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Tai Lopez is an investor, partner, or advisor to over 20 multi-million dollar businesses. Through his book club and podcasts, Tai shares advice on how to achieve health, wealth, love, and happiness with 1.4 million people in 40 countries. At age 16, Tai realized that life was too complex to figure out on his own. So Tai wrote a letter to the wisest person he knew, his grandfather - a scientist - and asked for the answers to life’s hard questions. Tai was disappointed with his grandfather’s reply. There was no “secret formula.” The letter simply said, "Tai, the modern world is too complicated. You’ll never find all the answers from just one person. If you’re lucky, you’ll find a handful of people throughout your life who will point the way." But one week later his grandfather sent a package containing an old, dusty set of eleven books with a note, "Start by reading these." That began Tai’s habit of reading on his search for what he calls the "Good Life”: the balance of the four major pillars of life - health, wealth, love, and happiness. Over the years, Tai sought out the secrets to that “Good Life” by setting up his life as a series of experiments. He began by first reading thousands of books from the most impactful figures in history Freud, Aristotle, Gandhi, Charlie Munger, Sam Walton, Descartes, Darwin, Confucius, and countless others. He spent two-and-a-half years living with the Amish, spent time working at a leper colony in India, and helped Joel Salatin pioneer grass-fed, sustainable agriculture on Polyface Farms. He then joined the long list of entrepreneur college dropouts and ended up completely broke (sleeping on his mom’s couch) until he talked five, multi-millionaire entrepreneurs into mentoring him. Tai went on to become a Certified Financial Planner and worked in the world of finance before becoming a founder, investor, advisor, or mentor to more than 20 multi-million dollar businesses while settling in the Hollywood Hills. He appeared on various TV and radio shows, spoke at top global universities like The London Business School and the University of Southern California, and created one of the top downloaded podcasts and YouTube channels, called “The Grand Theory of Everything.” In order to get feedback from an even larger audience, Tai started what is now one of the world’s largest book clubs that reaches 1.4 million people in 40 countries with his "Book-Of-The-Day" free email newsletter. Tai recently summarized all he has learned from his mentors and compiled them into a series of ‘mentor shortcuts’ he calls, "The 67 Steps." He also created an alternative to the traditional business school. This "Millionaire Mentor program" program combines the best of self-learning with the best of a University degree without all the downsides of burdensome costs and inefficient methods. In this podcast episode with Tai, you'll discover: -Tai's take on morning routines, and the concept of "chunking your day"...   -Which time of day is best to be lazy and take a break...   -If Tai could invest in anything right now that would make people healthier or live longer, what he would invest in...   -What kind of education Tai would give his kids if he had kids...   -You drive a Lamborghini, live in the Hollywood Hills, have what appears to a comfortable life, etc. How do you give back? Do you ever feel "guilty" that you're not giving back enough? Want more of Tai? You can listen to Part 1 of this series here, in which Tai and I talk about multi-tasking, reprogramming your genetics and checking your e-mail less. You can listen to Part 2 here, in which Tai and I talk about how to know when you’re actually making enough money, and when you can stop focusing on income, start focusing more on life, love and happiness, and how to strike the ideal balance between being overambitious and underambitious. You can listen to Part 3 here, in which Tai and I discuss personal finances – particularly in the wake Tony Robbins is leaving with his new book “Money”, and how Tai feels we should protect and grow our wealth, and exactly what Tai’s personal investment philosophy is. Resources we discuss in this episode: -Tai’s retreats and public seminars in Hollywood, London and New York -Tai’s Millionaire Mentor program -Tai’s online video series: 67 Steps to Getting Anything You Want Out of Life Health, Wealth, Love, & Happiness -The Mindful Athlete book Do you have question, comments or feedback about what to do with your money? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 Sep 20151h 5min

