What Makes Ben Greenfield Tick

BenGreenfieldFitness.com/gg About two years ago, I had a fascinating podcast discussion with Dr. Barrie Tan, titled "Why Your Vitamin E Supplement Could Be Harming You (& The “One Plant Wonder” Alternative That Could Be The Single Most Powerful Molecule If You’re Stranded On A Desert Island)". During that discussion, Barrie briefly alluded to a special molecule he was deep in the throes of researching, a molecule that he was convinced could be one of the greatest new compounds that humankind has ever discovered for full-body health. Your body makes this thing on it's own, but your levels drop significantly with age, and thus there are remarkable longevity benefits as well as benefits for muscle protein synthesis, testosterone and hormone regulation, CoQ10 synthesis, and overall structural support for the body, along with reduction in the risk of age-related physical decline. The name of this molecule is geranylgeraniol, also known as "GG", and could very well be the next supplement Barrie would take to a desert island. After interviewing him, I'm certainly convinced it has great promise and I now plan to start taking it to assess results for myself. Dr. Barrie Tan is a research scientist with a Ph.D. in Chemistry and Biochemistry. For the last 35 years, Barrie has immersed himself in the world of Vitamin E (particularly from annatto) and is considered one of the world’s foremost experts credited with discovering a molecule called “tocotrienol” from three major natural sources. That was the topic of our last podcast, which is very much worth a listen, as the molecules we discuss in that show pair with GG like, well, turkey and cranberries. During our discussion, you'll discover: -The one supplement you should have if stuck on a desert island (Intro w/ Jonathan Lizotte)... -Why we need to care about this if our bodies make their own GG... -Specific Functions of GG... -How the endocrine system relates to GG... -Bone Health, Vitamin K and GG... -Forthcoming clinical studies of GG on humans... -Supplements you can stack with GG... -Edible and non-edible plants which contain GG... -Dr. Tan's personal diet and exercise habits... -And much more! Episode sponsors: -CAR.O.L -Paleo Valley Beef Sticks -FUM -Kion Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback for Dr. Barrie Tan, Jonathan Lizotte or me? Leave your comments at https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/gg and one of us will reply!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Tammi 20221h 3min

News Flashes – Follow Ben on Twitter for more… Apparently the FDA isn't a fan of "healthy" baby formula (check out Serenity Baby Foods too!)...12:18 Two supplements that your kids would likely benefit from taking (50KIU D and 6mg/kg mag)...19:30 The benefits of Microdosing with alcohol strike again:  and How To Microdose With Alcohol For A Better Brain & A Longer Life (& 3 Quick Hacks To Make Alcohol Healthier)....23:15 High doses of anti-inflammatory drugs compromise muscle strength and hypertrophic adaptations to resistance training in young adults: Read about it...31:18 The latest study on the effects of eating a strict carnivore diet - don't appear to be many deleterious side effects(aside from some problematic societal restrictions, in my opinion)...48:49 Listener Q&A: -Does cold therapy increase testosterone levels?...1:02:40 -Ben's thoughts on the Covid vaccine, and how to get the toxins out of the body as soon as possible...1:06:06 -Some contraindications of the carnivore diet on females...1:12:47 Episode sponsors: -Kion -Paleo Valley Beef Sticks -Lucy Nicotine Gum -Levels Health https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/438See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 Joulu 20211h 15min

BenGreenfieldFitness.com/joeandben I recently got put in the hotseat by my friend Joseph Apolinar, a United States Air Force SERE (survival, evasion, resistance and escape) specialist. Whether it’s in the desert, the arctic, at sea, in the jungle or as a prisoner of war, Airmen must be prepared to survive, evade, resist and escape any situation. And it’s the SERE specialists' mission to train them. These experts know how to survive in the most remote and hostile environments on the planet. It’s up to them to make sure that when a mission doesn’t go as planned, the Airmen involved are ready for anything and can return with honor. So Joseph is kinda a badass, and even visited my property in Spokane, Washington to take me and my sons through a pretty epic, personalized wilderness survival course. But this podcast isn't about survival. It's about me. Joseph wanted to get a glimpse of my environment, to expose himself to some words or ideas that may offer insight to better my life in business, with family, and in life, and to learn how I am productive, how I schedule and live the average day, and the routines, rituals, habits that I depend upon for success and impact. During our discussion, you'll discover: -Thoughts on maintaining balance in our lives... -Why Ben begins his productive day very early in the day... -How Ben maintains balance with work structure and family/friend relationships and obligations... -How controlling your diet affects your productivity... -The one animal Ben would choose to be, and why... -And much more! Episode sponsors: -Kion Clean Protein -Organifi Gold -Butcher Box -Water and Wellness Do you have questions, comments or feedback for Joseph or me? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com/joeandben!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Joulu 20211h 9min

