Podcast appearances and mentions of david krantz

Welcome to episode two hundred of Future Fossils! On this episode, I'm joined by Ehren Cruz (LinkedIn, Instagram, Website) and Daphne Krantz (LinkedIn, Instagram, Website) to discuss transcendence, trauma, and transformation. We talk about the festival world, our individual journeys, the rise of psychedelics in therapeutic applications, the potential of these substances, and their cultural roots. 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You can hear it playing all the synths on my song about Jurassic Park.✨ Mentioned & Related Episodes:7 - Shane Mauss (Psychedelic Comedy)10 - Anthony Thogmartin & David Krantz (Future Music)27 - Rak Razam & Niles Heckman (5-MeO DMT & Consciousness)58 - Shane Mauss (Psychonautic Adventures at the Edge of Genius & Madness)59 - Charles Shaw (Trauma, Addiction, and Healing)62 - David Krantz (Cannabis Nutrigenomics)68 - Charles Shaw (Soul in the Heart of Darkness)96 - Malena Grosz on Community-Led Party Culture vs. Corporate "Nightlife"100 - The Teafaerie on DMT, Transhumanism, and What To Do with All of God's Attention103 - Tricia Eastman on Facilitating Psychedelic Journeys to Recover from An Age of Epidemic Trauma112 - Mitsuaki Chi on Serving the Mushroom117 - Eric Wargo on Time Loops: Precognition, Retrocausation, and the Unconscious131 - Jessica Nielson & Link Swanson on Psychedelic Science & Too Much Novelty136 - Alyssa Gursky on Psychedelic Art Therapy & The Future of Communication156 - Stuart Davis on Zen, Aliens, and Psychedelics168 - Mikey Lion & Malena Grosz on Festival Time, Life-Changing Trips, and Community in COVID171 - Eric Wargo on Precognitive Dreamwork and The Philosophy of Time Travel172 - Tyson Yunkaporta on Indigenous Systems Thinking, Fractal Governance, Ontopunk, and Queering W.E.I.R.D. Modernity176 - Exploring Ecodelia with Richard Doyle, Sophie Strand, and Sam Gandy at the Psilocybin Summit✨ Keywords:Transcendence, Trauma, Transformation, Festival World, Psychedelics, Therapeutic Applications, Cultural Roots, Addiction, Collective Consciousness, Freedom, Access, Indigenous Knowledge, Intentionality, Context, Consumer Culture, Spiritual Ego, Health Coaching, Mental Health Counseling, Gender Identity, Substance Abuse, Private Practice, Ancient Cultural Roots, Modern Therapeutic Applications, Transformational Festival Culture, Memory, Embodiment, Rat Park Experiment, Brain Inference, Harlan Ellison, Opioid Crisis, Connection, Community, Oppression, Systems of Power, Self-Harm, Interconnectedness, Consumerism, Mindset, Serotonin, Oxytocin, Courageous Expression, Authentic Self, Right Wing Psychedelia, Commodification, Marginalized Groups, Nurturing Attachment, Reality, Independent Work, Apple Podcasts, Patreon✨ UNEDITED machine-generated transcript:Michael (1s):Greetings, future fossils. This is Michael Garfield welcoming you to episode 200 of the podcast that explores our place in time. My God, we made it here. What a view from this summit. It's incredible. And for this episode, I have two very special guests, two very old friends. I mean they're, they're not very old, they're just friends I've had for a very long time. Aaron Cruz and Daphne Krantz. Aaron is a psychedelic experience facilitator. Daphne is an addiction counselor, but I met them both in the festival world when Aaron and I were working on the Visionary Art Web Magazine Sole Purpose back in like a decade ago.Michael (55s):And Daphne was producing electronic music under the Alias FU Texture. Dabney was a self-identified man at the time. David Krantz appeared on the show, episode 63 talking about cannabis and Nutrigenomics. So I mean, all of us have been through just extraordinary transformations. Aaron Cruz was the guy whose ceremonially blessed my Google Glass before I performed with it in a world first self streaming performance Gratify Festival in 2013.Michael (1m 35s):So yeah, there's a lot of archival material to unpack here, but we don't spend a lot of time ruminating on history. Instead, we discuss the present moment of the landscape of our society and people's trauma and drive for transcendence and the way that this collides with consumer culture and transformational festival scene where we all met one another. And it's an extraordinary episode and I know a lot of people out there are having a really hard time right now.Michael (2m 23s):And I am with you. I have huge news to share soon. I want you to know that you are not alone in your efforts to work things out. And if you need support, there is support for you. I really hope that you get something out of this conversation. I myself found just simply re-listening to the recording to be truly healing. And I'm really grateful that I get to share it with you. But before I do that, I want to pay tribute to everyone who is supporting this show on Patreon and on CK everyone who is subscribing to my music on Band camp, the latest Patreon supporters include Darius Strel and Samantha Lotz.Michael (3m 17s):Thank you both so much. Thank you also to the, the hundreds of other people who are helping me pay my mortgage and feed my kids with this subscription service one form or another. I have plenty of awesome new things for you, including speaking of psychedelics, a live taping of the two sets I just played opening for comedian Shane Moss here in Santa Fe. John Cocteau Cinema sold out shows. Excellent evening. I just posted the little teaser clip of the song Transparent, which was the song from that 2013 Google Blast performance.Michael (4m 2s):Actually that was, its its inaugural debut and I've refined it over the last decade and I submitted it to NPRs Tiny Desk concert. And you can find that up on my YouTube. If you want to taste of the electro-acoustic inventions that I will be treating subscribers to here in short order patreon.com/michael garfield, michael garfield.ck.com, which is where this podcast is currently hosted RSS feed. And thanks to everybody who's been reading and reviewing the show on Apple Podcast and Spotify and wherever you're wonderful, you've got this, whatever you're going through, you can do it.Michael (4m 46s):I believe in you and do not hesitate to reach out to me or to my fabulous guests or to other members of our community if you need the support. Thank you. Enjoy this episode. Be well and much more coming soon. I have two extraordinary conversations in the Can one with Kevin wo, my dear friend here in Santa Fe and Kmo, the notorious, legendary confederate podcaster who just published a trial log, the first part of the trial log between the three of us on his own show.Michael (5m 27s):Highly recommend you go check that out. And then also an episode with Caveat Magister, the resident philosopher of Burning Man who published an extraordinary book last year, turned your Life into Art, which resulted in a very long, vulnerable, profound and hilarious conversation between the two of us about our own adventures and misadventures and the relationship between Psycho Magic and Burning Man and Meow Wolf and Disney and Jurassic Park. Oh, and speaking of which, another piece of bait to throw on the hook for you subscribers.Michael (6m 12s):I am about to start a Jurassic Park book club this spring. I will be leading the group in the Discord server and in the Facebook group and on live calls chapter by chapter through the book that changed the world. I've an intense and intimate relationship with this book. I was there at the world premier in 1993. I grew up doing Dinosaur Diggs with the book's Primary Paleontological consultant, Robert Bocker. I have a dress for tattoo, et cetera. I've sold the painting to Ian, not to Ian Malcolm, the Jeff Goldblum, but I did name my son after that mathematician.Michael (6m 59s):Anyway, yes, much, much, much to discuss, especially because you know, one of the craziest things about this year is that the proverbial velociraptors have escaped the island, you know, and open ai. What, what's in a name? You know, everything is just transforming so fast now. And so I am the dispossessed Cassandra that will lead you through some kibbitz in Doug rush cuffs language. Please join us, everybody subscribing Tock or anybody on Patreon at five bucks or more will be privy to those live calls and I really hope to see you in there.Michael (7m 47s):And with all of that shilling behind me now, please give it up for the marvelous Aaron Cruz and Daphne Krantz. Two people with whom I can confidently entrust your minds. Enjoy. Okay, let's just dive in. Sure. Aaron Daphne. Hi, future fossils. You're here.Michael (8m 26s):Awesome. This took us like what, nine months to schedule this.Daphne (8m 30s):A slow burn, but we, here we go. It's great to hear me here,Ehren (8m 33s):Brother. It is, yeah. And once again, anything that gets rescheduled always ends up turning out better. Like I, I was just thinking, I'm really glad we actually didn't do this interview nine months ago, just in terms of life experience between now and then. I don't know what that's gonna translate to in a conversation, but personally I feel a lot more prepared to talk to you rightDaphne (8m 51s):Now. A hundred percent agree.Michael (8m 53s):Cool. Okay, so let's just dive in then. Both of you are doing really interesting work in the explosive emerging sector of, in one way or another, dealing with people's trauma, dealing with people's various like life crisis issues. And having met both of you through the festival world, which was a scene of pretty rampant abuse and escapism. And I met you both as what my friend in town here, Mitch Minno would call like psychedelic conservatives, where I felt like there were a bunch of like elder millennials who were kind of trying to help that had been in the scene for a little long and they were really working to steer people into a more grounded and integrated approach to extasis in the festival world.Michael (9m 52s):And all of us have seen our fair share of, and perhaps also lived through our fair share of right and wrong relationship to the tools and technologies of transcendence. So that's kinda where I wanna take this. And I think maybe the way to start is just by having both of you introduce yourselves and talk a little bit about your path and the various roles that you've kept over the years in this, in adjacent spheres and what led you into the work that you're doing now. And then, yeah, from there we can take it wherever the conversation chooses to lead us. Daphne, we've had you on the show before, so why don't we have Aaron go first? Let's do that.Michael (10m 32s):Okay,Daphne (10m 32s):Awesome. Thank you Mike. Yo, we appreciate you're really eloquent way of creating an environment to kind of settle into here. So Aaron Cruz, I've been really deeply immersed in psychedelics for 15 years. My first foray into the world, or in curiosity, was actually going to school in Ohio State University for fellowship in anthropology. And coming it from the perspective of looking at 16th, 15th century around the time of the, the conquest in indigenous cultures utilizing plant medicine ceremony ritual as a community harmonizer agent, as a tool for collective wisdom, also for ceremonial divine communion, but very much from an ivory tower perspective.Daphne (11m 15s):I was not very much engaged with psychedelics at that particular lens outside of a foray into a couple of opportunities at all. Good music festival or different things like that. But I beg the question about is using these plant medicines with intentionality, will it create a more symbiotic way of life? A way of understanding the interdependence between the natural landscape, humanity, culture, community building and personal evolution. So it wasn't until major psychedelic experience in 2008 where I had probably inadvisable amount of L s D in the middle of a, an event and went into a full system to dissolve to the, the good degree. I actually didn't even know my name for several hours, but, but what I did feel that came to recognize was just this deep sense of connection to the soul of, of others.Daphne (12m 4s):A sense that e, each one of us sped our best efforts with cultural conditioning, social conditioning, how we're races, peers, we had a desire to appreciated, embraced. There's this deep sense of tribal kinship that I think I felt from everybody wanted to explore whether they were wearing a grateful dead shirt, a ballerina tutu or flat cap or whatever it was. And we wear these different types of masks of her own safety and security and and sense of self. But beneath that facade, I just felt this deep, rich desire to be a sense of belonging and connection and desire to be a p a child of the universe for lack of a better term. So that kind of really set me off from that tone as you shared, is that this rapidly accelerated from place of recreation to a deep of place of deep spiritual potency.Daphne (12m 46s):And, and from that place on the alchemical frontier, as I call that kind of festival type of realm where many, whether they're using compounds for escapism or they're trying to embody or embrace a particular lifestyle that they can then translate and seed into their own default realities or wherever that is almost train Jedi training grounds or whatever you could consider that to be. However, your orientation around it, that is, I just felt a deep devotion to trying to support those particular realms. First through workshop ceremony and cultivation of experiences that had some integrity and bones to using these things mindfully, actually to producing events. I was producing a co-producing original back in the day where I believe I met you, Mike, with root wire with the popio about 2010 through 2013 or nine through 12, maybe one of those epox learned a lot.Daphne (13m 35s):It was a lot of bootstrapping and blood, sweat and everything else trying to get the, those events going and, but they're really creating these containers for radical creativity and self-expression and where music and visionary arts could be upheld in a new model of, of honoring them and mutual out something that never took, took root as much as I would love it to. And then kind of translated into producing Lee Festival out here in Asheville, North Carolina for six years. And the ethos behind that was trying to create a dynamic cultural atmosphere, 10 to 15 different nations, people of all walks of life and traditions expressing their music arts culture ceremony and using that as a catalyst to kind of break down isms to reveal that the true depth and value that the rich, creative and cultural expression has beyond politic, beyond social conditioning.Daphne (14m 21s):It's a, you hear one thing about Iranians on on tv, but if you see them doing their Sufi circle dance and chanting and when they're cooking their food at the end of the day, it just really, it's amazing how humanity and expression in those places would really quickly help people bypass certain prejudices without saying a word. We're often dialogue, even intentional and conscious dialogue tend to fail. The expression goes beyond that. So, and of course there is still a rich culture of psychedelics and but these places are, it's kind of underground. It's not necessarily, there's no curated container specifically to facilitate initiation of rights of passage. It's a little bit more rogue, rogue experiencing.Daphne (15m 2s):So after that kind of materialized up to Covid where I was really actually even at that point seeking an exit strategy from that realm, the intensity of producing events is extremely vigorous. I remember in 2019 I had 7,800 emails and countless calls just coordinating three festivals and I'd have