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Decoding Superhuman

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Decoding Superhuman is a show for those looking for an elevated human experience through health.


Boomer Anderson, Decoding Superhuman’s host, interviews the top thought leaders in the fields of health and performance optimization.


This includes deep dives into chronobiology, minimum effective exercise, technology, the future of work, nutrition, productivity, applications of Eastern medicine, neuroscience, data, omics testing and technologies, and tactics to live a healthy and optimized life.


Explore the latest science, technology, and tools to optimize your health and performance whether it be at work or home.


New episodes released every Tuesday.



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02/25/18 • 50 min

The best approach for nootropics that I found and I try to impart on people is to think about them as tools where we can go from hopefully 95 to 100% in that range, just being totally optimized in ourselves to 105, 110% using nootropics. So hoping for some small increase above what we’re already capable of as opposed to what many people are drawn towards nootropics for, which is to go from 60, 70% because they got a bad night of sleep, bad diet, drinking alcohol in order to just simply get by or function and I think that taking that approach is really the first step.

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About the Guest: Nootropics Expert, Mansal Denton

Mansal Denton is an entrepreneur. He has experience in many different ventures, organized a festival, published a book, and a myriad of other projects like donating books to prisoners.

At age 20 he was arrested and at 23 sentenced to 8 years in the Texas State Penitentiary. This prison sentence has influenced Mansal’s life tremendously.

With these unique life experiences, quirky behavior, and a somewhat arrogant nature, he has been featured on media outlets such as Entrepreneur, Huffington Post, Fox News, and Elite Daily.

Mansal Denton is the creator or co-creator of Nootropedia, which is a website that provides unbiased and factual information on nootropics to the extent where it's actually available. He's also the creator of a documentary and a book called A Head Above: A Simple Guide to Peak Mental Performance which Mansal wrote in 30 days.

Mansal lived in Switzerland, Poland, but currently resides in Austin, Texas.

Disclosure on Nootropics

This article and podcast episode do not constitute medical advice. Should you have interest in nootropics, please do your own research and consult your physician.

What are Nootropics?

The strict definition of nootropics is a synthetic or natural compound that improves markers of cognitive abilities without the risks or significant risk of side effects. Other cognitive enhancers which may have significant side effects are labeled as "Smart Drugs."

For the purposes of this discussion, Mansal and I utilize "Nootropics" to describe both Nootropics and Smart Drugs.

Non-Nootropic Cognitive Enhancement Intermittent Fasting

Increasing one's capability without nootropics is possible. In this discussion, Mansal references intermittent fasting as a method to upregulating brain-derived neurotrophic factor. Mansal employs a fasting technique called 16-8. In this strategy, a person would fast for 16 hours of the day, only having an 8-hour eating window. Additional fasting strategies, such as 3-day water only fasts can be utilized under the supervision of a physician for different results.

Deep Work

Similar to previous podcast guest Peter Joosten, Mansal often employs "Deep Work."The concept is based largely on Cal Newport's book entitled Deep Work (link below). Mansal defines Deep Work as "uninterrupted work that is 100% free from distraction."

Mansal tracks his time religiously. He utilizes earplugs, a specific morning routine, the "Inbox When Ready" app for Google Chrome, a gratitude practice, meditation, and putting his phone in airplane mode to eliminate distraction.

Who are Nootropics for? Who are they not for?

Nootropics require a solid foundation of health in order to get the maximum benefits. This includes: optimal sleep, solid nutrition, and a reasonable exercise regimen. Once these areas are reached, nootropics may provide additional cognitive enhancement.

In the words of many health practitioners, you cannot out-supplement a bad diet. If you are looking for a magic pill (NZT in Bradley Cooper's case), nootropics are not for you.

How to Get in Touch with Mansal Denton: Key Podcast Highlights on Nootropics:
  • Why Mansal spent time in prison and how did it change his life
  • What are some non-nootropic cognitive enhancers people can employ to start
  • The foundations needed to get the most from nootropics
  • What is the difference between Nootropics and Smart Drugs?
  • Is Modafinil the closest thing to NZT?
  • If you considering taking modafinil, you may want to check your COMT gene (rs4680). AA variants tend to barely benefit than others when taking modafinil.
  • Do any long-term st...
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11/10/20 • 72 min

Nicotine is shrouded in controversy. Dr. Neil Grunberg has published >180 papers addressing behavioral medicine, stress, and leadership. Dr. Grunberg has received awards from the U.S. Surgeon General, CDC, FDA, American Psychological Association, NIH, Society of Behavioral Medicine, and USU. He has served as President of the USU Faculty Senate and has chaired many USU committees. In this fascinating conversation, Dr. Grunberg and I chat about the neurobiology of addiction, the potential for nicotine in pharmaceutical drugs, what nicotine does to your brain, and Dr. Grunberg's thoughts on the growing psychedelics movement.


