause
  • The importance of a chief wellness officer at work
  • Why compassion is needed as a first step, including self-compassion 

Link

www.Drromie.com

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Romie is a board-certified physician and the founder of "brainSHIFT at Work," where she combines her 20 years of expertise in neurology, integrative medicine, and mindfulness to create cultural change in mental health and wellness. She has a new book coming out called, The Busy Brian Cure: The Eight-Week Plan to Find Focus, Tame Anxiety, and Sleep Again.

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Direct download: LRS_596_-_The_Busy_Brain_Cure_with_Dr._Romie_Mushtaq.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:04am CET

Mental health challenges are often suffered in silence, behind closed doors. That is perhaps most true of eating disorders which affect people of all ages and backgrounds and range from anorexia and bulimia to orthorexia and body dysmorphia. The default advice to “get help” is not wrong, but simply booking a session with a local therapist is unlikely to unravel the complexity that usually defines mental health challenges that manifest in disordered eating. On this week's show, you´ll meet a professional counselor and mental health educator focused on helping people find a path forward.

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Ruth’s Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Ruth Micallef is a counselor who focuses on eating disorders. She uses Schema therapy, positive psychology, and compassion-focused therapy (CFT) as part of her work. 

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Direct download: LRS_595_-_Overcoming_Eating_Disorders_with_Ruth_Micallef.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

Think of your muscles like ground beef, and fascia like plastic wrap that creates a scaffolding like structure in, around, and through the muscle. Fascia is one of the most abundant connective tissues in your body, and like all tissues, it’s susceptible to injury, pain, and dysfunction. Despite its prevalence, fascia research remains nascent, so it’s worthwhile for anyone interested in their body to learn more. On this week's show, you´ll meet a fascia expert who will help you better understand this essential connective tissue.

Listen and learn:

  • Why delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is usually caused by pain in your fascia more than muscle pain
  • How fascia is affected by compression, shearing, and stretching
  • The role of hyaluronan (hyaluronic acid) in fascial health  

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David’s Site

​​ABOUT OUR GUEST

David Lesondak is a Structural Integrator at UPMC's Center for Integrative Medicine. He is the author of the book, Fascia: What it is and Why it Matters. 

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Direct download: LRS_594_-_Understanding_Your_Fascia_with_David_Lesondak.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 11:17am CET

Everyone ages differently. Some people age gracefully, others fall off a cliff when it comes to their health. Hormones are usually an issue for most people: menopause for women, andropause for men. Both mainstream and alternative medicine offer treatment options and on this week’s episode we meet a doctor who can explain a bit more about them.

What you’ll learn

  • What a compounding pharmacy can do
  • How health clinics are allowed to prescribe medicines
  • Risk vs. reward of hormone replacement therapy
  • Why supplements and drugs should be put in the same category

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Website

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Gillett is a medical doctor who practices holistic, preventative, and sports medicine. He emphasizes a patient-centered approach and is involved in obesity medicine organizations. 

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Direct download: LRS_593_-_Understanding_Hormones_Peptide_Therapy_with_Kyle_Gillett.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

We’ve all had the experience of opening a new pint of ice cream fully intending to just have a spoonful, and then 10 minutes later, the container is empty and you’re unsure why. Binge moments are part of life, but for some, binging happens regularly–daily even–and it can become a serious mental health challenge that has very little to do with food itself. On this week’s podcast, my guest will help you understand what’s going on and offer some insights for a path forward.

Listen and learn:

  • Why today’s “last supper” is never the last
  • How to differentiate impulsive vs compulsive behavior 
  • How to remove shame and guilt around food
  • Important distinctions between bad food vs bad person

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Sarah’s Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Sarah is a licensed psychotherapist with a focus on assisting people recovering from binge eating disorders. She is the author of the book, I Can’t Stop Eating.

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Direct download: LRS_592_-_How_to_Stop_Binge_Eating_with_Sarah_Dosanjh.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition affecting as many as three percent of the population. While prescription medicine and creams can relieve symptoms in the short term, long-term solutions often require stress management, detoxification, and gut health. Our guest on this week’s podcast specializes in helping people get their skin under control.

Listen and learn:

  • About the role of sun exposure and vitamin D
  • How your gut health and microbiome relates to your skin
  • The impact of food intolerances and allergies on the skin
  • Risks vs rewards of long-term prescriptions

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Dayna’s Site

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Dayna Hrovath is a physician's assistant with a particular focus on psoriasis.

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Direct download: LRS_591_-_Psoriasis_Heal_Your_Skin_with_Dayna_Hrovath2.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

MDMA, better known as the party drug ecstasy, has been legalized in Australia and will soon be approved in The United States for use in psychotherapy. While much of the research pushing for legalization has focused on post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), its potential use in couples therapy also holds great promise. My guest on this week’s podcast wrote his master’s thesis on the therapeutic uses of MDMA in the 1980s and has been at the forefront of drug-assisted counseling ever since.

