Health Hacker Life

 Notes:2:36 - how Tim first found out about functional medicine 6:52 - what is functional medicine or root cause medicine13:17 - what process Tim when through to hack/heal himself16:12 - what is autoimmune disease and what Tim usually sees with his patients23:05 - the importance of GI-MAP testing - looking at both the good and the bad29:23 - the importance of the DUTCH Hormone test38:00 - what oxalates are and why they are important 40:43 - looking at epigenetic and stealth infections in the labs44:04 - why it’s important to have a doctor help you order and interpret these kinds of tests and how to contact Tim directly if you have questions47:03 - what methylation is and how to test and optimize genetics52:21 - Tim’s free tool for people and what ‘green allopathy’ is55:45 - the hacks that Tim uses right now for optimal health59:40 - how Tim elevates his state of health and performance Links:Healyourbody.org - Tim’s websiteTests Tim recommends for everyone: GI-MAP Stool TestDUTCH Hormone CompleteOrganic Acids Test from Great Plains LabsTim’s direct email DrTim072986@gmail.comhis free ebook - Beyond Green Allopathymolecular hydrogen waterred light therapypodcast episode with Emily Fletcher on meditation Quotes:8:00 - “The body is just an interacting series of parts and circles and multiple systems. And the more entropy or disorder there is in the system, the harder it is to heal.”15:17 - “It’s easy to connect the dots looking back, but you have to be gentle and kind to yourself because most people do the best they can with the knowledge they have at that time.”18:18 - “If your guts not optimal, your immune system is not going to be optimal.”59:47 - “You can have great big biceps and quads. But who cares if you don’t have the energy to interact with your friends.”59:57 - “The greatest threat to the human organism is social isolation.”

Notes:2:58 - when Tim got on the journey of neuroscience and brain health5:24 - why it’s important to put brain understanding before medicine7:10 - how to measure the brain and what data to look at16:16 - Tim's model to optimize brain health25:55 - costs and what is involved when working to optimize your brain32:25 - how Tim's sleep study differs from most wearables and how to correct for that39:49 - what are the most important behaviors that can impact sleep and brain performance1:00:20 - what are health hacks tim uses and what it means for Tim to elevate his state Links:ESPN article about the work Tim did to help professional athletes understand recoveryTim's website: Royer Neurosciencewearables we mention: Biostrap, Whoop, FitBit, Oura RingOutside the Lines - Chris Kaman's misdiagnosis blue blocker glasses and the episode with Matt Marucafor staying cool at night: ChiliPad sleep system  and the Ooler, Bed Jets,biometric lighting - reach out to Tim directly to learn more about getting this setup saunaspace infrared lightspolysomnographic Quotes:12:57 - “We are talking about the most amazing thing in the entire universe… the entire brain.”14:21 - “The greatest medicine for the brain is itself. If it can see what it’s doing.”45:38 - “Whatever makes a mushroom grow is what you want your environment to be for sleep.”

Notes:2:12 - Mary’s personal journey into alternative medicine13:20 - tips for people to build their all star health care team18:16 -  what to look for and how to know what ‘healthy’ testosterone levels are26:09 - habits that negatively affect testosterone28:40 - what to use for blood glucose monitoring34:46 - lifestyle behaviors and general hacks for testosterone41:51 - light (specifically nude exposure to light) and how that plays a role in testosterone48:51 - her personal hacks in life for healthLinks:modrn med - you can get your complimentary modern food strategy guide here or schedule a free consult with her hereMary on InstagramJoe DispenzaBastyr University in San Diegofunctional medicinenaturopathic medicineIFM.orgCNDA.orgKeto MojoDexcomholotropic breath workQuotes:7:30 - “Everybody has the innate ability to heal themselves, and I think you have to figure out what that key is though. Because the key isn’t going to be the same from one person to the next.”15:44 - “The person that gets better, got better because they did the work. It’s not because of the practitioner at all… because it’s really those behavior changes and habits that take a lot of personal work.”50:23 - “You shouldn’t just stop. Learning should never end and you want to push yourself to the limit of getting frustrated.”

Notes:2:41 - when Matt woke up to quantum health and biology5:40 - what are blue blockers and what is a ‘light diet’12:52 - artificial light blocking glasses vs. blue blocking glasses14:23 - Matt’s relation to light and when he wears glasses26:24 - the studies and science that highlight the impact of light50:54 - 5g technology and it’s effects52:44 - a great app to easily track how to get more good light each day and UVA vs. UVB light1:05:28 - Matt’s final health hacks and the 8 steps of the light diet Links:Matt’s websiteRA Opticsthe light dietiris software for your computer that reduces blue lightf.lux software for you computerThe Self Mastery Show podcasthow to make your iPhone redsauna space full spectrum bulbswhy sunbathers live longerwhy working outdoors is beneficialpenetration depth of different light wavelengths on human skinDr. Michael Wallace on mitochondria and modern diseases todaydminder app to optimize light exposureLight in Shaping Live (book)photo of TJ and Amanda wearing their blue blocker glasses Quotes:14:46 - “The first way I approach artificial light is recognize I am a being of the sunlight and therefore powered by the light of the sun.”22:29 - “If we are exposed to any light at night it’s still having some effect on our sleep.”54:50 - “The research is so clear that sun is so critical for so many processes in our body… sure by the time you kit 60 or 70 you might have slightly fewer wrinkles but you are going to make it to 60 or 70.”01:10:21 “The thing that makes up who we are is the light within us.”

Notes:2:29 - Jae’s background and how she went from hating running to loving it5:27 - what the feldenkrais method is 11:29 - how changes in running and movement affect the brain19:32  - how do we work through the challenges in life that prevent us from moving or running30:12 - how your upper body can effect your lower body36:02 - foam rollers… should you use them?38:44 - what data should you track when you are running to optimize your health 45:44 - what other things you can do between runs49:49 - can running make you fat and thoughts on fasted runs59:50 - what shows to wear when you run Links:the balanced runner systemFeldenkrais Methodthe alexander technique‘Born to Run’ - the book by Christopher McDougallanimal that becomes a plant based on movementstanding desk that is a hamster wheelthe wave toolwhy running on treadmills all the time isn’t the bestnumi chocolate pu erh teabulletproof coffeeXero shoesFiveFinger vibram shoesnaboso insolesBAER shoessoftstar  shoesvivobarefootthe mind your running challengethe balanced runners system online camp Quotes:6:18 - “Your brains exist to organize movement and everything else that a brain does is built on top of that fundamental function.”7:44 - “Running is a part of our biological inheritance.”16:37: - “The real end of it all is when you get sent to school and you have to sit at a desk all day.”31:25- “Wherever you fight yourself you waste a tremendous amount of energy, you create stress and you setup potential for injuries.”42:33 “We need to vary the stresses on our body… the very worst thing you can do is run always on a treadmill listening to an audio book or watching something.”

Notes:2:22 - when she first made the connection between boners and biome and what it really means10:15 - approach to rebuilding your micro-biome and the results it has20:47 - optimizing testosterone levels23:54 - symptoms of low testosterone28:48 - going into the kinds of supplements that are beneficial35:25 - what are Grace’s current hacks she is using in her life Links:The Gut Institutejoin her Facebook Live every Tuesdayher event every yearGut Zoomer by Vibrant WellnessJessica Flaniganinfrared light therapy for testosterone and joove lightdragon mojosun horse energy's nano mojoSHBG - sex hormone binding globulinbifido maximuswim hof breathing and hot/cold therapy Quotes:39:09 - “Deep breathing alone will bring people to a better parasympathetic state.”

Growing up in the era of Sex and the City and Bridget Jones, Kate Bee believed her drinking was simply what successful, independent women did. After all, she was a journalist and TV producer for the BBC - drinking after work was how people socialized. Except she was tired of feeling hungover and ashamed about what felt like more drinking than was healthy. When Kate decided to get sober, she was disappointed to find the only real support was through AA. She attended a few meetings, but left feeling like she didn’t fit in because she was getting sober before her drinking had negatively impacted her work or relationships. But, there was no middle ground - it seemed like you either didn’t have a real problem or you had to be a full-blown alcoholic to get help.That’s why Kate founded The Sober School, a coaching program that helps women feel inspired and empowered by their decision to quit drinking. She helps women who are ready to start living their best life learn how to do it without a glass of wine in hand. Kate comes on the show today to discuss her story, the challenges of approaching alcohol in our modern-day world, and how people can take inventory and take action on creating a healthier relationship with alcohol. And she's got some great solutions for people!Make sure you follow this link to check out her free “Wine O’Clock Survival Guide”! It will help you navigate the tricky time of day between 5-8pm, which tends to be when people feel the most tempted to drink. Enjoy!FULL SHOWNOTES HERE: www.elevateyourstate.co/podcast/kate-bee Notes:2:07 - why Kate started exploring sobriety herself7:50 - how long it’s been since Kate last drank and where she is at with drinking now11:07 - what really cemented her commitment to go sober19:41 - what Kate noticed as a change in her life without alcohol25:57 - the real reasons people drink alcohol34:58 - mistakes people make when they are trying to change drinking habits48:30 - what Kate does to elevate her state Links:The Sober Schooldry JanuaryUnpickled BlogTodd White’s episodeDavid Nutt study on drug harms and alcohol being one of the highestwine o’clock survival guide Quotes:08:40 - “It is possible to stop drinking without feeling as if you are being deprived of something or that you are going to miss out on something for the rest of your days.”17:26 - “Its so natural I think, that we get frightened when we make long term plans.”26:23 - “Most of us haven’t been taught how to manage our emotions or deal with our feelings so we use substances outside of our selves to manage that. And it might be sugar, it might be gambling… it might be social media, or it might be alcohol.”

