Know Your Physio - Quick-Fire Wisdom from Chris Williamson, Ben Greenfield, Patrick McKeown, Siim Land and More - What the World's Top Biohackers Really Shared in Austin

Quick-Fire Wisdom from Chris Williamson, Ben Greenfield, Patrick McKeown, Siim Land and More - What the World's Top Biohackers Really Shared in Austin

04/18/25 • 40 min

Hello and welcome back to the Know Your Physio podcast! This is a truly special one – episode 134 comes to you straight from the vibrant floors of the first-ever Health Optimization Summit held in the USA, right in Austin, Texas. It was an incredible gathering of brilliant minds, and instead of our usual format, I grabbed my mic for some run-and-gun style interviews to capture the potent insights being shared amidst the amazing energy of the summit.

In this compilation episode, you'll get rapid-fire wisdom from some absolute titans in the health, performance, and longevity space. Get ready for quick, impactful conversations with renowned figures like Chris Williamson, Ben Greenfield, and Patrick McKeown, alongside experts diving deep into hormone health, longevity strategies, cutting-edge skincare, and so much more. We cover everything from the nuances of breathing physiology and testosterone optimization to mindset hacks and the importance of community.

Bringing this episode together was an exhilarating experience, and I'm thrilled to share this diverse collection of cutting-edge ideas directly with you. It's a unique chance to hear directly from multiple leaders pushing the boundaries of human potential, all packed into one dynamic episode. Tune in to get inspired and learn actionable strategies from the very forefront of the health optimization movement!
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Timestamps:
[00:03:01] Why ask better questions?

[00:04:39] Choosing the right partner.

[00:09:40] Breathing and oxygen delivery.

[00:13:47] Longevity and chronic disease prevention.

[00:15:02] Testosterone decline in men.

[00:19:10] Free testosterone and SHBG.

[00:22:36] Endocrine-disrupting chemicals and testosterone.

[00:26:01] Air and water purification methods.

[00:29:04] Longevity and skin communication.

[00:35:41] Health empowerment through menopause.

[00:38:10] Heavy weights for health benefits.

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[00:04:39] Choosing the right partner.

[00:09:40] Breathing and oxygen delivery.

[00:13:47] Longevity and chronic disease prevention.

[00:15:02] Testosterone decline in men.

[00:19:10] Free testosterone and SHBG.

[00:22:36] Endocrine-disrupting chemicals and testosterone.

[00:26:01] Air and water purification methods.

[00:29:04] Longevity and skin communication.

[00:35:41] Health empowerment through menopause.

[00:38:10] Heavy weights for health benefits.

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I spent a decade convinced I had a "broken brain," relying on the highest dose of Adderall just to get by. But what if the biggest struggle of your life becomes your greatest strength? In this special episode, originally recorded during my conversation with Adam Metwally on his podcast 'That One Time,' I'm sharing that very personal story. I recount the 10 years on medication (from age 8 to 18), the anxiety, the feeling of being disconnected, and the pivotal moment I discovered neuroplasticity – the key that unlocked incredible academic success and helped me get off meds for good.

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 From Adderall to Empowerment
11:20 The Four Pillars of Health
17:12 Mapping an Ideal Week for Focus
20:03 The Science of Sleep and Dopamine Sensitization
39:37 The Role of Supplements in Sleep Management
44:13 Nutrition Strategies for ADHD
56:11 Heavy Metals and Their Impact on Health
01:06:40 Exercise and ADHD: Finding the Right Routine
01:10:45 Mental Health: The Final Pillar
01:11:40 The Interplay of Nutrition, Sleep, and Recovery
01:15:31 Mastering Attention Management
01:21:32 The Power of Planning and Time Management
01:24:01 Transforming Perceptions of ADD
01:29:23 The Journey to Self-Actualization
01:32:18 Exploring Natural Solutions for Focus
01:39:29 Finding Meaning in Life Through Authenticity

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Know Your Physio - Quick-Fire Wisdom from Chris Williamson, Ben Greenfield, Patrick McKeown, Siim Land and More - What the World's Top Biohackers Really Shared in Austin

Transcript

Andres Preschel:
Hello and welcome to episode number 134 of the Know Your Physio podcast. I'm your host Andres Purcell, physiologist, neuroscientist, and health coach to world-class executives, professionals, and athletes. This is a very, very special episode because It's a compilation of run and gun style clips that are recorded with some of the brilliant minds I met at the Health Optimization Summit in Austin, Texas, the very first of its kind here in the USA. Typically these, or rather t