Listen and learn:

  • How an MDMA-assisted session for couples can fasttrack therapy
  • Legal and safety concerns
  • Fentanyl risks and the safety promises of prescription options
  • Why couples should aim to share two appreciation comments daily
  • How to utilize the “acknowledgement formula” to resolve conflict in your relationship

NOTE: MDMA is illegal in most jurisdictions worldwide. This podcast is not meant to endorse purchase or consumption of illicit drugs. Even when legal and prescribed, there are real risk and dangers that must be considered before using any drug.  

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Jonathan’s Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Jonathan Robinson is a psychotherapist and author of ten books including, The Enlightenment Project and Communication Miracles for Couples.

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Direct download: LRS_590_-_MDMA_for_Couples_Counseling_with_Jonathan_Robinson.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

Running is an amazing way to build cardiorespiratory fitness, it’s accessible to just about anyone, and you can start right now. The problem? An estimated 80 percent of runners get injured each year, so simply staying on your feet consistently is a huge challenge for most people. My guest on this week’s podcast is a physiotherapist who will share her tips for running pain-free.

Listen and learn:

  • How to choose between road, trail, and treadmill running
  • The importance of stride rate and elbow drive
  • How to supplement your running with strength training

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Hilary’s Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Hilary is a physical therapist and was previously a member of the US Alpine ski team. She works with athletes and non-athletes in-person and online. She does a lot of work with runners, focusing on gait fixing and running injuries. 

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Direct download: LRS_589_-_How_to_Run_Pain-Free_with_Hilary_McCloy.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

What if your greatest pain in life was not the terrible things that happen to you, but instead the confusion and disjunction between your mind and body? Our bodies are wired for survival, but we all hope to find peace and contentment. Is it possible? Our guest on this week’s podcast believes it is.

Listen and learn:

  • How pain increase amygdala size and activity while simultaneously decreasing hippocampus size and activity
  • Why self trust is the missing link in the confusion created by pain
  • How exposure and facing our pain head on is the only way through
  • The idiocy of trying to outrun or avoid the monster that lives between your ears

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Julia’s Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Julia DiGangi is a neuropsychologist and founder of NeuroHealth Partners, specializing in the neuroscience of emotional, cognitive, and social health. She also has an excellent TEDx talk on the art of suffering.

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Direct download: LRS_588_-_From_Suffering_to_Growth_with_Dr_Julia_DiGangi.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

Longevity is having a moment on social media right now with Silicon Valley paying teenage boys to have blood transfusions, experimental peptide injections, and all the predictable skin lasers and fillers. Most of these experiments will be useless, some will be harmful, but perhaps a few will actually work. Dr. Stephen Krichevsky joins this week’s podcast to help us separate the signal from the noise.

Listen and learn:

  • What we can learn about aging from yeast, worms, fruit flies, and mice
  • Does starving yourself really extend your life?
  • What about NMN and rapamycin?
  • Why stable weight might be more important than being thin as you age

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Dr Kritchevsky’s Work

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Stephen Kritchevsky has published more than 450 peer-reviewed papers and serves as the director of Older Americans Independence Center (OAIC) and co-directs the Sticht Center for Healthy Aging and Alzheimer’s Prevention. He is a contributor to the ABC study and the LIFE Trial.

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Direct download: LRS_587_-_The_Truth_About_Aging_with_Stephen_Kritchevsky.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:45am CET

Do you feel burned out? My guest on this week's podcast, Dr. Neha Sangwan, defines burnout as exhaustion, ineffectiveness, and cynicism. Once that trifecta occurs, you’re in trouble - and most of us have been there. How do you bounce back from true burnout? What role can medicine, spirituality, and social groups play? Listen in to learn more.

Listen and learn:

  • Why exhaustion, ineffectiveness, and cynicism typify burnout
  • How to find “your people” if you’re socially isolated
  • Why it’s important to identify your core values
  • Which medication and natural interventions can act as a bridge back to balance

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Dr Neha’s Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Neha Sangwan is an internal medicine physician, international speaker, and corporate communications expert. She is the author of new book, Powered by Me: From Burned Out to Fully Charged at Work and in Life.

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Direct download: LRS_586_-_Bounce_Back_from_Burnout_with_Dr._Neha_Sangwan.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

Most of us have a bucket list of things we’ll do once we grow up, after the kids move out, once we’ve retired… or someday. The problem with someday is that we don’t know when or if it will ever come, and more importantly, why wait? Most of life’s richest experiences don’t cost very much at all, and most things you could start to experience immediately.

Listen and learn:

  • How to find joy in everyday moments
  • Why doing things you suck at but enjoy can unlock amazing experiences
  • How your lowest lows can turn into peak experiences
  • How to start if you’re currently time and/or financially poor

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Experiential Billionaire

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Bridget Hilton and Joe Huff are entrepreneurs and co-authors of the new book, Experiential Billionaire

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Hip pain ranges from minor pinching felt during squats to excruciating pain that causes you to limp or even need the support of a cane. Like all joint injuries, the process of diagnosing and treating a hip injury is often long and circuitous. Do you need surgery? Physical therapy? Will the pain ever go away? In this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a physiotherapist who focuses specifically on hips.

Listen and learn:

  • What femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is and what it might mean for you
  • Why you should forget quick fixes and focus on a six months plus healing journey
  • Realistic options for post-hip replacement exercise and sport
  • Why labrum tears are so common in the general population and are usually asymptomatic

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Mehmet’s Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Mehmet Gem is a physiotherapist. Much of his work is focused on the hips and femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). He has worked with athletes in multiple sports and non-athletes internationally via his consultancy and training programs.