children, my three girls just hanging on every limb. And that one more call, one more, one more thing. So it was becoming quite burned out and Covid kind of did me at the time. I didn't think so a bit of a favor and giving me, kind of forcing me into an exit strategy to re-identify myself, not as just a producer and an event organizer, but someone that is deeply passionate about initiatory culture. My catalyst was festivals for initiation or creative initiation.Daphne (15m 43s):And then I went back to where it all began, really sat with the medicine once again, brought myself back into sacramental ceremony. And then I started really gazing at the broad sweeping frontier, the vanguard of the psychedelic emergence now, and saying, this may be a time I could be transparent and real and open about my deep care and use of these plants and medicines for almost 15 years. And so I went ahead and I got a professional coaching certification from I C F, I got a third wave psychedelic certification. It was the first a psychedelic coaching program in the nation back in 2020, in six months of learning the panoramic of psychedelics, preparation, integration, the neuroplasticity, the ethics considerations, dosaging compound understanding.Daphne (16m 24s):So getting that whole holistic review and then the cultivating a practice, a facilitation coaching practice based upon using that psychedelic as a catalyst but in a continuum of deeply intentional self-work and self-care and, and moving into that space with an openness to receive insights. But then really about embodiment. What do you do after you have those lightning bolts of revelation and how do you make that have an impact in your life? So that's been my last few years is serving as a, a ceremonial facilitator and coach in at the psychedelic realm and also a harm reductionist. People are looking for a high integrity experience but have a compound, don't really know how to go about it in a way that's intentional and safe. Really kind of stepping into that space and holding that container for them and being an ally.Ehren (17m 6s):Awesome. Daphne. Hi. Lovely to be back here with you Michael. So I'll start from the beginning and kind of give my whole story inspired by Aaron and the way he just articulated that trajectory. And I started out like we met each other. I think we might have met each other also at Root Wire back in that era. And I found myself in this world as a music producer. I was really heavily investing time and energy into building a music career, DJing, producing under the name few Texture for a long time, starting in around 2009. And that was my main gig for about six years and had some early psychedelic experiences when I was pretty young.Ehren (17m 52s):14, 15, 16 kind of set me off on a path to where I really had a strong inclination that there was something there and was always very interested in them and came into the festival world, into the music world with a very idealistic lens of what these substances could do for us individually as humanity and had my ideal ideals broken completely in a lot of ways. And what I experienced personally through relationships with collaborators, through my own inability to show up in the way that I wanted to in terms of my own ideals, thinking that because I took psychedelics, I was gonna somehow magically be this person who could live up to these ideals of relational integrity and honesty and like really being a beacon of what I perceived as like light, right?Ehren (18m 50s):And really had some issues with spiritual ego when I was younger and kind of had the sense of I've seen these other realms, I, I know more than other people, I'm special. I had all that story and really ended up harming me and other people around me. And it took some pretty significant relational abuse actually that I was experiencing and participating in through a creative relationship to kind of break me outta that illusion, right? That because I am creating interesting forward thinking music with a psychedelic bent in this kind of wild and free community festival community, that somehow I was immune from all of the shadow that exists in our culture in the psyche, in all of these places that I was just very blind to.Ehren (19m 44s):And I think it's a pretty normal developmental thing in your early twenties, and I mean at any age ongoing of course to be, to have places that are less conscious and those are blind spots, right? And so I really was forced through my musical career, through my participation in psychedelic culture to either have the choice to look at those blind spots or continue to ignore them. And I'd look back and I'm really grateful that I, I really did at a certain point be like, damn, I need to go to therapy. You can't do this on my own. I'm really hurting. And in about 2015 I kind of stepped away from music pretty hardcore and really shifted my focus because I was in too much pain.Ehren (20m 28s):I had experienced a lot of relational trauma around that time and started to just do other things peripherally related to music. I worked for MOG for a little bit building synthesizers and found myself doing a lot of personal healing work, kind of getting really real about my own inability to show up as what at the time I was perceiving as like a good person. In retrospect there it was so much more complex than that. And over time, being able to drop the layers of shame and the layers of self-judgment around a lot of those relational patterns I was living out that of course are familial and cultural and all these other things. But I ended up starting doing health coaching work around that time.Ehren (21m 11s):And Michael, that's something that we've connected on on the past episodes around some of the epigenetic coaching work. I do a lot of genetic testing, I do a lot of personalized nutrition, peak performance type work and was doing that pretty steadily from about 2015 to 2019 and I'm still doing it, but over the last three and a half years or so, went and got a master's in mental health counseling, started to really find that a lot of the people I was working with and drawing from my own experiences in therapy and healing, I was like, okay, nutrition and all of these physiological things are very important.Ehren (21m 53s):And what I'm seeing is most of these people need emotional healing. Most of these people need more psycho emotional awareness and healing from trauma and relational patterns. And I just felt really unprepared to do that work as a coach at the time. And also had just tremendous openings into understanding myself better into being able to, yeah, be with discomfort and be with pain in a way that when I was younger was totally off the table. It was like I'm just gonna distract myself fully from all of that through, through jugs, through sensory experiences through the festival world.Ehren (22m 37s):And that's where I got drawn and no regret, like I love that it was what shaped me and I still engage in all of that just with this slightly different way of being with it, not as an escape, but as a way of celebration in contrast with really being able to also be with the more difficult, darker shadow aspects of life and seeing that as a pathway to wholeness rather than avoiding those things. And so that's the work I'm doing now as a therapist, as someone who does psychedelic integration work. I've also done publications on psychedelics.Ehren (23m 18s):I have an article that was in the Journal of Mental Health Counseling a couple years ago. I have another one that's pending right now on psilocybin assisted group therapy that I hope gets through in the international journal group psychotherapy right now. And I'm planning some research also on gender and psychedelics in terms of the way psychedelic experiences impact gender nonconforming and gender expansive people's perception of gender. And I know for me that was one of the early indications that I was transgender was a mushroom experience when I was in my early twenties when I was like, wait, I think I'm a lesbian, I have no idea what this means. And I had no idea how to process it.Ehren (23m 58s):And I kind of stuffed it back down for years and two years until it was just too obvious. But I have, yeah, that's in the works working on IRB approval for that this year. So yeah, kind of have a research bent, do general therapy work with people, do psychedelic assisted work, also still do genetic testing, epigenetic coaching, working on more of the physiological side with people and coming from a holistic health perspective. But yeah, just also to add the other piece in here, I did my internship and worked for a little over a year substance abuse rehab as well, doing therapy there. And so as someone who's been a long time proponent of psychedelics and the potential healing capacity of them, still fully believe that despite my own, and I've had many important experiences to counter what I was saying earlier around them also creating sometimes an idealized version of self without doing the work to get there.Ehren (24m 57s):I worked in a rehab working with people who've had maladaptive relationships with substances and it was a very important counter to my own, again, idealized image and idealized perception of the human relationship with substances. And so I, coming out of that, I actually left in December starting in opening up my private practice with I think a much more balanced understanding of all the different ways humans can be in relationship to substances from full on avoidance to transcendence and self-awareness. And I really love to be able to hold both of those perspectives and work with people on all sides of that spectrum because there's not just necessarily a clean one thing one way or the other for people.Ehren (25m 45s):I find myself and Michael, you and I have talked about this weaving in and out of those relationships of where we end up relating to different substances in good or more harmful ways. And I think there's an importance to be able to be honest with ourselves and with people that we're working with around, yeah, what is this really? What is this really doing for me? And what am I getting out of this? And sometimes it's okay to lean on a substance for pain relief or for disassociation intentionally, right? But like at a certain point, like how do we learn how to take what, and I think this is true regardless of how we're using any substance, how do we learn from it and take what this substance is helping us with and kind of learn how to do it on our own in certain ways.Ehren (26m 36s):And so that's, I think maybe where this roundabout description of my life right now is leading to is that point of I'm very interested in regardless of the substance, regardless of what it is, whether it's heroin, whether you're using heroin to avoid painful emotion, how do you learn how to be without yourself, without the substance, right? Or whether you're using ayahuasca or L s D to access the transcendent and become more aware of the deep capacity for inner love and compassion that's already inside of you. Like how do you learn how to do that in a stable, grounded way on your own right? And I, I think there's a, a parallel, right that I think is lost in the discourse about drugs in general that I'd love to bring in.Michael (27m 22s):So that's actually right where I want to be for this cuz I think should not come as a surprise to anyone that there is this rather obvious isomorphism, I guess in people's relationship to ecstatic events generally to the festival as some, as a phenomenon that has its origins in the acknowledgement and re you know, the recognition and enactment of a relationship to sort of vertical access or a horizontal, like a transcendent experience of time rather than just a one damn thing after another duration Kronos clock time that there's, it's an observance of a kind of a holy dimension to our lives.Michael (28m 17s):And at one point these were all woven together much more intimately than they are today in our lives. The, the holiday has become something that is, and the festivals generally have become something that is more about a pressure valve or kind of escape from the oppression of our lives rather than something that's woven into the fabric of, or our everyday expect the observances of sacred hours in a monastic sense. And so likewise, I think if you were to believe the anthropological take on substance use, the various substances were held more like, more formally, like I think that all of us have participated in a number of discussions, are well aware of ayahuasca in particular being something that is still very much implicated within this fabric of specific cultural utility under understand and practice.Michael (29m 24s):But a lot of these things exist. For instance, ketamine is something that is either in, it's used as a medical anesthetic primarily until just a few years ago, or it's used as a club drug. And so there's a, it doesn't have that same sort of unity of purpose and the same clarity as far as the way that it's being applied and it lacks a, a lineage or a continuity where it's not like John Lilly had a, a tribe of people that he coached on how to do this. He was like people experimenting on their own. And I mean the same goes also for other, more, more recently discovered synthetic substances like L S D and also for substances that had a more focused and time-honored indigenous tradition around them like psilocybin, but either through just the proliferation of GarageBand type experimentation taking over as the primary cultural mode or whatever like we have.Michael (30m 30s):So there's this whole spectrum of the ways that different substances either have managed to maintain or never or have gotten away from, or never actually even had a system of protocols within which their use could be more or less responsibly engaged. And of course, I'm not saying that there's a ton of examples in which ayahuasca is not even within, even within settings that claim to be responsible. And anyway, this is just a nimbus of considerations around the question, which is where is the line between escapism healthier approaches or like sometimes escapism, like you just said, Daphne is actually healthy if it's encountered in a way or if we people are en engaging this in a way that is not just con ongoing peak ex seeking of peak experiences.Michael (31m 28s):I mean, I think one more thing I'll say to this is that I've seen people, and it should, I'm sure anyone listening to this has also seen people who engage traditions that are about in more, you might think like endogenous substances like running or meditation that have strong cultural containers, but there are always leaks in these containers or these containers themselves are not typically are, are not healthy. Like I've seen ayahuasca ceremonies that were the, the, that particular community depended on the patronage in order to do its work of people who had managed to kind of trick themselves into thinking that they were doing important spiritual work, but were just kind of had become gluttons or for punishment or like masochists that were just in there to purge, heal DNA traumas or whatever for their retroactive lineal healing week after week after week.Michael (32m 31s):And nothing was actually changing. They had gotten themselves into a loop. And so I'm, yeah, I'm curious how does one ever, how does one actually even begin to recognize when something has crossed over from healthy into unhealthy? Like what is, where is the line? It seems rather contextual and I mean there were, it's funny because, I mean just to bring it back to festivals