Increase your Testosterone & Optimize your health. The official podcast for Maximus Health, the leader in men's hormone optimization. Hosted by Dr. Cam.
Originally recorded 11/04/2021 In this episode, Dr. Cam discusses The Metaverse and how technology changes human psychology, human communication, and individuality. Also, he discusses cortisol, its effect on testosterone, and how stress is something all men should keep as low as possible.
In this episode, Dr. Cam talks about why he got interested in hormone optimization and the origin of Maximus. He also takes questions from live viewers explaining how creatine works in the body, performance enhancements, and the risks of other testosterone-boosting supplements. Also, he discusses the differences between the King protocol and TRT.
Chapters / Topics 00:00 Intro 00:53 Are powdered greens or superfoods worth it? 10:23 Best way to naturally increase your Testosterone 19:10 Organic vs. inorganic food choices 24:00 Why are diets and nutrition so complicated 34:25 Dangers of nightshade vegetables 44:00 What should parents do to help their son's hormonal development 50:00 BPA and what to look out for 53:30 Thyroid problems and seeing a specialist 55:00 Testosterone and its effect on depression and libido 59:30 Outro
Chapters / Topic 00:00 Intro 01:00 Supplements that may be harmful such as turmeric or curcumin 06:45 Alternatives to taking an SSRI and Psychiatric medication 25:00 Supplementing oxytocin 35:40 Is happiness simple to obtain? 44:20 Does American culture make happiness easier to obtain 48:00 The importance of social interactions and friendships 54:00 Scythians concept of blood brothers 58:40 Outro
Chapters / Topics 00:00 Intro 00:30 Pollution and microplastics affect your hormones 08:10 How microplastics lower testosterone 10:08 Are their bad soaps on the market 17:49 Are water pitchers better than tap? 19:30 The increase of sugar in our diets and its effects 26:00 Hormone health for women 30:30 Distilled water vs tap water 32:25 Vitamin D 101 39:39 Vitamin D and Testosterone 45:00 Get your Vitamin D levels in food and fish 50:30 Focus and the keystone habit 58:12 Outro
Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:30 Testosterone levels and health benefits 10:30 Eggs and bacon's effect on testosterone 17:20 Maximus Hair Loss product and DHT 20:19 Signs of Low T & natural ways to optimize testosterone 36:30 Vegetarian Diets 41:13 Fair Life milk and good processed foods 49:00 Multi-Day Fasting 52:58 Health benefits of chocolate 59:47 Outro
In this episode, Dr. Cam interviews one of our medical advisors at Maximus, Dr. Rand McClain. Dr. McClain earned his medical degree at Western University and completed his internship at the University of Southern California's Keck School of Medicine Residency Program (U.S.C. California Hospital) and has worked with some of the best and original innovators in Sports, Rejuvenative, Regenerative (“Anti-Aging”), Cosmetic and Family Medicine. Dr. McClain has dedicated over 35 years of his personal and professional life to studying nutrition, exercise, herbs, and supplements and is also a Master of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. They discuss the best ways for men to optimize their testosterone and why The Maximus King Protocol is superior, especially for younger men. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:15 Why did you become a medical advisor at Maximus? 02:45 Testosterone 101 05:30 Testing your testosterone levels 08:40 Total vs Free Testosterone 12:25 Monitoring SHGB levels 13:50 Causes for the decline in men's testosterone 18:00 avoiding xenoestrogens 19:50 Primary vs Secondary Hypogonadism 22:45 SERMs and Enclomiphene 25:50 Why Enclomiphene is the best SERM for most guys 27:30 How Enclomiphene works 31:30 Enclomiphene vs TRT 33:00 Aromatase inhibitors 35:10 Why Enclomiphene has fewer side effects than TRT 40:00 The benefits of Enclomiphene 43:00 Testosterone and mood 44:20 Important vitamins for hormonal health 46:10 Why everyone needs to supplement Vitamin D 51:00 Best lifestyle choices to increase testosterone 55:30 Proper diets for optimal health 01:00:55 why cholesterol is important 01:04:20 Other important health markers 01:06:40 The future of healthcare 01:09:00 Why Enclomiphene is a better option for younger men 01:10:10 HCG vs Enclomiphene 01:13:40 Outro
In this episode, Dr. Cam interviews Dr. Barrie Tan and he explains how specific vitamin E, k2, and CoQ10 supplements have the amazing abilities to increase testosterone, work as antioxidants, build skeletal muscle, and so much more. Dr. Tan is hailed as a trailblazer and the world's foremost expert on vitamin E. A scientist first and foremost, Dr. Tan earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry/Biochemistry from the University of Otago, New Zealand and spent several years as a professor at UMass. Dr. Tan is credited with discovering a form of vitamin E called tocotrienol from three major sources – Palm, Rice and Annatto. Dr. Tan is currently the President of American River Nutrition, a natural health R&D company he started with his wife, Elizabeth, in 1998. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:30 Dr. Tan's education and training 04:20 Dr. Tan's Discovery of tocotrienol in Vitamin E 08:20 Carotene and carotenoids 10:20 Vitamin E and why tocotrienol is so important 16:00 The health benefits of tocotrienol 21:20 Can tocotrienol prevent chronic disease for younger people 23:20 Vitamin K2 and why it's so important 30:20 Which form of vitamin K is the best 34:20 Japanese studies where vitamin MK4 could increase Testosterone 38:50 Could Vitamin MK3 or MK7 increase testosterone 41:00 Why are supplement manufacturers not selling MK4 as much 42:20 Why MK4 is superior to MK 7 43:30 Geranylgeraniol (GG) and why it's so important 53:20 Can Geranylgeraniol (GG) supplements help muscle building and growth? 56:20 What is a recommended dose of Geranylgeraniol (GG) and Ubiquinol? 01:01:50 Outro