FULL SHOW NOTES AT: www.elevateyourstate.co/podcast/ben-joseph-stewartNotes:1:58 - how Ben became a filmmaker8:45 - Ben’s first film10:00 - the origins of his documentary Psychedelica15:20 - what are psychedelics and what role do they play in our lives21:40 - what is the most mindful way to go about trying psychedelics38:08 - where are psychedelics at legally right now42:50 - big pharma and what they bring to psychedelics52:24 - some of the things Ben does for his own personal health hacking1:02:23 - thoughts on how/why animals show up in your life Links:Ben's instagram: @benstewartdahliBen’s websiteZeitgeist - the filmGaia's WebsiteEsoteric Agenda (ben’s first film)Psychedelica Michael Pollen's book on psychedelics: How to Change Your MindMAPPSPoi spinningDennis McKennaTonic Herban Lounge in Colorado Quotes:17:45 - “Psychedelics start changing the way you look at things, and that changes your behavior.”30:26 - “It’s only sustainable to have the darker side be with the lighter side.”31:27 - “Understand fear is a mechanism of communication.”45:18 - “We’re on the rise of something and all I want is to hitch a ride on that wave.”55:50 - “Play is the most optimal environment for learning.”1:07:58 - “I believe that one of the greatest breakdowns and our disconnection from nature and spirit is our inability… don’t blame it on culture… it’s our lack of discipline and moving towards listening better.”

FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: www.elevateyourstate.co/podcast/ronnie-landisShow Notes:1:59 - what is wholistic health mastery?17:38 - decision fatigue and making the complex simple20:45 - hacks for avoiding distraction and decision fatigue31:42 - quantum collapse process35:55 - the fundamental flaw in goal setting and habit change39:39 - spring water and why it’s important51:25 - skills related to nutrition that you can integrate easily59:20 - why subscribing to one subculture of diet or health trend is a problem1:06:06 - tonics and coffee vs. cacao1:16:10 - what it means for Ronny to elevate his state Links:Ronnie’s website his flagship online nutrition course Holistic Masterydecision fatigueDr. Gabor MateTM (transcendental meditation)the hungry ghost ideaThe Presence Process by Michael Brown - and his mantra “I Am Here Now In This”findaspring.comlive spring waterDr. Gabriel Cousens - raw living foodRonnie’s Reishi Cappuccino recipe:1 tablespoon cacao powder1/2 tablespoon reishi mushroom powder1 tablespoon coconut oil w/ natural sweeteneradd the above to a tea or coffeeraw revelations sacredchocolate.com send email to tell them Ronny sent you for a discountreach out to Ronnie directly and mention this podcast for a discount on the programQuotes:5:06 - “How can I maximize and squeeze out the most that I can in this life because I always realized that life is not guaranteed.”7:45 - “I didn’t realize at the time that there were issues within my heart and my soul that was manifesting through my physiology.”9:26 - “The subtle energies of our mind come from the subtle energies of our food.”15:28 - “I don’t believe that a balanced life really exists.. I believe in dynamic harmony from a quantum physics or a brainwave perspective…”22:10 - “Source of suffering is actually these hungry ghosts that live inside of us.”42:17 - “If you don’t get a filter you become the filter.”1:06:54 - “You gotta make this stuff fun… because otherwise it just gets heavy and hard and that’s not a part of vitality.”1:17:00 - “An elevation of vitality and my energy is an embodiment of that transformation in the moment.”

Bruce Cryer has had a diverse career spanning musical theater, biotech, personal development, health and well-being, and executive coaching. He began as a singer/dancer/actor on Broadway, including two years in The Fantasticks, the world’s longest running musical. Since the early 80s, Bruce has been teaching innovative approaches to optimal health, business success, personal balance, and human performance. He was named CEO of HeartMath in 2000, having helped launch the Institute of HeartMath with founder Doc Childre in 1991. Bruce has worked with leaders at Stanford University, Mayo Clinic, Kaiser, NASA, Unilever, Shell, Cisco, Dropbox, Vistage, and many other organizations including the NHS in the UK.In our interview we unpack his work as CEO with Heart Math and his recent health scare that helped him reactivate his creative spirit and launch his new platform, The Renaissance Human. Bruce is a new, yet dear friend of mine. And we haven’t even met in person! There are so many golden nuggets in this episode. So after you tune in, check out his work over at www.RenaissanceHuman.Co. Enjoy! Show Notes:3:12 - what it means to be a renaissance human8:35 - Bruce’s personal story with creativity 13:55 - accepting and owning our creativity21:31 - Bruce’s health experience dealing with cancer23:59 - what HeartMath is and it’s mission33:22 - what is heart rate variability and coherence 39:33 - practices that one can implement that both Bruce and HeartMath teaches45:07 - the ‘neutral’ technique52:40 - how appreciation and gratitude can actually affect your brain 57:20 - health hacks Bruce is excited about right now1:03:40 - why it all comes back to love and gratitude Links:HeartMathHeart Rate Variability - get my book to learn more about this as well: HealthHackerBook.comI AmRenaissance HumanRevolutioner.com audio programs and soundwaves for healingBulletproof coffeeOrganifi green drinkKa’chava tribal beverageDr. Sue Morter - Energy Codes Quotes:5:46 - “The way I look at humanity, of what it means to be human is that we go through a bunch of births throughout our lives.”6:38 - “Being human means continuing to birth new parts of ourself.” 52:59 - “The heart and the brain are talking to each other all the time. It’s not one way communication just brain to the heart.”1:04:42 - “If we don’t elevate the state the new ideas won’t come.”  

Ari Whitten is a best-selling author and the creator of the Energy Blueprint system. He is an energy and fatigue specialist who focuses on taking an evidence-based approach to energy enhancement. For the last 5 years, he's been working with the world's top fatigue and energy experts to develop the most comprehensive program in the world on the science of overcoming fatigue and increasing energy -- The Energy Blueprint. In this interview we dove deep into understanding the true cause of fatigue, why it’s so much more than having adrenals out of whack, examples of a health approach to circadian rhythms and how you can avoid the trap of ‘becoming a night owl’ just because that’s how society has programmed you. Is it time for you to stop relying on quick-fixes like caffeine, sugar, stimulants and “energy drinks”?? Ari is giving a way a powerful 4-Video Masterclass on how to overcome fatigue and increase your energy levels in a smart, sustainable way. And trust me- his tips and guidance are GOLD and will change the way you look at building real energy in your life! Just follow this link here to start watching today. Enjoy the show! Show Notes:2:03 - how Ari got passionate about exploring the topic of fatigue and energy4:37 - how the medical system views and deals with adrenal fatigue9:23 - dispelling the myth around adrenal fatigue20:59 - what a healthy flow of cortisol looks like with circadian rhythms 26:49 - main causes of lower cortisol in the morning 31:55 - info and insight on ‘night owls36:15 - causes of general fatigue and the science behind it Links:4 hour masterclass on adrenal fatiguethe energy blueprint systemthe energy blueprint podcastmore info on adrenal fatigueaddison's disease/adrenal insufficiency ACTH stimulation test4 different chronotypes The Power of WhenMichael Brucemorning eveningness questionnairestudies about highly physical active elders and the impact it has on mitochondria debunking adrenal fatigue - this article and this one toored and near infrared light therapy Quotes:32:26 - “In the modern world, that we live in, the typical modern lifestyle shifts basically everybody more toward a night owl rhythm.”33:46 - “Most people who think they are night owls are night owls because of a dysfunctional lifestyle that is non-optimal and not connected to nature as you should be.”47:20 - “To elevate your state means to be conscious of the fact that if you don’t really take charge of your health and make consistent efforts to improve your health and your energy and your brain function, to hack your health…the result is not pretty.” 