Who is Dr. Neil Grunberg?

Neil E. Grunberg, Ph.D., is Professor of Military & Emergency Medicine (MEM), Medical & Clinical Psychology (MPS), and Neuroscience (NES) in the Uniformed Services University (USU) School of Medicine (SOM); Professor in the Graduate School of Nursing (GSN); Director of Research and Development in the USU Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) program; and Director of Faculty Development for MEM. He is a medical and social psychologist who has been on faculty at USU since 1979. His role in LEAD is to ensure that the LEAD program and sessions are based upon sound evidence and scholarship and to oversee original research relevant to leadership education and training.


Dr. Grunberg earned baccalaureate degrees in Medical Microbiology and Psychology from Stanford University (1975); earned M.A. (1977), M.Phil. (1979), and Ph.D. (1980) degrees in Physiological and Social Psychology from Columbia University; and received doctoral training in Pharmacology at Columbia University’s College of Physicians & Surgeons under a National Research Service Award (NRSA, 1976-79). Dr. Grunberg helps train physicians, psychologists, and nurses to serve in the Armed Forces or Public Health Service, and scientists for research positions. He has published >180 papers addressing behavioral medicine, stress, and leadership. Dr. Grunberg has received awards from the U.S. Surgeon General, CDC, FDA, American Psychological Association, NIH, Society of Behavioral Medicine, and USU. He has served as President of the USU Faculty Senate and has chaired many USU committees.


Dr. Grunberg is a fellow of the American Psychological Association, Academy of Behavioral Medicine Research, and Society for Behavioral Medicine. He is a founding member of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco, and a member of the Association for Psychological Science, the Society for Neuroscience, Sigma Xi, and the Academy of Medicine of Washington, D.C. He has been an editor for Addiction, Annals of Behavioral Medicine, Nicotine and Tobacco Research, and US Surgeon Generals' Reports. He serves as a scientific consultant to the Maryland Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Resource Center, the Maryland Smoking Cessation Quitline (MD Quit), and the Maryland State Mental Health and Substance Abuse treatment programs. He is a member of the Society of Behavioral Medicine's Wisdom Council, the editorial board of Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior, and a contributing reviewer to F1000 (an electronic biomedical research journal source).

Highlights

[5:01] What was Dr. Grunberg's first interest to study?

[9:00] Nicotine dosing and addiction

[16:50] Neurobiology of addiction

[22:48] The effect of different delivery mechanisms

[35:45] Are there benefits to nicotine?

[46:07] Are lower doses addictive?

[53:41] Who should avoid nicotine?

[1:02:20] What does Dr. Grunberg think of the resurgence of psychedelics?

Resources

Stanley Schachter

1988 Nicotine report

Nicotine Dependence by Dr. Rachel Tyndale

Yerkes Dodson function

Zen in the Art of Archery

Sponsors BiOptimizers

If you’re over 35, your enzyme levels have already begun to decline and your immune system can be more susceptible to viruses.

Enzymes are the workhorses of digestion. They break your food down into usable macro and micronutrients.

Research shows that by the time someone hits 65, their saliva and pancreatic secretions, both of which are involved in enzyme activity—can have declined by as much as 50%! This decline creates chronic indigestion, setting the stage for gut issues, yeast and mol...

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I rarely get a chance to speak with someone with as much experiential knowledge as Josh Holland. He's the personal trainer behind many top professionals worldwide! In part two of this conversation, Josh and I dive deeper in his 5 pillars, discuss the perks of having a balance between primal movement and high-intensity interval training, and blood flow restriction.


Who is Joshua J. Holland?