In this episode, Dr. Cam interviews Dr. Wayne Hellstrom who is a Medical Advisor at Maximus. Dr. Hellstrom is also a Professor of Urology and the Chief of Andrology at Tulane School of Medicine. He is the leader in men's sexual health, performance and science. His practice is specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of sexual dysfunction including Peyronie's disease, surgical and vascular reconstruction, prosthetic surgery, male infertility (both surgical and medical therapies), BPH, and urethral stricture disease. Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:00 How Dr. Hellstrom got involved in Urology and Andrology 03:25 How Andrology and men's health has evolved over the last 40 years 07:00 Why Dr. Hellstrom decided to become a medical advisor for Maximus 10:00 Dr. Hellstrom's medical practice in men's sexual health & performance 12:10 The evolution of ED pills and treatment 14:25 Why younger men might be using ED pills 16:20 Breakdown of all ED pills available 21:50 Other uses for PDE5 inhibitors 24:10 New medications to improve sexual health and performance 26:10 Dopamine agonists and can they enhance sexual performance 28:00 Why are more men having problems with premature ejaculation 29:10 Options men have today for premature ejaculation 31:30 Average length of sexual performance for men 35:25 Physical causes of ED 38:10 The risks of numbing creams for sexual performance 40:10 New drug research for premature ejaculation and ED 41:40 Johnson & Johnson's "squeeze technique" to increase performance 42:40 SSRI's and their sexual side effects 44:40 Causes and Treatments for men with problems orgasming 47:00 Pornography and it's psychological effects on sexual performance 49:10 Hormones, Libido and why Testosterone is so important 55:10 Why Testosterone was incorrectly correlated with heart problems 01:01:40 Why Enclomiphene is used at Maximus and not TRT 01:08:50 What is DHT and why Finasteride has sexual side effects 01:14:10 Why DHT might affect younger men's drive and virility 01:16:10 What is in the future for Hormone Optimization 01:18:10 Outro
In this episode of the Maximus Podcast, Dr. Cam Interviews one of the medical advisors at Maximus, Dr. Matthew Coward. Dr. Coward is a professor of urology at UNC School of Medicine and an expert when it comes to men's health, men's reproductive health, Urology & Urologic surgery, Hormone Function & Hormone optimization. Learn more about testosterone, how it is mad in the body, and the new approach to increasing testosterone without taking steroids or synthetic T. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:45 How Dr. Coward got into Urology 04:00 How he got his expertise in hormone function & endocrinology 08:10 Why did Dr. Coward become an advisor for Maximus 10:30 Everything you need to know about Testosterone and T levels 13:10 What may cause low testosterone in men 18:00 How to safely increase your Testosterone 21:20 Environmental disrupting factors to men's testosterone 26:30 Diet, Exercise & Sleep contribution to T Levels 29:30 Food and how it effects testosterone 34:10 Belly fat and obesity 36:00 The importance of health coaching and behavior change 37:20 The Maximus protocol and why its better for most men than TRT 41:30 Why Encomiphene is newer and better that Clomid 42:30 The benefits of optimizing their T 44:30 Why Enclomiphene is safe to take long term or stop using at any time 46:10 Does Enclomiphene cause hair loss 49:30 How covid-19 infections cause lower testosterone production 52:50 Outro
Dr. Cam takes live viewer questions about sleep, diet exercise, DHT, mens options when trying to increase Testosterone without loosing more hair. Chapters 00:00 intro 00:53 Improving your sleep and lowering stress is more important for Testosterone health 10:00 What someone should focus on with lifestyle changes 13:00 What are men's options for stopping hair loss 18:47 The risks of taking TRT and hair loss 20:45 Does the Maximus King protocol affect hair loss? 26:42 Can you still be on the Maximus king protocol and take finasteride or rogaine 30:00 Is topical finasteride better that oral finasteride in suppressing DHT 32:00 What does Maximus do and why we are better 35:30 Are there any benefits with semen retention and testosterone 39:10 Over the counter DHT blockers and supplements, do they work? 46:25 Why are fitness enthusiasts always bald? 49:00 Does fasting have any effects on testosterone levels? 51:05 What should you focus on for men's health at an older age? 57:40 What are my options to increase my Testosterone levels if i'm on blood thinners? 01:01:50 Does ashwaganda, and other T-boosters actually increase Testosterone? 01:05:05 Outro
In this episode Dr. Cam interviews another medical advisor to Maximus, Dr. Jim Hotaling. Dr. Jim is an MD and Professor of Urology at The University of Utah Health. He is known as one of the best experts when it comes to Men's health, erectile dysfunction, penile reconstructive surgery, and testosterone. In this episode, they both talk about men's health, testosterone optimization, the decline in men's fertility and how Maximus is trying to solve the problem of Low T for men. Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:10 How Dr. Hotaling got involved in Men's Health and Urology 04:50 Why Men's health has fallen behind over the years 06:20 Why Dr. Hotaling decided to get involved with Maximus 09:20 What is the Low Testosterone Pandemic and what's causing it? 13:20 What lifestyle changes should men change to increase Testosterone 16:10 How do we get away from BPA, Phthalates, and Xenoestrogens 19:20 How fitness and obesity can affect the genes passed on in offspring 21:00 What does Testosterone actually do in a man's body? 24:10 Why Low T can affect all aspects of a man's health 26:20 What are the best motivators for a man to increase their T and health 27:50 How Testosterone can help men struggling with erectile dysfunction 30:40 How Testosterone fluctuates throughout the day and help you recover 34:00 How higher T increase energy and quality of sleep 35:50 The difference between TRT and The Maximus King Protocol 39:20 Why you shouldn't mess with TRT and HCG 41:50 Why is enclomiphene or clomid not regularly used compared to TRT 44:20 How Enclomiphene is better than Clomid 46:50 What are the benefits of enclomiphene compared to TRT 49:20 What are the myths of increased testosterone levels 53:20 Does testosterone really cause hair loss 57:20 Do T boosting supplements actually work? 57:00 Outro
