The Light Diet

Jerry Pollack is a scientist recognized worldwide as a dynamic speaker and author, whose passion lies in plumbing the depths of natural truths. ​He received the 1st Emoto Peace Prize and is a recipient of the University of Washington's highest honor, the Annual Faculty Lecturer Award. He is founding Editor-in-Chief of the research journal WATER and Director of the Institute for Venture Science. Dr. Pollack's (award-winning) books include: The Fourth Phase of Water (2013), and Cells, Gels, and the Engines of Life (2001).

Hey everyone! It's been a while. Well, we're back, with a great one. In this episode of The Light Diet podcast I interview my good friend and founder of Sauna Space, Brian Richards. This was a particularly interesting conversation because we both have a very deep knowledge and understanding of light to complement each other quite well. I'm interviewing Brian here and I definitely make sure to get his specific take on certain subjects where he has greater expertise than myself. We start with how Brian got to making SaunaSpace products, which ends up spurring an entire conversation in itself. We touch on many of the important benefits of natural incandescent light, especially as opposed to LED and fluorescent light sources. I was reminded of many great ideas, and also learned many new things on this fantastic interview with Brian. Be sure to tune in! Enjoy.   Also, you can use the code “thelightdiet” for a discount on SaunaSpace products, which you can find on sauna.space. As always, this podcast, as well as all of my work and research and teaching is made possible by Ra Optics. If you haven't already, change your life by protecting your eyes, your mind, your sleeve, and your health with the world's only premium light therapy eyewear: Ra Optics. Save 15% off exclusively for followers of The Light Diet using the code "thelightdiet” raoptics.com Matt Maruca faced health challenges as a kid and after all traditional strategies failed, took it upon himself to understand how the body works, and heal. He came to understand that light is the primary driving force in all of life, and contrary to what is believed in most of the health world, our modern, indoor, technology-based lifestyle, and not just our food, is the primary driver of the modern chronic disease epidemic. He founded Ra Optics, named after Ra, The Egyptian god of sunlight, medicine, and healing, to create products to make people's lives better using light, starting with Blue Light Blocking Glasses. He also distilled down everything he learned into a protocol called “The Light Diet” that anyone can use to heal and thrive with light. His research on light revealed that there is, in fact, a solid scientific foundation for many of the teachings of the Ancient East, and inspired him onto a deeper spiritual quest of how to be the best that we can be in this existence. On this podcast, he shares insights from his research and travels on subjects such as light, wellness, spirituality, humanity, and running an online business while traveling the world. Tune in, subscribe, and shine on :)!

In this Quantum Field Report I just started filming because I felt like sharing and I decided to see where my talking would lead. I got into the discussion of what it means to live a good life and that this has been my general pursuit for several years now; more specifically, to live the best life that I possibly can. Of course, to do so requires defining what a good life is as a whole. What does this mean? Is it subjective, a matter of opinion, or objective, a matter of fact? Many people will have different opinions about this, but I believe that living a good life is more objectively related to keeping our energy and awareness in our higher energy centers and aware of ourselves as the detached observer, based on everything I've been learning recently about spirituality.   So, in a sense, a good life could manifest in many different forms of course, but I'm coming to believe that it is possible to find formula at a base level for creating the circumstances for a "good life”. If it was all a matter of opinion and not scientific, then achieving a good life would be just like a wild rabbit chase. I don't believe this is true, I do believe there is a path that we can walk down that many people have walked down before, which is the basis for what we would call a "good life” or, better, an “enlightened” or “realized” life. In this episode I share my thinking and background thoughts and experiences that led me to these ideas and conclusions, including the fact that building a business as I have has given me virtually unlimited freedom, which really has led me to realize that life is a completely blank slate from which we can create anything, and it's forced me to ask the question: “what the heck are we doing here?”, as well as “who are we?”, “who am I?”, "What is the nature of this experience?”   Tune in and check it out!   IF YOU LIKE MY WORK   I ask that you please share this episode on your social media story and text it to 3 friends who could benefit from this. Support yourself by transforming your sleep, energy, and health with Ra Optics Screen and Sleep Lenses by going to raoptics.com. Not only can you transform your own life, you can transform that of the people around you, and support my mission; our mission. Use the code "thelightdiet" for 15% off your order on raoptics.com. A new life is calling! ___________________________ Matt Maruca faced health challenges as a kid and after all traditional strategies failed, took it upon himself to understand how the body works, and heal. He came to understand that light is the primary driving force in all of life, and contrary to what is believed in most of the health world, our modern, indoor, technology-based lifestyle, and not just our food, is the primary driver of the modern chronic disease epidemic. He founded Ra Optics, named after Ra, The Egyptian god of sunlight, medicine, and healing, to create products to make people's lives better using light, starting with Blue Light Blocking Glasses. He also distilled down everything he learned into a protocol called “The Light Diet” that anyone can use to heal and thrive with light.   His research on light revealed that there is, in fact, a solid scientific foundation for many of the teachings of the Ancient East, and inspired him onto a deeper spiritual quest of how to be the best that we can be in this existence. On this podcast, he shares insights from his research and travels on subjects such as light, wellness, spirituality, humanity, and running an online business while traveling the world. Tune in, subscribe, and shine on :)!  

In this episode, I share something that I have been looking into a lot recently which is bitcoin. At first I didn't understand bitcoin, but as I put the pieces together with all of my thinking about money and business over the last many years, I came to understand that bitcoin is far more than just a catchy name and get rich quick scheme as some people think. Digital currency is the future of all money. Just as the Internet has taken over, it is bound to as well. Money is a physical representation of value that is central to our lives because it is a place where people store their life force energy in order to obtain their physical sustenance in this world. The problem is that the system is rigged against us because we are forced to store all of this energy and value from our life force in a pot that is completely controlled by governments with malicious intent. They use this energy for imperialism, war, profiting and racketeering, and things that undermine basic humanity and human rights around the globe every day. By transferring a significant portion of the world's currency into digital currency or "hard money", the rug will be swept out from under the nation states that are responsible for perpetrating most of the evils in the world today, and bring power back to the collective of humanity. Tune in. This is a good one. It's also long because I wanted to thoroughly cover everything. IF YOU LIKE MY WORK I ask that you please share this episode on your social media story and text it to 3 friends who could benefit from this. Support yourself by transforming your sleep, energy, and health with Ra Optics Screen and Sleep Lenses by going to raoptics.com. Not only can you transform your own life, you can transform that of the people around you, and support my mission; our mission. Use the code "thelightdiet" for 15% off your order on raoptics.com. A new life is calling! __________________ Matt Maruca is a young man who faced health challenges as a kid and after all traditional strategies failed, took it upon himself to understand how the body works, and heal. He came to understand that light is the primary driving force in all of life, and contrary to what is believed in most of the health world, our modern, indoor, technology-based lifestyle, and not just our food, is the primary driver of the modern chronic disease epidemic. He founded Ra Optics, named after Ra, The Egyptian god of sunlight, medicine, and healing, to create products to make people's lives better using light, starting with Blue Light Blocking Glasses. He also distilled down everything he learned into a protocol called “The Light Diet” that anyone can use to heal and thrive with light.   His research on light revealed that there is, in fact, a solid scientific foundation for many of the teachings of the Ancient East, and inspired him onto a deeper spiritual quest of how to be the best that we can be in this existence. On this podcast, he shares insights from his research and travels on subjects such as light, wellness, spirituality, humanity, and running an online business while traveling the world. Tune in, subscribe, and shine on :)!