Joshua J. Holland is a wealth of experiential knowledge and wisdom. A dedicated biohacker, state of the art fitness trainer, holistic health coach and sports professional, he champions the philosophy of “awareness through experience,” and has subsequently spent years consulting with elite professionals with the goal to build a vast well in which to draw from when evoking alignment of body, mind and spirit for his clients.


His ideological approach to life and his life’s work are based on principles that highlight effectiveness, efficiency, and quantifiability. His passion stems from kindling a state of bodily wholeness via connection through his extensive web of like minded individuals.


His vast experiential knowledge base has created a very sought after following in the world of health, wellness, fitness and lifestyle. He works with some of the world’s most renowned musical and theatrical artists to fine tune their physical and spiritual bodies. He endeavors to give his utmost through his vast exploration into a plethora of healing modalities for the purpose of restoring people to prime physical and spiritual wellness awareness.


Co-founder of several fitness and health entities, and a Global Ambassador for a number of companies including Technogym, Josh currently leads a team of elite trainers and health coaches at SystimFit in Flatiron, NYC. He happily serves the greater New York area, including Westchester, Greenwich and the Hamptons, and is available by request for inter-state and international consultations and appointments, either virtually or in person.


Highlights


[4:47] Ozone!

[12:30] The Movement Analysis Pattern

[23:26] High-Intensity Interval Training

[29:18] What excites Josh about the Inertia Wave?

[34:30] Blood Flow Restriction Training

[42:02] Movement efficiency, effectiveness and quantification


Resources


Ozone Generator

Apollo Neuro Device

MAP (Movement Analysis Pattern)

Tabata Protocol Workout

Foundation Training - From Pain to Performance

Inertia Wave

Breath by James Nestor

The Fatburn Fix by Cate Shanahan


Sponsors


BiOptimizers:


If you’re over 35, your enzyme levels have already begun to decline and your immune system can be more susceptible to viruses.

Enzymes are the workhorses of digestion. They break your food down into usable macro and micronutrients.

Research shows that by the time someone hits 65, their saliva and pancreatic secretions, both of which are involved in enzyme activity—can have declined by as much as 50%! This decline creates chronic indigestion, setting the stage for gut issues, yeast and mold overgrowth, even malnutrition.

This is why I’m a big fan of enzyme and probiotic supplementation and one of the best companies I’ve ever found that specializes in optimizing your digestion through both of these supplements are my friends at BiOptimizers.

Head on over to www.bioptimizers.com/boomer and use coupon code BOOMER to get 10% off any package. They have the best guarantee I’ve seen in the industry. It’s a 365 day FULL money back guarantee.


Blue Cannatine:


One of my favorite tools for cognitive enhancement, especially after long plan rides, is Blue Cannatine. The delivery mechanism is unique (buccle troche). It is especially effective for me on improving short-term memory, focus, and verbal fluency.

It’s the closest thing that I found to NZT and I think you guys should try it out. Get yours at troscri...

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10/06/20 • 56 min

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Patrick McKeown, bestselling author of The Oxygen Advantage joins for round 2 on everything you need to know about breath work. Patrick and I delve into CO2 tolerance, freediving, capnography, and the specific protocols for training. He talks about devices and technologies that can be used to track your breathing.

Who is Patrick McKeown?

Patrick’s book, The Oxygen Advantage (published in fourteen languages) combines the simulation of high-altitude training and specifically-formulated exercises which empower readers to improve their corporate and exercise performance. For the first time, individuals are afforded a reliable and accurate means to measure their progress using the Body Oxygen Level Test, enabling them to address poor breathing habits; understand in simple terms how oxygen is released to working muscles, and to practice breath hold exercises that naturally increase aerobic and anaerobic capacity. A summary of the science can be found at http://oxygenadvantage.com/science/


To date, Patrick has worked with some of the top athletes in the world across a variety of sports including tennis, cycling, weight lifting, American Football, MMA and track and field.


A TEDx Speaker, Patrick’s work has touched the lives of thousands and more worldwide.