In this episode of the Maximus Podcast, Dr. Cam interviews Dr. Eugene Shippen. Dr. Eugene has over 50 years of medical experience in endocrinology & family medicine. Dr. Eugene is one of the leading endocrinologists in the US, has been at the forefront of men's health and treating men with low testosterone. In this episode you will learn about Dr. Eugene's backstory, what he has discovered after 50 years of experience, new treatments for men with low T & what every man should be changing in their lifestyle to get their hormones in order. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:24 How Dr. Eugene transitioned into endocrinology 04:30 What is andropause for men 10:30 Is low T common in men and why 13:30 There is no good training in men's health and we need to change that 19:00 Scientific research showing a drop in men's T scores 21:00 How Dr. Eugene became the number one endocrinologist treating men 25:30 What are the functions of Testosterone in the body 28:30 The ratio between testosterone and estrogen 35:00 Why TRT treatments may cause more harm than good 38:30 Testosterone replacement vs optimization 44:30 The differences between Clomiphene vs Enclomiphene 50:30 Zuclomiphene vs Enclomiphene in the Maximus King Protocol 55:30 How do patients feel after taking Enclomiphene 59:00 Why a man's T levels are so important 01:04:30 Why hormones are so important for different areas of health 01:07:30 Why lifestyle is more important than just taking drugs 01:10:00 How T levels can help with libido and the difference between ED drugs 01:14:30 How higher T levels increase initiative according to Dr. Eugene 01:16:30 How higher T levels can help with ADHD and dopamine levels 01:18:00 The myths of higher T levels and how testosterone decreases mortality 01:21:30 Why the maximus king protocol is the most innovative treatment to optimize men's testosterone 01:23:00 Why genetics cause hair loss and why androgenic blockers are not the way to go 01:29:30 Outro
We are excited to share part 2 of the Maximus Podcast with Josh Hatcher. In this episode, Dr. Cam interviews Josh Hatcher about his journey in loosing 100 pounds in 1 year, the diet he used to achieve that goal and the unspoken truths about ketogenic diets. Also, Dr. Cam breaks down the differences between all of the popular diets out there and which one is meant for weight loss vs blood sugar level control. Lastly, Dr. Cam and Josh discuss other health related topics such as exercise, sleep, focus and accountability. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:00 How Josh got into writing about Masculinity For Men 04:10 Dr. Cams take on role models as a Psychologist 05:00 The Pillars of Masculinity and importance of Responsibility 07:38 Advice for Men on how to be more committed to their word 11:00 Dr. Cam's take on commitment and The Keystone Habit 14:20 Josh's journey to lose 100lbs in 1 year and the struggle to keep it off 19:30 Dr. Cam's take on the importance of physical & mental health 21:20 What worked and didn't work for Josh's "dirty" & "lazy" keto diet 29:00 Dr. Cam's take on Keto Diets and who they are meant for 31:40 Dr. Cam's "perfect diet" for weight loss for most people 37:50 How Josh acknowledges his fear of pain and why it prevents him to do certain things 39:40 Why the Whole 30 Challenge is the best place to start for weight loss 43:10 Why every guy needs a great band of brothers to share humor with 46:20 Outro
In this episode, Dr. Cam interviews Josh Hatcher. Josh is a writer, port, musician, and father of 3. Dr. Cam and Josh talk about Josh's upbringing, how he survived bullying and got involved in creative outlets to manage his stress. Also, Josh talks about becoming a father and how his entire perspective on life, happiness and fulfillment changed. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 03:25 What was Josh's upbringing like 06:00 How Josh dealt with bullying as a child 12:00 How music and creative outlets saved Josh's life while dealing with bullying 18:00 Why men should journal and learn how to cope with stress or trauma 23:50 How Josh became a musician and learned why affirmation is so important 28:00 Why a man's relationship with their father is so important 32:00 Why emotional expression is harder for men 35:40 How Josh met his wife and how quickly he knew he was in live 40:00 What makes a good and healthy relationship 42:00 Why Values are more important than interests when i comes to dating and relationships 47:00 How societies ideals about having kids have changed 49:00 How having twins changed Josh's perspective on life and whats really important 51:30 Advice for men who are scared of becoming a father 55:00 Why men and women should have children before their mid 30's 59:00 Why relationships are hard and how to keep working on yourselves 01:05:30 Outro