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Direct download: LRS_584_-_Healing_Your_Hips_with_Mehmet_Gem.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

Pelvic floor problems affect an estimated 40 percent of the population. Common symptoms include incontinence, prolapse, premature ejaculation, and irregular bowel movements. Your pelvic floor is a muscular net that supports your bladder, bowels, and in women the uterus. Those muscles can be trained and strengthened just like your biceps - but it’s a little more tricky to learn how. On this week’s podcast, we meet a physiotherapist who specializes in this area of the body.

Listen and learn:

  • How to take charge of your pelvic floor health  
  • Whether pee-stop-pee is a safe practice for strengthening
  • Do apps and gizmos actually work? Are they worth it?
  • Will you ever be able to jump on a trampoline or deadlift again?
  • Are medical interventions such as collagen fillers, botox, and surgery effective?

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Clare’s Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Clare Bourne is a pelvic health physiotherapist. She works with extremely common but rarely discussed issues such as incontinence and prolapse. She is the author of Strong Foundations: Why Pelvic Health Matters.

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Direct download: LRS_583_-_Pelvic_Floor_Health_with_Clare_Bourne.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 9:33am CET

Public speaking and communication skills are crucial for every aspect of life. Whether you’re negotiating a promotion at work or advocating for yourself with your doctor, the better you can express yourself, the greater your success. Good communication is a meta skill that pays off in multiples, and it’s something we should all invest more time in developing.

Listen and learn:

  • The power of story and narrative during presentations
  • How to use visual aids carefully
  • The importance of time management
  • Why formulaic structures are often a wise choice
  • How to handle feedback, trolls, and grandstanders

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Ben’s Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Ben Crosby is a professor of rhetoric and a communication skills consultant. He is also the author of Presentations as Performance: A Professional’s Guide to Better Speaking.

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Direct download: LRS_582_-_Improve_Your_Public_Speaking_with_Ben_Crosby.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

When most people think about getting in shape, their first priority is usually fat loss - and for good reason. Excess adipose tissue can, in many cases, contribute to or exacerbate dozens of other health problems. But what if instead of focusing on losing fat, you focused on gaining muscle? Lean muscle tissue is a metabolic workhorse. It strengthens your bones, acts as a natural glucose storage location and helps to balance your hormones. Interestingly, it’s often faster to build muscle than it is to shed fat, and the two often go head-in-hand.

Listen and learn:

  • Why lean muscle tissue tests are inaccurate
  • The future of D3-creatine tests for accurate “weigh in” of muscle mass
  • The correlation between lean muscle, bone density, and reduced all-cause mortality
  • Weights vs bodyweight exercise: can you do it at home?
  • The minimum effective dose for change

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Dr Lyon’s Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a physician and the founder of the Institute of Muscle-Centric Medicine. She is the author of a soon-to-be released book, Forever Strong

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Direct download: LRS_581_-_Are_You_Under-Muscled_with_Dr_Gabrielle_Lyon.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

Psilocybin mushrooms (aka magic mushrooms) are being studied and used for their therapeutic and mental health benefits. These powerful substances have a long history of use in various cultures around the world, and are surprisingly safe if used carefully with medical supervision. At the same time, any drug, natural or not, presents a complex set of risks and rewards that must be considered. On this week’s podcast, you’ll learn about the popular new style of sub-perception use called microdosing.

Listen and learn:

  • How one tenth of a psychoactive dose can provide many of the same benefits without a “high” or psychedelic experience
  • Legal considerations and options for traveling with psilocybin
  • How psychedelics might impact emotional processing and reverence for nature

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Retreat Microdose

LEGAL & HEALTH WARNING: in most jurisdictions, psychedelic drugs are illegal. Even when legal, they should be treated and used with care, ideally only under the supervision of trusted healthcare professionals. The views of the guest and host of this podcast are theirs alone and should not be taken as health or medical advice. 

ABOUT OUR GUEST
Cori Sue Morris is a former journalist, an entrepreneur, and the founder and CEO of Retreat. Her company helps educate people on how to use psilocybin, better known as magic mushrooms for personal growth and health. 

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Direct download: LRS_580_-_Microdosing_Psilocybin_with_Cori_Sue_Morris.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

Food allergies are a common and growing problem. To complicate things further, food allergy tests have a fifty percent false positive rate and most general practitioner doctors have just two weeks of allergy training - so you’re often left on your own when trying to diagnose and deal with them. Extreme allergies are rare, but skin problems, digestive issues, headaches, and bowel issues are becoming increasingly common. My guest on this week’s podcast will help you understand more about allergies and what to do about them.

Listen and learn:

  • Why allergies are a huge and growing problem
  • Why most IGG food allergy tests are a waste of time
  • How avoiding foods like peanuts could contribute to the development of an allergy
  • The important difference between an intolerance and an allergy  

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Theresa’s Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Theresa MacPhail is a medical anthropologist, professor, and writer. She is the author of the book, Allergic: Our Irritated Bodies in a Changing World.

