Biohacking News by Zestology

How to improve your life with NLP, meditation and hypnosis, recorded live in London with Tony Wrighton #34 The set of skills that can help you be happier, healthier and more persuasive. Millions use NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) every day, and I've trained to the highest level in it. It's the basis for my books, audiobooks and underpins much of what we do on Zestology too. But what the hell is NLP - apart from a strange and slightly confusing name - and how could you use it now?  I recently made a conference speech about Zestology, meditation and the power of NLP. So this week’s Zestology podcast was recorded live at the NLP Talks event in Central London. My musings were basically a series of stories from my life and how NLP has shaped it, changed it and improved it.  The event also included the best heckle I've ever had! Listen out at around 16 minutes on the podcast for this random shout out from the crowd. If you'd like any of the following, then listen on for my personal experiences of NLP. Feel happier or more confident. Inspire others. Get creative (and build a cool sidecar like the one in the pic at the bottom of this blog. Not sure anyone could actually fit in that though...) Improve your presentation skills. Feel motivated towards something coming up in the future. Achieve different goals. Be more persuasive. Improve at sport Get over a phobia. Show notes (for reference - or if you want to skip to the most important bits). Using your powers and skills for good [2:50] The most persuasive word in the world [6:20] Do what works [9:00] Becoming ill in the jungle [10:40] Escaping the screens [13:50] Switching off for 2 hours a day [16:20] Meditation and hypnosis [17:40] The value of sleep health and hygiene [19:45] Blue blocking glasses [21:40] Quantified self [23:10]

25 Loka 201530min

Fun productivity hacks, gadgets and tricks with lifehacker Maneesh Sethi #33 Maneesh Sethi is the voice behind the outstanding website Hack The System and the brains behind Pavlok - a gadget that literally shocks you into shape. He’s worked with major influencers like Tim Ferris, he’s a famous DJ in Berlin, and he’s even hosted a TV pilot on the Travel Channel.  Is there anything that this guy can’t do? I guess the best way to describe him is - lifehacker. Listen on if you want the answers to these fun questions. Does hiring someone to slap you in the face every time you use Facebook improve your productivity levels? What is HackYourBrain.com shortcut for behaviour change and getting over addictions? (Super cool.) How do you get a Sandwich named after you? JOIN the Zestology MAILING LIST by going to our website (http://www.tonywrighton.com) Connect with Tony on Facebook  If you love the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes. We appreciate that and it helps us to spread the word. You can also go to http://www.tonywrighton.com for show notes, online streaming, extra bits and the Zestology Challenge.

18 Loka 201540min

Hey Sauerkraut fans! (Silence). Actually I love sauerkraut, and confess I am a bit of a fermented foods geek although I've never plucked up the courage to DIY at home. But whatever you think of it, there is a very good reason for fermenting, and it is not necessarily to introduce some tasty healthy recipes into our diet. Although it does that too. It’s because an increasing body of research suggests that fermented foods can influence not just our gut health, but our brain health as well. The gut-brain link comes up again! In a recent study researchers at UCLA demonstrated that daily consumption of a fermented product containing five different strains of probiotic bacteria actually changed the brain’s emotional response to various stimuli, as measured on an advanced brain imaging thingamijig! In other words, putting more fermented good stuff into your tummy can have a major impact on your high performance levels, and change how your brain works. Jill Ciciarelli is the owner of First Comes Health, a certified holistic health coach, and the author of a fantastic book, Fermented: A four season approach to Paleo probiotic foods. Jill is definitely your go-to expert for all your home-fermenting needs and how it could change your life, your gut and your brain health. JOIN the Zestology MAILING LIST by going to our website (http://www.tonywrighton.com) Connect with Tony on Facebook  If you love the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes. We appreciate that and it helps us to spread the word. You can also go to http://www.tonywrighton.com for show notes, online streaming, extra bits and the Zestology Challenge.