Emily Fletcher is the founder of Ziva Meditation, a powerful trifecta of mindfulness, meditation and manifesting designed to unlock your full potential. It’s benefits include decreased stress, deeper sleep, improved immune function and extraordinary performance.I didn’t realize this until our interview, but she’s been named one of the top 100 women in wellness to watch, has taught more than 20,000 students around the world and has spoken on meditation for performance at Apple, Google, Harvard Business School and Barclays Bank. Pretty amazing accolades!We had a great time discussing Emily’s personal story, the details behind why the Ziva Technique is so powerful, and the difference between meditation vs. mindfulness. And today, she is giving away a free online “Stress Less Guided Meditation” for you to relax and recharge your system in our modern day world. Just follow this link here. Show Notes:4:06 - what Emily’s morning routine looks like11:43 - how Ziva was born and Emily’s personal health awakening19:18 - the Zive technique and why she formed it the way she did22:29 - her response to “I don’t have time to meditate.”24:33 - mindfulness vs. meditation21:25 - time folding and synchronicity and manifestation40:02 - thoughts on manifestation Links:Stress Less Accomplish MoreZiva Meditationher smoothie recipecopper tongue scraperbrain octane oil (MCT oil from BulletProof)habit stackingHuman DesignErin Claire Jones Quotes:22:00 - “I started noticing that meditation alone is not enough. How many ex-meditators do you know? How many people do you know who’ve tried meditation and quit? How many people do you know who’ve downloaded an app and don’t use it? How many people do you know who’ve said they’ve tried to meditate and ‘can’t clear their mind’? How many people do you know who say they want to meditate but they don’t have time?”22:24 - “We cannot afford for our species to be stupid, sick and slow.”36:24 - “Even though it’s simpler, it’s so foreign for us westerners to understand the idea of surrender.”36:40 - “It’s just like you don’t try to fall asleep at night. You just do, you just lay down and your body falls asleep and it runs a whole host of healing mechanisms. The same thing is happening in meditation.”43:25 - “Let’s assume the the prison that most of us created, is a prison in your mind.”43:59 - “Worry is a waste of perfectly good imagination.”All show notes can also be found at: www.elevateyourstate.co/podcast/emilyfletcher

Is the human body electric? What is the bio-field and how does our body communicate with energy and frequency? Tune in to this show to find out. My next guest, Dr. Christine Schaffner, is a board certified Naturopathic physician who graduated from Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington.  Prior to Bastyr, she completed her undergraduate studies in Pre-medicine and Psychology at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia.She is the Clinic Director of Sophia Health Institute; the clinic she co-created with her mentor Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt in Woodinville, Washington.  With her diverse skill set, Dr. Schaffner seeks to improve access, outcomes, and speed of recovery for patients struggling with chronic illness wherever they may be. She is also co-hosting the Body Electric Summit with Dr. Klinghart, a cutting-edge online event series all about seeing the body as energy.  To learn more about and register for this amazing free series, check out this link here! Notes:1:59 - when her personal health journey started 7:48 - the process of introducing the body as energy as a healing approach13:11 - Christine's personal practices/behaviors for producing ideal results27:20 - trauma and emotional work - explaining epigenetic and family constellations 34:02 - explaining acupuncture39:44 - EMFs and EMR (electro magnetic radiation)49:35 - what it means for Christine to elevate her state of health and performance in her life Links:Body Electric Summit (Online Event Series- Register for FREE Here!)Healing as voltage - bookDr. KlinghardtThe 5 levels of healingBiofield Science and Healing (Pub Med Article)Dr. Beverly RubikIonic foot bath — Ion Cleanse by “A Major Difference” and Clayton Energy SystemsSauna Space Infrared Sauna and the Photon Single Light PanelDr. MercolaDr. Bruce LiptonWeber Medical Laser - photo dynamic therapyFamily Constellations venogramZach Vetter and Marie Rodriguez for practitioners of fam constellationAlex Swanson podcast episode with TJ on optimizing geneticsJames Oschman - Energy Medicine (book)Y EMF Shielding paintQuotes:9:41 - “These can sound like esoteric or woo ideas but they are really grounded in science. We know that our heart has a strong electromagnetic field and in conventional medicine we measure that with an EKG. We know that our brain waves can be measured by a technology called EEG.”11:22 - “ In order to truly heal the physical body we also have to acknowledge and have a language to how we create more coherence or flow or basicly  healthy electromagnetic energy that informs our physical body to do all the chemical things.”49:55 -  “Elevating your health is actually how we create more coherence and flow in our energy field so that our bodies can communicate more effectively.”50:16 - “As we elevate our vibration and our energy, more health and healing can happen for all of us.”

Notes:1:34 - Franks personal backstory related to health and ulcerative colitis6:37 - what is ulcerative colitis and effects of drugs and steroids used to treat it19:14 - the turning point for Frank and when he decided to take his health and healing into his own hands21:08 - what is chronic lyme disease (vs. acute lyme disease) and why it’s not heard of23:24 - Herxheimer reaction36:00 - sensory deprivation tank40:00 - building your own self-care team43:21 - hacks Frank began to implement for his health50:52 - Frank’s morning routine which includes his top health hacks1:05:56 - hot/cold routine and benefits1:13:20 - what Vipassana meditation retreat is all about and why Frank does itLinks:Lorene Cordaine - Paleo Diet Book (2006)The Maker’s Diet - Jordan Ruban Ankylosis spondylitis chronic Lyme DiseaseDr. Horwitz book - Why Can’t I Get BetterGAPS dietWeston A Price dietHerxheimer reactionFloat/Sensory Deprivation TankAnthony D Clementi - biohacking bookDr. Klinghardt - Lyme Disease doctorDr. Jack Kruse Bryan Hoyer - EMF Specialist- Founder of Shielded Healingthe presence process - bookvipassana meditationWim Hof style breathing- video tutorial Quotes:18:26 - “What I noticed now is that I removed a symptom and didn’t address the root cause - so now I’m starting to symptom hop. I smash down symptoms by removing my colon and all of a sudden it pops back up in a different way.”23:18 - “Doctors are doing their best to heal their patients with what available to them.”45:26 - “You’re never going to get well in the environment you got sick in.”1:01:45 - “What you want is to experience the way you believe you’re going to feel when you get [what you visualize] and you don’t have to wait until some future event to feel those ways, you can feel that way now.”1:04:48 - “If you don’t treat health like it’s your most important priority, then it won’t be.”1:13:42 - “Craving, aversion and ignorance are ultimately the sole reasons why we suffer emotionally.”1:18:44 - “When I think about elevating my state and when I feel most satisfied and fulfilled with my life is when I’m remembering that my life is about the process and being obsessed with the process.”

She is the author of The Wahls Protocol: How I Beat Progressive MS Using Paleo Principles and Functional Medicine, The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles (paperback), and the cookbook The Wahls Protocol Cooking for Life: The Revolutionary Modern Paleo Plan to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions.Plus, she is a fellow Iowan! She comes on the show to dive deep into the role of nutrition for healing, managing and preventing MS symptoms. It was a very inspiring interview about what's possible when it comes to healing the body through nutrition. And she even shares a few recipes you can get access to if you visit her site right here!Show Notes:7:16 - Terry’s background and experience with conventional medicine vs. functional medicine16:07 - nutrition specific for MS18:20 - Terry’s books and protocol for MS24:12 - preventing progress MS27:04 - why it’s important to work with a primary care doc especially if you are on medications31:28 - tips for the microbiome33:24 - discussing the benefit of greens for the brain Important Links:Secondary progressive MSThe Wahls Protocol - How I Beat MS (book)The Animal Models of MSThe Institute for Functional MedicineSummer Bock episodeTerry Wahls WebsiteOne Page summary of the Wahls diet (cheat sheet FREE Giveaway!)Mindshare Summit Conference Quotes:9:09 - “It was very clear that despite taking the very best drugs, from the very best people, from one of the best MS centers in the world…. I was headed toward bedridden, demented and possibly uncontrolled pain.”14:03 - “The conventional understanding of progressive MS is incomplete. Who knows how much recovery might be possible.”