Highlights

[4:08] CO2 tolerance

[12:50] Training the lungs and the diaphragm

[18:51] Light breathing training

[26:45] Length of breath work protocols

[35:49] Resonant breathing frequencies

[43:44] Capnography VS pulse oximeter devices

[52:30] Breath Training protocol for busy people

Resources

The Oxygen Episode with Patrick McKeown

The Oxygen Advantage

Oxygen Advantage Website

Buteyko International

Konstantin Buteyko

Buteyko belt

Dr. George Dallam

HeartMath emWave Pro

Lipseal Tape

Pulse Oximeter


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Blue Cannatine

If you check out this episode in video, you’ll see that my tongue is blue. One of my favorite tools for cognitive enhancement, especially after long plan rides, is Blue Cannatine. The delivery mechanism is unique (buccle troche). It is especially effective for me on improving short-term memory, focus, and verbal fluency.


It’s the closest thing that I found to NZT and I think you guys should try it out.


Get yours at troscriptions.com. Plug in the code BOOMER for an extra 10% off your limitless experience.


Full disclosure: I am involved with the company (I like the product that much).


Resilient Nutrition

The guys at resilient nutrition have done a fantastic job of tackling the endurance nutrition space.


Their first product, Long Range Fuel comes with not only what they describe as Beyond Nut Butter, energy-dense food, but also nutrients to support you in your endurance endeavors.


I use for everything from cognitive endurance to my physical endurance.


If you want to try this out, head on over to resilientnutrition.com and plug in the code BOOMER for 10% discount on any purchase and solve all of your endurance nutrition woes.


Continue Your High Performance Journey with Patrick McKeown

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10/27/20 • 64 min

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I invited some of my closest friends, Dasha Maximov and Mads Friis, to join the show today. Dasha, Mads, and I play a game of drawing the question out of the hat amidst a fun conversation around biohacking, being happy, inner work, routines, and much more.

Who is Dasha Maximov?

Dasha Maximov, former-management consultant turned health explorer, found that the available information for addressing her chronic pain and depression from multiple concussions was limited and frustrating. Specialists across the globe offered reductionist approaches and outdated recommendations. Her last brain injury was, ironically, when she was doing her masters in neuroscience. Knowing about the brain and feeling the frustration of shrugged shoulders, led her on a path of health exploration to take control of her health and educate herself on alternative ways to heal her brain.


In 2019, after healing many of her immediate, chronic pains via natural hacks, Dasha turned to bring this information to others by organizing The Health Optimisation Summit, Europe’s largest alternative, and preventative health conference. Quickly she saw that a gap existed in the health world surrounding women-specific health topics.


To solve this, she created WhealthCo, an online global community focused on evidence-based science for women. The online forum bridges together doctors, researchers, healers, and ‘laywomen’ to focus specifically on knowledge sharing about women’s health issues. Each week the forum has guest doctors and researchers provide answers to members’ questions.


Dasha believes that health is best achieved when a person is informed about their options and that this is possible only through connecting together and learning from each other. A problem is solved much quicker when there are diverse perspectives looking at it from multiple angles.

Who is Mads Friis?

Mads Friis is the host of the Growth Island podcast which is focused on how to live a happy, healthy, and meaningful life. He is also a partner in the Venture/Startup studio/factory KRING where they utilize the knowledge from the podcast to build startups focused on health/biohacking. He has a background in Business and Psychology from Harvard and Copenhagen Business School.

When not nerding out on health-related aspects then he surfs, kitesurfs, skydives, or does other forms of movement.


Highlights

[6:26] What does a cheat day look like for Dasha and Mads?

[13:05] Is Biohacking a cult?

[20:45] Best gadget purchased in 2020 for under $100

[28:42] What’s the line you would never cross for a better life?

[37:00] The things that your friends and family will never understand about biohacking

[1:07:30] What makes you really happy?

Resources

Kavaplex

Discussing Kava with Cameron George

Sensate

Man's Search for Meaning

Blue Cannatine use code BOOMER for 10% off

Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins

The Art of Happiness

The Giver

Protecting the Asset: A Conversation on Essentialism with Gregory McKeown

Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand

Sponsors

Apollo Neuro

The Apollo Neuro easily became my favorite wearable for 2020. And you guys know that I am a fan of anything that can manipulate my state, whether it's to relax, wake up or even just enhance focus.


If you want to try Apollo yourselves, head on over to apolloneuro.com and use the promo code BOOMER for 10% off your purchase.

Neurohacker Collective

Our sponsor today is Neurohacker Collective. Chairman, Jordan Greenhall has been on the show discussing Sovereignty and Medical Director, Dr. Daniel Stickler joined me to discuss Unleashing your Human Potential Through Epigenetics.