This episode is a re-broadcast from a podcast appearance on the Carnivore Yogi podcast, hosted by Sarah Kleiner. I had such an amazing time with this discussion and found it so valuable myself that I wanted to re-share it on The Light Diet Podcast. In this episode we discuss my story, the basis for The Light Diet, and we get into detail on the factors in my life that led me to realize that The Light Diet is ultimately a spiritual way of being, more than just a daily protocol for light exposure. Tune in, I'm sure you'll like it. Please share this episode with your friend and on your social media story. If you want more contact like this, subscribe to the podcast and follow me on Instagram @thelightdiet. Also, this episode and all of my research is made possible by my company Ra Optics. I started Ra Optics based on his journey, to help people realize the life of their dreams starting by transforming their sleep. Go to raoptics.com and use the code "thelightdiet" to save 15% on your order. Enjoy! Matt _____________________________________________________ Matt Maruca is a young man who faced health challenges as a kid and after all traditional strategies failed, took it upon himself to understand how the body works, and heal. He came to understand that light is the primary driving force in all of life, and contrary to what is believed in most of the health world, our modern, indoor, technology-based lifestyle, and not just our food, is the primary driver of the modern chronic disease epidemic. He founded Ra Optics, named after Ra, The Egyptian god of sunlight, medicine, and healing, to create products to make people's lives better using light, starting with Blue Light Blocking Glasses. He also distilled down everything he learned into a protocol called “The Light Diet” that anyone can use to heal and thrive with light. His research on light revealed that there is, in fact, a solid scientific foundation for many of the teachings of the Ancient East, and inspired him onto a deeper spiritual quest of how to be the best that we can be in this existence. On this podcast, he shares insights from his research and travels on subjects such as light, wellness, spirituality, humanity, and running an online business while traveling the world. Tune in, subscribe, and shine on :)!  

This one was something else. I was inspired by something I was reading and decided to just open up my phone to share about it. Little did I know I would end up speaking for over an hour about all the things that I've been experiencing lately, and the things I've been learning. I'm very glad I did, because I think it will be of tremendous value to you. I discuss my trip to Russia and some of the things I experienced there, going to a weeklong advanced meditation retreat with Dr. Joe Dispenza in Turkey, I discussed the thing that initially inspired me to start recording, which is the etymology of the word "to teach". Here I go through a brief history of European and Proto-Indo-European languages and how they relate to tribal migration throughout Europe. At the end I dive into some deep spiritual concepts. Please: 1. Go to raoptics.com to start your new life with Screen and Sleep Lenses. Enter your email and phone number for 15% off your order, and to become a part of my exclusive community online. 2. Text this podcast to a few people you love, and throw it up on your Instagram story or Twitter :). 3. Follow me @thelightdiet on Instagram and subscribe to The Light Diet podcast to stay tuned and become a part of my community. Check it out! Matt --------- Matt Maruca is a young man who faced health challenges as a kid and after all traditional strategies failed, took it upon himself to understand how the body works, and heal. He came to understand that light is the primary driving force in all of life, and contrary to what is believed in most of the health world, our modern, indoor, technology-based lifestyle, and not just our food, is a primary driver of the modern chronic disease epidemic. He founded Ra Optics, named after Ra, The Egyptian god of sunlight, medicine, and healing, to create products to make people's lives better using light, starting with Sleep Glasses. He also distilled down everything he learned into a protocol called “The Light Diet” that anyone can use to heal and thrive with light. His research on light revealed that there is, in fact, a solid scientific foundation for many of the teachings of the Ancient East, and inspired him onto a deeper spiritual quest of how to be the best that we can be in this existence. On this podcast, he shares insights from his research and travels on subjects such as light, wellness, spirituality, humanity, and running an online business while traveling the world. Tune in, subscribe, and shine on :)!

On today's quantum field report I get into a subject that I have been considering for a long time now. This is a subject that is very important to consider for anyone who is interested in healing. Typically when we feel uncomfortable or some unpleasant emotion, we point our fingers outside and say that it's because of something outside of us. In reality, all of the world is occurring within our head, so there is some lack of something within us that this external perception is activating. Trying to change the world outside of us to project our limitations onto the world will never solve the true problem, which is the internal limitation. In fact, the world outside will shift to reflect that limitation, but because we cannot change everything by forcing it, the limitation still exists and we will still feel the exact same feeling we felt, and try to find more people or circumstances to project that limitation onto. In fact, when I first started my business, this is exactly what I was doing; I grew up with circumstances that caused me to feel a lot of fear and discomfort around finances and money, and I actually perpetuated that with my business in my own life. Just like everything else, business is something external that takes whatever meaning we give it: it can be the greatest opportunity eve, or it can feel like a massive stressful burden, and in my case for a long time it was more of the latter. Thankfully, because of the lessons that I'm sharing in this quantum field report, it changed to be more of the former over the past year. I don't claim to have all the answers; I'm just sharing what I have learned from my experiences. I also don't claim to be right about anything. I actually observe fear from my ego about being attacked by people who are inclined to think a certain way for sharing this message, but, as I'm sharing here, by giving that belief any power, I'm actually setting the stage for it to occur, because rather than realizing that we are brothers and sisters and feeling love and compassion for these people and the tremendous pain that they feel and where they're coming from, even if I disagree with their methods, I'm just creating separation between “me” and “them”. So, give it a listen, and I would love your thoughts. Send me a message on Instagram. One more thing: do you like the information that I'm sharing here and anywhere else? Well, thank you. I want you to know that it's all made possible because of Ra Optics, the business that I started to provide you with the actual tools that you need to implement this ancient wisdom into your life. We make the worlds only premium Screen and Sleep Lenses, and the best by far. The science behind our lenses is unmatched, as is the quality and style of our frames. My mission is to help people realize their dreams, starting by improving their sleep. So grab a pair of Sleep Lenses and experience the power of a new life. If you happen to work in an office, attend a school, or are on a screen a lot, grab a pair of Screen Lenses as well. They'll boost your mood when you're indoors, naturally calm you down and reduce your stress levels, prevent headaches, increase your focus and productivity, and especially protect your eyes from getting damaged over time. So, since everything is energy, by choosing to support yourself on something that actually matters and works, you're also supporting my research to continue bringing you newer and better information, ideas, and tools. You wouldn't believe what's coming down the road. Use the code “thelightdiet” for 15% off your order. You'll be glad you did. ________________________ Matt Maruca is a young man who faced health challenges as a kid and after all traditional strategies failed, took it upon himself to understand how the body works, and heal. He came to understand that light is the primary driving force in all of life, and contrary to what is believed in most of the health world, our modern, indoor, technology-based lifestyle, and not just our food, is the primary driver of the modern chronic disease epidemic. He founded Ra Optics, named after Ra, The Egyptian god of sunlight, medicine, and healing, to create products to make people's lives better using light, starting with Blue Light Blocking Glasses. He also distilled down everything he learned into a protocol called “The Light Diet” that anyone can use to heal and thrive with light. His research on light revealed that there is, in fact, a solid scientific foundation for many of the teachings of the Ancient East, and inspired him onto a deeper spiritual quest of how to be the best that we can be in this existence. On this podcast, he shares insights from his research and travels on subjects such as light, wellness, spirituality, humanity, and running an online business while traveling the world. Tune in, subscribe, and shine on :)!