Dr. Cam will be live today at 6pm PT / 9pm ET. He will be talking about Testosterone, the Maximus King Protocol & medication that actually works for men. Also, Dr. Cam will be answering live questions from viewers. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:30 The importance of Vitamin D 06:00 Why sunscreen is good in moderation 08:00 Vitamin D Supplements 13:30 Live Viewer Question, "The importance of daily Magnesium intake" 21:40 Live Viewer Question, " As I'm getting older, I'm losing energy faster. How much magnesium should I take and what else should I take?" 29:20 Live Question, "Is it possible to take too much vitamin D?" 32:20 Live question, "What about Magnesium orotate? Also, how much Vitamin B is ok?" 44:20 Live Question, "What should I Do if I have Acid Reflux and Im taking all of these supplements?" 51:00 Live Question, "What meal replacements do you suggest? Also, What is CO Q10?" 55:30 Live Question, "What are the worst Testosterone myths people are following?" 58:20 The Maximus King Protocol & Why it is the better alternative to TRT 01:00:30 Outro
In this episode Dr. Cam talks about Testosterone and Why it's more impactful on the brain vs the body. Also, Dr. cam takes live listener questions via clubhouse about testosterone optimization T supplement myths, health behaviors & the potential decrease of Testosterone because of social cultural norms for men. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:35 Testosterone's effects on the brain are more powerful than its effects on the body 15:00 What should a man do if they have low testosterone levels and understanding the risks of TRT 22:15 Health Behaviors that may lower your Testosterone Levels 25:30 The risks of TRT vs Clomid or Enclomiphene 30:45 Why Intimacy Is important for Testosterone production 33:34 Does Sex or masturbation affect your Testosterone levels 33:60 Why is testosterone in men going down generation after generation 39:22 Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and why they harm your bodies hormone functions 42:00 What are the fake myths on ways to increase testosterone 49:30 Is the decrease of testosterone caused by radio waves or social cultural norms 53:40 Does bipolar medication raise estrogen levels 56:15 Does Testosterone have any negative effects on the human body 59:00 Why Testosterone is the canary in the coal mine for a man's health 01:00:30 Outro
In this episode Dr. Cam takes a live viewer's question about ED. He explains everything you need to know about erectile dysfunction in men, how it is linked to testosterone levels and how to manage any potential psychological causes of ED. Also, Dr. Cam gives a breakdown on all of the medication and supplement options for erectile dysfunction. Lastly, Dr. Cam talks about the Maximus King protocol, and how we have seen significant results with our subscribers. 00:00 Intro 01:55 Increasing your Testosterone using Medication & Behavior changes 12:40 Advice for a man struggling with ED or Performance Anxiety 18:20 Does this listener have ED because of his Physicality or Psychology 21:20 How to handle ED when in bed with your partner 27:40 The psychology of one's sexual performance 31:10 Performance anxiety in bed and how to handle it 36:00 How to communicate to your partner that you may have ED 42:00 Men's medication and supplement options for dealing with ED 50:00 How does enclomiphene work and increase your Testosterone levels? 55:00 The Maximus King Protocol results 01:03:30 Outro
This episode of the Maximus Podcast is Part 2 of the interview with Dylan Beynon the CEO of Mindbloom. Dylan talks about his company, why he started Mindbloom and what they provide for their patients. Dylan also talks about why they focus on Ketamine assisted psychotherapy and the neurological affects Ketamine has on the brain. Also, Dr. Cam and Dylan discuss the future of telemedicine and give some insights on why psychedelics need to be more accessible to those suffering from different psychological disorders such as depression, PTSD, OCD and other anxiety disorders. Get more information about Mindbloom: https://www.mindbloom.com/ Maximize your testosterone today: https://tinyurl.com/MTYouTubeOrg
In this episode, Dr. Cam interviews Dylan Beynon. Currently, Dylan is the CEO and founder of Mindbloom. Mindbloom is a mental health and wellbeing brand helping people achieve personal and clinical breakthroughs with at-home, clinician-prescribed psychedelic therapies. Dylan graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania as a Trustee Scholar with concentrations in Entrepreneurial Management, Decision Science, and Consumer Psychology. Dylan is entrepreneur fired up about building technology to increase access where people need it most, including mental healthcare, civil justice, and local democracy. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:31 Where Dylan grew up and what his upbringing was like 03:45 How & why Dylan's adoptive father is his first and last role model 06:15 How and why Dylan succeeded in school 09:05 What psychology and life experiences forced Dylan in a new direction 11:00 What his first start-up experience was like for Dylan 17:00 Dylan's opinion on social media and it's side effects on humanity 21:00 How did Dylan get involved in new tech & politics 26:50 Dr. cam's opinion on the current healthcare system in the US 30:40 Dr. Cam's opinion on whats to come with telemedicine and mental health treatments 34:30 How Dylan got started on his journey with Psychedelic Medicine & Therapy 38:00 Dr. Cam's explains the history of MDMA and how psychedelic medicine & therapies have huge benefits for PTSD and depression 40:20 Outro Get more information about MindBloom: https://www.mindbloom.com/