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Direct download: LRS_579_-_Why_Are_Allergies_on_the_Rise_with_Theresa_MacPhail.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

If you have a phone or computer, you could start a media company right now and publish and share whatever you like. On one hand, this is amazing and democratizes what was previously reserved for a handful of gatekeepers. At the same time, the deluge of messages, often with ulterior motives, makes it extremely difficult for most of us to think freely. Should you trust governmental organizations? Left or right leaning news media? And what about the bro science podcaster? I don’t have the answers to any of these questions, but our guest on this week’s podcast does. 

Listen and learn:

  • About the wisdom of the crowd
  • The dangers of conformity
  • Why conspiracy thinking exists
  • Poetic truth vs. real world facts

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Free Your Mind Book

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Patrick Fagan is an applied behavioral scientist with over 13 years of experience in marketing, political campaigns, and data science consultancy. His expertise is in understanding human behavior and decision-making processes. Through his work, he advocates responsible and ethical practices in behavioral science, empowering individuals to resist manipulative influences and fostering critical thinking in society. He is the coauthor of the book, Free Your Mind

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Direct download: LRS_578_-_How_to_Be_a_Free_Thinker_with_Patrick_Fagan.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 3:50pm CET

Erectile dysfunction is often a canary in the coalmine for metabolic health problems, and it might be just the motivation some men need to make some changes. Like all things related to health, restoring sexual vitality often requires a holistic approach, but the good news is that these changes have nothing but positive upsides.

Listen and learn:

  • The risk vs reward of PDE5 inhibitors
  • Why diabetes and heart disease are often correlated with ED
  • Soundwaves, lasers, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections
  • Why 90 percent of sexual dysfunction problems are physiological

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Dr. Truong’s Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Anne Truong is a medical doctor specializing in anti-aging and biological cellular medicine, with a career spanning over 25 years. She is the author of the book, Erectile Dysfunction Fix, and runs an educational group called, The Modern Man Club.

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Give a baby an ice cream cone and watch his eye brain light up with pleasure. The desire for sweet is hard-wired into us, but our access to sweet is unprecedented and problematic. Sugary and starchy foods are cheap, delicious, and last for years on the shelf. As you know all too well, once you’ve established a habit of indulging, it’s so difficult to stop. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet as public health educator who turned her own sugar breakup into a focus for her teaching and advocacy.

Learn

  • How sugar affects your dopamine, insulin and microbiome
  • Why sugar is in 74% of all packaged foods
  • How starchy foods can be just as problematic as added sugar
  • Planning for the 7 to 10 day detox
  • The psycho-social role of sugar and sugar addiction

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Dr. Grayson’s Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Andrea Grayson is a behavior change communications consultant. She teaches about Public Health Communications at the University of Vermont. In 2016, Andrea weaned herself off sugar and now helps others do the same. Her book, The Sweet Tooth Dilemma, is available on Amazon. 

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Direct download: LRS_576_-_How_to_Quit_Sugar_with_Dr._Andrea_Grayson.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

Do you get sick easily? Do you catch every cold and flu that comes through town? This could be due to a depleted immune system or even chronic immune deficiency. This is more common than most people realize, and for a number of lifestyle and environmental reasons, it’s a growing problem with a glaring lack of medical support or recognition. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a doctor who focuses on boosting the immune system and treating those with immune problems.

Listen & learn

  • How fecal transplants can help with extreme gut problems
  • Why cardio and strength exercise and sleep are the foundations for immune health
  • Genetic ApoE test
  • Genetics vs. epigenetic influence on our health 

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Gary’s Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Gary Kaplan, D.O., is a clinical associate professor at Georgetown University, director of the Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine. He’s the author of two books, Total Recovery and Why You Are Still Sick are available on Amazon. 

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Direct download: LRS_575_-_Is_Your_Immune_System_Broken_with_Dr_Gary_Kaplan.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 11:13am CET


Lucas answers a handful of relevant listen questions on food, fitness, yoga, and movement. Join the conversation!

  • What vitamins does Lucas take?
  • Is yoga enough?
  • Why 1 gram of protein per lbs of body weight?
  • How to not lose fitness gains during summer holidays
  • Is lab grown meat the future?

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Direct download: LRS_574_-_QA_Sepcial_with_Lucas_Rockwood.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:25am CET

The carnivore diet is one of the most requested and controversial topics on the podcast in the past year, and I’ve had a number of guests on including a medical doctor and heart surgeon. While I do not eat nor plan to eat this way myself, I’m alway open to learn about new approaches for weight loss and optimal health. While this extreme approach raises some very real concerns, there are some very interesting benefits too making it well with a discussion.

Listen and learn: 

  • What we can learn from the inuit and yupik people who traditional at an animal-centric diet
  • Why elimination diets can be powerful short term for illnesses and disease but why they are almost never sustainable
  • The big cholesterol gamble from a cow-centric diet
  • How to separate signal from noise in the diet industry 

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Direct download: LRS_573_-_Carnivore_Diet_Controversy_with_Lucas_Rockwood.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 11:14am CET

All of us want to change something: our job, our relationship, our waistline, or even our career. We wake up thinking about it and fall asleep wondering “what if.” For some unknown reason, we never seem able to push past our stuck point and create real change. Why? My guest on this week’s podcast coaches using a visual and sensory-based model designed to help you achieve what you desire.