and then I'll stop, it wasn't ever really clear to me. I mean, it was clear when lip service was being paid to transformation and that was a load of shit because I think that was used as a lure by and still is by event organizers and promoters to bait people into buying a ticket but wasn't really held in the right way in those events.Michael (33m 19s):And then there are times when every effort is made to do this stuff sincerely, but is not really handled in a way that makes it success, you know. And the same can be said for anything, I mean for like educational television is an example of something that people have been fighting over for almost a century. Whether the medium, whether the format of this makes these tools effective, potentially effective, problematic in their actual implementation, et cetera. So this is a much bigger conversation than a conversation about drugs really. It's a conversation about how mu how far we can engage in a particular type of relation to a, a practice of self transformation or transcendence or illumination or education or whatever before it becomes more trouble than it's worth or before.Michael (34m 11s):We need to call in some sort of balancing factor. And I'm curious to hear your thoughts at length and I'd love to hear you kind of back and forth about this.Daphne (34m 19s):Yeah, there's so much there man. That is a panoramic for sure. One of the things to kind of look at here is that the idea of the recreational use of, of a psychoactive or a psychedelic compound is 50, 60 years old. The lineage of using Sacramento entheogenic compounds is at least 40,000 years old for the time of megalithic cave paintings, size of football fields made with depth pigmentation that is with techniques that have somehow have the endurance to be still on those walls this year later is with sac ceremonial initiations and MAs and sabertooth and many mushrooms along the bottom.Daphne (34m 59s):So perhaps even people have said such as stems and McKenna, the origin of cultural or creativity of artistic creativity might have been spawned or germinated through the use of psychedelic compounds, the self-awareness and the potential for di interdimensional realization. But you look at Theon that was used with eloc mysteries, the type of reverence people have taken for one time in their entire life to, to walk to the Elian temple from Athens, the distance of a marathon fasting, moving into that experience with great care, great reverence, having an initiation with an ergo wine, a compound that's now been synthesizing the LSDs in 47. But originally was the, the rye, the barley grain, the ergot there infused into a beverage and seeing the immortality of the soul dramatized in front of you by our initiatory rights of passage theater in Egypt.Daphne (35m 50s):And you know, the temples of Ocirus, which had little mandrakes wrapped around its feet, or isis, which had little mushrooms at the feed. And those particular lineages of priesthoods and priestesses would utilize compounds to commune and learn the subtle language of that particular medicine in collaboration with ritual and practice to help to uphold virtues of different aspects of the civilization. And you go all around from the flesh of the god's, Aztec, MasTec, olmec, TOK cultures, ayahuasca, there's probably 10 different brews in that region, thousands of years old Abor, pati bush, west Africa, psilocybins everywhere, Druids Nordic culture.Daphne (36m 31s):I mean, but you look at the way upon which peyote cactus, you used it in a way that was like, here is an ally, here is a teacher, here is a compatriot a an essence of something that I work in cohesion with in order for me to learn how to navigate my own life evolutionary process in greater symbiotic relationship with the world around me, how I commune with the divine and with more, I guess visceral potency to allow that philosophical faith that aspiring Christians across the world hold this philosophical arm length faith that when things go sour where send in love and light when things are fine, I forget I'm even affiliated or associated with any kind of denomination.Daphne (37m 15s):And it's really an interesting thing when you have a different mindset of we are in a continuum of connectivity to an interdimensional web of life and that there's an interdependence between us and these different realms of being to try to embody and embrace a life that is a virtue or an integrity or create community based around these deeper ethics and values that are being kind of almost divinely inspired. And now you're coming into a timer where that has been systematically eradicated beyond all else, whether it's the early Catholic church with the Council of naia, that plant medicine, the original Nixon move was in 3 89 ad pretty much when plant medicine was absolutely persecuted feminine that he, the hosts or the feminine energy that often was the catalyst of working together in communion with the plants and offering it the original catacombs, the nasta catacombs where they find ergot wines and such that probably the original Eucharist was a psychedelic medicine.Daphne (38m 13s):All of that was completely ousted and nothing has been persecuted harder than plant medicine. And so then coming into contemporary society, the reintroduction, whether was through the scientific land, rogue experimentation, GaN coming up with massive amounts of compounds, Albert Hoffman. But when it started to infuse into academia, it again started moving people into this awareness that is, this compound is not just therapeutic, it is creating something within it that is inspiring Nas, a deeper wisdom, a deeper sense of internal communion with life force that is beyond something that can be charted on a bar graph or triangulated with an abacus.Daphne (38m 56s):And so that, and then they, the considerations of set and setting and if you're gonna host an experiment, how do you, how do you hold a psychedelic space without being on a psychedelic? And there is a lot of challenges there because it just, it is a type of experience that almost necessitates an A, a visceral embodied awareness to even understand how to support in any kind of way because of the potency and the gravity and the expansion of what that is is something you can't read on chapter seven and have a good grasp on how to facilitate or how to curate. But that whole experience, what it ended up happening is that the disruptive nature of people thinking, perceiving, expanding in a way that is unformed or nonconform to the status quos growing industrial complex and commercial material culture created a real schism reality.Daphne (39m 47s):And so people that felt like they wanted to embrace and imbibe had to flee, had to go to the woods and had to lock themselves. And Stella Stellar or like Chris Beige who just came out with L S D in the mining universe of absolutely prolific book for 20 years, had to hide his L S D ceremonial work and testing and deep psychospiritual results until he was 10 years past 10 retired to, to finally come out with the fruits of his labor. It just created his isolatory world and framework. And so now we're saying, escapees, please come back. Like you all had to run away to do your compound and try to find yourself and your consciousness, but you, we want you back in community and the old deadheads and those that are kind of in that lineage is like, it's just not safe over there.Daphne (40m 30s):We're gonna keep it in the parks, we're gonna keep it in the fields and if we come back over there, we're gonna be always outcasted as the hippies that are just avantgarde and fringe. And so it's a real interesting dynamic in culture where we want to infuse the intelligence and the beauty of the transformation that these things can uphold. But then we don't actually have a paradigm that allows people to be expansive and allows people to be avantgarde and ecstatic in these different things without feeling that they're actually a real challenge to our core sets of cultural beliefs. So part of this kind of third wave that we're seeing right now is the reintroduction of that outcasted, psychedelic culture.Daphne (41m 10s):And it's now in a, into a space of deeper therapeutic respect where they're seeing through the results of John Hopkins in Imperial College of London and all these other studies that the power in P T S D complex, P T S D and a addiction and trauma for, with intentionality with a progressive path that includes a holistic wellbeing, body, mind, spirit care, deep intentionality, using it as a catalyst, catalyst and integration process that this can be something that can allow somebody to at least get a sense where is that inner compass, where is that inner sense of who I am? And it's an immersive culture, so you kind of drip dry, you dunk 'em in that space, they get, oh, that's what home is. I, okay, I remember, oh wait, it's going away from me.Daphne (41m 51s):It's go, I'm starting to forget. And that's where devotional practice and self-care and all those things are the real way to really supporting and sustaining that. But I think where psychedelics help is it imprints or imbues a remembrance of where that space is and to your port Michael, like once you get that deep message, then it's time to do the work. What decisions in my life, what relationships, habits, patterns, distractions, what is in my life that is taking me away from that center, make those earnest actions, make those earnest choices, and then have a sense of where that foundation is. Then if you name for growing, maybe you do revisit with the medicine in an alliance in a way that is understanding that it isn't, it's an aid, it's not a, it's not a panacea, it's never meant to be, but it helps you at times to say, okay, here's a reminder, here's your truth, here's where you can be if you let go of the drama, the guilt, shame and baggage and, but really you still got a lot of work to do on those faces before you can say that you're, we're all we're a whole.Daphne (42m 48s):So there's a nice, there's a nice kind of panoramic or a dance going on here with this third waves trying to rebrace indigenous culture and the long lineage of ceremony, trying to respect the research, trying to bring people back from the fridge of alchemy and then trying to bring about awareness to those that have been tabooed for 50 years in the Nixon war. That there's actually some vitality and merit to re reengaging with this consciousness expansion. Beautiful.Ehren (43m 12s):I wanna pick up on a couple pieces there, Erin, especially around the embodiment piece and where I see that as being a really critical component of the way that psychedelics are being reintroduced into the therapeutic community, into the way we're looking at this. And I kind of want to frame it in the context of the way Western psychotherapy has developed over the last 100 years because Michael, as you brought up, we don't have a lineage necessarily that we're drawing from. As these things are starting to become back, back into research, back into culture. John Lilly didn't have a tribe to draw from, right? He didn't. He was out there outlaw on his own doing it.Ehren (43m 55s):And in so many ways, what we're seeing right now is the people that have been experimenting, coming back together, having the capacity to get federal grant fund private funding and having these inroads into saying, all right, now that we've had these experiences, how do we codify them and provi present them in a way that's palatable to the skeptics, to the people that have assumed that this is just for hippies and people that you know off their rocker, right? And what I wanna look at is like the sense of when psychedelics were being explored in the fifties and sixties, the dominant modalities and theories that were being used therapeutically were still very Freudian and psychodynamic, psychoanalytic really meaning that predominantly they were mental, there was not necessarily the component of the body being brought in gestalt therapy, definitely the early kind of version of a lot of somatic therapies that are more popular now.Ehren (44m 57s):But that wasn't popular therapy at that time. It was being developed in the fifties and sixties, but it didn't make its way into a larger mainstream understanding of the importance of an embodied relationship to the mind and to the emotions until much later on, and especially in the nineties, early two thousands and up to now, there's been a pretty strong somatic revolution in psychotherapy saying, we need to incorporate the body, we need to incorporate the way that most people have heard at this point, the idea that trauma is stored in the body, in the nervous system. And there's absolutely a truth to that and it's kind of an oversimplification of it, but it's true that order to access the, the way we can reprocess memories, the way we can re-pattern our nervous systems, like we do have to include the body for the most part.Ehren (45m 49s):Sometimes inside is enough, but rarely, right? And so that's the trap that psychotherapy and talk therapy found itself in for a long time was not including that. And so that was also the frame that psychedelic work was being looked at when it was being researched in the fifties when it was being explored also through the kind of the outliers as well. I don't think there was as much of a com a understanding of that embodied nature of the experience as we're talking about now. And when you look at some of the models that are being put forth, I'm specifically thinking of Rosalyn Watts at Imperial College in London has this really beautiful model called the ACE model or accept connect and body model that they're using in psilocybin research that really includes the body, right?Ehren (46m 40s):Includes the what is happening in your body in this moment as you're experiencing this, and is it possible to move towards this and treat whatever is happening, whether it's painful, disturbing, difficult to be with compassion and with acceptance. And that parallels most, if not all of the current understandings of some of the best ways to do therapy with people looking at things like internal family systems or EMDR or many of the therapeutic modalities that essentially ask people to revisit traumatic memories or traumatic experiences, traumatic emotions with a deeper sense of love and compassion.Ehren (47m 20s):And when you look at the core of a lot of what the psychedelic research is showing, I think around why these things work for trauma healing, why these, these things work for PTs D, why these things work for longstanding depression or addiction, it's because they do give people access, like you said, Aaron, to that remembrance, right? To that remembrance of I'm more than this limited ego self that experiences pain and suffering. I actually have access, I can remember this access to some source of love that I feel in my body, I feel in my heart. And I can use that as a way to soften and be with the parts of me that I generally don't want to be with.Ehren (48m 2s):Like it opens up that capacity to do that. And it's the same thing that I do with clients through internal family systems and other ways of psychotherapy. It just magnifies that capacity for people to find that within themselves really fast and really quickly. You know what I mean? If you've ever done M D M A, like you just wanna love everyone, you feel it. It's an embodied experience, right? And so the levels of that which people can access that in those states gives people this greater capacity than like you said, to almost bookmark that or have a way of coming back to it, remembering