“There’s no place you can go to get a sex education. You can get a procreation education. You can get a contraception or abstinence education. But you can’t get a passionate super hot sex life education.” - Susan Bratton Susan Bratton is a champion and advocate for all who desire passionate relationships. Considered the “Dear Abby of Sex,” Susan’s fresh approach and original ideas have helped millions of people of all ages and across the gender spectrum transform sex into passion. Married to her husband Tim since 1993, Susan is an author, award-winning speaker, and serial entrepreneur who teaches passionate lovemaking techniques to her fans around the world. Susan’s straight-talking, fearless approach is rooted in her personal experience of watching her sex life wither while she and her husband pursued dynamic careers. When their relationship hit a crisis point, the couple made a fierce commitment to do whatever it took to keep their family together and revive the passion in their marriage. Today, she and her husband have the kind of dream relationship most people long-since stopped believing is even possible—until they discover Susan’s teachings. She comes on the show to dive into all things sexual vitality! Boy was this interview a doozy. We had a LOT of fun. I'll be honest, having conversations about sex sometimes can be very vulnerable. But the main question is why? Most likely because of historical shame and other emotions playing a role and because we don't often talk about sex! It's often seen as taboo! And specifically in the health world I believe there is not enough quality information and guidance on how to have a healthier and more fulfilled sex life. Hope you enjoy the show!   And make sure to check out the show notes, as well as Susan's Free Giveaway, The Sexual Soulmate Pact AND her upcoming FREE online event series, The SEXUAL VITALITY SUMMIT!   ---> YouTube Link to Video on How to Ask For What You Want in Bed. (CLIP FROM OUR INTERVIEW)  ---> YouTube Link to Video on How to Talk Dirty to a Guy. (CLIP FROM OUR INTERVIEW)     Show Notes: 3:44 - how Susan got into working in the sexual vitality space 12:49 - the shift in Susan’s personal relationship 17:03 - communication in the bedroom and the 4 keys to sexual seduction 26:38 - challenges that women experience in communication and role play example 41:08 - how to lean into dirty talk 45:30 - genital shame 50:00 - what Susan is doing to elevate her state and hack her gut health   **FREE GIVEAWAY**  ---> The Sexual Soulmate Pack Giveaway     Other Important Links: Brad Blanton's Work Brad's book, Radical Honesty Free ticket to the Sexual Vitality Summit  Susan's Website: Personal Life Media Relationship Magic - Susan's book Summer Bock Episode Myers Briggs Personality Type Test Dirty Talk Ebook from Susan Quotes: 5:11 - “There’s no place you can go to get a sex education. You can get a procreation education. You can get a contraception or abstinence education. But you can’t get a passionate super hot sex life education.” 13:00 “Lying is just so endemic to our culture and to our way of relating as human beings.”

David Korsunsky is the CEO & Founder of Heads Up Health, a state-of-the-art health data tracking platform built for the individual consumer to have more awareness and take smarter action in their health. David has fifteen years of experience working for industry leading technology firms and most recently served as Director of Technical Alliances at VMware, Inc. where he led strategic partnerships with global EHR companies including EPIC, Cerner, McKesson, GE, Allscripts and many more. As an avid health enthusiast, he recognized an opportunity to build a software solution that makes it easier for anyone to take control over their health through better use of their data.   David comes on the show today to explain the mission of Heads Up Health, the value of health data and it's impact on behavior change. With Heads Up Health's data-tracking platform you can easily link your medical records from over 30,000 doctor's offices, compile your complete health history and see the BIG picture as you adopt healthy diet and lifestyle changes. I've been using HUH's platform for the last 6 months and it's led to some powerful realizations and connections in my own health. I would recommend you take David up on their free trail. But no matter what, enjoy the show!   Notes: 2:43 - about Heads Up Health 10:49 - the value of Heads up Health and having all their data in one spot 21:52- why it’s important to take control of your health metrics 27:26 - integrative functional medicine and it’s roll in David’s life 29:46 - the rise of the smart patient and practitioner and their relationship 32:44 - TJ shares his screen on the video and gives a peek at the Heads Up Health platform 35:35 - the functional glucose tolerance test and why you should do it 38:25 - monitoring HRV data 43:52 - the over objectified self and when data can become counter productive 48:07 - David’s go-to strategies for health creation Links: Heads Up Health Dr. Nasha Winters (link to her show/episode) Oura Ring Free Trial for Heads Up Health Keto Mojo Quotes: 6:14-6:18 - “Data can drive behavior change. Just seeing numbers can drive behavior change.” 17:54 - 18:07 “People are starting to recognize that conventional medicine is largely an acute solution. And for a lot of the things we are working on you need other types of healthcare expertise.”  36:37 - 36:55 “I would say that understanding which foods jack your blood sugar and which foods don’t is probably one of the most important things you can learn.”

Dr. Katherine Zagone is a Naturopathic Doctor and Medical Director for Gentera Center for Regenerative Medicine in Los Angeles. She is an expert and advocate for sexual wellness and takes a comprehensive and individualized approach to help each patient uncover root causes and restore optimal health. In this episode we dive into all aspects related to sexual health. From libido, arousal, hormones and sensation, Dr. Zagone will help you reflect on your sex life and ask yourself where you want it to be. We also dive into a LOT of the science of our hormones and her favorite health hacks our approach so we can optimize our levels. Katherine also happens to be a great friend, business partner, and my personal Health Hacker Approved Doctor!! To learn more about here work you can visit Gentera’s website here. In my men’s high performance health coaching practice I bring Dr. Zagone to each of my clients. Together, Katherine and I help men customize their nutrition, supplement and lifestyle gameplan based on their advanced blood and genetic testing markers. Men: If you’re interested in learning more about this work, you can reach out to me at: tj anderson 10 @ gmail. She is accepting some telemedicine clients and patients through my health coaching practice. Women: I can also refer you to work with Katherine 1-on-1, but without me as I only coach men.   Notes: 2:10 - Katherine’s sexual wellness program at Gentera center for regenerative health 4:26 - why Katherine started integrating sexual practices in her naturopathic medicine practice 8:20 - what are the things people can look for in their relationship 15:14- prescription pre-work gummy (aka- a microdose of cialis) 16:40 - how much sex do you need to have to get health benefits 18:45 - examples of what hormones and objective data to look at 23:06 - the most common types of hormone profiles she sees 27:05 - the importance of sexual health 32:12 - simple yet powerful health hacks for better sexual health (heavy leg days for boosting T, exercise in general to improve circulation, and the top two foods for sexual health 34:30- men: how to create connection with your woman so she feels safe, loved, cherished and adored. 36:35- why both men and women should slow down (read Slow Sex book) Links: Gentera center for regenerative medicine The Priapus Shot® or P-Shot® The cookbook (KITCHEN CHEMISTRY) TJ is co-creating with his partner Amanda HCG - hormones for men Slow Sex - book Past episode with Summer Bock where we discuss smooshing   Quotes: 2:45 - 3:00 - “What’s really cool is seeing how the life affects the sex and the sex affects the life and where we can give a little impetus, a little inspiration into that, to shift the upward spiral of health.” 35:07-35:09 - “If you are wanting more from your woman… then give her more.” 36:38 - 36:50 -  “Slow down. Be present with your breath. Be present with the sensations… it’s really a good way to tune your nervous system into higher perception which translates into more pleasure.  

Alex Swanson is the founder of Nutrition Genome and creator of the software Genetrition™. He is a second generation nutritionist and co-owner of Swanson Health Center, a private family clinical nutrition practice that has been in business for over 40 years. He is also the creator of the popular blog The Health Beat. Alex has worked as a personal trainer, private chef, and ran a global clinical nutrition practice for 12 years, with a focus on mental health, athletic performance, cancer, cardiovascular health, hormone optimization, and digestive health. Alex has a post-bacc in Nutrition Sciences from Basytr University in Washington state, an M.S. in Applied Nutrition and Business Entrepreneurship from Northeastern University, a Certificate in Methylation and Clinical Nutrigenomics, and a Certificate in Genetics and Genomics from Stanford University. He comes on the show today to discuss all things genetics. Specifically, how can we explore optimizing our mental and physical performance through genetic testing! I've been using Alex's testing company and platform with my clients recently and I'm loving the experience. They have a full back-end of nutrition, lifestyle and supplementation suggestions based on your genetics. If you're wanting actual guidance specific to you and your genes, Nutrition Genome may be your best bet. To learn more and consider ordering your genetic testing today, visit Nutrition Genome here.     Notes: 3:50 - Alex’s personal health hacking journey10:35 - Nutrition Genome - when it was started and how it’s different from other genetic tests out there14:30 - genetics related to exercise22:46 - magnesium and other minerals and  how it affects genes28:04 - the methylation cycle33:22 - building an all star health team36:06 - Alex Swanson’s online training (that is free)41:00 - ApoE gene56:14 - fat metabolism genes and genetics1:01:20 - nutrition genome and pricing1:05:09 - other important genes to highlight1:12:13 - nootropics and tips when approaching using them1:17:45 - genes and caffeine   Links: Dr. Bruce Lipton and epigenetics Nutrition Genome 23 and me Genetic genie ApoE gene flow genome project naturals magnesium malate calm - magnesium citrate natural stacks - magnesium swanson health center stanford talk - blog article for genetic and exercise performance Nutrition Genome Article on fat metabolism genes and genetics: Is the Keto Diet Right For You? The Answer May Be in Your Genes. Dr. Katherine Zagone What is PEMT? Article from Nutrition Genome why we sleep - book rest - book the oura ring