Listen to learn:

  • Why what you elaborate on is often what you become
  • How to loop in your 5 senses - plus emotions - to anchor an image
  • The power of a negative “what if I don’t” scenario

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Imagery Coaching

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Joanna Grover, LCSW, is a pioneer of Functional Imagery Training (FIT) with 15 years experience as a coach and cognitive therapist. She’s the co-author of the new book, The Choice Point.

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Direct download: LRS_572_-_How_to_Push_Past_Mental_Walls_with_Joanna_Grover.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:37am CET

Cancer is the number two cause of death worldwide, and despite 100s of billions invested, there is still no cure, only treatments. The treatments we do have such as chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery, while extremely aggressive, work very well if detection is early. Since there are dozens of types of cancer, screening and detection has proven challenging–but that might be changing. My guest on this week’s podcast is on the forefront of genomic medicine and hopes to make early screen accessible to everyone.

Listen and learn:

  • How new technology allows for blood plasma scanning of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) to find tiny particles from cancers
  • The role of full body MRI in cancer screening
  • Why it currently costs thousands per year but could end up costing a fraction of this in the future

Links

www.GetSerenity.life

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Jo Bhakdi is the Founder and CEO of Quantgene, a precision genomics and oncology company founded in 2015. Quantgene's goal is to build the future of medicine by utilizing advanced scientific and technological innovations.

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Direct download: LRS_571_-_Genomic_Medicine_with_Jo_Bhakdi_-_Copy.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 11:22am CET

Some medical professionals feel it’s more accurate to classify post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a neural injury (PTSI) – not a disorder. Dr. Eugene Lipov developed a local anesthesia treatment targeting the stellate ganglion in the bottom of the cervical spine. This treatment has been approved for chronic pain and is being used now for trauma with promising results. On this week’s podcast, you’ll learn from a success story patient:

  • How trauma change our nervous system and brain activity
  • Why a prolonged allostatic load (stress) can create a trauma-like injury in the body
  • How trauma injuries can be visibly seen in FMRI scans

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Dr Lipov

The Invisible Machine

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Jamie is the author of the books, The Iconists and The Invisible Machine. The book is centered around the science of Trauma Recovery.

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Direct download: LRS_570_-_The_Science_of_Trauma_Recovery_with_Jamie_Mustard.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 5:46pm CET

Millions of people around the world are suffering from long COVID, an umbrella term for chronic symptoms that might include fatigue, vertigo, POTS, and cognitive impairment. While it’s not uncommon for people to have lingering issues after any illness, the scope and scale of the COVID pandemic and the anomalous nature of this particular disease have created a quiet, but concerning crisis. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a psychologist whose work has shifted to supporting people struggling through this journey.

Listen to learn:

  • How long COVID differs from post-acute symptoms from other infections
  • What a diagnosis of long COVID involves
  • Support options
  • What the future holds for chronic conditions

Links
James’s Book
www.JamesCJackson.com

ABOUT OUR GUEST

James C. Jackson is a psychologist and Research Professor of Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is an internationally renowned expert on the cognitive and mental health effects of illness, including long COVID. His new book is called Clearing the Fog

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Direct download: LRS_569_-_Surviving__Thriving_With_Long_COVID_with_James_Jackson.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 3:36pm CET

People often lament that they prioritize others’ needs above their own, and they don’t know how to put themselves first. I believe most of us are mostly selfish, so I don’t think the problem is putting yourself first, I think the problem is putting self care first. People will overcommit to work, family, and community obligations, but ignore free times, exercise, and quiet solitude. I don’t believe that we’re all so altruistic that our days get vacuumed by charity work, I think our time is consumed simply by other seemling more important priorities.

The term self-care conjures up images of manicures or lazy Sunday morning brunches, but what if you expanded that to include art, creativity, silence, adventure, friendship, and whatever else perhaps feeds your soul but almost by definition does not have a quantifiable reason for ending up on your calendar. 

On this week’s podcast, you’ll earn the importance of making time for less strategic, you-focused activities.

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Taylor’s Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Taylor Elyse Morrison is the founder of Inner Workout, a company that aims to make well-being and personal development more accessible. Her book is called, The Inner Workout.

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Direct download: LRS_568_-_How_to_Prioritize_Self_Care_with_Taylor_Elyse_Morrison.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:12am CET

Do you have painful feet, bunions, hammertoes, or collapsed arches? If you’ve visited a podiatrist, you most likely ended up with some orthotic inserts and were sent on your way. Hopefully, those inserts worked! Most likely, they helped a little, but as the years have passed, your condition has progressively worsened. Is there anything you can do about it? On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a functional podiatrist who will help you understand your options.

Listen and learn: 

  • What a 15-min self-care routine might look like for your feet 
  • The pros and cons of surgical interventions 
  • Why reduced bone density might disqualify you for surgery  
  • Why flat feet is sometimes caused by ligament laxity and strength and stretch routines are unlikely to correct this structural issue

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Dr Splichal’s Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Emily Splichal is a functional podiatrist, human movement specialist, and a leading voice in barefoot science and rehabilitation. After originally training as a surgeon, she now focuses on functional and regenerative medicine.