11 Loka 201531min

Should you go low fat or high fat? Are protein shakes good for you? Is being vegetarian and vegan healthier? The answers to these questions and many more coming up today - on a need to know basis. Rhiannon Lambert has an amazing story, and was an excellent guest to interview. At the age of 16 she was plucked from obscurity to become one of the UK’s leading sopranos. Catapulted into a glamorous world, she became famous for her voice. She’d made a hugely successful career for herself, but behind the scenes, was struggling with the pressure. She tells this story today on Zestology, and how she started to get involved in nutrition, healthy eating and wellbeing. She now still sings all around the world - in fact as you’ll hear she’s singing at the Rugby World Cup this week - and combines that with a successful career in nutrition. Her online blogs and social media sites are hugely popular, she works as a nutritional consultant from two different clinics on Harley Street, with olympic athletes, celebrities, NHS hospitals and specialises in eating disorders as well. She is - in short - busy. Rhiannon is an awesome Zestology guest. In today’s show we start with Rhiannon’s story, and then move onto the 8 need to know nutrition facts. This podcast truly is about the dramatic impact healthy eating can have on performance at the highest level. When you listen you'll hear: The Singing Nutritionist [3:30] Struggling with the pressure of a career in the public eye [6:30] Finding something that works for you [12:18] 8 Need-to-know food facts [15:00] Should you eat low fat? [16:30] Sugar as a “wrinkle monster” [19:10] Altering our definition of carbohydrates [22:15] Fresh vs Frozen [24:27] Finding balance [26:00] Confusing hunger with thirst [28:15] Choosing a protein powder [29:10] Using Echinacea [33:30] For more information Natural Health and Bodycare The Detox Kitchen Bible JOIN the Zestology MAILING LIST by going to our website (http://www.tonywrighton.com) Connect with Tony on Facebook  If you love the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes. We appreciate that and it helps us to spread the word. You can also go to http://www.tonywrighton.com for show notes, online streaming, extra bits and the Zestology Challenge.

4 Loka 201538min

Today's Zestology podcast looks at instant natural solutions for more energy. Stuff you can do now. And - fasicinatingly, runs natural anti-ageing clinics. Dr Salerno is an anti-ageing pioneer. He's a well known doctor on TV in the USA, known to viewers of CBS, Fox and a host of other channels. I love his approach - to embrace the whole person – mind, body, and spirit – treating the entire person rather than just symptoms. An awesome approach that kind of embodies what we want to do with Zestology. And check out the list of benefits he promises with his outlook - more energy, ideal weight, clear skin, greater memory, improved digestion, better sleep, less anxiety, and much more. And there is more to Dr. Salerno. After the terrorist bombings of September 11, 2001, he served as the Medical Director for the World Trade Center Landfill, a position that earned him a commendation from then-mayor Rudy Giuliani. Furthermore, he was charged with monitoring the health of public workers assigned to manage the massive landfill, as much of the debris from the World Trade Center was riddled with airborne chemicals, heavy metals, and toxic buildup. Zestology is all about living with energy, vitality and motivation, and today's show features one of the USA's leading doctors on natural solutions, anti-ageing and energy. JOIN the Zestology MAILING LIST by going to our website (http://www.tonywrighton.com) Connect with Tony on Facebook  If you love the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes. We appreciate that and it helps us to spread the word. You can also go to http://www.tonywrighton.com for show notes, online streaming, extra bits and the Zestology Challenge.

27 Syys 201530min

5 secrets of better sleep with leading sleep recovery coach Nick Littlehales #29 Sleep is one of the key elements of better energy, vitality and motivation. Time and again it’s come up on Zestology podcast as a really important element of feeling great and performing at your very best. But somehow getting good, deep sleep is easier said than done. Nick Littlehales he is a leading figure in the field of sleep, especially with sports stars having worked with top football clubs, such as Manchester United, Chelsea, and Real Madrid, the England’s national side and a host of Olympians and tour de france winners. The Guardian recently called him "The man who showed Cristiano Ronaldo how to sleep", and that's when I first heard about him. I now realise what a big deal he is in the world of sport, and sleep, so I'm chuffed he agreed to come on Zestology. As the Guardian said, "Sleep coaches exist, although the only surprising thing about that is that it took so long for such a job to be taken seriously in the world of sport".  FOOTNOTE: The night after I interviewed Nick Littlehales, I implemented just two of the changes he recommended, and - according to my jawbone wristband - I had the deepest night's sleep I've ever had (almost 4 hours 30 of deep sleep).  Zestology is all about living with energy, vitality and motivation, and today's show features perhaps the top expert worldwide in the area of sleep and sport. Listen on for how he can help you. JOIN the Zestology MAILING LIST by going to our website (http://www.tonywrighton.com) Connect with Tony on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/tonywrighton If you love the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes. We appreciate that so much.  You can also go to http://www.tonywrighton.com for show notes, online streaming, extra bits and the Zestology Challenge.