BenGreenfieldFitness.com/DrPeter Dr. Peter McCullough is an internist, cardiologist, epidemiologist. He practices both internal medicine, including the management of common infectious diseases, as well as the cardiovascular complications of both the viral infection and the injuries developing after the COVID-19 vaccine in Dallas TX, USA. Since the outset of the pandemic, Dr. Peter McCullough has been a leader in the medical response to the COVID-19 disaster and has published “Pathophysiological Basis and Rationale for Early Outpatient Treatment of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Infection” the first synthesis of sequenced multidrug treatment of ambulatory patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 in the American Journal of Medicine and subsequently updated in Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine. He has 46 peer-reviewed publications on the infection and has commented extensively on the medical response to the COVID-19 crisis in The Hill, America Out Loud, and on FOX NEWS Channel. On November 19, 2020, Dr. Peter McCullough testified in the US Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and throughout 2021 in the Texas Senate Committee on Health and Human Services, Colorado General Assembly, New Hampshire Senate, and South Carolina Senate concerning many aspects of the pandemic response. Dr. Peter McCullough has had 18 months of dedicated academic and clinical efforts in combating the SARS-CoV-2 virus and in doing so, has reviewed thousands of reports, participated in scientific congresses, group discussions, press releases, and has been considered among the world’s experts on COVID-19. Dr. Peter McCullough is known for his iconic views on the state of medical truth in America and around the globe pierces through the thin veil of mainstream media stories that skirt the major issues and provide no tractable basis for durable insight. On his podcast, McCullough is joined by experts in medicine, biotechnology, public health, and policy to bring critical information and insights to the listeners in a concise and understandable format. During our discussion, you'll discover: -How people like Joe Rogan and U.S. senators have benefited from Dr. McCullough's Covid treatment protocol... -Vaccines vs. a therapeutic approach for treating and preventing Covid… -Can you get Covid more than once?… -Can you transmit Covid if you're asymptomatic?... -Is there any validity to the "cocoon effect"?... -Questions on the accuracy of Covid cases being reported... -Concerns about Covid vaccines promoting myocarditis in young children... -The genesis of effective treatment and prevention of Covid in the medical community... -Prospects for a truly safe Covid vaccine on the horizon... -The latest info on the Omicron variant... -How Dr. McCullough stays healthy and fit... -And much more! Upcoming Events: Keep up on Ben's LIVE appearances by following bengreenfieldfitness.com/calendar Episode sponsors: -CAR.O.L -Paleo Valley Beef Sticks -FUM -Kion Do you have questions, thoughts, or feedback for Dr. Peter McCullough or me? Leave your comments at BenGreenfieldFitness.com/DrPeter and one of us will reply!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Joulu 20211h 14min

BenGreenfieldFitness.com/comfortcrisis In many ways, we’re more comfortable than ever before. But could our sheltered, temperature-controlled, overfed, under-challenged lives actually be the leading cause of many of our most urgent physical and mental health issues? In the book The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort to Reclaim Your Wild, Healthy, Happy Self, award-winning journalist Michael Easter, my guest on this podcast, seeks out off-the-grid visionaries, disruptive genius researchers, and mind-body conditioning trailblazers who are unlocking the life-enhancing secrets of a counterintuitive solution: discomfort. In this podcast, we take a deep dive into Michael's book, and you'll discover the mind and body benefits of living at the edges of your comfort zone and reconnecting with the wild. Michael is a leading voice on how humans can integrate modern science and evolutionary wisdom for improved health, meaning, and performance in life and at work. During our discussion, you'll discover: -How perspectives change when exposed to raw nature and discomfort... -The ancient Japanese practice to build championship athletes... -A nutrition expert who challenges conventional thinking about food... -How a trip to Bhutan changed Michael's view of death... -Why we've tipped too far into the realm of comfort... -And much more... Episode sponsors: -Kion Flex -JOOVV -Paleo Valley Beef Sticks -Thrive Market Do you have questions, comments or feedback for Michael Easter or me? Leave your thoughts at https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/comfortcrisisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Joulu 20211h 10min