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Direct download: LRS_567_-_Fix_Your_Feet_with_Dr._Emily_Splichal.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

It’s more difficult than ever to separate fact from journalistic or political fiction. The idea of “relative truth” has permeated almost every discussion, making it challenging to get straight answers to even some of the most basic questions. Does cholesterol matter or not? Are HPV vaccines safe or too risky? While media spin has always been a problem, it’s reached breaking point, and the majority of us feel disillusioned and frustrated. This week’s guest offers advice on how to identify and fight misinformation.

Listen and learn: 

  • How a small lie wrapped in hard truths can be much more dangerous than a blatant falsehood 
  • Why men are leading the charge when it comes to conspiracy theories
  • How system justification theory can influence misinformation 
  • Whether a small lie is OK if it’s for a good cause

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Sander’s site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Sander van der Linden is a social psychology professor and Director of the Cambridge Social Decision-Making Lab. He focuses on how misinformation spreads in online networks and how to protect against false information. He is the author of Foolproof. 

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Direct download: LRS_566_-_How_to_Fight_Misinformation_with_Sander_van_der_Linden.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:23am CET

Most people are much more concerned with the quality of their life than the quantity. We hope to stay healthy, lucid, mobile, and engaged until our final days. How exactly to increase your chances of a strong finish is hotly debated, but as a 102-year-old doctor, our guest on this week’s podcast has a unique authority on the subject.

Listen and learn:

  • Why you need to find purpose and meaning
  • The importance of love in the healing process
  • How the body heals itself
  • Why memories can provide a place of comfort and joy

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Gladys’ Site

ABOUT OUT GUEST

Dr. Gladys McGarey is a medical pioneer and visionary, internationally recognized as the mother of holistic medicine. She is co-founder of the American Holistic Medical Association and has held a family practice for more than sixty years. At 102, Dr. McGarey has a ten-year plan and an eye on a healthier and more joyful future for all

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The average woman will spend one third of her life in menopause, and yet the public discourse and medical advice around this life stage is sorely lacking. Will hormone replacement therapy give you cancer? Will you be stuck on drugs for the rest of your life? Should you just wait it out and let nature run its course–or fight like mad against menopausal symptoms? On this week’s podcast, we meet a medical doctor committed to giving women more options, more agency, and a better quality of life during menopause and beyond.

Listen and learn:

  • Myth vs reality about cancer risk and HRT
  • When and how to start thinking about HRT, and when to come off it
  • The power of food and lifestyle interventions for hormonal balance
  • Whether horse urine vs. yam derived hormones matter?

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Dr. Mary Clare’s Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Mary Claire Haver is a Board Certified OB GYN and the creator of The Galveston Diet, a nutrition program designed for women in menopause. She is also the author of a new book, The Galveston Diet.

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Direct download: LRS_564_-_Whats_Wrong_with_Menopause_with_Dr._Mary_Clare_Haver.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

Have you ever felt excited about a new form of exercise, only to get sore muscles and then joint pain as soon as you start to see results? You take a couple days off, try ice and painkillers, but the pain always seems to come back and you’re not sure what to do about it. Should you keep going? Stop moving? See a doctor? Or try something else? On this week’s podcast, we’ll attempt to demystify the healing process.

Listen and learn:

  • Why patience might be the top necessity for healing
  • The value of cross training for injury prevention
  • How to use muscle strength to combat joint laxity
  • Why being “under recovered” is a bigger problem than being overtrained

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ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Jeremy Alland is a board-certified sports medicine physician based in Chicago, IL. He has worked as a team physician for various professional sports teams and high school teams, and is actively involved in research.

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Direct download: LRS_563_-_Non-Surgical_Options_for_Injury_w_Dr._Jeremy_Alland.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

Work can be one of the greatest sources of meaning and purpose in life; but it can also be a huge source of chronic stress and anxiety. Perhaps you’re tasked with more responsibilities than one person can feasibly manage; maybe you work with a toxic boss 
or colleague; or maybe your role just feels soul-sucking and the worry that this is it looms heavy on your mind. My guest on this week’s podcast will help you combat workplace anxiety.

Listen and learn:

  • How to overcome anxiety by doing an “Is it worth it?” assessment
  • Why pace/place/space is crucial to peace of mind
  • How to balance working at home with our need for social connection
  • About introversion vs. insecurity vs. social anxiety

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Mora’s Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Morra is a podcaster and author of the books, Hiding in the Bathroom, and the newly released, The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower

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Direct download: LRS_562_-_Anxious_at_Work_with_Morra_Aarons-Mele.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

When you’re struggling with poor mental health, depression, anxiety, or low self esteem
and you want to actively change your mindset, it’s difficult to know where to start. Should you consider therapy? Medication? What about starting in your kitchen? On this week’s podcast, we’ll explore taking a food-based approach to improving mental health.