In this Quantum Field Report I detail my experience with learning about Ayurvedic medicine and a specific protocol that I tried out and continue to utilize. Interestingly enough, as life would have it, a friend who I met surfing in the water in Bali happens to be a leading Indian (Ayurvedic) medicine doctor, and although at first I was not prepared to understand a lot of what he teaches, over time I started to realize that it is actually the next level of what I call "The Light Diet”. People have been practicing "The Light Diet" for thousands of years, and optimizing it over and over and over again. I've said before that The Light Diet is nothing new, and I did not come up with it; it is just a modern way to understand something ancient, something that has survived the tests of hundreds of generations of humans. Want to find out the scoop? Well, listen in. One more thing: do you like the information that I'm sharing here and anywhere else? Well, thank you. I want you to know that it's all made possible because of Ra Optics, the business that I started to provide you with the actual tools that you need to implement this ancient wisdom into your life. We make the world's only premium Screen and Sleep Lenses, and the best by far. The science behind our lenses is unmatched, as is the quality and style of our frames. My mission is to help people realize their dreams, starting by improving their sleep. So grab a pair of Sleep Lenses and experience the power of a new life. If you happen to work in an office, attend a school, or are on a screen a lot, grab a pair of Screen Lenses as well. They'll boost your mood when you're indoors, naturally calm you down and reduce your stress levels, prevent headaches, increase your focus and productivity, and especially protect your eyes from getting damaged over time. So, since everything is energy, by choosing to support yourself on something that actually matters and works, you're also supporting my research to continue bringing you newer and better information, ideas, and tools. You wouldn't believe what's coming down the road. Use the code “thelightdiet” for 15% off your order. You'll be glad you did. __________________________ Matt Maruca is a young man who faced health challenges as a kid and after all traditional strategies failed, took it upon himself to understand how the body works, and heal. He came to understand that light is the primary driving force in all of life, and contrary to what is believed in most of the health world, our modern, indoor, technology-based lifestyle, and not just our food, is the primary driver of the modern chronic disease epidemic. He founded Ra Optics, named after Ra, The Egyptian god of sunlight, medicine, and healing, to create products to make people's lives better using light, starting with Blue Light Blocking Glasses. He also distilled down everything he learned into a protocol called “The Light Diet” that anyone can use to heal and thrive with light. His research on light revealed that there is, in fact, a solid scientific foundation for many of the teachings of the Ancient East, and inspired him onto a deeper spiritual quest of how to be the best that we can be in this existence. On this podcast, he shares insights from his research and travels on subjects such as light, wellness, spirituality, humanity, and running an online business while traveling the world. Tune in, subscribe, and shine on :)!

A lot of people have recently been posting stories and tweets talking about how their sleep is being transformed with Ra Sleep Lenses. I wanted to make a video to break down simply how this actually works and why it works. Please leave comments and don't hesitate to ask any questions you may have :-) ______________ Matt Maruca is a young man who faced health challenges as a kid and after all traditional strategies failed, took it upon himself to understand how the body works, and heal. He came to understand that light is the primary driving force in all of life, and contrary to what is believed in most of the health world, our modern, indoor, technology-based lifestyle, and not just our food, is the primary driver of the modern chronic disease epidemic. He founded Ra Optics, named after Ra, The Egyptian god of sunlight, medicine, and healing, to create products to make people's lives better using light, starting with Blue Light Blocking Glasses. He also distilled down everything he learned into a protocol called “The Light Diet” that anyone can use to heal and thrive with light. His research on light revealed that there is, in fact, a solid scientific foundation for many of the teachings of the Ancient East, and inspired him onto a deeper spiritual quest of how to be the best that we can be in this existence. On this podcast, he shares insights from his research and travels on subjects such as light, wellness, spirituality, humanity, and running an online business while traveling the world. Tune in, subscribe, and shine on :)!

In this quantum field report I share some experiences that I have been having recently that are leading me to the conclusion that there is much greater intelligence than ourselves out there and that it's possible that one of the best things that we can do is to "surrender" in a sense; not to cower down from our lives and feel powerless, but actually to embrace everything that we have and to do the absolute best that we can with what's on our plate every day; surrendering in this sense to the infinite intelligence and power that's all around us.   Go to RaOptics.com to purchase The Light Diet Course for 75% off (discount automatically applied) until this Friday at midnight!!! If you purchase two pairs of Ra Optics, received the course entirely free! ------ Matt Maruca is a young man who faced health challenges as a kid and after all traditional strategies failed, took it upon himself to understand how the body works, and heal. He came to understand that light is the primary driving force in all of life, and contrary to what is believed in most of the health world, our modern, indoor, technology-based lifestyle, and not just our food, is the primary driver of the modern chronic disease epidemic. He founded Ra Optics, named after Ra, The Egyptian god of sunlight, medicine, and healing, to create products to make people's lives better using light, starting with Blue Light Blocking Glasses. He also distilled down everything he learned into a protocol called “The Light Diet” that anyone can use to heal and thrive with light.   His research on light revealed that there is, in fact, a solid scientific foundation for many of the teachings of the Ancient East, and inspired him onto a deeper spiritual quest of how to be the best that we can be in this existence. On this podcast, he shares insights from his research and travels on subjects such as light, wellness, spirituality, humanity, and running an online business while traveling the world. Tune in, subscribe, and shine on :)!