I am currently hunting elk deep in the Colorado mountains, completely off-the-grid. Hence, there is no official Q&A podcast this week. Instead, I am bringing  you a sneak peek inside the BenGreenfieldFitness Inner Circle - specifically, the show that my wife Jessa and I release each month to our members. In each of these live, interactive shows, we talk about the latest workouts, fitness gear, nutrition, supplements, recipes, anti-aging strategies, biohacks, healthy kid tips, and more. You can click here to listen to the audio, or you can watch the video below. Some of the things you'll get in this episode include: -The true size of the Greenfield wine glasses... -Ben's fancy new foam roller routine, and all the mobility toys he uses for it... -How to use an incline treadmill... -How in-ear light phototherapy works... -How Ben uses cannabidiol for plane flights, and which smart drugs he combines CBD with... -A peppermint oil and soda water hack... -The #1 cause of migraines... -The research and fitness journals Ben personally subscribes to... -Why Jessa chose to step back from stressful workouts -How the Greenfield's deal with arguments and breakdowns... -And much more... If you want all the handy-dandy shownotes and links that accompany this particular episode, just click here to get a full trial of the BenGreenfieldFitness Inner Circle for $1, and leave your questions, comments or feedback at BenGreenfieldFitness.com! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Sep 201555min

Wild plants growing right in your own backyard can be used to enhance digestion, increase cognitive performance and improve endurance. You just have to know how to use them. And in today's podcast with Guido Masé, you're going to learn exactly how. Guido is author of the book "The Wild Medicine Solution: Healing With Aromatic, Bitter And Tonic Plants", a clinical herbalist, herbal educator, and garden steward specializing in holistic Western herbalism. A described his plant-based medicine approach as "eclectic" and "drawing upon many influences". He spent his childhood in Italy, in the central Alps and in a Renaissance town called Ferrara. Then, after traveling the United States, he settled into Vermont where he has been living since 1996. He is a founding co-director of the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, an herbal medicine clinic and school. He serves as chief herbalist for the Urban Moonshine Natural Products Company, where he oversees research for an all-organic whole-plant tincture line and participates in product education and quality control. Guido is also a trail runner and marathoner, and in this episode, you'll discover: -How Guido became a "wild plant" expert... -What is it that has changed in domesticated plants that make them so much more inferior than wild plants... -The important differences between aromatic, bitter and tonic plants... -How many plants you actually need to produce a tincture... -Why alcohol is such a great medium to mix wild plant extracts into... -How you can use "bitters" to enhance your digestive process (and how they're far different than digestive enzymes)... -Why you should include plants like endives, radicchio, frisee, dandelion and mustard greens on your salad or with your meals... -How to use wild plant extracts to support long bike rides, run or feats of endurance performance... -How to use pine, mint, lavender and lemon balm to enhance cognitive performance... -How you can easily make your own tonics and tinctures from common wild plants growing right in your own backyard... -And much more! Resources from this episode: -Guido's book: The Wild Medicine Solution: Healing With Aromatic, Bitter And Tonic Plants -Guido's blog: ARadicle.blogspot.com -The Urban Moonshine website -TianChi Chinese Adaptogenic Herb Do you have questions, comments or feedback for Guido or me about plant-based medicine, how to find and use wild plants, "Urban Moonshine" or anything else we discuss in this episode? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 Aug 201559min

Meet Jesse Lawler (pictured above), my guest in today's podcast. Jesse is a software developer, a self-experimentalist, and a health nut; he tweaks his diet, exercise habits, and medicine cabinet on an ongoing basis, always seeking the optimal balance for performance and cognition. He has flirted with everything from paleontology and genetic engineering to screenwriting, green-tech, software engineering, photography, and neuroscience. Jesse is also the host of Smart Drug Smarts, a podcast about “practical neuroscience,” where he speaks each week with the world’s leading minds in neurology, brain-tech, and the social issues related to cognitive enhancement. During our discussion, you'll discover: -How