20 Syys 201544min

Could you live to 1000? Would you want to? Today's Zestology podcast guest makes some extraordinary claims. Cambridge scientist and researcher Dr. Aubrey de Grey argues that aging is merely a disease and a curable one too. He talks about a post-ageing world. Humans age in seven basic ways, he says, all of which can be reversed, eventually. He is a celebrated and controversial scientist and researcher, and he says the first person to live to 1000 might be alive already. Amazing prospect. You could be 30,40,50 now and you could live to 150, or even 1000. Crazy, right? But that is what Aubrey De Grey is suggesting will happen. His popular TED talk on the subject has had hundreds of thousands of views. He is definitely a maverick and controversial, and this is a must-listen Zestology. When you listen you'll hear: Living with more energy What does a post-aging society look like? [4:20] Stem cells as a way to treat Parkinson’s disease [8:10] Improving people’s quality and quantity of life [14:20] What to look forward to in 20/25 years [24:00] Finding a mission in life [25:50] Easy, everyday tips for vitality Reverse aging therapy [7:20] Performing mentally and physically like a young adult… again [9:50] Eliminating illness (Can we do it?) [18:45] A war on aging [21:43] Finding motivation Do we want extreme longevity? [2:45] Could you work until you’re 150? [16:05] When will we live to 1000? [13:10] How to live to 1000 (in one easy step) [23:10] JOIN the Zestology MAILING LIST by going to our website (http://www.tonywrighton.com) Connect with Tony on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/tonywrighton If you love the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes. We appreciate that so much.  You can also go to http://www.tonywrighton.com for show notes, online streaming, extra bits and the Zestology Challenge.

13 Syys 201529min

As you listen to this, are you hunched over a smartphone? Crouched over a computer? Slumped in a chair, Curved over a table? Some of us sit up to 17 hours a day, which is pretty obviously not ideal, especially if you are sitting in the wrong position. Today’s Zestology guest might be able to help you with that. The New York Times calls her ‘the posture guru’. She is Esther Gokhale and the more we spoke, the more I realised how important good posture is for good health. I first heard her on a very inspirational TED talk - she was great so we got in touch and she agreed to come on Zestology. GUARANTEE. When you listen to today's show, you will start to rearrange yourself into all kinds of postural adjustments that will make you feel good. The posture of success. (I'm not sure if the posture of success is an actual thing but you know what I mean). When you listen you'll hear: Living with more energy Sitting with form [5:50] Restoring length in the body [15:14] Easy household items that can help you sit better [18:05] How back pain is draining your energy [19:30] How to properly use a standing desk [24:14] Easy, everyday tips for vitality The Barefoot Posture Approach [7:15] Posture for Infants [13:00] How to properly sit (and change your life) [17:16] Standing for beginners [22:25] The importance of stacking [25:10] Finding motivation Learning from people who are close to the ground [4:50] Movement as a part of the human heritage [10:25] Adding strength to the system [15:45] Modern people have different needs in the 21st century [29:10] Ecosystem posture method [34:16] For more information Gokhalemethod.com In the Ice Palace JOIN the Zestology MAILING LIST by going to our website (http://www.tonywrighton.com) Connect with Tony on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/tonywrighton If you love the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes. We appreciate that so much.  You can also go to http://www.tonywrighton.com for show notes, online streaming, extra bits and the Zestology Challenge.

6 Syys 201536min