ongoing.Ehren (48m 43s):And so that's the integration work. And I wanna bring this back, Michael, also to what you were saying about the institutions of festival culture, taking these experiences and marketing them as transformational and actually somehow pulling that label away from that embodied experience of what it's like to have that remembrance that into the right conditions and circumstances creates the conditions for internal transformation through that remembering, right? Like that's the individual experience that sometimes happens in a place where you have autonomy to do whatever drugs you want and beyond whatever wavelength you want to get on with a bunch of people who are also doing the same thing, right?Ehren (49m 32s):That approximates in some ways what we're seeing in the therapeutic research, just not in a contained setting, right? And then seeing festival culture kind of take that and label the festival as that rather than the experience that some people have as that. And I think that it brings up this larger conversation right now around the psychedelic industry and what we can learn maybe from the failures of transformational festival culture and the successes when we're talking about how psychedelics might be marketed to people as a therapeutic tool. Because I see the exact same pitfalls, I see the exact same appeal to any company that wants to present the psychedelic experience as inherently healing no matter what.Ehren (50m 22s):In the same way that a transformational festival wants to present the idea that coming to this festival is gonna gonna create transformation for you no matter what, and leaves out all of the specific conditions and containers and importance of all the pieces that come together to create the safety, create the container, create the, the ripening of that internal remembering and what do you do with it, right? What do you actually do with it? What, how are you being prompted to know what to do with it? And I too, Michael, remember the notion of the transformational festival and going, what does this actually mean?Ehren (51m 2s):What are we trying to transform into? What is this? What is this thing? What is this buzzword? And it's funny because the most of the transformation I, I've experienced in my own life has come from outside of that. And then those experiences now actually are like these celebratory experiences that I'm not running away from at the time they were more these escapist type things. And again, I'm gonna steer it back to that question of like, where's that line? Because I, I think it's in context with all this, all the things I was, I've just mentioned around, it's so contextual, it's so individual around where that line is for people. It's so individual where that line is between going and wanting to have an experience versus actually having it.Ehren (51m 50s):And there's no way for me or you or Erin to be an arbiter of that for someone it has someone deciding, but doing it in an honest way, right? Of like, how much am I actually moving towards parts of myself that I haven't been able to be with or haven't been able to understand or haven't been able to find love and compassion for or treat in a way that's more humane or more in relationship to a higher set of ideals or perhaps a more maybe something like an indigenously informed I set of ideals around interconnectedness and how much am I continuing to engage with substances as a way to trick myself into thinking that I might be doing that or that just I'm straight up just having a great time so I don't have to deal with that shit.Ehren (52m 45s):And I think that there's the potential for either of that in the festival world, in the commercialized, institutionalized medicalized model, in the coaching model in any of these places. And I think I'm gonna just speak from my own experience as a therapist, like working in a rehab, right? Like I've seen people, you know, substances aside come in and pretend like they're doing the work and just totally diluting themselves and, and we see what that looks like. But sometimes it's easier for people just to kind of pretend like they're going through the steps and the motions and that's what people are ready for and that's okay too. That has to be part of, of the process.Ehren (53m 26s):I've experienced that. I've experienced that self illusion of thinking I'm going somewhere when I'm really just treading water. And there's that, I think it's an important and a natural step actually in any part, right? It's kind of the pre-contemplation part in the stages of change where you have to want to change before you want to change before you change. And I don't necessarily think it's a bad thing that the idea of transformation might be prompted by something like a transformational festival or by the idea of doing therapy or by the idea of whatever modality you're seeking to change with. But yeah, I just get the sense that there's no clear answer to that question around where that line is it's individual and that I'm curious to explore more around like how we've experienced that festival realm and how that might translates into the work we're doing now and what we're seeing in the larger context of, of kind of the rollout of a more mainstream version of psychedelics.Michael (54m 24s):Can I focus this a little bit before I bounce it back to you, Aaron? Because I think, and thank you both for that. One of the, the things that strikes me about all of this is that I think about that classic rat park experiment that, you know, where it showed that laboratory rats don't just by default prefer the cocaine button over food, that there are these un unhealthy addictive patterns are actually, and I talked about this, another expert in unhealthy addictive patterns. Charles Shaw, right? Old friend and complicated figure.Ehren (55m 4s):I love that episode by the way, way back.Michael (55m 6s):She's not way back. Charles is somebody who has been a real pain in the ass to a lot of people over the years, but I think really walks this line now and his, he's, he's gonna mature as a wounded healer into the role of addiction counselor and helping people through these same kind of trials that he himself has been through in his life. And Charles made the point in that I think it was episode 58 or thereabouts, that the addiction is actually the brain doing what it should be doing. Now it's, and I'll be talking about this with some neuroscientists at some point this year also, that the brain, if you think about it as like an uncertainty reduction or free energy minimization, these terms that are floating around now, that the brain is a tool for inference.Michael (55m 50s):And so it likes to be able to make parsimonious predictions about its own future states and about the future of its environment. And in a weird way, addiction facilitates in that. Like when I had Eric Wargo on the show, he was talking about how many people he thinks are precognitive individuals like Harlan Ellison famous science fiction writer who wrote a lot of time travel fiction and has a, you know, that a lot of these people have problems with alcoholism or, or drug use. Philip Kate, Dick, there's a way in which I'm drunk today and I'm gonna be drunk tomorrow, is actually doing, is the brain doing what it's been tasked to do? So there's that on one piece. And then the other piece is that the rat park thing, when at that experiment, when you put rats together with one another in an environment that allows a much more so like a greater surface area for social encounters and more exercise and so on, that they actually prefer the company of other rats and quote unquote healthy behaviors over these repetitive self stimulating addictive behaviors.Michael (56m 57s):And I look at the last few years and how covid in particular seems it the lockdowns people getting stuck in their home for months at a time, the uncertainty of a, a really turbulent environment, the specter of these an ever tightening cinch or vice of government interventions or just the fear of people being as hats and not doing socially responsible behaviors as a res, as a reaction to this crisis. I mean there's just like all of these ways that that mental health has come to the foreground through all of us going through this collective trauma together.Michael (57m 42s):And like we were, Aaron and I were talking about before the call started, the living in Santa Fe in New Mexico, in a place that is so much of its character is about it being a concentration of indigenous people living on reservation, trying to make their way in, in community with wave after wave of European colonists that matters of we're like this relationship between oppression, trauma, substance abuse, or addictive behavior. It's all really interesting. And like the last piece I'll stack on this is when I had Tyson Yoko on the show and Tyson talked about how that this kind of pattern is not unique to peoples that have a very centuries long history of abuse and oppression.Michael (58m 31s):There is, you see opioid crisis coming up very prominently in Pennsylvania, coal mining communities whose way of life has been disrupted by changes in the energy sector by, by massive motions in the world market. And so suddenly you have lots of alcoholism and Oxycontin and fentanyl abuse and so on in, in these places as well. I mean, I guess Daphne especially curious in your sense, you know, in, in this relationship with you're thinking on transgender matters issues, this thing about this relationship between, like you said earlier about getting yourself out of the cage of a particular maladaptive model of self and the way that's related to getting oneself out of the cage of one's condition, like the actual material conditions of one's life.Michael (59m 25s):Because again, just a last callback to another episode, it, the episode I had with Chris Ryan who his book Civilized to Death, he talks about how far we've gone in the modern era from kind of environment that is actually good for the human body and the human mind and how, you know, the covid being a kind of apotheosis of that, of everyone living almost entirely in, in these digital spaces or being forced through economic concerns to work in very dangerous environments without adequate protection. So I mean, I just, yeah, a yarn ball of stuff, but really curious about this, and I feel like you've both addressed some of this already, but just to refocus on this particular corner of it, the way that, you know, addictive behaviors and abusive patterns seem to be the result of structural issues and that the self is also something that emerges out of a dynamic and relational set of feedbacks with that environment.Michael (1h 0m 43s):And so who you are is a kind of reflection of or ever-evolving trace fossil of the world in which you find yourself. And so like when people talk about getting over trauma, like one of the, one of the big, the three main things that people talk about are again and again and all of them find some sort of foothold in or expression in various psychedelic practices. But one is service, one is creative work writing or inquiry, right? Autobiographical writing especially. And then one is travel or pilgrimage and there's a way in which the psychedelic ceremonial container can facilitate anyone or all three of those.Michael (1h 1m 27s):But yeah, I mean it just strikes me that like more, as more and more people come out as neurodivergent or come out as trans in some way or another, or are trying to maintain their sanity in a set of socioeconomic circumstances over which they have no control, that there's something that comes into light here about the way that we're no long like in a, I don't know, I put it like self-discovery of our parents' generation of the second wave of psychedelics in the west was in its own way more about breaking free of the strictures of squared dom, but had an emphasis on much like it was part and parcel with this other thing that was going on, which was this proliferation of lifestyle consumerism.Michael (1h 2m 20s):And Charles Shaw and I talked about that too, about the way that these drives for transcendence were co-opted by finding yourself, meaning settling into kind of understanding rather than a phase change into a more plural or multidimensional or metamorphic understanding of the self. And especially in a regime of extremely granular and pervasive and pernicious behavioral engineering empowered by digital surveillance technologies. It strikes me that there's something that Richard Doyle has talked about this, that like psychedelics are kind of a training wheels for the Transhuman condition and for what it means to live in a network society where you may not actually want to settle on an identity at all.Michael (1h 3m 9s):You know that the identity itself is the trap. So I don't know, I don't know. I thought I was focusing things, but I just blew it up into, anyway, I'd love to hear your thoughts on that particular matter.Ehren (1h 3m 20s):I'll speak briefly to just that notion around connection and social in the Rat Park piece. I mean there's a reason why any type of addiction therapy is like the gold standard is group therapy and why AA groups and all these things, despite their problems still are so popular is because getting connected with community and people that actually understand you is probably the most healing thing out of anything more mu, I mean, working through trauma is important, but having a network of people that you can call and be in relationship to is what I've seen to be the most healing thing for people. And it actually brings up this revision of what I was saying before in a way around the transformational festivals where in retrospect, the most transformational thing for me about those spaces I was inhabiting for so long are these sustained continued connections that we have now with each other, right?Ehren (1h 4m 15s):And like that's where the real magic was actually gaining these deeper relationships with people who understand us. And I think when we look at oppression and look at the systems that prevent people from feeling like it's okay to be who they are, or that there's an inherent shame in the case of trans people or inherent fear of being seen or in the case of economic disparity that like you are stuck in this place and you're going to be stripped and taken advantage of and there's no way out, right? It's a very disconnecting, isolating thing. And even though there can be these pockets of connection between people that are continuously stuck in poverty or contin, continuously stuck in a sense of, as a trans person, I'm constantly being repressed and targeted and there is community in that very often the most healing thing that's needed is to actually integrate back into culture and to change the systems that are creating that disconnection and oppression in the first place, right?Ehren (1h 5m 26s):And it's this open question right now for me in terms of when we're talking about substance abuse, like those communities are breeding grounds for it because that's the way people deal. That's they're, they work, right? Substances work. That's why people use them. And I always look at it like there's nothing wrong with you for going with a strategy that works, but when it comes to psychedelics, what you're saying I think is really important around how do we actually integrate this into an understanding of how we are interconnected with other people and that our own personal work needs to include a justice component or a component of social change or influencing other people's healing to other people's place in the world.Ehren (1

