
03. David Grutman | How Biohacking Helped Build a Global Hospitality Empire
10/24/23 • 40 min
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In this episode, Gary speaks to David Grutman, founder of Groot Hospitality and globally renowned innovator and entrepreneur. They talk about David’s biohacking journey and developing sustainable, healthy habits - practices which helped lower his triglycerides, insulin levels, and cholesterol. Along the way, David shares invaluable insights about the power of relationships and honesty in business.
(0:00:00) - From Bartender to Business Leader
(0:07:19) - Building and Reviving Brands
(0:10:24) - Benefits of Tennis and Other Exercise
(0:12:45) - David’s Blood Test and Biohacking Journey
(0:20:20) - The Next Five Years
(0:28:19) - Balancing Business and Parenthood
(0:32:20) - The Art of Hospitality and Leadership
(0:37:26) - Addressing Restaurant Issues and Expressing Appreciation
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Get weekly tips on how to optimize your health and lifestyle routines - go to https://www.theultimatehuman.com/
Get more resources + information from Gary here: https://linktr.ee/thegarybrecka
BODY HEALTH - USE CODE ULTIMATE10 for 10% OFF YOUR ORDER
In this episode, Gary speaks to David Grutman, founder of Groot Hospitality and globally renowned innovator and entrepreneur. They talk about David’s biohacking journey and developing sustainable, healthy habits - practices which helped lower his triglycerides, insulin levels, and cholesterol. Along the way, David shares invaluable insights about the power of relationships and honesty in business.
(0:00:00) - From Bartender to Business Leader
(0:07:19) - Building and Reviving Brands
(0:10:24) - Benefits of Tennis and Other Exercise
(0:12:45) - David’s Blood Test and Biohacking Journey
(0:20:20) - The Next Five Years
(0:28:19) - Balancing Business and Parenthood
(0:32:20) - The Art of Hospitality and Leadership
(0:37:26) - Addressing Restaurant Issues and Expressing Appreciation
The Ultimate Human podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.
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02. Anxiety | Ultimate Human Short
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In this short episode of The Ultimate Human, we’re going to shine the spotlight on anxiety. We'll decode anxiety's genetic ties, with a special emphasis on a common gene mutation- MTHFR, and its significant contribution to anxiety. We’ll explore the role of catecholamines like dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine in anxiety, even in the absence of fear. Finally, we’ll give some simple nutrition recommendations highlighting how consuming folate-rich foods and supplementing with methylfolate and SAM-E could potentially revolutionize the treatment of anxiety and depression.
(0:00:00) - Understanding Anxiety
(0:06:56) - Genetic Factors of Anxiety
(0:08:46) - Supplementing Nutrients for Positive Outcomes
Journals Cited in this Episode:
- Journal of Clinical Medicine - Folate Insufficiency Due to MTHFR Deficiency Is Bypassed by 5-Methyltetrahydrofolate
- Integrative Medicine – Case Report - Anxiety and Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase Mutation Treated With S-Adenosyl Methionine and Methylated B Vitamins
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04. Breathwork | Ultimate Human Short
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In this short episode of The Ultimate Human, we’re going to explore the power of breathwork. Gary will guide you to a deeper understanding of how breathwork influences our emotional state, digestion, and our body's ability to absorb nutrients. Grasp the basics with a simple, beginner-friendly version of Wim Hof's breathwork style. We’ll explain the profound impacts of syncing your breathwork with the world around you and how this integration enhances the overall benefits.
Gary’s breathwork tip: engage in three rounds of 30 breaths each day, preferably as the sun rises, and witness the significant shifts in your health and lifestyle.
(0:00:00) - Introduction to Breathwork for Beginners
(0:04:09) - Breathing Techniques for Life Enhancement
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