Optimal with Ben Bowers

Peter Bongiorno is a renowned naturopathic doctor, licensed acupuncturist, and advocate for holistic health. With a passion for integrated medicine, he combines traditional healing practices like acupuncture and herbal remedies with cutting-edge research to help patients achieve balance and vitality. Peter is also a prolific writer, contributing textbooks and articles that explore the science behind natural medicine. His work emphasizes the importance of listening to the body, embracing diverse healing approaches, and fostering a deeper connection with the environment for overall well-being.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Vincent Pedre, a renowned integrative medicine physician and gut health expert, to explore the secrets to optimizing gut health for overall well-being. Dr. Pedre dives into practical strategies for dealing with parasites, crafting diets that promote longevity, and building healthy habits to support a thriving gut. Learn how your gut health impacts your energy, mood, and longevity, and discover actionable insights to take your wellness journey to the next level.

While climbing Mongolia's mountains on a solo-trip, Tyler found himself taking a “hero dose” of LSD and having a transformative experience.

Tyler Carnevale has done everything from rowing across the Arctic to climbing Mount Everest, all in pursuit of one thing: Tyler's desire to have an impact. Wanting to leave a serious imprint on the world, which lead him to pursue an epic career at Space X under Elon Musk.

Epic expeditioner and explorer Tyler Carnevale shares his thoughts on why so many of us today are anxious and how we can combat it.

Listen to the life threatening story of Tyler's Guinness World Record breaking expedition across the arctic. Over two weeks, he made history doing the first 6-person row across 1000 miles in torrential storms in a 30 foot ship.

Tyler Carnevale has done everything from rowing across the Arctic to climbing Mount Everest, all in pursuit of one thing: Tyler's desire to have an impact. Wanting to leave a serious imprint on the world, which lead him to pursue an epic career at Space X under Elon Musk.

Simon Sakhai, one of the world's foremost longevity experts, shares his expertise on the 12 hallmarks of aging, what the latest research is saying about sugars and longevity, his recommendations for a Vipassana and Transcendental Meditation practice and why he believes if you're taking Resveratrol, you should stop right now.

Tyler Carnevale, a name that resonates with adventure and innovation. A record-breaking ocean rower, mountaineer of the worlds highest peaks, and a pioneer in satellite connectivity with SpaceX, Tyler has lived a life marked by extraordinary feats. His ventures span from driving solo across Mongolia's vast steppes while mega dosing on acid to breaking eight Guinness World Records on a historic Arctic row, climbing Mount Everest with Nims Purja, and launching SpaceX's first enterprise product. Inducted into the prestigious Explorers Club for his remarkable contributions to exploration, Tyler's story is one of pushing limits, transcending boundaries and inspiring others.

Dr Joseph Dituri is a retired Navy commander and a distinguished saturation diver. He holds the Guinness World Record for the longest duration of stay underwater - 100 days.

Dr Karena Wu has over 24 years of experience and is a board certified clinical specialist in Orthopedic physical therapy. She is a fellow of the International and American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists, as well as an advocate for The Arthritis Foundation.

Dr. Kirten Parekh is a distinguished podiatric surgeon and clinical nutritionist. He is the co-founder of Klora and Tangle, as well as the founding doctor of Superpower.com

David Roeske is the 5th American to climb both Everest and K2 without supplemental oxygen, and has also summited multiple other 8,000 meter peaks without the aid of bottled oxygen. He's also a competitive runner, with a 2:32 personal record in the NYC marathon. Today's episode ascends the awe-inspiring heights of mountains—not just as geographical marvels, but as catalysts for personal transformation and profound connection.

William J. Kaplanidis L.Ac., MA, MS, is an internationally known teacher, healer, public speaker and author with 40 years of experience helping thousands heal from physical pain and emotional traumas, prevent illness and cope with life's challenges along their path. With advanced training in the fields of psychology, Eastern medicine and martial arts, William created the ACUDRAGON® Wellness System, which fuses Eastern and Western healing and transformation methods to provide very personalized care for his clients and students in New York City and around the globe.

In today's episode we dive into the transformative worlds of hypnosis and manifestation with our guest Shauna Cummins, a published author, who merges the mystical with the practical. Today we explore the thin veil between consciousness and subconscious, unravelling how hypnosis can unlock the power of manifestation and bring about profound personal growth.

Dr Jonathann Kuo shares his expertise on regenerative medicine with Ben Bowers for a stimulating conversation.