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In this episode Matt is joined by Musician and Epigenetic Coach David Krantz. David creates stunning music under the alias Futexture, and has a new EP out titled Underground. He is also extremely well-versed in Epigenetics, the study of heritable phenotype changes that do not involve alterations in the DNA sequence. During the conversation Matt and David discuss dreams, cannabis, meditation, psychedelics, plant medicine, and of course, epigenetics. Find David: https://david-krantz.com/   Sponsored by SHEATH: www.sheathunderwear.com Sponsored by Ohana Kava Bar: www.ohanakavabar.com   Use code 'TIMEWHEEL' at checkout to save.

This week David Krantz, certified Epigenetic Coach, is back with us to talk psychedelics and their place in mental health therapy. Have you tried talk therapy? EMDR? Group therapy? any other type of therapy and still feel something is missing? Maybe that missing piece for you is a supervised psychedelic element.   About My Guest: David Krantz is a certified Epigenetic Coach and sought-after expert in the field of individualized genetic-based nutrition and peak performance. As a lifelong musician, David sees the various systems of the body as parts of a complex symphony. And, as a coach, he excels at helping clients fine-tune those parts to create resonant harmonious health and harness their creative and personal power. An expert in the pharmacogenetics of the endocannabinoid system, David is best known for developing a proprietary genetic test that helps people understand their unique and individual response to cannabinoids. He was nominated in 2019 as a Top 100 Health innovator by the International Forum For Healthcare Advancement. A biohacker by training and artist by nature, David enjoys working with others who have a deep passion for getting the most out of life.   To contact David: https://david-krantz.com/ https://www.facebook.com/DavidKrantzEpigeneticCoach/ https://www.instagram.com/wholesystemshealth/ http://cannadna.education/ https://selfhacked.com/

In this episode, we Make Brain Waves Fun. With our guest, Dr. Jackie Kilraine, we explore more about genetics/epigenetics and precision medicine to optimize the human system. This interview is part of a series that includes interviews with Aperion founders Dr. Dan Stickler and Dr. Mickra Hamilton, genetics panel creators David Krantz (endocannabinoids) and Andrea Lahti (neurotransmitters), and Apeiron medical provider Ryan Lester. Today’s guest, Dr. Jacke Kilraine, is the Director of Neurotechnolgoies at Aperion Zoh and the CEO of Expressing Optima. Dr. Jackie covers neurofeedback, sleep, gamma, and much more, through the process of sharing seven mantras: Mantra #1: Neurofeedback is about training the brain through its reward system (and it is work!). Mantra #2: Audio Visual Entrainment (AVE), on the other hand, is passive. Dr. Jackie mentions the MindAlive system, and we also mention Lucia Light: MindAlive: https://mindalive.com/ Lucia: https://makeeverythingfun.com/radio/e083-allison-pelissier/ Mantra #3: All brain waves have their purpose and function. Mantra #4: The gateway to Gamma is through Theta. “Theta is the Magic Carpet to Gamma.” Mantra #5: Gamma waves are associated with creativity (“aha” moments) as well as healing (Dr. Kilraine discusses studies that show that Gamma waves can reduce amyloid plaques in the brain). Mantra #6: COMT is a high-impact SNP ( single nucleotide polymorphism). We discuss the Warrior vs Warrior terminology. See more at this link: https://nutritiongenome.com/are-you-a-warrior-or-a-worrier-exploring-the-influence-of-comt/ Mantra #7: A holistic approach can solve multiple things at once while bringing more joy to life. More about Dr. Jackie Kilraine Dr. Jackie Kilraine is highly skilled at solving complex problems using a very individualized approach. This approach is designed to restore energy, remove fear, regain clarity and help clients look and feel ten years younger. She is the Director of Neurotechnologies at Apeiron Zoh and the CEO of Expressing Optima and Healthybox.me and her nonprofit, The Free Brain Initiative. She is the author of the Expressing Optima journal which is part of her Rediscovering You program and co-author of the Codes of Longevity. Rediscovering You is designed for women to reclaim their joy and passion and to live life to the fullest to enhance their own life as well as the lives of those they love and serve. Dr. Jackie is the proud mother of 3 amazing boys and shares her home with her dogs Luna and Stella and three curious cats. She loves to do anything outdoors especially if it involves water. LINKS https://expressinghealth.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ExpressingOptima Research: https://www.georgiacompanyregistry.com/companies/the-free-brain-initiative-inc/ https://www.facebook.com/fibrochiro/videos/discover-epigenetics-with-dr-jackie-kilraine/290823498186794/ https://expressinghealth.com/videos/ What’s fun for Jackie: Kayaking, floating, hiking, new challenges