Hey everyone, as I posted yesterday, I am super stoked to be announcing The Light Diet course. This course is some thing that anyone can use to completely transform their health using light. I have explained everything simply enough that anyone can do this, no matter how much or how little they know about biology; and so that at the same time, someone who knows a lot about health can learn some thing they might not already know, or have a simple foundation of a protocol for optimizing circadian rhythms and mitochondrial health. Until Friday night, the course is 75% off full price so absolutely anyone can get it. Also, if you purchase any two pairs of Ra Optics and add the cost your cart, you get the entire course free of charge. Thank you to everyone for your support and especially those who encouraged me to put all of this information together in one simple place where anyone can easily take advantage of it. As always, if you have any questions, send me a direct message on Instagram. _______ Matt Maruca is a young man who faced health challenges as a kid and after all traditional strategies failed, took it upon himself to understand how the body works, and heal. He came to understand that light is the primary driving force in all of life, and contrary to what is believed in most of the health world, our modern, indoor, technology-based lifestyle, and not just our food, is the primary driver of the modern chronic disease epidemic. He founded Ra Optics, named after Ra, The Egyptian god of sunlight, medicine, and healing, to create products to make people's lives better using light, starting with Blue Light Blocking Glasses. He also distilled down everything he learned into a protocol called “The Light Diet” that anyone can use to heal and thrive with light. His research on light revealed that there is, in fact, a solid scientific foundation for many of the teachings of the Ancient East, and inspired him onto a deeper spiritual quest of how to be the best that we can be in this existence. On this podcast, he shares insights from his research and travels on subjects such as light, wellness, spirituality, humanity, and running an online business while traveling the world. Tune in, subscribe, and shine on :)!

Hey everybody! In this quantum field report I recount my thoughts on Tulum Mexico after the Joe Dispenza weeklong meditation retreat. It's a very interesting town with a very interesting energy, which I'm personally not most drawn to. Nonetheless, it's a beautiful place with kind people that a lot of tourists and travelers really love, and often stay. For the type of chill vibes and experience that I prefer, I still recommend Costa Rica to people as my preferred tropical place to go to support yourself and the local people! Also, I recount a very interesting experience that a friend of mine had with the police while we were together… ---- Go to raoptics.com to purchase Ra Optics blue light blocking glasses to support yourself and protect your circadian rhythm simply and effectively with the world class blue blocking glasses, Ra Optics. Use my code "thelightdiet" for 15% off your order! Also, subscribe to our email list for updates on new products, discounts, deals, newsletters, and especially some notifications about the launch of the upcoming Light Diet Course! Follow me here and stay tuned for updates on all fronts :-) ---- Matt Maruca is a young man who faced health challenges as a kid and after all traditional strategies failed, took it upon himself to understand how the body works, and heal. He came to understand that light is the primary driving force in all of life, and contrary to what is believed in most of the health world, our modern, indoor, technology-based lifestyle, and not just our food, is the primary driver of the modern chronic disease epidemic. He founded Ra Optics, named after Ra, The Egyptian god of sunlight, medicine, and healing, to create products to make people's lives better using light, starting with Blue Light Blocking Glasses. He also distilled down everything he learned into a protocol called “The Light Diet” that anyone can use to heal and thrive with light. His research on light revealed that there is, in fact, a solid scientific foundation for many of the teachings of the Ancient East, and inspired him onto a deeper spiritual quest of how to be the best that we can be in this existence. On this podcast, he shares insights from his research and travels on subjects such as light, wellness, spirituality, humanity, and running an online business while traveling the world. Tune in, subscribe, and shine on :)!

First of all, for Instagram, I just want to note that I have started over the order of my Quantum Field Reports because I am now posting them primarily on The Light Diet podcast. So, go to your podcast player and subscribe to The Light Diet Podcast to check out these quantum field reports on a regular basis, often several times per week. As often as I feel inspired to share! In this quantum field report, I get into a discussion about my own spiritual journey and how I've come to see that spiritual/meditation practices are an absolute essential piece of optimal health, and of my light diet protocol. I also get into a recap of the first full day of the Joe Dispenza weeklong event. My intention is to share with you some breadcrumbs of the most valuable pieces you can learn, but ultimately to inspire you to pursue your own health and spiritual journey by getting started with The Light Diet and maybe even considering checking out someone like Dr. Joe Dispenza at some point in the future! Go to raoptics.com to purchase Ra Optics blue light blocking glasses to support yourself and protect your circadian rhythm simply and effectively with the world class blue blocking glasses, Ra Optics. Use my code "thelightdiet" for 15% off your order! Also, subscribe to our email list for updates on new products, discounts, deals, newsletters, and especially some notifications about the launch of the upcoming Light Diet Course! Follow me here and stay tuned for updates on all fronts :-) Matt Maruca is a young man who faced health challenges as a kid and after all traditional strategies failed, took it upon himself to understand how the body works, and heal. He came to understand that light is the primary driving force in all of life, and contrary to what is believed in most of the health world, our modern, indoor, technology-based lifestyle, and not just our food, is the primary driver of the modern chronic disease epidemic. He founded Ra Optics, named after Ra, The Egyptian god of sunlight, medicine, and healing, to create products to make people's lives better using light, starting with Blue Light Blocking Glasses. He also distilled down everything he learned into a protocol called “The Light Diet” that anyone can use to heal and thrive with light.   His research on light revealed that there is, in fact, a solid scientific foundation for many of the teachings of the Ancient East, and inspired him onto a deeper spiritual quest of how to be the best that we can be in this existence. On this podcast, he shares insights from his research and travels on subjects such as light, wellness, spirituality, humanity, and running an online business while traveling the world. Tune in, subscribe, and shine on :)!  

In this quantum field report I get into a discussion about some thing that I just made an Instagram post and a tweet about as well. It is the fact that the light we live under powers our body, and if we live in doors under man-made/artificial light sources, it is literally like trying to power a refrigerator with a phone charger, in the sense that the energy provided by the one is completely and thoroughly insufficient to provide the energy required by the other. Matt Maruca is a young man who faced health challenges as a kid and after all traditional strategies failed, took it upon himself to understand how the body works, and heal. He came to understand that light is the primary driving force in all of life, and contrary to what is believed in most of the health world, our modern, indoor, technology-based lifestyle, and not just our food, is the primary driver of the modern chronic disease epidemic. He founded Ra Optics, named after Ra, The Egyptian god of sunlight, medicine, and healing, to create products to make people's lives better using light, starting with Blue Light Blocking Glasses. He also distilled down everything he learned into a protocol called “The Light Diet” that anyone can use to heal and thrive with light. His research on light revealed that there is, in fact, a solid scientific foundation for many of the teachings of the Ancient East, and inspired him onto a deeper spiritual quest of how to be the best that we can be in this existence. On this podcast, he shares insights from his research and travels on subjects such as light, wellness, spirituality, humanity, and running an online business while traveling the world. Tune in, subscribe, and shine on :)!