Listen and learn:

  • The importance of Omega-3s, fiber, and whole food nutrition for your brain 
  • Why performance and behavioral problems at school might be directly linked to poor nutrition
  • How dietary interventions were linked to a 30 percent reduction in self-harm in prisons
  • Why ultra processed foods (UPFs) pose a huge risk to your health and brain 


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Kimberley's site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Kimberley Wilson is a psychologist and the founder of Monumental Health, a service combining evidence-based psychological therapy, with nutritional neuroscience and nutritional psychiatry. She specializes in whole body mental health, treating issues such as depression, low confidence, low self-esteem and self-doubt, disordered eating, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and procrastination. She is also the author of two books, Unprocessed, and How to Build a Healthy Brain

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Direct download: LRS_561_-_How_to_Build_a_Healthy_Brain_with_Kimberly_Wilson.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

By 2035, it’s estimated that half the world’s population will be overweight. At the same time, we’ll likely continue to live longer and longer which means the financial cost and even more tragic loss of healthspan will be catastrophic. While the solution seems obvious, eat less and exercise more, things are not so simple in reality. I wonder if perhaps we’re asking the wrong questions about weight? What if the real question to ask is why we’re so hungry in the first place? On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet Amy Shah, MD, whose work focuses on answering this question.

Listen to learn:

  • Why food is mood
  • Why certain foods fill you up, others have “no limits”
  • The importance of resistance training, and yes for women too
  • How meal timing (not long fasting) can be very helpful for everyone
  • Why hyperpalatable foods encourage people to eat up to 500 calories more per day, even when the foods are identical

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Dr. Amy Shah’s Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Amy Shah, MD, is a double board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine and allergy/immunology. She is a regular contributor to major media outlets, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and NBC News, and has been featured on numerous television programs, including The Dr. Oz Show, The Today Show, and Good Morning America. She’s the author of two books, I’m So Effing Tired and I So Effing Hungry

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Direct download: LRS_560_-_Why_Im_So_Effing_Hungry_with_Dr._Amy_Shah.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

The assault on our sleep really only began in earnest 75 years ago as the world became flooded with light, stimuli, shift work, and birthed the concept of a 24/7 world. Today, we're wired and tired, overworked and under rested. This is not news to you, but what might be

When we think of high-risk jobs, we often think of underwater welders, fishing boat crew, and oil rig workers. But did you know that all shift work is also high risk? You're unlikely to have physical risks, but the metabolic, mental health, impaired driving ability, and even cancer risks are sky high. 

Here's what happens when we don't sleep: 

  • Ghrelin, the hunger hormone goes up
  • Blood glucose and metabolic health suffers 
  • Cardiovascular risk shoots way up
  • Risk of neurodegenerative illness skyrockets 

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Russell’s Book

ABOUT RUSSELL FOSTER - Russell Foster is a British professor of circadian neuroscience at Oxford University and the director of the Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute (SCNi). He is known for his discovery of non-rod, non-cone ocular photoreceptors that regulate the body’s internal clock. He has received numerous awards for his research, including the Zoological Society scientific medal and the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire). He is the author of Time Line: Your Body Clock and Its Essential Roles in Good Health and Sleep

Direct download: LRS_559_-_Fix_Your_Sleep_with_Russell_Foster.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

There are over 400,000 hip replacement operations performed each year in the USA alone. While our modern healthcare systems struggle to produce positive outcomes in some areas, in others - joint replacements in particular - the progress is remarkable. A hip replacement used to be a last ditch effort to live pain-free, whereas today, people are regaining active lives earlier and success rates improve with each passing year. If you, or someone you love, is struggling with an arthritic hip and considering options, this week’s podcast is for you.

Listen and learn:

  • What the 20 year outlook is for a replaced joint and what happens after that
  • Why you should say no to running post-op, and yes to yoga, skiing and tennis
  • What you need to know about femoral acetabular syndrome (FAI), labrum tears, and arthritis
  • Why obesity is a major contributor to hip pain and sadly a common disqualifier for hip replacement surgery

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Dr. Hull’s Site

Dr. Hull’s Books

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Jonathan began his career in the British Army as a medical officer with a parachute unit and went on to train as an orthopedic surgeon. He currently has a busy NHS practice. His special interests in orthopedic surgery are hip and knee disorders. He is also the author of Hip Expectations: How to get through a hip replacement by someone who should know better.

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Direct download: LRS_558_-_Hip__Knee_Replacements_with_Dr._Jonathan_Hull.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

Are you familiar with the concept of being time poor? This is when you have your life more or less figured out, but you don’t have a spare minute in your schedule. Since time is your greatest asset, and is in short supply, why not buy some of it back if given the opportunity?

For many of us, hiring help in our personal or professional lives seems too expensive, too indulgent, or just downright lazy. But many of us are living lives that are bigger than a 24 hour day, and the only way to get through it with any sense of control and freedom is to enlist some help. On this week’s podcast discover how to buy back your time. 

Listen and learn:

  • How to calculate what you can, or cannot, afford to hire help for
  • How code, content, capital or collaboration are the four ways to scale your impact
  • Why buying back your time before buying possessions might be worth considering 

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Dan’s Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dan Martell is an entrepreneur, investor and business coach. He founded a number of companies including Clarity and SaaS Academy. He is the author of a new book, Buy Back Your Time.