David Krantz returns! In this episode, we talk about a paper he recently co-authored, "The Role of Psychedelics and Counseling in Mental Health Treatment." Leia shares about her recent training in psychedelic somatic interactional psychotherapy, and in true form, the conversation follows a rich myriad of twists and turns from there, including but not limited to the nervous system, psychological transference, power dynamics, relationship, and kink. David is a certified Epigenetic Coach, Mental Health Counseling Masters Student at Western Carolina University, and sought-after expert in the field of individualized genetic-based nutrition and peak performance. As a lifelong musician, David sees the various systems of the body as parts of a complex symphony. And, as a coach, he excels at helping clients fine-tune those parts to create resonant harmonious health. David is best known for developing a proprietary genetic test that helps people understand their unique and individual response to cannabinoids and was nominated in 2019 as a Top 100 Health innovator by the International Forum For Healthcare Advancement. An artist by nature, David enjoys working with others who have a deep passion for getting the most out of life. Links: david-krantz.com https://www.attachment-and-trauma-treatment-centre-for-healing.com/blogs/understanding-and-working-with-the-window-of-tolerance

In this episode, we continue our series on genetics/epigenetics and optimization of the human system. This series includes interviews with Aperion founders Dr. Dan Stickler and Dr. Mickra Hamilton, genetics panel creator David Krantz, Aperion medical provider and peptide expert Ryan Lester, and neurotransmitter panel creator Andrea Lahti (today’s interview). As we did in the David Krantz interview (specific to endocannabinoids), we dive into an actual analysis of genetic data (mine, about my brain!) and how it informs us about actions to optimize the human system. We have six mantras from the show. Mantra #1: Neurotransmitters are like an orchestra creating a symphony in the brain. Mantra #2: The obstacles to having one’s individual genes analyzed (cost, access) are getting lower and lower every day. Mantra #3: There is no such thing as a “depression gene” (our brains and emotions are much more complex than that). Mantra #4: A genetics analysis is not scary- it can in fact be validating. Mantra #5: An epigenetics coach incorporates the client’s goals as the basis for a genetics read with epigenetics interventions. Mantra #6: The Neurotransmitter panel from Aperion and NeuroEpiGenetix/ Andrea Lahti includes 20 biochemical signals that helps an individual better understand their brain: Seratonin Dopamine Epinephrine norepinephrine Histamine Glutamine Gaba Glycine Acetylcholine Anandamide Cytokines Endorphins Enkephline Prodynorphin (Dynorphin) Nociceptin Neuropeptide S Neuropeptide Y Oxytocin Adenosine Nitric Oxide. Andrea has spent years developing this panel and has focused recently on the complexity and yet simplicity of serotonin. Researchers have known for decades that sunlight affects serotonin, as it's the oldest neurotransmitter in living organisms. Yet, how many psychiatrists prescribe sunlight? From Andrea: “Being in the mental health field, I can tell you I haven't heard of any of them prescribing sunlight or blue light exposure, but it really does help people.” More about Andrea Lahti Andrea Lahti is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Epigenetic Coach. She studied genetics and ethics as an undergrad at the University of South Carolina, then pursued her Masters in Social Work at the University of North Carolina, to gain skills in being an informative and protective liaison between cutting-edge technology and people’s everyday lives. She has years of experience as a medical social worker to help people balance emotional, mental and physical aspects of their health. Recently, she completed a state-of-the-art genetic panel for neurotransmitter insight - the NeuroEpiGenetix panel - to help guide clients in balancing everything from mental and emotional to physical health. She uses a systems approach to provide a mix of state-of-the-art technology, education, products and services to help people understand the way their bodies and minds function so they can make changes that will help them feel their best. What’s fun for Andrea: Pushing yourself beyond what you think are your limits and being successful (and safe)! For me, that includes running, driving motorcycles, mountain biking, skiing, and hang gliding. LINKS www.buildmolecularhealth.com https://www.facebook.com/buildwellness/?ref=py_c&__xts__=68 Peak Xpression on FB

Join the Third Eye Drops wonder lodge and get rewards on Patreon! David Krantz is a genetic coach and psychotherapist with a rare both-and approach to the mind, personal development, and the mystery of it all in general.  In this one, we riff about developing a post-jaded perspective, psychedelic therapy, how having more than one expertise keeps your bias in check, why the brain is an underrated element of the great mystery, and more!

Welcome back to Light Body Radio! This week David Krantz, certified Epigenetic Coach, is back with us to talk about Cannabis and CBD. In biology, epigenetics is the study of changes in gene expression that do not involve alterations in the actual DNA sequence itself. In this week’s discussion with David, we are going to explain more about what epigenetics means for wellness, treating illness, and how you can influence your genetic expression every day. In today’s episode we get into cannabis, CBD, and how your personal genetic code can influence your experience with both. Also, if you haven’t gotten your DNA info yet we talk about where the best feedback will come from. https://selfhacked.com/ If you are a practitioner wanting to learn more, know more, and take it to your patients’ check out the link below. http://cannadna.education/ a free 1-hour practitioner training for those interested in taking the full course to learn to interpret and run the report.   David Krantz is a certified Epigenetic Coach and sought-after expert in the field of individualized genetic-based nutrition and peak performance. As a lifelong musician, David sees the various systems of the body as parts of a complex symphony. And, as a coach, he excels at helping clients fine-tune those parts to create resonant harmonious health and harness their creative and personal power. An expert in the pharmacogenetics of the endocannabinoid system, David is best known for developing a proprietary genetic test that helps people understand their unique and individual response to cannabinoids. He was nominated in 2019 as a Top 100 Health innovator by the International Forum For Healthcare Advancement. A biohacker by training and artist by nature, David enjoys working with others who have a deep passion for getting the most out of life. To contact David: https://david-krantz.com/ https://www.facebook.com/DavidKrantzEpigeneticCoach/ https://www.instagram.com/wholesystemshealth/ http://cannadna.education/ https://selfhacked.com/

David Krantz is a certified Epigenetic Coach and sought-after expert in the field of individualized genetic-based nutrition and peak performance. As a lifelong musician, David sees the various systems of the body as parts of a complex symphony. And, as a coach, he excels at helping clients fine-tune those parts to create resonant harmonious health and harness their creative and personal power. An expert in the pharmacogenetics of the endocannabinoid system, David is best known for developing a proprietary genetic test that helps people understand their unique and individual response to cannabinoids and was nominated in 2019 as a Top 100 Health innovator by the International Forum For Healthcare Advancement. In this episode, we talk about: :: what psychedelics are and why we should know about them :: what role they play in mental health and how they work :: what the research shows so far :: what has been most surprising for him :: his advice for the general public who may be seeking this option :: his vision for the future and the expected timeline for the release and use of psychedelics You can find David online here: https://david-krantz.com https://www.facebook.com/DavidKrantzEpigeneticCoach/ IG: @wholesystemshealth You can find his article here: https://meridian.allenpress.com/jmhc/article-abstract/42/4/323/446399/The-Role-of-Psychedelics-and-Counseling-in-Mental?redirectedFrom=PDF

In this episode, we continue our series on genetics/epigenetics and precision medicine to optimize the human system. This series includes interviews with Aperion founders Dr. Dan Stickler and Dr. Mickra Hamilton, genetics panel creators David Krantz (endocannabinoids) and Andrea Lahti (neurotransmitters), and today’s guest and Apeiron medical provider Ryan Lester. Ryan is a healthcare provider on the forefront of the rapidly evolving field of health optimization and human longevity. Ryan also knows how to have fun. Here are some of his favorite fun activities:: -Talking all things health optimization and longevity -Watching and playing sports -Learning how to learn -Teaching -Playing with children and dogs -Listening to music -Watching live music -Watching movies -Laughing with friends -Hiking and experiencing nature -Pushing myself physically -Training for a physical goal -Traveling to new places We have six powerful mantras from the interview. Mantra #1: Recognize words in the vocabulary of the evolved health provider: “spiritual” and “soul” are examples Mantra #2: Focus on the four pillars for optimal epigenetic interventions (links provided by Kathryn based on recent blogs and info) 1) sleep 2) stress (this blog is about spiritual practices to manage stress) 3) nutrition 4) exercise Mantra #3: Incorporate genetic data to allow for customization of supplements, peptides and more precision interventions Mantra #4: Look at the right data points before making a pharmaceutical intervention (our discussion on cholesterol and looking at 1) LDL particle number, 2) APO-B, which is a proxy for LDL particle number, and 3) Lp (a). Mantra #5: Start early when it comes to precision medicine (Ryan recommended individuals in their early 20s); traditional panels could be catching symptoms over a decade too late Mantra #6: Start with each individual’s goals for precision medicine (what is their “why”). More about Ryan Lester Ryan has been a Physician Assistant for over a decade and is on the forefront of the rapidly evolving field of health optimization and human longevity. He received his medical degree at Rochester Institute of Technology. Over the last decade he has specialized in Emergency Medicine, Orthopedic and Joint Reconstruction Surgery. He has studied Dietary Epigenetics at Stanford University, is a certified Epigenetic Coach and holds a certification in the clinical application of advanced peptide therapies. He has partnered with The Apeiron Center for Human Potential in Austin, TX in working with clients to elevate their health and well being through genomics based, Precision Performance Medicine that leverages the latest in cutting edge genetic/epigenetic science, nervous system assessments, blood analysis, biometric monitoring, hormone optimization, and lifestyle design. LINKS https://www.elevatewithryan.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ryanlesterapeironaustin/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-d-lester/

David Krantz is a certified Epigenetic Coach who specializes in boosting cognitive function and helping clients harness their creative and personal power. As a lifelong musician, David sees the various systems of the body as parts of a complex symphony. And, as a coach, he excels at fine-tuning those parts to create resonant harmonious health. The Science of Epigenetics is the study of how DNA dynamically interacts with the environment and the driving force behind how our DNA activates and expresses. Epigenetics assists us to understand the way in which our environmental cues impact not only our genes but also the genes of our prospective descendants. This emerging field of science validates that it is no longer a question about nature vs nurture, rather it is the dynamic interaction between the two that creates the outcome. David specializes in genetic interpretation and explores how a person can maximize their personal potential by studying the nuances of their unique genetic make up. 