Just to be clear, I love to listen to music, to sing, and to enjoy life's beautiful joys and pleasures. In this quantum field report, I begin by discussing how people who find that they cannot sit in a car by themselves quietly for hours (like a meditation), or constantly need to listen to music, or need any other sort of external source of pleasure to feel good, may find that their mind is filled with thoughts and beliefs that they cannot stand to just be with. I've been like this for much of my life and am working on growing, always. I tie this to another subject, which is that wherever we feel challenges, struggles, or negative emotions reveals where we hold belief systems that literally stand in our way of pure love, God-realization or “enlightenment”. As always, these are just my thoughts and things I think about a lot. I hope you find them valuable, inspiring, or insightful to your journey. Matt Maruca is a young man who faced health challenges as a kid and after all traditional strategies failed, took it upon himself to understand how the body works, and heal. He came to understand that light is the primary driving force in all of life, and contrary to what is believed in most of the health world, our modern, indoor, technology-based lifestyle, and not just our food, is the primary driver of the modern chronic disease epidemic. He founded Ra Optics, named after Ra, The Egyptian god of sunlight, medicine, and healing, to create products to make people's lives better using light, starting with Blue Light Blocking Glasses. He also distilled down everything he learned into a protocol called “The Light Diet” that anyone can use to heal and thrive with light. His research on light revealed that there is, in fact, a solid scientific foundation for many of the teachings of the Ancient East, and inspired him onto a deeper spiritual quest of how to be the best that we can be in this existence. On this podcast, he shares insights from his research and travels on subjects such as light, wellness, spirituality, humanity, and running an online business while traveling the world. Tune in, subscribe, and shine on :)!

In this quantum field report I am laying on the beach in the sun in Puerto Viejo Costa Rica. I thought it would be nice to share some of my experiences with the energy of this town with you to inspire the potential or existing traveler within you. I also share how this is a great place to practice The Light Diet. Matt Maruca is a young man who faced health challenges as a kid and after all traditional strategies failed, took it upon himself to understand how the body works, and heal. He came to understand that light is the primary driving force in all of life, and contrary to what is believed in most of the health world, our modern, indoor, technology-based lifestyle, and not just our food, is the primary driver of the modern chronic disease epidemic. He founded Ra Optics, named after Ra, The Egyptian god of sunlight, medicine, and healing, to create products to make people's lives better using light, starting with Blue Light Blocking Glasses. He also distilled down everything he learned into a protocol called “The Light Diet” that anyone can use to heal and thrive with light. His research on light revealed that there is, in fact, a solid scientific foundation for many of the teachings of the Ancient East, and inspired him onto a deeper spiritual quest of how to be the best that we can be in this existence. On this podcast, he shares insights from his research and travels on subjects such as light, wellness, spirituality, humanity, and running an online business while traveling the world. Tune in, subscribe, and shine on :)!

In this quantum field report I share some thoughts that I have been having about how I can both maximize my focus on my contribution and creativity while at the same time traveling and exploring the world; basically, how I can “have my cake and eat it too”, as the saying goes. I share some insight from an article that I recently read about Ernest Hemingway's morning routine that really inspired me, and may inspire you, too. Matt Maruca is a young man who faced health challenges as a kid and after all traditional strategies failed, and took it upon himself to understand how the body works and to heal. He ultimately came to understand that light is the primary driving force in all of life, and contrary to what is believed in most of the health world, our modern, indoor, technology-based lifestyle, and not just our diet, is the primary driver of the modern chronic disease epidemic. He founded the company Ra Optics, named after the Ra, The Egyptian god of sunlight, medicine, and healing, to create products to make people's lives better using light, starting with Blue Light Blocking Glasses. He also distilled down everything he learned into a protocol called “The Light Diet” that anyone can use to heal and thrive with light. On this podcast, he shares insights from his research and travels on subjects such as light, wellness, spirituality, humanity, and running an online business while traveling the world. Tune in, subscribe, and shine on :)!

In this quantum field report I discuss how I was born and raised an “atheist” and a myriad of experiences and struggles have scientifically led me to have a deeper understanding of what people call "God” than I would have imagined this journey would grant. I'm not claiming that my perspectives are the truth, but I think you may find them interesting and relevant to your own experiences and spiritual journey. We are all on a spiritual path; The question is whether we know so we know so or not. Matt Maruca is a young man who faced health challenges as a kid and after all traditional strategies failed, and took it upon himself to understand how the body works and to heal. He ultimately came to understand that light is the primary driving force in all of life, and contrary to what is believed in most of the health world, our modern, indoor, technology-based lifestyle, and not just our diet, is the primary driver of the modern chronic disease epidemic. He founded the company Ra Optics, named after the Ra, The Egyptian god of sunlight, medicine, and healing, to create products to make people's lives better using light, starting with Blue Light Blocking Glasses. He also distilled down everything he learned into a protocol called “The Light Diet” that anyone can use to heal and thrive with light.

On this episode of the light diet podcast, I interviewed my good friend Ryan Carter. Ryan is a certified nutritionist in the UK, and runs a wildly successful Instagram page @livevitae. Ryan has an amazing health journey like many of us, going through a wide variety of strategies to try to improve his health that led him to deeper and deeper understandings of life. Ryan and I met through our mutual friend Tim Gray a few years ago at the London health optimization summit where I was speaking about light. He became fascinated with the work of experts like Dr. Jack Kruse, thus, began to study quantum biology, our environment, and how food and supplementation is not the be-all end-all for optimal health.   In this podcast we discuss Ryan's journey, how the body is so complex and much deeper than where most health experts and professionals are currently focused, we dive into a good amount of the science and mechanisms behind some of these things, and go away with some practical tips from Ryan about food and health, throughout the show. I'm sure you will enjoy this one!   “Humans don't have a set body weight like modern society believes, and this is where disordered eating occurs. Society's viewpoint of weight is based on one look, and it's never that. Depending where you are around the world, your weight will fluctuate naturally.” - Ryan Carter   About Ryan Carter: Ryan Carter is a Registered Nutritionist mBANT in the UK who works with clients 1 on 1 all around the world. By successfully overturning many personal health struggles into strengths he has become the health coach he is today. Even after several curveballs along his journey to optimal health, Ryan was intrigued to look deeper into understanding the root causes of the physical and mental concerns that were impacting his body and mind. All of these experiences led to his focus in creating Live Vitae.   Episode Highlights: [03:12] - Who is Ryan Carter and how did Live Vitae come to be? [11:02] - The first key principles of nutrition Ryan learned related to Dr. Jack Kruse. [19:20] - What does the circadian rhythm influence? [23:14] - Ryan's research focusing on light. [30:18] - Skin cancer, UVA, free radicals and more! [47:30] - Why carbohydrates in the winter are a bad idea. [49:30] - Quantum biology, biophysics and the top books about this he recommends. [56:30] - The benefits of working with clients 1 on 1. [01:07:49] - Ryan's 3 main takeaways. [01:11:48] - Diving into the embodiment of every aspect of health. [01:13:30] - 1st: Food, 2nd: Modalities, and 3rd: Supplements. [01:21:09] - ‘Light in Shaping Life': Light, blood flow and water. [01:28:12] Final thoughts   Books mentioned: Melanin, the Master Molecule - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/melanin-the-master-molecule-arturo-solis-herrera/1128979861 Life on the Edge - https://www.amazon.com/Life-Edge-Coming-Quantum-Biology/dp/0307986829 Light in Shaping Life - https://www.amazon.com/Light-shaping-life-Biophotons-medicine/dp/9081884328   Some of the thought leaders mentioned: Dr. Jack Kruse Jacob Liberman Ben Greenfield   -- Connect with Ryan! Instagram | Website | hello@livevitae.com                                                                           Connect with Matt! Instagram | Website | YouTube | Podcast