Jessica, Jill & Jennifer are cofounders of SHINE Restaurant and Potion Bar as well as co-authors of the cookbook, EAT DRINK SHINE. Having made food their lives’ passion, The Shine Triple ‘Blissful Sisters’ as they call themselves, share their food philosophy, healthy living tips, family-­friendly recipes, and stories about sisterhood in their cookbook, EAT DRINK SHINE: Inspiration from Our Kitchen, Gluten-­Free and Paleo ­Friendly Recipes. The relationship you have to food is similar to the relationship you have with yourself and how you connect to the world. So what is your relationship to each of these aspects of life? Sisters Jessica and Jill join us on the show today to cover some important topics- how important it is for restaurants to take action on bringing healthier options to the community, how to feed our children well, and how to tap into the magic within each and every one of us. And guess what, our show was filmed in front of a LIVE audience inside of SHINE the Restaurant! (The video version will come out soon.)  When you’re done with this show, make sure to ask yourself how you are called to look deeper into the power we have to make healthy, magical food choices for ourselves and our family. And if you haven’t been to Boulder or their SHINE Restaurant and Potion Bar, put it on your list to attend very soon! They're leading the way on how restaurants can provide healthy, well-sourced, nourishing food.  You can check out their cookbook here. Enjoy!   Notes: 2:50 - how Shine restaurant started 8:44 - the values and infusion of those in culinary lifestyle 12:06 - how to choose a health conscious restaurant 14:30 - the shine potions 35:05 - how to make smart eating decisions as parents and for kids 41:40 - how the food kids eats impacts their mood and immune system 45:50 - tips on relating to your food and getting good intake 51:24 - what it means for the Shine sisters to elevate their state Links: the Shine Restaurant and Potion Bar Shine Potions where to buy shine potions Shine potions on Amazon abbazia from the mimosa tree the reset button drink the EAT DRINK SHINE cookbook ideas for natural sweeteners: coconut sugar, pure maple, raw honey bamboo straws Shine Newsletter for free recipes! Quotes: 45:52 - 45:58 “Really listening - like deep deep listening to your body. Your body really knows what it needs.” 46:43 -46:50 “Truly you know what’s best for your body. It’s important that people really listen.” 48:19- 48:25 “I think we underestimate what we can do in our homes, and how quick and simple it can be.”  

Mark Squibb is the inventor and CEO of LiveO2. LiveO2 is the first of a kind oxygenation technology that uses Adaptive Contrast to achieve unprecedented oxygenation levels. Mark created LiveO2 in order to free himself and his family from the medical system. Within months of using his oxygenation technology, his health problems were gone. Fast forward to today Live O2 has evolved into an easy and fast system to maximize mental and physical performance and create healing for those who need it.   He come son the show today to discuss the power of oxygen and specifically how is oxygenation technology system LiveO2, works to accelerate healing, recovery and and overall performance. I first tried out his system at the Bulletproof Biohacking Conference in 2017, and boy was it a game changer! Enjoy the listen, and if you're interested in purchasing your own unit or recommending a local gym/practitioner in your area to acquire this technology, you can visit this link here.    Notes: 2:22 - the hidden power of oxygen and how Mark discovered it 7:19 - adaptive contrast and what it means 14:29 - stress and oxygen 22:43 - simple action items to increase your oxygen naturally and hacking your oxygen intake 24:25 - HIIT and how LiveO2 relates 34:44 - the benefits of LiveO2 vs. Oxygen Bar 47:50 - contraindications for Live02 49:59 - fatigue and how it relates to exercise Links:  LiveO2 Systems Adaptive Contrast Manfred Von Ardenne, Oxygen Multistep Therapy hyperbaric chambers HITT process Stories and testimonials - on LiveO2 website Sauna Space Vo2 max LiveO2 Pricing and listener discount   Quotes: 11:56 - 12:01 - “It’s nothing but common sense that an oxygenated brain will function better than a less oxygenated brain.” 12:14 - 12:25 - “Having your body well oxygenated from head to toe is probably one of the most important and also one of the most simple things that anyone can do." 57:05 - 57:11 "Be all you can be and help everyone around you be all they can be… and maybe more.

Todd White is the founder of Dry Farm Wines, the largest natural wine merchant in the world.  Today, after 15+ years in the wine business his life is dedicated to educating and helping people make better choices about food, nutrition, and how they think about consuming alcohol.  Todd’s passion is unlocking the best way to enjoy alcohol, how to enjoy the benefits of moderate consumption while avoiding the negative outcomes. He is also self described Biohacker who practices daily meditation, Wim Hof breathing, cold thermogenesis, a ketogenic diet, intermittent fasting and he is a fitness enthusiast. Todd comes on the show to share his top biohacks, including his approach to nutrition, the ketogenic diet, fasting, and the truth about the wine industry! His company, Dry Farm Wines is the only lab tested, all natural health quantified wine merchant in the world that bio-hacks wine; quantifying organic and natural farming practices, as well as low intervention natural winemaking practices. Dry Farm Wines curates all natural pure real wines from all over the world, working with small family farms that are committed to producing pure natural wines. Enjoy the show! And if you feel inspired to try out his healthy and tasty, hangover-free wine, head on over to Dry Farm Wines at this link to enjoy your first bottle for just a penny!   Notes: 2:18- Todd’s journey with biohacking 6:26- what the keto diet is 8:42- different types of fasting and how to transition into fasting 16:01- tapping into autophagy- cells eating themselves 18:03- focus on lowering carb intake/going keto before fasting 20:17 - why willpower is not the way to fasting, weightless or changing diet 27:10 - the three methods to measure the ketones in your body 33:30 - genetic testing for finding how your body metabolizes saturated fat 35:15 - How Todd’s company, Dry Farm Wines, was born and the difference from other wines 35:58- How 52% of all the wines manufactured in the U.S. are made by 3 giant marketing conglomerates 36:22- 76 additives approved by the FDA for the use of wine making and how they kept it a secret 42:15- how sugar gets into wine and why Dry Farm Wines is sugar free 46:45- why they only sell wine between 6% and 12.5% alcohol by volume 52:05- how you can get your first bottle of Dry Farm Wines for only a penny!   Links: Atkins diet and keto Dr. Jason Fung, fasting, and The Diet Doctor.com Slow Carbohydrate - Jeff Volek - book Ketonix to measure the acetone in your breath Ketostix - urine Ketone blood testing - Abbott labs meter Keto Mojo Dry Farm Wines website- to enjoy your first bottle for just a penny!   Quotes: “There’s very few things that you can do that will bring you as instant a change to your neuro-chemicals and your neurochemical regulation than exercise.” “Once we understand the science of glucose regulation and insulin sensitivity, this is when we can program nutritional changes.” “It’s one thing to tell the story, it’s another thing to experience the magic of the wine.”

Summer Bock is a leading gut health expert who coined the term “Gut Rebuilding.” She integrates her traditional studies in herbalism with modern research and a background in microbiology. After resolving her own slew of health concerns naturally by focusing on the gut bioterrain, she started teaching others how to do the same. She is certified in Integrative Nutrition through Columbia University and a three-time Good Food Award winner for her sauerkraut recipes. She is the founder of the Better Belly Project and CEO at Guts & Glory, an online business that offers live coaching and natural solutions for digestive problems. She comes on the show today to talk all things gut health! We had a lot of fun on this episode, talking about many important topics and myths when it comes to but health. Plus, we also get pretty personal, talking about the four letter “P” word...poop, as well the importance of spooning (or smooshing!) with your partner! If you're not sure what smooshing is, I guess you need to make sure you tune in. ;-) Summer has such a big heart and very smart mind for supporting people with sustainable, effective gut health healing strategies. Enjoy the show my friends! And make sure you click this link to take Summer's FREE Gut Health Quiz! (Will only take a few minutes, and will give you great guidance on your gut health!) You'll be glad you did.   Notes: 8:06 - Summer’s personal symptoms that led her to cleanse 12:23 - building her own healthcare team 20:23 - top five hacks people can make in lifestyle to track progress on their own systems 21:19- the role of constipation and what a healthy poop life looks like   25:55 - why food is the best way to build your microbiome (not probiotics) 30:15 - what is resistant starch and why is it important? 38:40 - not fearing carbs and potential dangers of the keto diet 46:14- how to make relaxation your mission and cultivate a state of calm 49:50- why Summer loves “spooning” her boyfriend for benefits of physical contact 51:01- why everyone should get good at spooning to help others experience a relaxed state 52:07- TJ’s practice of smooshing for physical touch with his partner, Amanda 54:15- Summer’s favorite biofeedback lemon ph test to do at home  57:25- The bitters Summer created and sells on her website (GutRebuilding.com) 58:25- How to use Stratogene or Genetic Genie to make sense of your raw genetic information 59:11- The Genova Stool Analysis Test Summer uses with clients Links: Summer’s Gut Health Quiz! Guts and Glory (aka GutRebuilding.com) Sauerkraut Recipe Video from Summer Olykraut (sauerkraut company Summer started and sold) Better Belly Project Donna Gates Bifidobacterium Dr. Ben Lynch’s Stratogene test for understanding genetics Summer's amazing bitters sold at GutRebuilding.com MaoB Gene Genova Stool Analysis Test Summer’s Gut Health Quiz   Quotes: 16:22 “Healing is an all encompassing journey and I can’t say enough about the work that it takes - not just with your food, diet and supplements but also with your emotions and with healing your old trauma and really paying attention to why you do what you do.” 25:30 - “In general you really want to be feeding your microbiome through food, and it really is a myth that probiotic supplements are a way to build your microbiome. 28:23 “Every bite of food is your destiny.”