Jesse rode his bicycle across the entire country with no training... -Why Jesse went from 100% vegan to 100% Paleo... -The details of Jesse's week long water fast, what he discovered along the way, and the crazy mistake he made after... -When a "polyphasic sleep schedule" is an appropriate strategy to manage fatigue or lack of sleep... -Why Jessa drinks zero amounts of alcohol... -The details of Jesse's recent Ritalin experiment... -Whether marijuana damages your brain and memory or makes you stupid, and the concept of micro-dosing with compounds such as THC or CBD... -Jesse's favorite smart drug and nootropic stacks... -And much more! Resources from this episode: -HammerNutrition Seat Saver (use 15% discount code 80244) -The SmartDrugSmarts podcast -Nicotine patch + Nuvigil -Aniracetam -Axon Labs - Nexus & Mitogen -Headspace app -NatureCBD Do you have questions, comments or feedback about smart drugs, nootropics, cognitive performance, water fasts, ketosis, water fasts, or anything else Jesse and I discuss in this episode? Leave your thoughts below and either Jesse or I will reply.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Aug 201559min

If you read my recent article about how to biohack a sauna, then you've already heard of my friend Brett Bauer. Brett is a guy who I used to live with in college. When I used to hang out with him, he was a hard-partying guy who drove a fancy car and lived a fast lifestyle. But since then, he's had an amazing health journey that's taken him from alcoholism to fruitarianism to raw veganism to water detoxes to, finally, eating grass-fed beef and sweet potato fries with me and my family on our back porch. In my conversations with Brett, I've been blown away by his body of knowledge on everything from sauna detoxes to water filters to removing hidden toxins like mold and fungus from your home. And in today's podcast, Brett and I delve into the #1 appliance in your home that churns out hidden toxins: your vacuum cleaner. During our episode, you'll discover: -How many pounds of chlorine you can absorb through your skin in a single shower, and an easy, portable way to ensure that you can filter your shower water to avoid absorbing water toxins through your skin... -The shocking toxic potential of the clothing you're wearing, and the best, most toxin-free way to clean your clothing... -A way to have soft clothes without static, ditch your static dryer sheets and use a little-known DIY stack in your clothing washing and drying process... -The big, big problem with using dry cleaning methods like dry washcloths or dry filter vacuums to clean your home, and how these actually spread microscopic contaminants throughout your home... -How you can inadvertently be spreading staph infections, mold and fungi around your house every time you clean your home... -What to look for in a HEPA filter (and why all filters aren't created equal)... -And much more... Resources we discuss in this episode: -A free home cleaning and toxin removal consultation with Brett -William Wolcott's Metabolic Typing Diet book -Aquasana Shower Filter -Molly's Soap Suds -Sauna Detox with Niacin Protocol -My How To Detox Your Home article Do you have questions, comments or feedback about dry vacuums vs. wet vacuums, detoxing your home and body, or anything else Brett and I talked about in this episode? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com, and click here if you'd like a free home cleaning and toxin removal consultation with Brett!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Aug 20151h 5min

https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/329 Aug 19, 2015 Podcast: Top 5 Natural Arthritis Cures, Top 5 MMA Biohacks, J-Shape vs. S-shape Spine, Far Infrared vs. Near Infrared Saunas, and How To Gain Muscle Without Weightlifting Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right (or go to SpeakPipe), use the Contact button on the app, call 1-877-209-9439, Skype “pacificfit” or use the “Ask Ben” form at the bottom of this page. ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: You can receive these News Flashes (and more) every single day, if you follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. Before you throw all those pills, capsules and oils at your “gut problems”…have you tried prayer, yoga, or meditation? Yep, you can give pets CBD. I’m serious. Here’s the skinny (& you can click here and use code benpet10 at for pet CBD). CBD increases bone fracture healing rate. The best damn article of the year for a balanced inspection of whether GMO foods are really dangerous. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: This podcast is brought to you by Onnit. Go to Onnit.com and instantly get 5% off fitness gear and 10% off supplements. Ben recommends getting an Onnit sandbag for your nice relaxing sandbag walks on the beach. Well…when do you think biohacking has gone too far? How about turning yourself into a goat?  Sep 23-24, 2015. Ben is speaking at the Biohackers Summit in Helsinki, Finland. Discover the latest in wearables, internet of things, digital health, and mobile apps to increase performance, be healthier, stay fit, and get more done. Learn about taking food, preparation, cooking, and eating to the next level with the latest science and kitchen chemistry. Even delve into implanted chips, gene therapy, bionic arms, biometric shirts, robotic assistants, and virtual reality. Two days with an amazing crowd and a closing party with upgraded DJs to talk about. Click here to get in now. New Greenfield Longevity Panels. Working closely with WellnessFX, America's top laboratory for concierge blood testing and online access to all your blood testing results, Ben has developed the "Greenfield Longevity Blood Testing Package", which is the most complete blood testing package that money can buy. There is one package specifically designed for men, and one for women. This is by far the most comprehensive blood testing package that exists, and Ben created it for the health enthusiast, biohacker and anti-aging individual who wants access to the same type of executive health panel and screening that would normally cost tens of thousands of dollars at a longevity institute. Virtually all hormones and all biomarkers are covered in this panel. Ben Greenfield has officially launched his first work of fiction: “The Forest”. Twin brothers River and Terran discover a portal to a hidden forested world attacked by parasitic fungi, dark shamans, and serpents. Along with an assembled band of unlikely misfits that includes coyotes, whitetail deer, wood thrushes, and fox squirrels, they must unlock their unique powers to control the elements of earth, air, fire and water, and save the forest before the evil they've uncovered can spill back into their own world. Click here to read it now! New chapters released every 7-14 days. The BenGreenfieldFitness Quarterly box has officially launched! When you sign-up, you'll get a Quarterly handpicked box jam-packed with Ben's favorite fitness gear, supplements, nutrients and research-proven biohacks. Grab this Official Ben Greenfield Fitness Gear package that comes with a tech shirt, a beanie and a water bottle. And of course, this week's top iTunes review - gets some BG Fitness swag straight from Ben - click here to leave your review for a chance to win some!  ----------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: As compiled, deciphered, edited and sometimes read by Brock Skywalker Armstrong, the Podcast Sidekick and Audio Ninja. Top 5 Natural Arthritis Cures Summer says: She has arthritis up and down her entire spine. Her doctor thinks it is because of stress. She is 33 and is using a lot of de-stressing techniques that you have discussed on the show and she follows a mostly paleo diet. She heard that Dave Asprey had cured himself of arthritis but couldn't find out how. What would you do if you had arthritis? In my response, I recommend: -Paleo autoimmune diet -Organic Bone Broth -NatureFlex -Water Exercise -PEMF Coils (check HealthHacksReviewed.com and use discount code bengreen15) Top 5 MMA Biohacks Troy says: He is curious about some under the radar performance enhancers. He was reading about an MMA fighter who is using urine therapy to enhance his performance. He also read that the NFL was using Viagra for performance. He'd like to know more about those and any other unconventional enhancers you know of.   J-Shape vs. S-shape Spine Jon says (sounds like he is running while asking the q): He is interested in the new research showing that spine shapes were J-shaped in the past and are now S-shaped which has lead to back pain. What are you thoughts on this? Do think this is true? And if so, how would you go about getting a J-shaped spine? In my response, I recommend: -book by Esther Gokhale - 8 Steps to a Pain Free Back Far Infrared vs. Near Infrared Saunas Barbara says: She is wondering is you can make a comment on Far infrared saunas vs. Near infrared saunas. What are the benefits and differences. Also can you recommend any portable saunas? In my response, I recommend: -Biomat -Portable Saunas (check HealthHacksReviewed.com and use discount code bengreen15) How To Gain Muscle Without Weightlifting Jason says: He came down with prostatitis from lifting heavy weights. How can he best recover from that? He is not allowed to lift any weights, or avoid anything that would induce high abdominal pressure, so how can he maintain muscle mass while he can't lift weights? In my response, I recommend: -Bodyweight Overload programSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Aug 201559min