On this podcast I interviewed my good friend Kyle Kingsbury. Kyle is a former professional fighter and worked as the Director of Human optimization at Onnit with Aubrey Marcus for several years. Now he's focused on running the Kyle Kingsbury Podcast, on which he connects with some of the greatest minds from around the globe via interviews. I met Kyle a few years ago when I went to Onnit to do a podcast about the health effects of sunlight. Kyle has such a positive and strong energy that is so infectious and although he is 6 foot 3 inches and probably 250 pounds or more, he is the gentlest giant I have ever met! He has tremendous power as a being and is using it in the quest of good.   In this episode, Kyle and I began by discussing technocracy and many of the things that are going wrong in our world today, as well as, what the real risk for people is, which unfortunately many may overlook. We discuss how all of the little freedoms that we are allowing to be taken away could end up accumulating to be so much more. We talk about what Kyle has learned on his journey and what any individual can do to take responsibility for their own life to both, be the best that they can be, and be of the greatest service to our world and all that is good. Kyle also recommends a tremendous amount of resources for those interested in understanding the darkness occurring in our world today, as well as what we can do to elevate and free ourselves. These are listed below. Enjoy listening!   “The light side of power is that you use your power to empower others. The dark side of power is you use your power at the expense of others." - Kyle Kingsbury   About Kyle Kingsbury: Kyle always enjoyed fighting and he says it gave him the winner's mentality of really taking his body seriously, knowing that every inch of the recovery he could get was important. As he learns to become a better version of himself everyday, Kyle states unmatched words of wisdom for anyone tuning in to this episode!   Episode Highlights: [05:47] - Why we no longer have a free Internet [22:49] - About the countries that have been exploited in the past [23:48] - Learn all about the book “Technocracy Rising” by Patrick M. Wood [30:24] - Their take on communism [33:21] - Hypnotherapy and Dolores Cannon [40:12] - Why Kyle thinks the great awakening is taking place [43:49] - True or False: Human beings are a virus? [48:26] - About Ayn Rand's book “Atlas Shrugged” [44:46] - Are we heading back to the slavery times? If so, why are we not realizing it? [01:01:13] - Not everyone who says they appreciate the truth is actually honest when they say it. [01:01:27] - “You can't afford this home based on your social credit. Everything you have can be taken from you.” [01:15:04] - iPhones, tracking, and COVID [01:21:36] - Kyle discusses his journey in life [01:34:59] - Meditation workshop with Dr. Joe Dispenza   Books Mentioned: Confessions of an Economic Hit Man by John Perkins Madness of Crowds by Douglas Murray King, Warrior, Magician, Lover: Rediscovering the Archetypes of the Mature Masculine by Robert Moore 3 Waves of Volunteers ; A New Truth by Dolores Canon Dispelling Wetiko: Breaking the Curse of Evil by Paul Lev Quantum Spirituality: The Pursuit of Wholeness by Amit Goswami and Valentina R. Onisor  1984 by George Orwell Brave New World by Aldous Huxley Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle Becoming Nobody by Ram Dass The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo The Lion Trekker's Guide to Life   Documentaries/Films Mentioned: The Creepy Line Plandemic 1 & 2 Worse than War - G Edward Griffin The Social Dilemma Thrive 1 V for Vendetta Daniel Schmachtenberger's talk at Emergence Zach Bush on Del Bigtree's The Highwire G Edward Griffin on The Iconic Podcast   Thought Leaders Mentioned: Graham Hancock David Icke Psychonaut -  Jamie Wheal  Hopi Prophecy   -- Connect with Kyle! Instagram | Website | YouTube | Podcast                                                                                      Connect with Matt! Instagram | Website | YouTube | Podcast

In this episode of The Light Diet Podcast Matt interviews Dr. Chris Shade, Founder and CEO of Quicksilver Scientific. Dr. Shade shares how he became who he is, why he ended up in Colorado and his experience with photobiophysics (the use of mirrors to reflect light and polarize it). Join Matt and Dr. Shade as they dive deep into the supplements which are capable of supercharging and improving our bodies, where to get the right phosphatidylcholine, about DHA and Dr. Shade's go-to protocols to overcome health issues and build overall health! As Matt wonders whether it's possible to overuse NAD during mitochondrial dysfunction he asks Dr. Chris what his take on this subject is. Press play and stay tuned to learn more about metal mitochondrial inhibitors, cell membranes, detoxification and so much more!   “Too much protein does the same thing as sugar [because] all that protein, you turn it into sugar.” - Dr. Chris Shade Episode Highlights: [00:23] Matt's bio of Dr. Chris Shade and what they discuss in this week's episode. [08:54] How Quicksilver Scientific's success took him to Colorado! [13:00] How he became who he is: physical experiences, mind expansion & academics. [17:02] Photobiophysics: the use of mirrors to reflect light and polarize it  [20:05] Dr. Shade and Matt discuss the purpose and mission of their work.    [24:58] What are the go to supplements to improve our bodies?  [30:38] Phosphatidylcholine: Which to take and which to avoid.  [34:48] Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) [36:24] Lifestyle: What Dr. Chris has found to be useful in building overall health. [42:55] Dr. Chris' recommendations when it comes to repairing someone with NAD.    [50:59] Mitochondrial function: how to boost it and the most dangerous inhibitors!  [01:00:50] Dr. Chris' one-size fits all detox protocols.  [01:07:01] Melatonin and the negative feedback loop? [01:12:02] What is his take on the optimal “Light Diet” protocol? --- Connect with Dr. Chris Shade! Instagram | Website | YouTube   Connect with Matt! Instagram | Website | YouTube