Brothers Graham & Max Fortgang discovered matcha while on the hunt for a better energy as college students and entrepreneurs in NYC. When they found it, they fell in love. They moved on to open America's first specialty matcha cafe, MatchaBar, in Brooklyn in 2014. Flash forward to now and they have 5 flavors in a glass bottled line (the 4th best selling tea at Whole Foods Markets nationwide) as well as their newer Energy Drink style matcha Hustle which comes in a can either sweetened or unsweetened. Max comes on the show today to explain the truth about the energy drink industry, explain what matcha is and how it works as a better, healthier form of focused energy. For context, I’ve been working with this company for the past year, serving as a brand ambassador promoting them throughout Boulder, CO.  Their mission is to bring matcha to the people, and their motto is good things come to those who hustle. And I couldn’t agree more. Enjoy this episode and I strongly recommend you give their high-quality ceremonial grade matcha try! You’ll be glad you did. Here’s to doing the healthy hustle!Notes:1:26 - how the brand MatchaBar was born (it’s not a bar you eat)6:40 - why matcha over other teas11:38 - what is matcha and where does it come from15:20 - why it’s a better source of caffeine than some others (hint- L-Theanine)21:35- TJ’s past visit to the Emergency Room for too much caffeine24:08 - different grades of matcha26:09 - how matcha is grown32:20 - “The Hustle”40:05 - what it means for Max to elevate his stateLinks: Matcha 101- How to Make a Matcha (Video) Find Matchabar sold near you! Matcha Green Tea Powder from Matchabar on Amazon Prime! Quotes:“We were fascinated by that cross-section between focus and energy. It’s exactly what we were looking for and is kinda what we want every time we reach for coffee or an energy drink.”“Good things come to those that hustle.”

Dr. Gregory Kelly is a naturopathic physician, lead product formulator at Neurohacker Collective and author of the book Shape Shift. He was the editor of the journal Alternative Medicine Review and has been an instructor at the University of Bridgeport in the College of Naturopathic Medicine, where he taught classes in Advanced Clinical Nutrition, Counseling Skills, and Doctor-Patient Relationships. Dr. Kelly has published numerous articles on various aspects of natural medicine and nutrition, contributed three chapters to the Textbook of Natural Medicine, and has more than 30 journal articles indexed on Pubmed. His areas of special interest and expertise include nootropics, anti-aging and regenerative medicine, weight management, and the chronobiology of performance and health. Dr. Kelly comes on the show today to discuss some fascinating topics in the world of health optimization and human performance. From nootropic supplements, to complexity science, and what neurohacking really means, Dr. Kelly breaks down his and his teams work at NeuroHacker Collective, a neurotechnology company I wrote about in my book, The Art of Health Hacking. They are known for their meticulously formulated Qualia nootropic supplements. If you have not tried Qualia yet, I suggest you start with their Qualia Focus Stack. And they recently launched a new supplement stack for better cellular energy and healthy aging called Eternus! To learn more about this exciting new product launch of theirs you can follow this link here. And as a partner of theirs, I've received a special discount code TJA you can use to receive 15% off your orders! Hope you enjoy the episode and their products if you want to give them a risk-free try! (If you don't like your experience for whatever reason, they will give you your money back.) Cheers!   Notes: 6:28 - the kruger dunning effect 8:20 - complexity science 12:53 - complex adaptive systems 15:39 - Greg’s position with the company 16:46 - non-linear variability of the body 31:05 - task switching 37:49 - the value of DHA 42:29 - what they are up to in terms of longevity and anti-aging space 1:00:00 - his personal health hacks and what it means for him to elevate his state   Links: Neurohacker Collective Quaila - a comprehensive nootropic supplement (use code TJA for 15% off your order!) The Kruger Dunning Effect The Minnesota Starvation Study The Oura Ring The Foundational Guide to Neurohacking YMMV = Your Mileage May Vary DHA Human Longevity NAD+ Blue Blocker Glasses - True Dark (Use code TJ10 for 10% OFF your pair of blue blockers!) Eternus- new anti-aging supplement to beat stress and have better cell energy (use code TJA to save 15% off your risk-free order!)   Quotes: 6:35 - “The same skills we need to be good at something are the skills we need to realize we aren’t very good at.” 6:49 - “It’s not until we really start to learn about something, that we learn how much we don’t know.” 43:01 - “We definitely believe that ‘we’ is smarter than ‘me’ and that there is a lot of people that when together can do better things.”

Dr. Nasha Winters is a sought-after luminary and a global healthcare authority in integrative cancer research and consults with physicians around the world. She bridges ancient therapies with advancements in modern medicine in the digital era. Dr. Nasha consults with some of the most prestigious cancer centers in the US on projects such as developing the clinical protocol for the current FDA-approved clinical trial using intravenous application of Viscum Album Extract (mistletoe) to treat advanced cancer. She has educated approximately 250 professionals in the clinical use of mistletoe and has created robust educational programs for both healthcare institutions and the public on incorporating vetted integrative therapies in cancer care to enhance outcomes.  She comes on The Elevate Your State Show today to shine a bright light on WHAT cancer really is, HOW it works, and WHAT some of the more effective therapies look like in our modern-day world. A personal journey with cancer, overseeing care of tens of thousands of patients worldwide, and training practitioners in her methodology underscores her passion and purpose to be a beacon of hope for thousands. Dr. Nasha is on a mission to educate and empower the nearly fifty percent of the population expected to have cancer in their lifetime. Prevention is the only cure. To learn more about her work go to www.drnasha.com.    Show Notes: 1:20 - her weekly morning breakfast -- FASTING 3:07 - her personal journey and passion for cancer 16:50 - what mitochondria is and how it affects our health and body 18:49 - otto warburg effect 20:44 - what are the main focuses with the somatic theory of cancer and where has it fallen short 25:53 - cancer prevention and healing hacks 36:01 - nutrition’s impact on cancer 47:17 - good go-to healthy fats 54:10 - why she doesn’t use 23 and me 57:45 - the endocannabinoid system and how it relates to healing 1:04:49 - Dr. Nasha Winters tiered approach   Links: Quantum Healing - Deepak Chopra's book The Otto Warburg Effect The Somatic Theory of Cancer vs. Metabolic Theory of Cancer Tripping Over the Truth - Great book on cancer. Dr. Nasha Winters’ book, The Metabolic Approach to Cancer What is Apoptosis? What is Epigenetics? Alex Swanson & Nutrition Genome Pili Nut - Hunter Gatherer Foods EndoCannaHealth.com EAD Labs/BioCBD Episode with James Radina, founder of BioCBD/EAD Labs The Metabolic Approach to Cancer - Facebook page DrNasha.com Quotes: 21:08 - “Our [cancer] survival outcomes have changed very little since the 1950s” 23:33 - “The terrain…the communication between the cells…the medium in which those cell are brewing in… is actually where disease and health begin.” 26:56 - “When we are in health, we are respiring, we are breathing, properly” 32:59 - “You cannot heal the body from the soil in which the disease grew.” 1:08:23 - “We are very responsive to other people’s energies, and I find that when I surround myself with people who vibrate at a high vibe energy it pushes me to do the same.”

Dr. Tim Mazzola is triple board-certified in Family Medicine, Primary Care Sports Medicine and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound. Dr. Mazzola has been performing Regenerative Orthopedic techniques since 2009 and Ultrasound since 2007. In 2009 he joined an amazing Orthopedic group, Cornerstone Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, and was Certified in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in 2013. After 8 years with Cornerstone he started ROSM (Regenerative Orthopedics and Sports Medicine) in Boulder, CO in February of 2018. He’s co-authored a chapter in multiple Regenerative Orthopedic textbooks, Regenerative Treatments in Sports and Orthopedic Medicine and The Sports Medicine Resource Manual. He has also taught over a thousand physicians various aspects of Ultrasound in Sports Medicine and Orthopedics through the Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine.He comes on the show today to discuss how the body heals from injuries and how Regenerative Medicine can help support and accelerate proper healing and performance. This is also a special show, because Dr. Mazzola recently helped me work towards healing an ankle injury from 2018. To learn more about Dr. Mazzola’s Regenerative Orthopedic Sports Medicine practice you can visit his website here: http://www.rosm.org/. Show Notes:  2:14 - Dr. Mazzola’s journey in regenerative orthopedic sports medicine9:16 - ultrasound as diagnostic tool16:30 - how to build your care team after injury24:04 - what creates healing for injuries27:50 - how to qualify levels of sprains32:32 - the difference between treating a simple fracture and an unstable sprain37:28 - suggested approaches using heat and ice for injuries and other health hacks41:20 - stages of healing54:54 - other regenerative options and the basics of PRP Links: PRP injections  Dr. Victor Ibrahim founder of Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine  ROSM (Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine) mesenchymal stem cells - MSCs Dr. Arnold Caplan StemCellReference.com   Quotes:21:18 - “We want to be able to be ethical, patient centered, focused on research that is meaningful and based in evidence (and not just hope)… and we all want to be orthopedic experts.”25:19 - “The body has innate intelligence and has amazing ability the heal itself.”42:18 - “When the body doesn’t heal you can almost always look back to a reason why.”