T...

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10/20/20 • 98 min

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Jam Session Round 2

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10/13/20 • 52 min

Joined by the editor of this podcast, Roy Matz, we reflect on all of the things that happened in the past quarter. This is a wide-ranging reflection on: routines, new experiences, time management, best books and documentaries, and a lot more.

Highlights

[4:45] Freediving experience

[12:15] New Morning Routines

[22:11] The Three Iteration Process

[21:30] Importance of daily routines

[24:05] Embracing play

[36:40] Allocating Time

[41:02] Favorite Documentaries

[49:19] Best Books

Resources

Essentialism by Greg McKeown

The Essentialism Episode

Part 1 and Part 2 with Josh Holland

Embracing play with Darryl Edwards

CAR.O.L Bike

Bstrong blood flow restriction

The Business of Drugs

A Leaf of Faith (2018)

The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success By Deepak Chopra

The Art of Thinking Clearly

Thinking, Fast and Slow

How to Lead

Grindful Podcast

Sponsors

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If you’re over 35, your enzyme levels have already begun to decline and your immune system can be more susceptible to viruses.


Enzymes are the workhorses of digestion. They break your food down into usable macro and micronutrients.


Research shows that by the time someone hits 65, their saliva and pancreatic secretions, both of which are involved in enzyme activity—can have declined by as much as 50%! This decline creates chronic indigestion, setting the stage for gut issues, yeast and mold overgrowth, even malnutrition.


This is why I’m a big fan of enzyme and probiotic supplementation and one of the best companies I’ve ever found that specializes in optimizing your digestion through both of these supplements are my friends at BiOptimizers.


Head on over to www.bioptimizers.com/boomer and use coupon code BOOMER to get 10% off any package. They have the best guarantee I’ve seen in the industry. It’s a 365-day FULL money-back guarantee.

Disclaimer

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC, or Decoding Superhuman, is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).



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10/13/20 • 52 min

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Skeptical on Organ Meat? Ashleigh and I talk about the dark sides of bodybuilding and the benefits of organ meats and the impact of the carnivore diet (including carnivore fasting). The Muscle Maven’s book “It Takes Guts” provides a great path to enjoying and incorporating organ meat into your diet.

Who is Ashleigh VanHouten?

Ashleigh is a health and nutrition author and journalist, speaker, podcast host, certified health coach, and self-proclaimed health and fitness nerd.


She has written for Paleo Magazine for more than eight years, as well as a number of other health publications. She hosts the Muscle Maven Radio podcast and has worked with other top-rated health-related podcasts.


Ashleigh is also a Primal Blueprint Certified Expert and has her CrossFit Strongman and Olympic Lifting certifications. In her spare time, Ashleigh is a nationally qualified natural figure competitor and also trains in powerlifting and BJJ.

Highlights

[5:40] Ashleigh’s journey into the fitness realm

[14:08] What would you do differently if you can do everything again?

[22:20] Tendencies to push things to the extreme

[25:30] Peptides and SARMs

[30:11] Who is the carnivore diet for?

[37:13] The importance of meat-based protein

[41:48] Why should we care so much about organ meats?

[52:52] Risks from overdoing organ meats

Resources

It Takes Guts

US Wellness Meats

Sacred Cow

Sponsors

CAR.O.L

You don’t have time for that 45 minute jog.

You need something fast, efficient, and leaves you wanting more.

My favorite tool for this is the CAR.O.L. She is a life-changing bike, that provides you all the endurance you need in two 20 second bursts.

Yes, you read that right.

That’s 40 seconds of max-effort, including the warm-up and cool-downs, you get a kick-ass workout in 8 minutes and 40 seconds.

The CAR.O.L is a resistance bike powered by artificial intelligence, which personalizes and optimizes the resistance, so you hit your maximum intensity levels and maximize glycogen depletion every single time.

The proof is really in the pudding. CAR.O.L’s effectiveness was independently verified by the American Council on Exercise. I take the CAR.O.L for a spin regularly and she always kicks my ass.

If you have limited time and want a kick ass workout, which basically everyone that listens to this show does, use the code DECODING150 for a big discount, head over to CarolfitAI.com to secure yours.

BStrong

I’ve been fascinated by blood flow restriction training for a very long time. B Strong made great innovations on this technology.