Topics: In this episode, Dr. Cam answers live question and gives his unpopular opinion o how The best way that a man can practice self-love is to have high demands of himself. Also, he answers some live viewers questions about internal family systems, what parts of your personality is unchangeable, what is shilajit, does it increase testosterone and how to identify someone who is an a-hole at work and handle office politics. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:24 Unpopular Opinion: The best way that a man can practice self-love is to have high demands of himself 16:37 Internal family systems 21:43 What parts of your personality are unchangeable? 28:36 The seven habits of highly effective people 31:19 What is shilajit? Does it increase testosterone? 43:00 How to identify an A-hole at work and handle office politics. 48:33 Outro
In this episode, Dr. Cam gives his unpopular opinion on how T supplements don't work and that you should be wary of what you buy. Also, he answers live viewers questions about the myths of freezing your balls to increase testosterone, the myths about high T leading to communication problems, and his take on whether you should date a girl with an only fans account. Lastly, he also give his take on the dark triad personality traits and explains why women are attracted to those type of men. Live Broadcast 07/22/21. Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:35 Unpopular Opinion - T supplements don't work, don't trust Joe Rogan or his guests 20:28 The myth of "freezing" your balls to increase your Testosterone 33:07 High Levels of Testosterone leads to communication problems and cheating? 44:22 Do you think it's bad to be with a girl that has an only fans account? 49:24 The dark triad and why women are attracted to those type of men. 57:02 Outro
Dr. Cam hosts another episode of Maximus Live. He starts by giving his unpopular opinion and psychological take on social media and how it effects our mental health. He also answers live viewers questions on topics such as how to be a great leader, monogamy vs polyamory, masculinity, mental health, and how Propecia effects men's testosterone & DHT. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:50 Social Media and Mental Health 21:50 What makes a great leader? 34:17 Avoiding eye contact as an introvert 37:20 Propecia and it's side effects for men 41:08 Monogamy vs Polyamory 52:16 Side hustles and following your passions 01:01:26 Outro
In this episode, Dr. Cam covers various topics including, the health risk of alcohol, how to be successful at your job, The decline of masculinity and testosterone, and how toxic masculinity is not something psychologists acknowledge.
In this episode, Dr. Cam covers various topics and answers some live viewer questions. Dr. Cam explains his take on how friendships are formed in the modern age and how the internet & social media have interfered with everyone's ability to build friendships. He also answers a live question about Enclomiphene and how it can increase testosterone in men. Also, he talks about dopamine and how it affects ones ability to develop a habit. Lastly, Dr. Cam talks about the keystone habit and how one can change their unhealthy habits.
In this episode, Dr. Cam talks about PEA (Palmitoylethanolamide) which is a compound found in Cannabis and how it has way more health benefits than CBD. Also, Dr. cam answers a live viewers question about dealing with depression while in a relationship. Lastly, Dr. Cam and the live audience discuss dating and how it has changed in the now post Covid Quarantine life. Chapters 00:00 intro 01:30 PEA vs CBD in Cannabis 15:00 Dealing with depression while in a relationship 25:30 How dating has changed because of Covid-19 and quarantines 39:00 Where to meet and respectfully approach women 53:27 How to deal with rejection from a woman 58:49 Outro
In this episode Dr. Cam Sepah answers live questions from viewers. He talks about Testosterone, ADHD and how certain supplements may benefit other over prescription medications. He also answers a live question about MTHFR gene defect and using methylated folate as a supplement. He also answers a live question about losing weight and how diet is more important than exercise. Dr. cam also talks about how every medication has side effects and its up to you to weigh the costs vs benefits. Lastly, Dr. Cam answers a live viewers question about "Organic" deodorant, the different ingredients used, and how that differences from an antiperspirant. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:34 Unpopular Opinion - Testosterone and ADHD 09:38 MTHFR Genetic Defect and using methylated folate as a supplement 29:00 Optimizing your own lifestyle and hormones 36:36 Side effects from medications 44:20 Cardio vs Weight Training vs Diet for fat loss 56:02 Organic deodorants, antiperspirants, and other safe alternatives 01:02:04 Outro
In this episode Dr. cam Sepah interviews Robert Bent who is the CEO of Inward Breathwork. Robert also explains the health benefits of breathing exercises and gives Dr. Cam a live demo of an Inward session. Watch this episode to learn more and follow along with a breathing exercise. 30% discount code for our breathwork platform - www.inwardbreathwork.com - Promo Code: MAXIMUS30 Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:10 The anatomy and health benefits of breathing exercises 05:55 Pivotal Mental State Theory & Semantic Completion Theory 08:10 Using breathwork in your everyday life 15:00 How to get started with Inward Breathwork 17:45 HRV levels 19:30 Live Breathwork Sample Exercise 23:20 Cams opinion of the Inward breathwork exercise 26:45 Different types of breathwork and exercises 28:30 Health tracking while doing breathing exercises 31:15 Outro
In This Episode, Dr. Cam takes live questions from viewers. He answers questions about how to find your purpose in life, how to define your values, and how to define who "you" were always meant to be. He also answers some health questions about melatonin supplements and how it can hinder your bodies natural production. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:45 Unpopular Opinion: Health Trackers are only so useful 08:53 How to find or create your purpose in life? 19:50 Live viewer talks about why this has come up in his life 38:00 Oxytocin & working at Maximus 42:02 You can teach an old dog new tricks, it just take time 44:02 The side effects of Melatonin as a sleep supplement 50:00 Outro
