Jim Kwik: What I Take to Biohack Brain Speed and Focus : 1312

Want to learn how to “turn on” your muscles, for more strength and less pain? Do you know how to activate your psoas? Mike Hoban, seasoned strength/conditioning coach and founder of Elite Speed, knows how - and in this fascinating discussion with Dave, he teaches Bulletproof Radio listeners this cool technique, too. From the latest, greatest technology that Mike uses with his pro-athlete clients, including amino neuro frequency and dual-wave electrical stimulation, to the simple method that can trigger muscular activation, to the most effective routines Mike focuses on at his sports training facility, you won’t want to miss this in-person conversation at Bulletproof Alpha Lab, filled with awesome hacks.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

31 Okt 201746min

Is it possible that stopping to say hi to your neighbor could change your life? Can taking a 5-minute break to focus inward actually “stop time” in your day? Dr. Pedram Shojai, New York Times bestselling author of “The Urban Monk” and new book, “The Art of Stopping Time,” says YES. Pedram, a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, the founder of Well.org, and creator of the new documentary film, “Prosperity,” is an acclaimed Qigong Master who uses Eastern thinking to help overcome the Westernized challenges of our lives. In this intriguing and varied discussion, Pedram explains the concept of “gongs,” to optimize your time and make you more present, and teaches you how to make the time to accomplish what you want in life, without feeling stressed or overburdened. From the best deceleration rituals, to creating healthy micro-habits, to stopping time to make love, to voting with your dollars, to the importance of supporting local, sustainable businesses, you won't want to miss this intelligent, honest hour of enlightenment!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

24 Okt 20171h 17min

Imagine you haven’t had any coffee for 25 years and then one day, you sit down with Dave Asprey at the Bulletproof Alpha Lab, blend up a cup of Bulletproof Coffee, sip said coffee, and let the conversation flow. For Eric Edmeades, founder of WildFit and one of the true pioneers of the coming food revolution, that’s exactly how this podcast went down - live on Vancouver Island. Along with Gordy Bal, serial entrepreneur and founder of the Conscious Thought Revolution (CTR.com), this lively, three-way discussion touches upon food hangovers, preconditioning hunger hormones, and the downsides and surprising upsides of GMOs. From evolutionary biology, to the importance of raising conscious children, to the true value of polyphenols, this coffee-charged conversation is worth a listen!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

21 Okt 201752min

We know there is more to food energy than just calories. And Robyn Openshaw, author of the new book “Vibe: Unlock the Energetic Frequencies of Limitless Health, Love & Success” and founder of GreenSmoothieGirl.com, asserts that food vibrations actually hold the secrets of the universe. But how? Can the foods we eat or the emotions we feel really change our vibrational frequency? In this intriguing conversation, Dave takes the idea of food vibrations to task – moving the subject out of the “woo-woo” realm and into the science space. The two dig into the power of vibrational frequencies and energies, how we can measure these, and how electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs) are impacting our health. If you want to increase energy in your life, learn best practices for unlocking energetic frequencies, influence everyone in a room, find out what foods vibrate the most, and why any of this matters -- you won’t want to miss this fascinating discussion.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

18 Okt 20171h 3min

Could something as small as a ring capture truly meaningful data about what’s happening deep inside our bodies? According to Petteri Lahtela, the CEO and co-founder of Oura Health, the answer is YES, with the advent of the OURA Ring. OURA, a wearable ring device and app, analyzes sleep quality, activity levels, daily rhythms and the physiological responses of the body. In this fascinating conversation, Petteri joins Dave to discuss how far bio monitoring technology has come, the variety of body responses the ring’s tiny sensors can track, and the value in using this data to optimize wellness. You’ll learn how tapping into your individual biology can help drive self-awareness, and guide you towards a better life balance and readiness to perform. From the importance of tracking heart rate variability, to embracing our chronotypes, to the EMFs all our devices give off, Dave and Petteri dig in deep and debate it all in this amazing, forward-thinking discussion.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

11 Okt 20171h 7min

Ever wonder what the real impact of chronic stress is on our bodies and our longevity - on the cellular level? Dr. Elissa Epel, a professor at UCSF, studies how stress can impact our biological aging via the telomere/telomerase system, and how meditation modalities may buffer stress effects and boost physical and spiritual well-being. Also the co-author of New York Times best-seller, “The Telomere Effect,” Dr. Elissa joins Dave to discuss what developing healthy lifestyle habits and stress resistance does for your mitochondria, as well as the length of your telomeres. In this fascinating conversation, Dr. Elissa explains what telomeres are, how their length can be an indicator of health and aging issues, and reveals the lifestyle practices that can help strengthen them. You’ll learn about some incredible new research on gratitude (how a positive attitude can impact your mitochondria and your telomeres), the role of epigenetics in this equation, and whether all of Dave’s biohacking is actually helping or hurting his longevity. Don’t miss this super-interesting episode about hacking our telomeres to live longer! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

6 Okt 20171h 6min

Want to learn how to transform your body to become a fat-burning beast? Mark Sisson - best-selling author of “The Primal Blueprint,” a former world-class endurance athlete, and the publisher/blogger behind MarksDailyApple.com - reveals his proven eating strategy for losing weight and improving health from his new book, “The Keto Reset Diet.” In this fascinating conversation with Dave, Mark discusses the importance of metabolic flexibility, the proper way to do a keto reset and its bevy of benefits, how the process of ketosis actually works in the body, and the essential role of ketones. Mark also shares his opinion on sleep, the “rules” of fasting, and the American habit of eating three square meals a day in this illuminating discussion on nutrition and lifestyle. From the inventor of the primal movement, discover how going keto can help reset your metabolism, burn fat, optimize your metabolic and hormonal functions, AND make you feel great!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3 Okt 201753min

Did you know you can improve your heath significantly, simply by breathing through your nose? World-renowned breathing expert and prolific author, Patrick McKeown, has spent the past 15 years working with thousands worldwide, who experience breathing disorders, sleep disordered breathing, high stress levels, poor concentration, and anxiety. A devotee of the Buteyko method of breathing, his most recent book, “The Oxygen Advantage,” is an extension of his ground-breaking work, combining specifically-formulated exercises that empower athletes to improve their performance. In this fascinating conversation with Dave, Patrick explains how he hacked his own asthma using breathing techniques, the importance of practicing breath-holding and avoiding mouth-breathing, how oxygen and CO2 work together when we breathe, and why you should tape your mouth shut when you sleep – really! You won’t want to miss this remarkable episode, filled with amazing biohacks and tips that will have you breathing – and feeling – better in no time.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

26 Sep 20171h 9min