I use it almost every day: high reps, low number of sets, a few exercises. In 20 minutes, I have a fantastic workout which is triggering an anabolic response.

If you want to get your B Strong blood flow restriction device, head on over to https://bstrong.training/ and use the code BOOMER, and you’re going to get yourself 10% off.


Continue Your High Performance Journey with Ashleigh VanHouten

Website

Instagram

YouTube

Muscle Maven Podcast


Disclaimer

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC, or Decoding Superhuman, is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is t...

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11/03/20 • 63 min

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Josh Holland joins me for part one of a marathon interview on movement. Josh is an absolute cornucopia of information on all things health, so you will see this conversation is wide-ranging. Josh provides cutting edge tips on recovery, sleep, and why awareness is so important to movement.

Who is Joshua J. Holland?

Joshua J. Holland is a wealth of experiential knowledge and wisdom. A dedicated biohacker, state of the art fitness trainer, holistic health coach and sports professional, he champions the philosophy of “awareness through experience,” and has subsequently spent years consulting with elite professionals with the goal to build a vast well in which to draw from when evoking alignment of body, mind and spirit for his clients.


His ideological approach to life and his life’s work are based on principles that highlight effectiveness, efficiency, and quantifiability. His passion stems from kindling a state of bodily wholeness via connection through his extensive web of like minded individuals.


His vast experiential knowledge base has created a very sought after following in the world of health, wellness, fitness and lifestyle. He works with some of the world’s most renowned musical and theatrical artists to fine tune their physical and spiritual bodies. He endeavors to give his utmost through his vast exploration into a plethora of healing modalities for the purpose of restoring people to prime physical and spiritual wellness awareness.


Co-founder of several fitness and health entities, and a Global Ambassador for a number of companies including Technogym, Josh currently leads a team of elite trainers and health coaches at SystimFit in Flatiron, NYC. He happily serves the greater New York area, including Westchester, Greenwich and the Hamptons, and is available by request for inter-state and international consultations and appointments, either virtually or in person.

Highlights

[5:30] Josh’s basketball career

[15:45] Transition to men's health and movement

[21:21] Josh’s pillars of movement

[31:30] Grounding

[40:10] How important is awareness?

[50:05] The key to a good night's sleep

[57:15] How to think about recovery

[1:05:01] Recovering faster

Resources

Los Pioneros de Quintana Roo

Relaxator Breathing Device

Apollo Neuro Device

Joovv: Red and Infrared LED Light Therapy Devices

FlexPulse

Sponsors

KÄÄPÄ Health:

KAPPA Health produces some of the best mushrooms on this planet, which can be applied in your supplement regimen every single day. I encourage everyone to try Mai Take, Shitake, Turkeytail, or cordyceps which I mix with cacao every morning to get me fired up fast. The co-founder of KÄÄPÄ Health, Eric Puro came on this show and talked about the medicinal and performance benefits of mushrooms and how these fungi help both improve the health of humans and ecosystems.

If you want to give these mushrooms a try, head over to kaapahealth.com and use the code BOOMER for a 10% discount on your order.

B Strong

I’ve been fascinated by blood flow restriction training for a very long time. B Strong made great innovations on this technology.


I use it almost every day: high reps, low number of sets, a few exercises. In 20 minutes, I have a fantastic workout which is triggering an anabolic response.


If you want to get your B Strong blood flow restriction device, head on over to https://bstrong.training/ and use the code BOOMER, and you’re going to get yourself 10% off.


Continue Your High Performance Journey with Josh Holland

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09/29/20 • 69 min

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Kava is shrouded in controversy, but is it warranted? Cameron George discovered the benefits of traditional Kava preparations during his battle with chronic illness as an alternative to benzodiazepines. Cameron spent years researching every aspect of Kava, its history, past issues, and benefits. This led to him founding TRU KAVA.

Who is Cameron George?

Cameron is a researcher, writer, entrepreneur and the founder of TRU KAVA, a company that is striving to set the industry standard for quality, safety and education around kava within the mass market. TRU KAVA is focused on developing scalable user-friendly products that deliver the full therapeutic action of the traditional kava drink, which is the only form that has been highly prized in south pacific islands for over 3000 years.