David Krantz has made it his mission to translate the science of genetics and epigenetics into terms that practitioners and the people they work with can understand to optimize health with more targeted and personalized approaches using lifestyle, botanical therapies, and nutrition. David Krantz is currently an advisor to AMMA Healing as a specialist on the genetics of the endocannabinoid system along with Dr. Dan Engle (Onnit Labs) and other luminaries in the optimal health field. He was nominated as a 2019 Top 100 Healthcare Innovator by the International Forum for Advancements in Healthcare. He has developed a proprietary genetic test for the endocannabinoid system and has spoken at conferences like Bodyhacking Con and podcasts such as The Elite Man Podcast, Psychedelics Today, Bio Alchemy. David works with Google product designers, cancer researchers, Broadway actors, writers, creative entrepreneurs, and other artists to rewire their habits that were holding them back and boost their brain function.Useful linksFB: https://www.facebook.com/davidkrantzepigeneticcoachIG: https://instagram.com/wholesystemshealthMind-Brain-Gene, by John B. ArdenTo learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF: https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkhDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

David Krantz, health expert and epigenetic wellness coach, joins our show in this special episode of the Elite Man Podcast! In today’s episode David talks about emotionally healing the body and consciousness and how this if often the missing link to a healthy life. He breaks down his experience with psychedelics, somatic awareness, meditation, and the healing work that takes place after altering your consciousness. David shares his best tips to becoming emotionally healthy in 2021 using a number of different modalities. If you’re wondering how to emotionally heal and function optimally in everyday life, check this episode out now! *Download this episode now and subscribe to our channel to get more of these amazing interviews! In our episode we go over: • How David helps people understand their bodies and performance by looking at their genetics • Personalizing your approach to your health • The importance of the mental and emotional piece to overall wellness and health • Healing on a very deep level and completing the synergistic effect that biohacking offers • How psychedelics can be used to treat a myriad of mental health conditions • Why David combines traditional mental health therapy with psychedelics for incredible emotional breakthroughs • Which psychedelics David has used and what they can do physiologically in the body • The importance of the work that happens after taking hallucinogenic drugs • Processing your past trauma after using psychedelics • Where meditation comes into play with healing trauma and becoming emotionally healthy • Seeing your issues or past trauma in a different perspective • Breaking down the mystical experience • The power of feeling unity with the world and universe • The Alchemical Wellness Catalyst • Understanding your wants and needs • Integrating the dark parts of yourself • The power of acceptance • Shadow work and somatic awareness Check out David on: Website: david-krantz.com Facebook: facebook.com/DavidKrantzEpigeneticCoach Sponsors: * Follow Justin on Instagram now for daily content not found anywhere else! *Check out Justin’s new book ELITE MIND at EliteMindBook.com. *Join our email list at EliteManMagazine.com/newsletter now! *Get the world's best Turmeric from EliteLifeNutrition.com.

David Krantz is a certified Epigenetic Coach and sought-after expert in the field of individualized genetic-based nutrition and peak performance. As a lifelong musician, David sees the various systems of the body as parts of a complex symphony. And, as a coach, he excels at helping clients fine-tune those parts to create resonant harmonious health and harness their creative and personal power. An expert in the pharmacogenetics of the endocannabinoid system, David is best known for developing a proprietary genetic test that helps people understand their unique and individual response to cannabinoids. He was nominated in 2019 as a Top 100 Health innovator by the International Forum For Healthcare Advancement. A biohacker by training and artist by nature, David enjoys working with others who have a deep passion for getting the most out of life.

David Krantz is a certified Epigenetic Coach and sought-after expert in the field of individualized nutrition and peak performance. He is best known for developing a test in collaboration with Apeiron Genomics that helps people understand their unique response to cannabis. David was nominated in 2019 as a Top 100 Health innovator by the International Forum For Healthcare Advancement and in 2020 launched a comprehensive training program on cannabis nutrigenetics for health practitioners. A lifelong artist and musician, David sees the various systems of the body as parts of a complex symphony and has a passion for helping people fine-tune those parts to create resonant wellness. Learn more about David Krantz at: David-Krantz.com and download his free guide: 10 Biohacks for Anti-Fragile Health, plus follow him on Facebook and Instagram.

In this episode, we continue our series on genetics/epigenetics and optimization of the human system. We feature Dr. Dan Stickler and Dr. Mickra Hamilton, the founders of Aperion Zoh. This series includes interviews with genetics panel creators David Krantz (endocannabinoids) and Andrea Lahti (neurotransmitters), as well as Austin center Aperion medical provider and peptide expert Ryan Lester. We have six powerful mantras from the show: Mantra #1: Humans are evolving based on wellness optimization and complex systems (be open to transformation) Mantra #2: The evolved human requires a healthcare system that is not broken (our current system is broken and may not be fixable) Mantra #3: Change is not linear Mantra #4: When it comes to genetics, the important word is “variation” (not “mutation”!) Mantra #5: Genetic information does not have to be scary; it can in fact be validating and positively motivating Mantra #6: Transformation must start now so that we can help future generations for the sake of humanity More about Dr. Hamilton and Dr. Sticker Dr. Mickra Hamilton is CEO & Co-Founder of Apeiron Zoh Corporation, a Precision Performance Ecosystem that Curates Limitless Expression. A Systems Designer and creative disruptor in the field of Precision Human Performance she informs a new paradigm of what is possible for human flourishing and purposeful evolution. Dr. Hamilton speaks internationally on the focus areas of the epigenetics of the human system and environment, breathing science, conscious leadership and peak psychophysiological performance. A decorated retired Colonel, Hamilton spent 30 years in the USAFR, as a Systems Strategist and Human Performance Subject Matter Expert. Leveraging this experience she works with a complex systems approach for data driven precision to optimize human and corporate performance and potential. Her contributions assist aware individuals, conscious corporations and international organizations to create system enhancements which drive impact and create global change. Genetics and epigenetic lifestyle strategies along with scientific research, advanced biologics and leading edge technologies are key components of this approach. These powerful strategies target the physiological, emotional, mental, and energetic aspects of the “human system” to enhance life, improve relationships with the internal and external environment and impact the collective environment. Dr. Hamilton leverages thirty years of experience in the field of psychoacoustics for research and development activities in Apeiron’s R & D Division. Current development focuses on 3-D soundscape/naturescape virtual reality programming and breath/heart/brain entrainment to restore systems equilibrium and create beneficial shifts in states of consciousness. Apeiron’s acoustic research aims to create advanced technology that works with the “human system” to restore resonance and propel the advancement of human evolution. Dr. Daniel L. Stickler is the Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of The Apeiron Center for Human Potential and Chief Science Officer for Apeiron Academy. He is the pioneer behind systems-based precision performance medicine, a new paradigm that re-defines medicine from the old symptoms based disease model to one of limitless peak performance in all aspects of life. A physician to high-performing executives and entrepreneurs who want to upgrade their current state, he’s also an author, speaker, blogger and podcaster. He is the Medical Director for the Neurohacker Collective, a Google consultant for wearable technology, epigenetics, and AI in healthcare and a guest lecturer at Stanford University on Epigenetics in Clinical Practice. In 2008, a new world opened through the lens of genetics and epigenetics and his near obsession like fascination of the potentials for personalized human systems design led to the realization that we truly have the ability within us to take charge of our destiny and become the architects of our evolution. Links Apeiron Zoh: https://apeironzoh.com/ Apeiron-certified coaches: https://apeironzoh.com/coaches/

In this episode, we start our series on genetics/epigenetics and optimization of the human system. This series includes interviews with Aperion founders Dr. Dan Stickler and Dr. Mickra Hamilton, genetics panel creator David Krantz (today’s interview on endocannabinoids) genetics panel creator Andrea Lahti (upcoming interview on neurotransmitters), and Aperion medical provider and peptide expert Ryan Lester. Today’s guest is David Krantz. He is an award-winning health innovator and Epigenetics coach. What’s fun for David: Life! getting to experience all the facets of it and continue to break down the illusion of internal/external and self/non-self. We have four powerful mantras from the show. Then we dive into an actual analysis of genetic data (mine!) and how it informs us about actions to optimize the human system. Mantra #1: Be open to nudges from the universe. Mantra #2: Recognize that epigenetics coaching is a fun form of biohacking. Mantra #3: Embrace the idea of fine-tuning the human system through customized epigenetics coaching. Mantra #4: Remember that genetics are not your destiny. Epigenetics empowers you to take control of your health and life. Video demonstration where we walk through the endocannabinoid genetic panel: INSERT More about David Krantz David Krantz is a certified Epigenetic Coach and sought-after expert in the field of individualized nutrition and peak performance. David is best known for developing a test in collaboration with Apeiron Genomics that helps people understand their unique response to cannabinoids. He was nominated in 2019 as a Top 100 Health innovator by the International Forum For Healthcare Advancement and in 2020 launched a comprehensive training program on cannabis nutrigenetics for health practitioners and industry professionals. A lifelong musician, David sees the various systems of the body as parts of a complex symphony and has a passion for helping people fine-tune those parts to create resonant health and wellness. Links https://david-krantz.com IG: @wholesystemshealth https://cannaDNA.education Apeiron-certified coaches: https://apeironzoh.com/coaches/

On this week's show we talk with David Krantz who is an Certified Epigenetic Coach and creator of the Apeiron Genomics Endocannabinoid Test about the role of DNA in cannabis consumption. We also catch up with Mike Brown Jr. and Zach of the American Hemp Tour. And find out how to pair cannabis strains with your favorite movie with Mindy from Greenbelt Botanicals To connect with these awesome guests visit the links below. David https://cannadna.education/Mike & Zach  http://americanhemptour.comMindy http://greenbeltbotanicals.comClick here to join our Inner Circle for $49 per month to network with verified hemp players and get customized scaling strategies. 

