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Decoding Superhuman - The Insider's Guide to Nootropics with Mansal Denton

The Insider's Guide to Nootropics with Mansal Denton

02/25/18 • 50 min

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Decoding Superhuman

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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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.

Affiliate Disclosure

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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undefined - How to Protect Yourself from EMF with Robby Besner

How to Protect Yourself from EMF with Robby Besner

Philip Morris when they were developing the tobacco industry 40 something years ago they knew that nicotine was very harmful for health. They also knew that it would take 20 plus years or more for the world to catch up to them. And actually you know take a stand. Even so people are still very active the working in the cigarette industry. Well I believe that these wireless devices, EMF, the health science behind EMF is sort of the same parallel.

About the EMF Expert and Guest, Robby Besner

Robby Besner is the founder of Therasage, a health devices company. Robby is the Chief Executive Officer of Therasage and is a seasoned entrepreneur in the truest sense of the word. Born in New York, Mr. Besner brings together the best of his birthplace, his New England education, and his innate skills that enable him to envision the enormous potential in what was only a niche market, then research the potential and develop products to fill and expand the niche with global marketing success.

Educated at Boston University, Robby was granted a Bachelor of Science degree. His coursework at Boston University included studies in pre-med, psychology, biology and business administration. He followed-up his undergraduate studies in biology and anatomy at Case Western University’s Graduate School in Cleveland Ohio.

Robby has more than 30-years experience in strategic planning, coupled with comprehensive financial, manufacturing and management expertise, underscores his success as an executive officer and director of several healthcare companies.

Robby Besner is the driving force behind the applied science and technology development of all of Therasage’s innovative products. He is on the Education Committee of the prestigious, world-renowned Hippocrates Health Institute, invited to speak and educate, as an approved CEU presenter, at many Wellness Centers around the world, Medical Conferences, Weight Loss practices, Anti-Aging groups, Fitness Forums, Infusion centers, Toxicology practices, Wound Care clinics, as well as on-air health shows. He is also a distinguished annual contributor to the World Committee on Infrared and has been appointed to a four-year tenure with Specialty Committee of World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies.

EMF - A Brief Introduction

From a technology perspective, the world is rapidly evolving. Advances in Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Robotics, and Nanotechnologies bring great opportunity. The world is more connected than ever, allowing me to live anywhere in the world and stay in touch with clients, friends, and family with ease. But the growth in technology brings challenges, one of which is EMF.

Below is the disclosure made for radio frequency directly from the iPhone 8 plus manual.

To reduce exposure to RF energy, use a hands-free option, such as the built-in speakerphone, the supplied headphones, or other similar accessories. Cases with metal parts may change the RF performance of the device, including its compliance with RF exposure guidelines, in a manner that has not been tested or certified.

Electromagnetic fields, or EMF, is a frequency generated by anything that is electrically driven, powered, or battery powered. Electromagnetic radiation is everywhere. It is invisible. It comes from ultraviolet light, the microwave oven (which you hopefully do not use for microwave dinners), when you listen to the Decoding Superhuman podcast on iTunes, etc.

The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves is referred to as radiation. Sometimes, this radiation can create undesired effects. These include wide-ranging issues:

  • Brain fog
  • Sleep issues
  • Chronic fatigue
  • Headaches
  • Heart palpitations
  • Nausea
  • Restless leg
  • Joint pain
  • Eye problems
  • Rashes
  • Mitochondria Dysfunction
  • And so many more...
Initial Steps You Can Take to Protect Yourself from EMF

Step 1 - Purchase a Gauss Meter to measure "hot spots" for EMF in your home.

Step 2 - Consider rewiring your home and turning off electronics causing hotspots. This would mean ridding yourself of WiFi and reconnecting via Ethernet cables.

Step 3 - If you are sensitive to EMF, look into getting rid of the microwave, smart meter, and consider a Faraday Cage to protect yourself (and potentially your bedroom). Additional EMF protection technologies (such as those made by Therasage) can be purchased.

Step 4- Try to implement a grounding practice. Robby tries to spend a few days a week with his feet touching the earth.

Key EMF Highlights from the Podcast
  • Robby's background in infrared and how it led to him working on EMF
  • Common symptoms of EMF sensitivity
  • How to mitigate EMF risk when it is every...

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undefined - The Art of Abundance with Dr. Ryan Wohlfert

The Art of Abundance with Dr. Ryan Wohlfert

Health is the optimal functioning of your body. Physically, chemically, emotionally, spiritually, mentally - all those things together. Health is not just “okay I’m not sick” or “I don’t have symptoms” or “I feel good” or “I look good”. It’s more than that. It’s a higher state of wellness and being.

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About the Guest: Dr. Ryan Wohlfert

Dr. Ryan Wohlfert grew up in a small town outside of Lansing, Michigan. An acute interest in health and fitness led him to study at the University of Michigan where he graduated Summa Cum Laude in Kinesiology-Movement Science. Dr. Wohlfert went on to earn another Bachelor of Science, Summa Cum Laude status, and his Doctorate of Chiropractic from the National College of Chiropractic. Dr. Wohlfert is also a Certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA) and Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP).

Over the last two decades, Dr. Wohlfert owned multiple chiropractic, health, and nutrition clinics, helping 1,000's of patients achieve their health goals. In 2016, he started FitFamilyMan.com to help dads and husbands build their “Family Man 6-Pack” so they can live an abundant life and take care of their family forever.

Dr. Wohlfert has been married to his wife for 15 years and they’re raising three beautiful girls. They are the reason he strives to be a fit family man.

What is the Abundance Mindset?

John Maxwell, Peter Diamandis, and Tony Robbins all emphasize a mindset of abundance. Steven Covey discusses abundance extensively in "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People." However, the dictionary does not define an abundance mindset.

To define and understand the abundance mindset, it is easiest to look at the alternative, scarcity. The person with a scarcity or fixed mindset believes life is a zero-sum game. If someone has more, this means someone else must have less.

The abundance mindset is different. It is the belief in a life of plenty. There is more than enough to go around. Whether it is resources, wealth, health, or opportunity, there is an abundance of resources available.

In the words of Tony Robbins,

Success without fulfillment is the ultimate failure

The Steps to Building an Abundance Mindset

In our discussion, Dr. Wohlfert outlines a strategy for building the abundance mindset. If you tune into the podcast, Dr. Wohfert goes through each step in detail.

  • Step 1 - Identify your self-talk and bring it to your awareness
  • Step 2 - Aware - realize the self-talk is not helpful
  • Step 3 - Interrupt - stop it from dragging down your day
Key Highlights from The Art of Abundance Podcast
  • What is health?
  • How does your mindset impact your overall health?
  • The difference between fixed and growth mindsets
  • How Dr. Ryan defines abundance
  • What you can do to train an abundance mindset
  • If you have kids, is good sleep possible? Yes... and how to do it!
Where to Find Dr. Ryan Wohlfert Research and Additional Resources on the Abundance Mindset:

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