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Direct download: LRS_557_-_Buy_Back_Your_Time_with_Dan_Martell.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:59am CET

Have you ever noticed that many cold and flu remedies contain little more than honey and water? Have you ever gone to the doctor feeling ill and felt significantly better almost straight away? The placebo effect is a long observed phenomenon in medicine, but the same expectation effect also impacts most other areas of life.

If you read five-star reviews before visiting a restaurant, it primes you for a great experience. If you’re watching a film that everyone you know loves, you’re also far more likely to react positively to it. My guest on this week’s podcast is an expert in the effect of expectation.

Listen and learn:

  • Why the placebo-pain connection is so strong
  • How “open label” placebos can be just as effective
  • The lesser-known nocebo effect and its risks
  • How to ethically leverage the expectation effect in your life

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David’s Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

David Robson is a science writer who explores the human brain, body, and behavior. He graduated from Cambridge University with a degree in mathematics. He wrote extensively about misinformation during the COVID pandemic and mental health. He is the author of The Intelligence Trap, and his newest book, The Expectation Effect

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Direct download: LRS_556_-_How_Expectations_Impact_Outcomes_with_David_Robson.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

There’s a saying: “If you want a new idea, read a history book.” That might be true 95 percent of the time, but for the remaining five percent of the time, particularly when looking for problem-solving techniques, the solution might demand a completely new approach. Lateral thinking is the idea of entering from the side door, flipping the problem on its head, and spitballing completely new solutions. On this week’s podcast, we discuss how to apply this technique to your life.

Listen and learn:

  • Why innovation seems to have reached a lull
  • How to break free from your siloed information feed
  • What if everything you assumed was wrong or misguided?
  • What if the solution to your current problems was easy, obvious, and simple?

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Paul’s Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Paul Sloane is a UK-based author, speaker, and consultant, specializing in innovation and creative thinking. He has written several books on these topics, including: Lateral Thinking Puzzlers, The Leader's Guide to Lateral Thinking Skills, and De Bono's Thinking Course.

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Direct download: LRS_555_-_Lateral_Thinking_for_Innovative_Solutions_with_Paul_Sloane.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:00am CET

An estimated 15 to 20 percent of the population will suffer from tinnitus at some point in their lives and hearing loss affects an even greater number. Yet so few of us take action and seek out medical help. With tremendous breakthroughs in both diagnostics and treatment, there has never been a better time than now to get your auditory health in order. On this week’s podcast, we meet an audiologist who can help. 

Listen and learn:

  • Why tinnitus can be your brain trying to turn up the volume to hear better
  • How infection, stress, and even emotional distress can manifest as tinnitus
  • How virtual reality might offer solutions for balance and vertigo
  • The considerations and cost of hearing aids 

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New York Hearing Doctors

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Craig Kasper is the Managing Director of NYHD (New York Hearing Doctors). He specializes in disorders of the vestibular system, hearing loss and tinnitus. He’s been a leading voice in public education and hearing/balance for over 25 years and has been featured regularly in national media.

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Direct download: LRS_554_-_Tinnitus_Hearing_Loss__Auditory_Health_with_Dr._Craig_Kasper.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

Modern health trackers collect an amazing quantity of data daily, but most of it is descriptive, not actionable. Maybe your smart watch tells you that your sleep quality is poor, but do you know how to fix it? Maybe you learn your HRV is low, but how do you improve? All the information in the world means nothing if you don’t have a plan of how to adapt and grow from it. On this week’s podcast, discover how Dr. Erik Korem used qualified self-data in high performance sports and now uses it to help average people like you and me. 

Listen and learn:

  • Why respecting your circadian clock is crucial for good health
  • How belonging to a faith community (of any type) correlates with remarkably positive health outcomes
  • Why stress is a gateway to growth
  • Why allostatic load is an important, often-overlooked health consideration 

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Eric Korem is the founder and CEO of AIM7, a company that specializes in sleep and stress resilience. He has a background in working with professional sports teams, Olympic athletes, and government agencies. 

Learn more at

ErikKorem.com

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Direct download: LRS_553_-_High_Performance_Life_with_Dr._Erik_Korem_1.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

Our traditional healthcare systems offer amazing options for acute pain and injury, but for long-term, chronic, and subclinical pain, you’re mostly on your own. It’s more common than not for someone with chronic lower back or knee pain to have absolutely no idea what is wrong or how to fix it, and scans and doctors’ appointments often leave you with no clarity or guidance. In an attempt to fix ourselves, we stretch, strengthen, buy different shoes, and adjust our workstations. Sometimes it works, but sometimes we need more help. 

On this week’s podcast, we meet a physical therapist who focuses on standing posture and walking gait as a functional fix to main chronic pain ailments. 

Listen and learn:

  • Why atrophied gluteus maximus muscles are often a key culprit in joint pain
  • Why it can be helpful to avoid locking your knees while standing
  • How an overemphasis on movement can sometimes lead to overlooking incorrect movement

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Rick’s Website

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Rick is a physical therapist who found traditional therapy effective for acute pain but lacking for chronic pain and nagging injuries. He spent over 20 years developing his own approach and subsequently authored the Fixing You book series.

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Direct download: LRS_552_-_How_to_Fix_Your_Body_-_Relieve_Pain_with_Rick_Olderman.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

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