Join Matt as he brings on guest Darin Olien, aka the “Superfood Hunter!” Darin is co-host of the Netflix docu-series “Down to Earth” with Zac Efron and host of the #1 Health & Wellness podcast “The Darin Olien Show.” Today, as Darin shares about the experiences he lived that led to his early awakening the conversation takes us into the psychological aspects behind the question about true essence: “Who are we?” Matt contemplates asking himself this question on a regular basis, thus, asks Darin whether he has figured it out himself or if it is more of a constant evolution. Darin speaks about what led to his belief that ‘it's not happening to us, it's all happening for us', what recapitulation and energy are truly capable of and briefly touches on his experiences with ayahuasca. He dives into how the Netflix docu-series “Down to Earth” came to be, his experiences throughout pre-production and the 3 months on the road. Stay tuned to join Matt and Darin through this eye-opening and enlightening episode!      “I do not think anything is happening to us, whether we have the skills yet or not, I believe it's all happening for us” - Darin Olien   Episode Highlights: [00:17] Intro focused on this week's guest, Darin Olien.  [05:47] How to support Matt's mission for The Light Diet Podcast! [12:17] Why Darin asks himself ‘Who am I?' everyday and how his story transpired. [23:48] ‘Who are we?', ‘Do you know who you are?', ‘Do other's figure out who they are?' or, is it a constant evolution? [32:45] Purpose, getting closer to our true essence, and Darin's incredible awakening.   [43:43] Recapitulation and Energy.  [59:49] Allowing pain to take him to researching metaphysics, the concept of transpersonal research and integration of the mind, body, and spirit. [01:07:23] How did “Down to Earth with Zac Efron” come to be? [01:18:35] Where will Darin's heart call him from here?    Related Links Mentioned: Netflix series: “Down To Earth with Zac Efron” Podcast: “The Darin Olien Show” Barukas™ Nuts Fatal Conveniences   About Darin Olien: Aside from being co-host on the Netflix docu-series and host of his own podcast, Darin is also a highly recognized exotic superfoods hunter, supplement formulator, and author of the New York Times bestseller book, “SuperLife: The five fixes that will keep you healthy, fit and eternally awesome.” He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Physiology/Nutrition and a Masters in Psychology, which he has put into great use working with companies to formulate a whole-food supplement called, “Shakeology”, the plant based, “Ultimate Reset 21-day” detoxification program, and being one of the founders of Barukas™, new super nut from the Savannah “Cerrado” of Brazil. To learn more about Darin, connect with him via the links provided below.   ---   Connect with Darin! Instagram | Website | Facebook   Connect with Matt! Instagram | Website | YouTube

Today, your host Matt interviews guest Dr. Laszlo G. Boros, an ‘absolute biochemical wizard' of heavy hydrogen and the effects of deuterium in health. Join them as they discuss deutenomics and where deuterium can be found in nature. Dr. Boros teaches us about heavy hydrogen, why oceanic water is highest in deuterium concentration, about over hydrating, and how deuterium negatively affects our mitochondria. In this episode you'll learn about excess carbs, the high deuterium counts in our modern drinking water, the process of quantum destabilization and the importance of bone marrow in your diet. If you're ready to learn why we need to say no to the carbs, grab your pen and paper and tune it!       “I would not drink water under any circumstances because I ate something that is too high in deuterium...this actually disrupts hormone regulations of energy production.” - Dr. Boros Episode Highlights: [00:18] About deuterium depletion and a bio of Dr. Boros. [05:00] Brief intro to today's episode.  [07:12] Deutenomics and diseases!  [14:14] All about deuterium! [22:09] How hydrogen's ‘big, fat, brother' affects living organisms and the environment. [40:25] The relationship between hydrating properly and your mitochondria.  [50:32] Quantum destabilization and the food we eat. [01:02:40] How is deuterium clogging and damaging our mitochondria? [01:06:55] Two doctors are better than one with Dr. Kruse & Dr. Boros. [01:14:42] Info about deutenomics from ancient writings, like The Bible. [01:21:16] The ketogenic diet: fats vs. carbohydrates and omega fatty acids. [01:38:32] Seasonal foods and bone marrow in your diet. [01:48:40] Evolutionary biology: shellfish vs. bone marrow. [01:55:17] Effectively depleting your deuterium? [02:00:43] Should we eat seasonal fruits? [02:05:30] Saying no to the carbs! Connect with Dr. Boros! Facebook | Website   --- Connect with Matt! Instagram | Website

In this episode of The Light Diet Podcast Matt interviews Luke Storey, host of The Life Stylist Podcast. They dive into all things about perspectives, the consciousness, and spirituality. Luke mentions his favorite principle, “mind like water”, which he explains as ‘always being willing to take on information from multiple sources and always being willing to reconsider your point of view'. He conveys how our physical body can be hurt, but in the quantum world the true essence of ourselves - the soul - cannot be harmed. They discuss the importance of light in relation to human life indoors. Luke shares how for him the interplay between the spiritual health in the subconscious came first and subsequently bounced toward his physical health. Stay tuned and enjoy the show!    “Surrendered action: the power of learning that not all battles need to be fought and applying it.” -Luke Storey   Episode Highlights: [01:24] Introduction of today's guest, Lukey Storey. [03:59] Centering and perspective during these uncertain times. [10:15] Listen to Matt interviewing Luke on episode 233 of The Life Stylist Podcast! [13:24] Perspectives: How did the ‘Conspiracy Theorist' come to be?  [28:52] Consciousness: The soul apart from the body. [36:32] A glimpse into the true essence of who we are. [51:13]  ‘Surrender' versus ‘Surrendered Action'.  [01:02:17] Spiritual principles crush adversity! [01:27:24] Mistakes or decent regrets? [01:34:56] The pineal gland is run by light.   [01:38:55] Living indoors is a modern zoo humans created. [01:43:15] The practices of moving from the physical world to the spiritual world and creating the consistent ability to react positively to life circumstances.  [01:55:13] What is the interplay between physical and spiritual health? [02:07:00] Spirituality: Devoting my life to God. [02:13:00] How far can you go and how much can you love? [02:17:25] Our cells communicate with high frequency light. [02:19:50] The electromagnetic force. [02:23:50] Profound experiences change your life. [02:31:10] “The eye is the lamp of the body” Mathew 6:22   Connect with Luke! Instagram | Website   --- Connect with Matt! Instagram | Website

Today Matt Maruca interviews Dr. Jacob Israel Liberman, an innovator in the fields of light, vision, and consciousness. Dr. Liberman was intrigued to learn a deeper understanding of light and the science of life after experiencing the miraculous healing of his own eyesight.  “There's something within our humanity that knows, without knowing that it knows.” - Dr. Liberman Join them as they dive into discussing direct experience, luminous life, and automation. Dr. Liberman teaches us that light creates our harmonious relationship to life due to the simple fact that our bodies are made of light. He shares why most people materialize the mind, yet some experience an awakening that allows them to occupy more of their full humanity, which he experienced in 1976! In this episode you'll learn why each human has a purpose for being, how light affects living things, the use of color for healing and so much more. Stay tuned to continue learning how to “enter the zone” from Dr. Jacob Liberman himself! “The energy from the sun is the optimal fuel mix for our life.” - Dr. Liberman   Episode Highlights: [00:00] Brief intro of this episode. [01:08] Dr. Liberman explains the concept of “direct experience.” [04:30] He dives into another way a “Luminous Life”! [08:13] What is “ungraspable”? [14:00] Is there anything physiologically that you control? [26:12] How light creates our harmonious relationship to life. [37:15] Truth beyond opinion: our, consciousness, and essence. [50:08] You can call it ‘consciousness', but I call it ‘awareness'.  [53:45] The instance of his revelation! [57:51] Why his true calling is engaging in life altering conversations. [01:04:30] How can we implement the “Luminous Life” on a daily basis? [01:14:08] Clearing away the problems through the true essence of who we are. [01:20:00] How to feel content? If the shoe fits, say yes to it! [01:24:45] Each of us has a purpose for being. [01:31:38] Light and its impact on living things. [01:48:51] Stop ‘practicing' light exposure, instead, receive it naturally.   Connect with Dr. Jacob Israel Liberman! Facebook | Website   --- Connect with Matt! Instagram | Website