Sachin Patel is a guardian of truth and a warrior of light. His superpower is taking complex ideas and distilling them down to their essence with easy to understand analogies. Sachin uses this gift to help transform the lives of thousands of people around the world through his organization, The Living Proof Institute. Sachin founded The Living Proof Institute as part of his own personal transformation. When he couldn’t find answers through conventional medicine he began to explore functional and lifestyle medicine and it dramatically changed his life. Tune in to learn exactly WHAT is functional medicine, how to approach self-care, and learn how the power of coaching may support your journey. Plus, Sachin shares his own recent personal health hacks he's deploying in his lifestyle! Enjoy the show!  Notes: 4:10 - what is functional medicine? 12:28 - the doctor of the future is the patient 17:54 - making a greater change in systems 20:20 - why hire a coach 22:19 - the value for self care 24:52 - the seven step approach to changing all areas of your life 29:21 - self care strategies 33:45 - health insurance vs. health assurance 36:47 - the keys to mastery with your health 40:18 - Sachin’s personal recent health hack   Links:  Oura Ring - message TJ to learn more + get a $50 discount!! Heart Math The Living Proof Institute 30in30.org Knew Health - new alternative to health insurance Kino Body     Quotes: 8:37 - 8:47 “People create their destiny. They create and organize matter based on the thoughts they are having continuously and the interpretation of what’s going on around them.” 9:30 -  9:41 “To be healthy is actually the only state that your body knows how to be in. All disease is in fact intelligent adaptation, it’s not a function.” 16:48 - 16:54 - “Poor health is what grounds us whereas great health is what allows us to ascend to different levels of consciousness.” 24:44 - 24:45 - “You always want to meet yourself where you are at.” 34:05 - 34:09 “We have to realize that health insurance is not health assurance.”

Hannah Crum, aka “The Kombucha Mamma”, comes on the show to discuss the what, why and how of Kombucha! Hannah pioneered the Kombucha Kamp educational workshop in 2004 out of her small Los Angeles kitchen. Along with husband Alex LaGory, they created www.KombuchaKamp.com, the top informational site with a mission to “Change the world, one gut at a time,” by providing quality information, quality cultures and quality customer support. Through Kombucha Kamp’s videos, blog posts, online support communities, and award winning, Amazon Best Seller “The Big Book of Kombucha”, they serve as mentors and the leading experts in Kombucha to millions of Kombucha lovers from all corners of the earth.   Show Notes: 1:52 - what is Kombucha 6:35 - making Kombucha at home 10:57 - the role of sugar and why you need it for making Kombucha 14:44 - about the scoby and how you can use every piece of the kombucha culture 15:30 - about the tea and which one to use for Kombucha 19:29 - biofeedback and how kombucha helps with that 25:18 - why I (TJ) personally drink kombucha - health benefits and more 26:16 - why YOU should drink kombucha - health benefits and more 33:00 - how to know when you are craving something good for you vs. not good for you 39:07 - how to know that you are choosing the best commercial source when buying kombucha   Links: KombuchaKamp.com (how to make at home, supplies/kits, etc.) The Big Book of Kombucha JJ Virgin The Kombucha Act   Quotes: 19:11  - “Kombucha picked me, I am just the ambassador…” 20:33 - “This is where kombucha is a gateway into a whole other world of listening to the biofeedback of your body tells you - this is where the slogan of trust YOUR GUT means… when you start listening to how your body responds to nutrients it allows you to trust your instincts.” 21:53 - “If you can’t see how it’s done it’s magic… and that’s how I think about microbes. Microbes are magic.” 33:55 - “Your gut has to be to be in order before your brain can be in order. 49:49 - “Manifest the best version of yourself.”

Dr. Jeffrey Gladden, MD, FACC (fellow of the american college of cardiology), reformed interventional cardiologist comes on the show to discuss heart health, longevity and human performance. And as founder of Apex and Co-Founder of Living Beyond 120, he has now dedicated his time towards health, human performance and longevity optimization. We met at a healthcare conference in 2018 and hit it off right away. If you've ever wanted to reverse your own aging process and learn the truth about heart health, this is a must listen. Enjoy the show!   Show Notes:   2:21 - ‘reformed interventional cardiology’ and Jeffery’s background 7:00 - moving from a sick care system to a well care system 9:04 - individualized tools and wellness paths (root cause analysis)  vs. what the medical system gives you 11:40 - healthcare system and training and how they approach wellness 15:56 - advice for building your personalized healthcare team 19:52 - heart health and disease prevention 23:28 - nutrition for heart health 25:55 - genetics and nutrition 42:25 - Jeff’s favorite health hacks   Links:   Apex Health & Human Performance Living Beyond 120 The Patient Will See You Now - book Advanced biochemistry blood testing -biomarkers to look for inflammation: C reactive protein, myeloperoxidase, lp pla2, microalbumin creatinine ratios, LDL HDL  Resting metabolic rate cardiopulmonary exercise testing genetics to look for: Apo E Gene  Jeff’s biohacks: claiming a new age, balance exercises Halo Sport Headphones LivingBeyond120.com - multiple podcasts   Quotes: 6:27 - 6:34: “I got to a point where I was thinking I’ve gotten so much better here… I wonder how good I can be.” 7:00 - 7:04: “When you’re in a sick care system, you’re really handcuffed to the payers.” 10:32 -  10:36 “You’re not really trained in the medical profession to look at root cause analysis.” 16:56 - 17:03 “If you are looking to really optimize the people you are working with [in healthcare], you need to find people that are asking the same questions you are.” 22:04 - 22:10 “Probably 80% of our health is related to the food we consume”

Dr. Trevor Cates is founder and owner of The Spa Dr. and author of the bestselling book Clean Skin From Within. She was the first woman licensed as a naturopathic doctor in California and currently lives in Park City, Utah where she helps patients from around the world achieve graceful aging and glowing skin. Dr. Cates is host of The Spa Dr. weekly podcast and has her own PBS special, Younger Skin From Within. She believes the key to healthy skin is inner and outer nourishment with non-toxic ingredients. If you want to focus on healthy aging and creating a smarter approach to healthy skin, you'll definitely want to tune in!   Show Notes: 3:00 - why take a natural approach to skin care and to pay attention to your skin 7:45 - the 6 root causes of skin issues 11:15 - the four angles you can approach skin issues from 13:00 - how personal care products affect your skin and health 18:20 - the association of feeling good and looking good 20:45 - the emotional effect of skin issues 23:45 - most impactful products to make sure you use natural products for 27:11 - skin cancer: potential risks, the reality about sun exposure,  30:55 - food and recipes for good skin Links: The Spa Doctor Weekly Podcast Clean Skin From Within - book Mindshare Summit TheSkinQuiz.com Chemicals to avoid in skin care products: dmdm hydantoin, formaldehyde releasers, fragrance, diethyl phthalate, oxybenzone  Every Man Jack - deodorant  SpaDoctor.com - skin care line Thespadr.com/freebook - free copy of her book products to make sure are good: sunscreen, daily face care products zinc oxide for sunscreens Recipes from her book she loves: Dark Peach Cobbler with Coconut Whip Cream, Chilled Avocado Soup Free EBook- The 5 best and worst foods for skin Quotes: 12:18 - “there is this misbelief that whatever we put on our skin just stays on the surface of our bodies” 35:30 - “look at the four boxes [for good skincare] and how you can do those every day” 36:05 - “it’s those daily practices that we have that count rather than waiting until you feel sick”    

Erica Jain is the CEO of Healthie, the practice management and telehealth platform for nutrition and wellness professionals. Prior, Erica worked in the healthcare practice of the Boston Consulting Group and on the nutrition team of the Clinton Health Access Initiative in East Africa. Erica completed her undergraduate degree with honors in Health Disparities at Duke University and her MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.She comes on the show to talk about the evolution of nutritional care in America, the reactive to proactive shift happening and what this means for each individual consumer of the healthcare system. Show notes: Healthie's Platform Measure What Matters- chapter in the The Art of Health Hacking blog.gethealthy.com — for free resources Albert Einstein quote: “sometimes what matters most can’t be measured and what’s measured doesn’t matter” Hará Hachi Bu - Japanese phrase for quit eating when you're 80% full Quotes:23:15 - 23:22 - “It’s all about moderation and balance. You don’t have to have it all figured out but have it be something you work toward everyday.”27:15 - 27:21 - The importance of nutrition and living a healthy lifestyle cannot be overstated for long-term health and longevity.”