In this episode of Making The Man, Dr. Cam interviews the Entrepreneur and Investor Robert Bent. Robert is the CEO and co-founder of Inward. It is an at home app breathwork that pairs with a physical space (sauna + ice bath health social hang space). He also studied at Ivey Business school at western university and has helped create other businesses such as INVI Energy, Roamly & Ethereum. It's fair to say that he has had a focus on technology that re-invents the way we interact with each other and our environment in order to increase our health and build better communities. 30% discount code for our breathwork platform www.inwardbreathwork.com - Promo Code: MAXIMUS30 Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:20 What was your upbringing like? 06:40 What important lessons did you learn growing up? 09:30 What was your experience like working in investment banking? 14:10 What was it like leaving banking? 18:15 What advice do you have for future entrepreneurs? 26:30 How Robert dealt with failure, ADHD, addiction & recovery 34:00 Identity and defining your purpose. 38:30 Roberts road to redemption and finding a way to heal. 47:00 The importance of community and new experiences 51:10 How Robert got involved in Ethereum and crypto currencies 01:01:58 How Inward's experiences bring people closer 01:05:30 Outro
Dr. Cam Sepah takes live questions and talks about topics such as Tyler Durden, Fight Club, the concept of self destruction, masculinity, testosterone optimization & oxytocin. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:44 Fight Club & Self Destruction 13:08 Long term relationships for Men vs Women 21:54 The risks of S.A.R.M. growth hormones 30:10 Testosterone Maximization 40:22 Testosterone and Focus 43:43 The biological & psychological effects of oxytocin 53:09 Outro
In this episode, Dr. Cam Sepah interviews Geoffrey Woo. He is a co-founder and chairman of H.V.M.N which focuses on modern nutrition and applies cutting edge research in metabolism & physiology to support your health, wellness and performance goals. Geoff gives his actionable advice on topics such as diet, exercise, daily routines & biohacking. Also, Geoff and Dr. Cam discuss the future of healthcare and rise of human optimization in the near future. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:30 What is your current healthcare routine and diet? 08:00 Common misconceptions about diets and nutrition 09:30 Geoff's diet routine 11:00 Geoff's exercise & sleep routine 13:30 Optimizing your health 16:00 HVMN products for nutrition 18:30 Animal-based nutrition and how it increases sleep 20:45 What are MCT's and ketones? 22:20 Bio-hacking techniques that Geoff trusts 26:35 Why Geoff doesn't fully trust rapamycin 29:50 The future of healthcare and human optimization 38:10 Geoff's rule of balancing his work and life 46:00 Outro
In this episode of Maximus Live, Dr. Cam Sepah explains what Mental Flow state is, how to enter it and use it to your advantage. Also, he explains the cognitive behaviors needed to be focused and get work done. He also answers a live viewers question about sobriety and how to talk to your partner about drinking. Lastly, he answers a question about Vitamin D and sun exposure. Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:00 Unsustainable Change 10:15 Mental flow state and how to use it to focus 31:15 How to get over procrastination 38:40 Live viewer question who is struggling with sobriety 47:39 Dealing with speech problems like "uh" or "ums" 49:47 Vitamin D and sun exposure 57:54 Outro
In this episode, Dr. Cam Sepah interviews Geoffrey Woo. He is a co-founder and chairman of H.V.M.N which focuses on modern nutrition and applies cutting edge research in metabolism & physiology to support your health, wellness and performance goals. Geoffrey also earned a BS with Honors and Distinction in Computer Science from Stanford University. He holds 5 US Patents (relating to material physics, software architecture & algorithms) and is co-author of 2 peer-reviewed science papers (relating to human performance, metabolism, and physiology). He has dedicated many years of his life to finding new information on how to increase human performance and he stays informed with new technological advances. He is also an advisor and investor with Maximus. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:57 Why did you invest in Maximus? 04:30 Toxic Masculinity doesn't exist 08:30 Testosterone decline in men 18:07 What was your upbringing like? 25:07 Did you always want to be an entrepreneur? 28:07 How did you start your first company after graduating from Stanford? 37:40 How did you start HVMN and bio-hacking? 44:40 Why should everyone get into bio-hacking? 50:07 Why is ketosis so important? 58:40 Outro
In this episode, Dr. Cam Sepah covers a lot of different topics and answers some live viewer questions. D. Cam starts off by giving his opinion on our generations conflicting ideology behind cancel culture. He explains his POV of the topic using his psychologist background and lists the risks of promoting this behavior long term. Also, Dr. Cam answers some live questions about giving your friends feedback, bettering those around you, the negative effects of over criticizing yourself, how to deal with failure and finally the way to think about dating. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 55:21 The Risks of Cancel Culture and need for redemption 15:54 How to deal with a Narcissist 35:12 How to deal with Failure and know your worth 56:47 Dating in 2021 01:07:47 Outro