Since Discovering the amazing effects of traditional Kava during his own chronic illness, Cameron spent many years investigating every aspect of Kava and has collaborated with many of the most prominent experts in the world within the fields of Kava research and historical Kava use. The goal of this project is to provide the safest and most effective Kava products on the market, as well as educate the public on the complex story surrounding Kava, explain some of the myths surrounding it, the massive variation of quality on the market, and the many amazing benefits that Kava can offer to the modern world when it’s used correctly in its traditional form. It is an initiative to educate on the clear distinction that the scientific literature and historical accounts have made between Safe and questionable Kava products, as well as to advocate for the use of only lab tested safe Kava varieties.

Highlights

[6:24] What is kava?

[12:16] Cameron’s journey into Kava

[27:17] Building up tolerance to kava

[30:40] Hepatic toxicity and kava

[43:25] The scientific process for preparing kava

[47:10] What are Kavalactones?

[57:22] What is Noble Kava?

Resources

Dr. Dan Pompa

Toxicity of Kava Kava Study

The Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Plants by Christian Ratsch

Plants of the Gods by Christian Ratsch

Sponsors

BiOptimizers


If you’re over 35, your enzyme levels have already begun to decline and your immune system can be more susceptible to viruses.

Enzymes are the workhorses of digestion. They break your food down into usable macro and micronutrients.

Research shows that by the time someone hits 65, their saliva and pancreatic secretions, both of which are involved in enzyme activity—can have declined by as much as 50%! This decline creates chronic indigestion, setting the stage for gut issues, yeast and mold overgrowth, even malnutrition.


This is why I’m a big fan of enzyme and probiotic supplementation and one of the best companies I’ve ever found that specializes in optimizing your digestion through both of these supplements are my friends at BiOptimizers.


Head on over to www.bioptimizers.com/boomer and use coupon code BOOMER to get 10% off any package. They have the best guarantee I’ve seen in the industry. It’s a 365 day FULL money back guarantee.


Neurohacker Collective


Neurohacker Collective specializes in the comprehensive formulas possible for needs like better mental performance, slowing the aging process, and increasing energy.


Their Chairman Jordan Greenhall is a well respected public intellectual who has been on the show to discuss ways to increase human sovereignty, and their medical director Dr. Daniel Stickler has also been on the show and is one of the foremost experts in the world in the field of integrative medicine.


They make the product Qualia Mind which can create astonishing improvements in focus, mental energy and emotional willpower, with the more affordable Qualia Focus being almost as good at half the cost. They also just debuted a product called Eternus, the most comprehensive anti-aging formula on the market, and are approaching backorder status for this revolutionary formula with dozens of ingredients and anti-aging properties.


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Anxiety is fascinating and something I've dealt with my entire life. New York University Professor, Neuroscientist, and Bestselling Author Dr. Joseph LeDoux, explains why the amygdala may not be the fear center of the brain, anxiety vs. fear, and a three-part construction for how to deal with anxiety which differs from the traditional anti-anxiety therapies.


Who is Dr. Joseph LeDoux?

Joseph LeDoux is the Henry and Lucy Moses Professor of Science at NYU in the Center for Neural Science, and he directs the Emotional Brain Institute of NYU and the Nathan Kline Institute. He also a Professor of Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at NYU Langone Medical School.


His work is focused on the brain mechanisms of memory and emotion and he is the author of The Emotional Brain, Synaptic Self, and Anxious. LeDoux has received a number of awards, including William James Award from the Association for Psychological Science, the Karl Spencer Lashley Award from the American Philosophical Society, the Fyssen International Prize in Cognitive Science, Jean Louis Signoret Prize of the IPSEN Foundation, the Santiago Grisolia Prize, the American Psychological Association Distinguished Scientific Contributions Award, and the American Psychological Association Donald O. Hebb Award.


His book Anxious received the 2016 William James Book Award from the American Psychological Association. LeDoux is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the New York Academy of Sciences, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and a member of the National Academy of Sciences. He is also the lead singer and songwriter in the rock band, The Amygdaloids and performs with Colin Dempsey as the acoustic duo So We Are.

Highlights

[5:40] Anxiety vs. Fear

[7:50] The role of the amygdala

[18:48] Studying split brains

[28:56] The set point of anxiety

[43:33] Understanding consciousness

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Synaptic Self https://amzn.to/2IyFTJO

The Emotional Brain https://amzn.to/3f7vobT

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