Ever wonder how our western medicine doctors think about our approach to healthcare in the US? Tune in to hear one doctor's story of how he left Western Medicine for Integrative Medicine after changes he made in his own personal health journey. You'll leave feeling inspired to cultivate your own practices of mindfulness and intention in your own health journey.  Dr. Andrew Nish is an Integrative Medicine Specialist, Interventional Radiologist, Medical director of the John Stoddard Cancer Center in Des Moines, Iowa, adjunct clinical professor at Des Moines University and fellow in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona.   Show Notes: 6:58 - changing the trajectory of a disease someone has and 10:22 - pathogenesis vs. salutogenesis - what this means and why it’s important 11:48 - why you need to understand how your healthcare team is trained and what they are doing for you 18:10 - the corporatization of health 20:14 - tips for health professionals that want to change the conversation around healthcare 21:57 - top 3 key lifestyle changes Andrew made and can say from experience make the largest difference in health 34:45 - productivity goals in healthcare and how the metrics of healthcare systems work 41:33 - stat on the 3rd leading cause of death that you probably don’t know (medical errors) Links: Dr. Andrew Weil’s program (Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine Fellowship Training) Institute of Functional Medicine   Quotes:   “Health is up to you. You can change the trajectory of your health. Your doctor’s probably not going to do it, their going to manage the disease… but you can change the trajectory of that disease.” - 8:32-8:44 “Change your reality. Everyone can do it. You can project and you can make the reality you want.” - 29:06 -  29:14 “It’s so fundamentally important that people understand that the best thing they can do is take control of their own health.” - 40:43-40:52 “Healthcare as we know it today may not be there for you tomorrow.” - 41:17-41:21

Bill (William K.) Appelgate believes that inspiring improved personal health behaviors is the change-the-world strategy required for the future of healthcare in America. He is the Executive Director of the Iowa Chronic Care Consortium and Founder of the Clinical Health Coach® training. His professional work has included service as a director of a university research center, a college foundation director, a college president, CEO of two comprehensive, innovative healthcare systems as well as vice-president and clinical professor at a leading graduate health sciences university and medical school. Dr. Appelgate also happens to be one of my mentors whom I interviewed for my book, The Art of Health Hacking, and worked with on the Clinical Health Coach Training team or a few years. If you want to understand HOW and WHY people change, and how you might consider approaching behavior change in your life, definitely tune in. You’ll leave feeling more empowered and activated in your own health journey!   Show Notes: 3:15 - Bill’s Background in healthcare field and his realization around the link between chronic conditions and the high costs of healthcare 10:10 - the three things/behaviors his programs focused on to make impactful changes in people’s health 15:41 - moving from “Do, Teach + Tell” to “Ask Listen + Inspire” to transform the conversation and way communication happens in the field of healthcare 22:10 - guidance and top tips on ‘self-care’ and how to use health coaching skills in your own life 35:08 - why prevention and health risk reduction is something to put more focus on and why YOU are an architect for good health   Links: TJ's book - The Art of Health Hacking - Chapter 1, 6, 13 all chapters that aim to empower people with self-coaching exercises Toby Cosgrove - CEO of Cleveland Clinic… and his interview on Meet The Press Bill’s Free E-book on Architect’s for Good Health Bill’s Health Coach Trainings - online and in-person   Quotes: “If people just took a little more responsibility for their health that has the greatest potential  of anything to change the healthcare in America.” - 12:56-13:06 “If you are going to take some responsibility for your patients you gotta get to that 98-99% that happens outside your office.” — 17:07-17:13 “Behaviors are pivotal in the business of healthcare.” — 17:30 - 17:34 “Our job as individuals and the opportunity we have is to become an architect for good health, and we can’t really rely on others to do that.” - 36:48 - 37:02

Notes: 1:33 - Jame’s background and growing up on a sustainable farm 7:36 - being an entrepreneur and finding balance to overworking 11:21 - spirit/health/environment/purpose - where is your time and energy and focus going 17:00 - learning about the medicinal benefits of cannabis and case study that changed Jame’s mind on CBD 22:08 - the breakdown of what Cannabis is and what CBD is 26:36 - endocannabinoid system, what it is and how it works 40:00 — the three different ways to take CBD Links: the WuWei (taoist middle path) BioPlus - BioCBD endocannabinoid system James and TJ's Video about all natural topical CBD oil listener discount for the products  - elevateyourstate.co/biocbd Save 10% on BioCBD at this link with code tjcbd10  

Notes: 2:25 - Tom’s personal health story 4:02 - electromagnetic pollution and neurological switching 6:07 - the pyramid of health 17:52 - why you should take your shoes off before entering your home 20:45 - the evolution of how we view healthcare 23:55 - approaching a lifestyle/health change with only 1 hour a week 32:00 - the gut brain connection - when you fix your body, you fix your brain 34:18 - neural zoomed test for preventative autoimmunity 45:05 - simple sniff test that detects oncoming Parkinson's and Alzheimer's 50:43 - where the current trend of toxic effects on humanity is going 55:00 - health hacks Tom is using   Links:  TheDr.Com  You Can Fix Your Brain  The Pyramid of Health - a concept of his in the book  EDC - Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals Blood test for Thyroid Antibodies  Wheat Zoomer Test - iga, igg, igm and other markers  The Gluten Summit - A Grain of Truth  Brian Foyer - emf specialist- @ Shielded Healing  Dr. Tom's Pantry Essentials  Simple sniff test that detects oncoming Parkinson's and Alzheimer's   Quotes: 20:58 - 21:01 “You have to protect yourself because the world’s not going to do it.” 20:45 - 20:58 “The way we looked at healthcare 10 years ago is archaic. You can’t do it anymore because you will develop a disease. You have to have a much bigger picture view to protect yourself and to protect your family.” 51:29 - 51:34 “We have to think differently than the generation before thought” 51:35 - 51:45 - “The problems we’ve created today can not be solved with the same thinking that created the problem. - Einstein 57:03 - 57:06 “You have to be comfortable being uncomfortable to change the planet.”

Things we cover in this episode: Ari’s personal wellness journey the struggles for entrepreneurs and high performers that creates more ‘doing’ accountability, measuring and sharing why stressing less is important and hard to do anti-stress strategies  the three D’s decision matrix, peak times and flow states  optimizing flow states with nutrition sleep optimization and hacks what it takes for you to make a big lifestyle change what your biggest business challenge is based on your revenue   Links The Art of Less Doing The Replaceable Founder Ari’s website : Less Doing OAO - Optimize Automate and Outsource + Ari’s book about this The Liberty Paradox TJ’s Health Hacker Formula = Activate, Elevate, and Integrate the Less Doing Peak Time app blue block sunglasses Trello   Quotes: “If the things that happen day to day stop with you then you are a bottle neck an more importantly a liability [to your business].”“Taking control of the information is probably the biggest first step.”“If you look at email as a matrix as an opportunity to be better at decisions in general, it’s a really good tool.”“Everything lives in a place and there is nothing lost. So I don’t have to worry…”“Changes for them to be sustainable need to come intrinsically from yourself.”  

Things we cover in this episode: the intention of the Elevate Your State Show Anthony’s story on how/why he became a health hacker the phases of your journey when you commit to health hacking the values  of health hacking as a movement and why you need to look inward out rather than outward in the foundations of wellness that really keep you happy and functioning helpful tips as you grow in your health habits and how that affects your relationships and identity the importance of getting AM sunlight   Links: Fit Father Project The Art of Health Hacking (Dr. Anthony Balduzzi wrote the forward) full spectrum light and clamp for bulb   Quotes: “What started as a very organic thing that was as much as much spiritual healing as it was physical blossomed into a passion to help other people at any walk of life figure out how they can optimize their health journey so they can be in it for the long game and help their family do the same” “It’s never ‘easy’, and the path reveals itself as you walk forward.” “If we want to have something that is actually going to stick for the long haul we need to always be thinking about what kind of habit do I need to create that is going to cause the least amount of friction in your life.” “It’s very possible to get massive results with  small hinges.” “The things that worked for you five years ago, might not be the things that will work for you five years from now, might not be the things that help you stay healthy in your 90’s… this is the fun of this evolving journey is that we stay fluid, we listen to our bodies and continue to update our methods.”

Welcome to Episode #000 of The Elevate Your State Show! In this episode I provide a brief 10 minute overview of what you can expect with this new health hacking for high performance podcast. Tune in to learn why I started this podcast, why you might want to listen, and understand the types of shows you can expect. And to grab the other episodes and show notes head on over to http://www.elevateyourstate.co/podcast-1/