In this episode, Joe Lonsdale gives actionable advice on multiple topics such as how to organize your day, what to focus on when thinking about career success and how to stay motivated. Joe founded Palantir, a $44B public company, and was an early institutional investor in notable companies including Wish, Oculus, Oscar Health, Synthego & Guardant Health. In 2017 he was the youngest member of the Forbes 100 Midas List. He studied at Stanford and has a BS in Computer Science. He is the founder of 8VC a venture capital firm that invested in us and where I'm an advisor as well. Altogether, these funds manage over $3.5 billion in capital. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:05 What are your daily routines? 05:35 What health and fitness rules do you follow 08:05 What do you see in the near future for health optimization? 12:35 How do you optimize your productivity? 15:05 What should people focus on when thinking about success? 17:35 How do you maintain your motivation and work ethic? 20:45 How do you stay happy and maintain a good mentality about life? 22:15 Why should good leaders learn how to do? 25:35 What advice would you give your younger self? 27:55 Is there a failure that you learned a lot from? 31:05 How do you deal with difficulties at work while managing others? 33:35 What is your take on modern masculinity? 38:35 What virtues should every man focus on? 41:55 How should a man go about bettering himself? 44:45 Outro
In this episode, Dr. Cam answers live questions about the downsides of eating soy and using seed oils for cooking. Also, he talks about trauma, how to handle it, and the biological effects of stress on your body. He also answers a question from a live viewer about getting out of an abusive relationship, how to get over the breakup and refocusing on oneself. Lastly, Dr. Cam answers a viewers question about dealing with loss of memory, inability to focus, and how to get back on track with tasks. Time Codes 00:00 Intro 02:56 The side effects of Soy and processed seed oils 15:50 Dealing with an abusive relationship, breakup, and focusing on yourself 28:36 Best ways to get out of chronic stress 38:36 Dealing with trauma 43:52 Autoimmune disorders caused by PTSD or stress 48:30 How to deal with memory loss or an inability to focus
In This Episode, Dr. Cam interviews the millionaire entrepreneur and investor Joe Lonsdale. Joe founded Palantir, a $44B public company, and was an early institutional investor in notable companies including Wish, Oculus, Oscar Health, Synthego & Guardant Health. In 2017 he was the youngest member of the Forbes 100 Midas List. He studied at Stanford and has a BS in Computer Science. He is the founder of 8VC a venture capital firm that invested in us and where I'm an advisor as well. Altogether, these funds manage over $3.5 billion in capital.
In this episode Dr. Cam Sepah answers live questions from viewers about cardio workouts, other workout routines, Free testosterone levels, how to pick the right psychologist & coming of age rituals for men. Time Codes 00:00 Intro 02:17 Cardio Workouts 12:45 Workouts to maximize your gains 26:50 Cardio workouts at home 31:50 Free Testosterone levels 42:45 Choosing the right psychologist 51:55 Coming of age rituals for men 58:36 Outro
In this episode, Dr. Cam interviews Jerry Teixeira who gives actionable advice on topics such as fitness, workout routines, nutrition, sleep, and testosterone. JT explains how to get the most out of your workouts and get the best results. JT talks about his calisthenics work out routines that maximize your strength training just using your body weight. JT breaks down exactly what it takes to build muscle and maintain a better lifestyle. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:15 The principles of strength training 07:10 How to increase your results using progressive overload 12:10 How to avoid over training 16:10 What is time under tension 20:10 Why body weight strength training is useful 26:40 The benefits of vitamin D 30:40 The problems with doing too much HIIT and not building endurance 37:10 Intensity zones and professional training 43:10 Natural ways to boost your Testosterone levels 56:30 Outro
In this episode, Dr. Cam answers some live questions about relationships, wanting more affection, sleep health, nutrition to loose weight & testosterone optimization. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:36 Relationship advice, wanting intimacy and how to know if you are in love 28:28 Sleep health and how to loose weight 49:47 Testosterone Optimization
In this episode, Dr. Cam Sepah interviews Jerry Teixeira who is a former Marine, fitness expert, and personal trainer. Jerry talks about how he grew up on a dairy farm as a child and how that influenced his opinion on nutrition and fitness. Also, Jerry shares some personal stories on how he grew up with parents who suffered from addiction and how that affected his upbringing. Then, Jerry talks about his time in the Marine Corps and how that shaped his life for the better. Lastly, Jerry talks about how he transitioned from real estate to fitness and ultimately became a personal trainer while creating his own calisthenics program called Body Weight Strength.
In this episode, Dr. Cam Sepah answers live questions about role models for men, the benefits of group therapy, and how to create a 5 year plan. Also, Dr. Cam talks about how he started his masculinity initiative and why he founded Maximus. Lastly, he explains that you don't need to be a narcissist in order to be successful in business.
In this episode of the Maximus Podcast, Dr. Cam Sepah interviews Sebastian Caliri and gets actionable advice on how to stay organized, plan one's day, and how to stay focused. Sebastian talks about his daily routines and his opinion of the best habits to have. Also, Sebastian talks about how our generation has changed the way we should think about medicine, identity, and finding one's purpose.