BenGreenfieldFitness.com/dadi I get asked a lot of questions by both males and females about fertility (or, perhaps more accurately, infertility), including how to increase sperm count, how to store and freeze sperm, the best diets and supplements for fertility, and much more.  So I decided it was high time I recorded an episode for you fellas who want your swimmers just a bit more dialed in, and for you couples who may be wanting to conceive. Dr. Amin Herati, MD is an Assistant Professor at the James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and works at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. He is the Director of Men's Health and Director of Male Infertility. Dr. Herati is also an advisor to Dadi, the leading at home male fertility services company for sperm testing and storage. He is active in basic and clinical research with an interest in the fertility of patients with spinal cord injury, genetic basis of male infertility, hypogonadism, and pelvic pain syndromes. During this discussion, you'll discover: -Is infertility a genetic issue to any degree?... -Why infertility is more an issue among men in recent history than generations prior... -Environmental causes of infertility... -Testosterone replacement therapy and its effects on fertility... -Does a cool crotch affects one's fertility levels? -Strategies for enhancing fertility... -Diets or foods recommended for fertility... -How to proactively take care of business, even if you're not ready to have children... And much more! Episode sponsors: -Kion Omega -Organifi Gold Chocolate -Seed Daily Synbiotic -Paleo Valley Beef Sticks Do you have questions, thoughts, or feedback for Dr. Amin Herati or me? Leave your comments at BenGreenfieldFitness.com/dadi and one of us will reply!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Joulu 20211h 23min

BenGreenfieldFitness.com/carolpodcast Ever heard of the AI-powered smart bike that gives you the benefits of a 45-minute run in under 9 minutes? Here's the deal: we already know HIIT training is a great way to work out. The bike uses REHIT — Reduced Exertion High-intensity Interval Training — which is HIIT taken to the next level. With REHIT training, you can get better health and fitness results compared to steady-state exercise, in 20% of the time, just 26 minutes a week — and you’re not putting your body under the kind of stress that you get with chronic cardio, which can actually be damaging to your health and stall your weight loss. I have a CAROL bike in my office, and I now use it for my REHIT breaks. You just get on the bike, you start riding, and in less than 9 minutes you’ve checked your cardio off for the day. This thing is a game-changer — it was developed in collaboration with fitness researchers and is clinically proven to give you the shortest, most impactful cardio workout you can get. You don’t need to spend long hours working out to be in the best shape of your life. You need to work smarter, not harder. My guest on today's show, Ulrich Dempfle, is Chief Product Officer and co-founder of CAROL. Ulrich holds degrees in business administration and mechanical engineering, and leads all aspects of product development at CAROL, from data science to software and hardware. Previously, he was the director of PwC’s healthcare AI initiatives in the UK, and has a wide range of experience in healthcare, engineering and startups. The idea for CAROL was conceived in 2012 while working on chronic disease management programs for people with diabetes. The team found it very challenging to get people to exercise, and the main excuses they heard were a lack of time, and frustration with slow results. The beauty of CAROL is how REHIT solves these problems, offering a scientifically proven workout in under nine minutes. After discovering REHIT, the team embarked on creating CAROL, the first and only consumer REHIT exercise bike available. Ulrich practices what he preaches, and uses CAROL regularly. He says his cardiovascular fitness has improved by 50%, and he has lost about 10kg and can now easily manage his weight without counting calories. His blood pressure was slightly elevated but is now optimal, and he’s in better shape than ever. During our discussion, you'll discover: -What is unique about the bike?... -How is REHIT different from HIIT?... -How does cardio with CAROL impact the longevity?... -Does the CAROL achieve the same benefits with other types of Cardio... -The science behind the bike?... -Can CAROL be combined with other biohacking tools?... -How to mitigate the EMF CAROL bike produces... -And more... Episode sponsors: -Kion Coffee -JOOVV -Butcher Box -Levels Health Do you have questions, comments or feedback for Ulrich Dempfle or me? Leave your thoughts at https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/carolpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Joulu 202153min

BenGreenfieldFitness.com/Koon My friend and today's podcast guest Jason Koon is a professional poker player. As of August 2021, he is the 10th highest earner in history, with nearly $32,000,000 in winnings.  Originally from West Virginia, Jason was raised outdoors, spending much of his childhood fishing, hunting, and playing sports. Jason attended West Virginia Wesleyan College on a track scholarship where he competed as a sprinter. He would go on to graduate with a finance undergraduate degree, as well as an M.B.A. Jason found poker in college after suffering a severe hip injury. Within months he was winning money playing on the internet. By the time Jason finished university, he was winning at high-stakes poker games on the internet. After taking a finance job in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Jason almost immediately quit and decided to give playing poker for a living a chance. Jason is married to his wife Bianca and has a newborn son, Calum. They reside in Las Vegas, NV. Detailed show notes containing links to resources, podcasts and articles mentioned in today's show can be found at https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/koon In this episode, you'll hear: -The mental and physical grind of becoming and remaining an elite poker player... -How to excel at poker without getting into the trap of gambling... -Nootropics and smart drugs that assist with focus... -Meditation and keeping the mental game optimized... **Specific nootropics for optimal brain function with special guest Lucas Aoun... -And much more! Episode sponsors: -Kion Clean Protein -Organifi Red Juice -Clearlight Saunas -Vuori bengreenfieldfitness.com/koonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 Joulu 20211h 25min