The Iceman is back. Wim Hof is a Dutch world record holder, adventurer and daredevil, nicknamed “the Iceman” for his ability to withstand extreme cold. He holds twenty world records – including a world record for longest ice bath, and has stayed immersed in ice for as long as 1 hour and 52 minutes and 42 seconds. In 2007, Wim attempted, but failed (due to a foot injury), to climb Mount Everest wearing nothing but shorts. Then, in 2009, he reached the top of Mount Kilimanjaro in his shorts within two days. In 2009, Wim also completed a full marathon above the polar circle in Finland, in temperatures close to −20 °C (−4 °F) – dressed in nothing but shorts. He finished the marathon in 5 hours and 25 minutes. In  2011, Hof also ran a full marathon in the Namib Desert without water.  And in this most Vice video Wim demonstrates how he can consciously alter his immune system activity using a combination of breathing and cold. So how does the Iceman do it? I n my previous episode with Wim, "Conquer The Cold And Get Quantum Leaps In Performance In This Exclusive Interview With The Amazing Iceman Wim Hof", you discovered many of his secrets, including: -How Wim uses the science of breathing to control his body temperature and resistance to the cold… -Wim’s breathing technique fully explained... -a recent study of the influence of concentration/meditation on autonomic nervous system activity and the innate immune response... -Wim’s book: “Becoming The Iceman" and the book “Breathology"... -Wim’s meditation technique… -How Wi ran full marathon in the desert with no water… -Whether cold thermogenesis give some kind of adaptation to perform better in heat… -Why cold doesn’t really make you sick, and the true effects on the immune system… -Why Wim took a group of thrombosis patients into the icy Sweden wilderness… -How you can learn Wim’s secret techniques from the Iceman himself… -And much more. Now, in today’s audio episode, Wim and I delve into even more of his tips, tricks and biohacks to conquer the cold and get quantum leaps in performance, and you'll discover even more, including: -How Wim got started with cold exposure... -How Wim's breathing techniques can be used to withstand not just extremes of cold, but also extremes of heat and other forms of stress... -Whether Wim gets cold skin burns... -The details of Wim's groundbreaking new study "Voluntary activation of the sympathetic nervous system and attenuation of the innate immune response in humans"... -What Wim thinks about popular cold thermogenesis gear, like ice vests and cooling pants... -What kind of workouts Wim does, including extreme isometrics and cold yoga... -Why Wim only eats once per day... Resources from this episode: -Wim's complete training program "Wim Hof Method 10-week online course" to teach you his techniques. -Study: Voluntary activation of the sympathetic nervous system and attenuation of the innate immune response in humans. -Wim's "Inner Fire" App. Do you have questions, comments or feedback about this episode with Iceman Wim Hof? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 Aug 201558min

Aug 12, 2015 Podcast: Climbing Stairs vs. The Stairmaster vs. The Elliptical, Is Warming Up Overrated, How To Burn Fat and Build Muscle At The Same Time, What to Do About Gut Issues During A Triathlon, and How To Get A Girlfriend. Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right (or go to SpeakPipe), use the Contact button on the app, call 1-877-209-9439, Skype “pacificfit” or use the “Ask Ben” form at the bottom of this page. ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: You can receive these News Flashes (and more) every single day, if you follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. Great article on the “ideal” pre-workout/pre-race timing of caffeine intake. The dark side of frequent travel and “hyper mobility". Why a high HRV isn’t always a good thing. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: This podcast is brought to you by Onnit. Go to Onnit.com and instantly get 5% off fitness gear and 10% off supplements. Ben recommends getting an Onnit sandbag for your nice relaxing sandbag walks on the beach. Sep 23-24, 2015. Ben is speaking at the Biohackers Summit in Helsinki, Finland. Discover the latest in wearables, internet of things, digital health, and mobile apps to increase performance, be healthier, stay fit, and get more done. Learn about taking food, preparation, cooking, and eating to the next level with the latest science and kitchen chemistry. Even delve into implanted chips, gene therapy, bionic arms, biometric shirts, robotic assistants, and virtual reality. Two days with an amazing crowd and a closing party with upgraded DJs to talk about. Click here to get in now. New Greenfield Longevity Panels. Working closely with WellnessFX, America's top laboratory for concierge blood testing and online access to all your blood testing results, Ben has developed the "Greenfield Longevity Blood Testing Package", which is the most complete blood testing package that money can buy. There is one package specifically designed for men, and one for women. This is by far the most comprehensive blood testing package that exists, and Ben created it for the health enthusiast, biohacker and anti-aging individual who wants access to the same type of executive health panel and screening that would normally cost tens of thousands of dollars at a longevity institute. Virtually all hormones and all biomarkers are covered in this panel. Ben Greenfield has officially launched his first work of fiction: “The Forest”. Twin brothers River and Terran discover a portal to a hidden forested world attacked by parasitic fungi, dark shamans, and serpents. Along with an assembled band of unlikely misfits that includes coyotes, whitetail deer, wood thrushes, and fox squirrels, they must unlock their unique powers to control the elements of earth, air, fire and water, and save the forest before the evil they've uncovered can spill back into their own world. Click here to read it now! New chapters released every 7-14 days. The BenGreenfieldFitness Quarterly box has officially launched! When you sign-up, you'll get a Quarterly handpicked box jam-packed with Ben's favorite fitness gear, supplements, nutrients and research-proven biohacks. Grab this Official Ben Greenfield Fitness Gear package that comes with a tech shirt, a beanie and a water bottle. And of course, this week's top iTunes review - gets some BG Fitness swag straight from Ben - click here to leave your review for a chance to win some!  ----------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: As compiled, deciphered, edited and sometimes read by Brock Skywalker Armstrong, the Podcast Sidekick and Audio Ninja. Climbing Stairs vs. The Stairmaster vs. The Elliptical Bill says: He has one of the old Stairmasters where the pedals don't go back and forth. He has heard you say that the elliptical is bad for people, long term. Would that problem be the same for the stationary Stairmaster? He only does about a half hour per day - for the last 20 years. In my response, I recommend: -My article on elliptical trainers -The Elliptigo -This study on climbing stairs vs. Stairmaster Is Warming Up Overrated? Phillip says: He is a multisport athlete who has been doing a lot of yoga lately. His instructor puts a lot of emphasis on warming-up the muscles before they start stretching them (using the old "cold rubber band" analogy to explain why) using movement and by turning up the thermostat. But he is not a rubber band, and his muscles are always at a toasty 98.6°F. Do muscle actually get warmed up? Or is there another physiological process in play? Does he actually need to warm up?   How To Burn Fat and Build Muscle At The Same Time Bryan says: He has read that in order to gain 1lb of muscle over a week, you need to consume an additional 3400 calories and then burn those calories in resistance training. If this is true, can he avoid consuming the 3400 calories and burn a pound of fat and gain a pound of muscle - or - would he lose 2lbs of fat and gain one pound of muscle? Can you explain how this works?   What to Do About Gut Issues During A Triathlon Rusty says: He is a very well established marathoner who just did Lake Placid Ironman. He has one 70.3 under his belt, that went very well. In Lake Placid, he had a good swim and bike but started vomiting violently half way through the run. He took on as much nutrition as he could on the bike. But during the run he got very light headed and was not able to finish the race. He is looking for an explanation and advice on how to avoid that in the future. In my response, I recommend: -Ginger chews -Peppermint Tums -OralIV How To Get A Girlfriend Michiel says: He is 5 foot 10 and 198lbs. He has been doing HIIT training. He quit smoking, is eating organic as much as possible and has a "pretty fair face"... but still doesn't have a girlfriend. Can you help him out? In my response, I recommend: -The ArtOfCharm website & podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 Aug 20151h 26min