In this episode, Dr. Cam Sepah answers some more live questions from viewers. Dr. Cam talks about different teas and their health benefits such as green, ginger and saffron. Also, Dr. Cam talks about hormones & hair loss. Thirdly, a viewer asks a question about how to not come off needy when dating someone new. Lastly, Dr. Cam gives a caller advice on how to handle a difficult decision about selling his business or not. Timecodes 00:00 Intro 01:37 Different health benefits of green, ginger, and saffron tea 12:51 Hormones and hair loss 26:28 How to not come off needy while dating someone new 38:36 Building male friendships vs female friendships 43:49 Advice on selling your business and how to stay busy with downtime 01:01:45 Outro
In this podcast episode, Dr. Cam Sepah interviews the entrepreneur and investor Sebastian Caliri. Sebastian completed a year of the MD program at Stanford University and holds a BS and MS, magna cum laude, in Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry from Yale University. Sebastian invests in both consumer and enterprise space at 8VC with a focus on healthcare. Timecodes 00:00 Intro 02:50 Why did you decide to invest in Maximus? 05:00 What was your upbringing like? 08:30 What is an elite boarding school like? 11:10 What subjects were you interested in growing up? 13:00 What was it like studying science at Yale? 15:30 Is it necessary to focus just on academics? 20:30 Why did you decide to go to medical school? 22:30 What is Thiel Fellowship? 27:00 What made you decide to drop out of medical school? 32:30 Why did you decide to work with Palantir? 36:00 What was it like working in the startup community? 41:00 Why is it ok to try and figure things out on your own? 43:00 Why it's important to work with people you respect and look up to. 48:00 Knowing what you know now, would you still have taken the same path?
In this episode, Dr. Cam Sepah talks about self confidence, how to be more charismatic to influence others, finding a life coach & how to be an "Alpha" in social situations. Timecodes 00:00 Intro 00:59 How to be charismatic and influence people 13:40 Dealing with depression and always loosing focus 22:35 Life coaches vs licensed mental health professionals 57:00 How to be more of an "Alpha" in social situations 01:00:05 Outro
In this episode, Dr. Elliot Kaminetzky explains anxiety disorders, treating OCD, the importance of mental health and advice for anyone who might be thinking about therapy or coaching. Dr. Cam & Dr. Elliot also discuss the addiction people may have with using their phones constantly or checking their emails. Lastly, Dr. Elliot explains his perspective on how to be a good parent and how parenting has changed over the years. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:10 What type of practices do you specialize in? 03:30 Why is there a stigma about men taking therapy? 06:40 When does someone know they need therapy? 11:00 How do you find a good therapist or psychologist? 14:30 What are anxiety disorders? What is OCD? 20:00 What's the difference between OCD and OCPD? 25:00 How can someone with OCD or OCPD get better? 28:00 What does cognitive behavioral therapy look like? 32:30 When does a compulsive action become a symptom of OCD? 41:00 What is exposure therapy? 43:30 How do you treat someone with extreme fears? 48:30 How can psychology and therapy help people? 53:00 What would you categorize people's needs to check their phones and emails constantly? 57:00 How would you treat someone's addiction to their phones? 01:01:00 How can someone use their phone less? 01:03:30 What is your perspective on good parenting? 01:08:30 Outro
In This Episode, Dr. Cam Sepah Talks about Magnesium as a supplement for anxiety, dealing with loneliness, the "no-fap" movement, DHT and hair loss, and the problem with the supplement industry not being regulated. Timecodes 00:00 Intro 02:00 How to deal with loneliness 21:43 The "No-Fap" movement 29:03 DHT and hair loss 42:18 Magnesium as a supplement for anxiety 45:20 The problems with the supplement industry not being regulated 50:51 Outro
In this podcast episode, Dr. Cam Sepah interviews Elliot Kaminetzy. Elliot is a Psychologist & Clinical Director with years of experience who specializes in treating patients with OCD and anxiety. Elliot talks about his upbringing, schooling, and how he got into psychology. He also talks about why he went on to found his own practice called My OCD Care. Elliot explains why he choose to focus on treating OCD an anxiety. Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:55 Where did you grow up and what was your upbringing like? 04:35 How has parenting changed for new generations? 07:25 Has society gone to far in over protecting our children? 10:25 How has your education guided you in your life and career. 12:30 Why did you take a 2 year break before going to college? 13:30 What other programs help young men gain knowledge and experience? 16:15 What makes character building programs work? 19:00 What was your college experience like? 22:45 Why did you focus your practice towards treating OCD? 32:00 What was the beginning of your career as a psychologist like? 35:45 Why is therapy so rewarding? 38:35 Who were influential male role models in your life? 47:00 What advice would you give to your younger self? 49:25 Outro
In this episode, Dr. cam Sepah answers viewer questions about PFAS, cook wear, motivation, teaching your son and ADHD. Dr. Cam explains why it's important for you to pay attention to what cook wear you use and how iron skillets are the best way to go. Also, Dr. Cam talks to a viewer who is going through a loss of motivation as he enters his mid 30's. Then, Cam answers a question about how to teach your son how to lift and why it's important for dads to motivate their sons. Lastly, Dr. Cam talks about ADHD and how one can use 4-hour increments to stay focused. Timecodes 00:00 Intro 01:49 What cook wear do you suggest to stay away from PFAS chemicals? 09:20 How do I get my motivation back while in my mid 30's? 35:28 Any suggestions for teaching my son how to start lifting weights at age 14? 44:06 How to deal with ADHD and how to stay focused in 4 hour increments. 58:58 Outro