In today's episode Matt chats with Dr. Jack Kruse, a respected neurosurgeon and CEO of Kruse Longevity Center. The Kruse Longevity Center is a health and wellness establishment which helps their patients avoid the healthcare burdens people typically encounter as they age. “Instead of working with the paleo movement, I decided I was going to teach them a lesson [about circadian biology].” -Dr. Jack Kruse Matt and Dr. Jack Kruse delve into the lightbulb moment he experienced regarding leptin and how he impacted the paleo community through circadian biology. Dr. Kruse briefly discusses evolutionary biology in terms of the mitochondria, factor x, cold thermogenesis, and the brain gut. During a brief overview of evolutionary biology he shares why he loves Mexico so much! The conversation circles back to the importance of cold thermogenesis, the brain gut and Dr. Jack's research on these concepts throughout the past 15 years. Later, they discuss why mammals cannot live without DHA from Omega-3. Take a seat, relax, and get ready to learn more through Matt's chat with Dr. Jack Kruse! “Eat like a great white shark and live like a polar bear.” -Dr. Jack Kruse    Episode Highlights: [02:00] Jack Kruse shares his origin story. [06:30] A birds eye view of leptin and how it works in the body. [11:11] Blue light toxicity and COVID19. [16:32] How he impacted the paleo community. [20:11] What is causing leptin resistance today? [29:05] His brief overview of evolutionary biology.   [47:05] Cold thermogenesis, brain gut and UV light.  [58:40] The East African Rift and DHA. [01:11:32] The importance of scientists that continue researching what they believe in!   Related Links Mentioned: Dr. Jack Kruse Blog Index Circadian Cycle Blogs Series: Leptin Series: Cold Thermogenesis Series: Brain Gut   Connect with Dr. Jack Kruse! Instagram | Website   --- Connect with Matt! Instagram | Website

In this episode of The Light Diet Podcast Matt interviews Ben Greenfield, who declined 6 medical programs for a master's degree in exercise physiology and biomechanics. Ben takes you along his 8 year brick-and-mortar journey in the world of fitness and why he eventually switched into writing, speaking, consulting, and podcasting. He discusses his experiences since starting the Ben Greenfield Fitness Podcast 12 years ago to what the world of podcasting offers now. Matt and Ben talk about ancestral health and Ben shares whether he sees their small footprint making its way to the mainstream route anytime soon. Ben expresses why he recently began managing his daily information consumption through a quality over quantity perspective. Then, they dive into the idea of finding true fulfillment through spirituality. Sit tight and enjoy today's episode! “In my opinion, taking on debt to hire an assistant or outsource in order to build out a company is actually prudent.” -Ben Greenfield Episode Highlights: [00:22] Ben's experiments with the magical butter machine and ketamine! [09:10] The light diet in its spiritual form. [11:00] Who is Ben Greenfield? [21:53] How he created a name for himself in the fitness world. [23:50] His podcasting journey over the last 12 years. [29:14] Will this small ancestral health footprint go mainstream?  [34:08] What fascinates you most about natural living? [36:50] Matt's lightbulb moment! [42:57] How do we make the most impact on this planet? [51:34] Why outsourcing eliminates information overwhelm and the perspective of quality over quantity. [01:01:20] Spirituality through the hero's journey. [01:21:00] Where to start your holistic path?   Connect with Ben Greenfield! Instagram | Website   --- Connect with Matt! Instagram | Website

In the first episode of The Light Diet Podcast, your host Matt Maruca, walks you through his story, how he got to where he is today, and his reasons why self optimization is necessary for our bodies. He starts by sharing that growing up he was very fortunate, but in 9th grade he hit a wall due to several ongoing health issues. When he started dealing with acne breakouts, he recalls that it was his vanity that led to the obsessive research and consumption of every bit of data he could find in order to heal his body. The information he took in about human health being tied to much more than just food and exercise fascinated him in so many ways, he thought: “wow there's something here and there has to be much more!” The real game changer was when he learned about a controversial figure, Dr. Jack Kruse. Through Dr. Kruse's blogs he learned the positive impacts of the DHA Omega-3 unsaturated fatty acid, the concept of grounding, and the effects of light exposure on the mitochondria and our body over all. If you've made it this far you're ready to learn how to optimize yourself through the 8 steps of the Light Diet. Grab your pen and paper and enjoy the show!   “Controversial figures, like Dr. Jack Kruse, are typically the people who impact the greatest change in the world.” -Matt Maruca   “You can't fix a broken car engine with premium fuel and fuel added if you can't fix broken human mitochondria with a clean diet, supplements and exercise.” -Matt Maruca   Episode Highlights: [01:41] The story that led to his journey of self optimization.  [09:15] The controversial figure! [13:24] Dr. Jack Kruse and his work. [25:16] Optimizing the mitochondria through the light diet. [50:23] How does our body resemble a car? [56:10] Food diets are not the way! [59:40] Trying to understand human diseases by understanding genetics. [01:08:57] Let's talk about the different types of diseases. [01:13:28] The importance of Dr. Jack Kruse's research.  [01:24:38] Blogs and books about research encompassing the light diet. [01:34:52] Has science helped people to be happy? [01:38:55] The negative effects of our modern lifestyle and how it bridges over. [01:42:53] Let's talk about the steps of, what Matt calls, ‘The Light Diet'. [02:09:14] The purpose of The Light Diet podcast.   Episode resources: Dr. Jack Kruse's blog Dr. Wallace Alexander Wunch The Fourth Phase of Water Health and Light The Body Electric Light shaping life Going Somewhere: Truth about a life in science   --- Connect with Matt! Instagram | Website

I'm Matt Maruca, and this is The Light Diet podcast! After struggling with health issues as a young kid, I've spent nearly half my life seeking to understand how our bodies work in order to achieve optimal health. On my journey, I learned about little-known Western research from expert scientists confirming that our bodies are electromagnetic in nature, meaning that we are truly beings of light, and our body's functions are controlled by light. This research opens the doors to an entirely new and deeper understanding of previously misunderstood Ancient Eastern wisdom about health, energy, and wellness. As the saying goes, heaven and hell have the same address: half way between our right and left ears. My goal is to travel the world and learn from leading Western Experts and Eastern Masters all of the things that we can do in our time on this earth to live in the states of bliss, flow, and love that everyone has experienced, but we have been taught to believe are only accessible under special circumstances. Achieving optimal health and self-realization in the modern world involves more than just diets of our food and exercise. It requires a new relationship with Light, externally and internally. Welcome to The Light Diet! ----- Connect with Matt! Instagram​: https://www.instagram.com/thelightdiet/ Website: https://raoptics.com