“Conventional medicine is operating from an archaic view that we’re controlled by genes. This misunderstands the nature of how biology works.” - Dr. Bruce Lipton, Cell Biologist, Teacher & Author  Even though we’ve been taught otherwise! This quote sets up this next episode perfectly with Certified Epigenetic Coach, David Krantz. It’s time that we get back to the truth and be empowered to find out what health means for each of us individually (as we all have unique needs).  Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:  That our genes don’t dictate our health destinies 100% of the time [even though we were taught otherwise] What epigenetics means and how it wraps around our health  What really drives evolutionary change for humans What’s possible for our own unique health journeys  What nutrigenetics is and how our diet is one of the most basic modifiable components of our environment [and an extremely important one] And, more!  You can also watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/XG9h2zZw2k8

Welcome back to the second installment of this two-part series with David Krantz who has developed a genetic test for the endocannabinoid system that can help you figure out what’s right for you, based on your DNA. As we’ve learned at Doctors on Cannabis, every body is different when it comes to dosing in general and cannabis dosing specifically. Although we support the cannabis industry, we also strive to present both sides of the issues so people can make informed decisions. It's true cannabis isn’t for everybody, but genetic testing can serve as preventative medicine by determining whether or not someone carries the genetic profile that needs to be cautious with cannabis. Join us for part two of This is Your DNA on Cannabis to discover who needs to be careful around cannabis due to their genetic makeup. We'll also dive into how data works, what the future of genetic testing looks like in cannabis, and why some people fit the classic stoner stereotype while others don't.

Join us for part one of this fascinating series with David Krantz where we get into the details, opportunities (and hype) around DNA testing in cannabis. An expert in nutrigenetics, David has developed a proprietary genetic test for the endocannabinoid system that can help you figure out what's right for you, based on your DNA.

Have you listened to Episode 180? This is a followup to that episode. David Krantz is my epigenetic coach and my genetic test results have changed my life. I share some of my results in this episode. I highly recommend you consider getting a genetic test done for yourself so you can learn more about how to best support your genetic makeup. Ready to turn off you squirrel brain and get your focus on without caffeine?! You need B-Lxr from Beekeepers Naturals, A natural energy, memory, and focus boost. Click here and use coupon code  REBEL15 at checkout to receive 15% OFF! WOOOWHOOO!  Want more info? Send me an email at kellyrompelcoaching@gmail.com Can't wait to chat with you! Kelly Rompel  

Welcome David Krantz to 21st Century Vitalism! David is an epigenetics coach, musician, and bio harmonizing practitioner out of Asheville, North Carolina. In this episode we talk about his epigenetic coaching program where he helps people develop healthy routines that are optimized on an individual basis from information gathered through genetic testing. He recently created a proprietary test that analyzes the unique characteristics of a client's endocannabinoid system and helps them make informed decisions about how to cultivate a healthy relationship with cannabis and it's wonderful medicinal properties.  You can connect with David through his website: https://david-krantz.com/  Or through instagram/facebook: @DavidKrantzEpigeneticCoach OR through his musical endeavor, Futexture on all major streaming platforms.

CBD is a hot topic in health right now, but what exactly is all the buzz about? CBD, short for cannabidiol, is one of the chemical compounds found in the hemp plant, and has been known to offer many health benefits. This week you’ll get the full scoop on CBD with repeat guest David Krantz. David is a sought after certified epigenetic coach specializing in personalized nutrition, genetic testing, and optimal health.     Not only can CBD provide various health benefits, but there are so many additional benefits when CBD is combined with essential oils! As with any health topic, do some research to learn more about CBD products and be willing to experience to see if they are right for you! Resources mentioned in this week’s episode include: You can connect with David on his website at david-krantz.com. Additionally, here is a link to David’s webinar: https://ammahealing.co/blogs/news/ep-2-cannabis-genetics-how-your-dna-makes-your-cannabis-experience-unique and a link to the practitioner training coming up: http://cannadna.education/   Essential Oil Insiders: a monthly membership with access to exclusive modules, talks, Q&As, and Samantha’s private facebook group. Cost is $15/month (first 30 days are free) revolutionoilspodcast.com/insiders  Submit a Recipe to the DIY Dugout by emailing  diy@revolutionoilspodcast.com OR by using the Hashtags #diydugout and #revolutionoilspodcast on Instagram.  Thank you to our amazing sponsors this week:  This episode is sponsored by Daily Harvest  →Get $25 off your first box when you use promo code REVOLUTION  View our entire sponsor list at www.revolutionoilspodcast.com/sponsors

CBD is a hot topic in health right now, but what exactly is all the buzz about? CBD, short for cannabidiol, is one of the chemical compounds found in the hemp plant, and has been known to offer many health benefits. This week you’ll get the full scoop on CBD with repeat guest David Krantz. David is a sought after certified epigenetic coach specializing in personalized nutrition, genetic testing, and optimal health.     Not only can CBD provide various health benefits, but there are so many additional benefits when CBD is combined with essential oils! As with any health topic, do some research to learn more about CBD products and be willing to experience to see if they are right for you! Resources mentioned in this week’s episode include: You can connect with David on his website at david-krantz.com. Additionally, here is a link to David’s webinar: https://ammahealing.co/blogs/news/ep-2-cannabis-genetics-how-your-dna-makes-your-cannabis-experience-unique and a link to the practitioner training coming up: http://cannadna.education/   Essential Oil Insiders: a monthly membership with access to exclusive modules, talks, Q&As, and Samantha’s private facebook group. Cost is $15/month (first 30 days are free) revolutionoilspodcast.com/insiders  Submit a Recipe to the DIY Dugout by emailing  diy@revolutionoilspodcast.com OR by using the Hashtags #diydugout and #revolutionoilspodcast on Instagram.  Thank you to our amazing sponsors this week:  This episode is sponsored by Daily Harvest  →Get $25 off your first box when you use promo code REVOLUTION  View our entire sponsor list at www.revolutionoilspodcast.com/sponsors

David Krantz first tried cannabis at a very cool rock concert and has consumed in some cool places. Where would he like to consume and what is his favourite terpene>? I loaded up the One Hitter to find out those questions, who he'd like to get high with and more. You can find full episodes and more at www.Cannabis101Podcast.ca. 

Why is it your buddy can eat every edible and not seem high, but you can't stop acting like Cheech and Chong? It's all in your genes, and not your acid wash pair with custom ripped holes. David Krantz is an Epigenetic Performance Coach and has developed a DNA test that can tell you a lot about your relationship with cannabis and particularly with THC. Is it a relationship you should increase, change or even stop in some cases? Fine tuning your cannabis use, especially for those new to the plant could be life changing. David Wylie of the oz and it's brand new website brought the latest in This Week in Cannabis News where Canadian politicians are praising the advice from Seth Rogan to stay in and get high. We also discussed why kids and cannabis don't mix (you would think it's obvious, but some are learning the hard way) and the future of legalization in the U.S.A. with a pro cannabis Vice-President nominee. Plus one website has ranked the top ten provinces when it comes to cannabis in Canada. Chris Ianson is our educator as well as the Manager of Nova Cannabis Jasper Avenue in Edmonton and we explored Tropicana Cookies form Ignite. The cannabis is nice, and the story of the man behind Ignite is very polarizing. Malka Labell of the Green Generation Co has the latest Bud-Biz-Buzz on The Business of Cannabis where we discussed why celebrities are getting out of the Canadian cannabis scene and how Aquaponics could be the future of growing cannabis and at the same time solving food insecurity in areas drastically impacted by it. Our Cannabis Question is about your favourite accessory and our Cannabis Character is Jim Breuer from Half Baked, plus learn some new terms in Weed Word of the Day. You can find past episodes and more at www.Cannabis101Podcast.ca. Thanks for listening!

We are looking under the hood this week examining our endocannabinoid system (ECS). Did you know there are over 50 genetic variations that influence the human ECS? We each have a unique relationship with cannabinoids based on our genetic profile. And though you can’t control your genes, you can set yourself up for success with the right food, herbs, supplements, lifestyle choices, and even your cannabis protocol. My epigenetic coach is back on the potcast to discuss this and his latest work, the CannaDNA test. Learn more about the CannaDNA test and David Krantz in the Potcast 147 show notes at casuallybaked.com/blog Become a Potcast Patron at patreon.com/casuallybaked Replace guessing with knowledge: Casually Baked Listeners receive a 20% discount on the CannaDNA test here. Connect on social: @casuallybaked on IG, FB, Twitter Subscribe to Casually Baked on YouTube  

Why do you react one way to cannabis, and your friend reacts completely differently? It could be your genetics. While set and setting matter, and so does the strain or cultivar you're consuming, your body has a blueprint for how it metabolizes THC and processes other cannabinoids. David Krantz helps people figure out their genetic relationship to cannabis, and he's our guest for this episode.  Listen and learn how:Your liver enzymes help determine how high you get.Knowing your genetics could help you figure out how to use cannabis to support your wellness.Once you know your genetics, you can better titrate your dosage.Why David does not consider himself a 'genetic essentialist' 

Great show lined up for tonight 8/10/20. We welcome David Krantz with @wholesystemshealth and Brannon Kleinlein with @lastexitlive. David is best known for developing a proprietary genetic test that helps people understand their unique and individual response to cannabinoids and was David was also nominated in 2019 as a top 100 health innovator by the International Forum for Health Care Advancement. Brannon Kleinlein owner of @lastexitlive joins us in the studio to talk to us about Lastexit Live and how he Is taking part of the movement #saveourstages created by NIVA National Independent Venue Association. Get out and VOTE!

David Krantz is a certified Epigenetic Coach and sought-after expert in the field of individualized genetic-based nutrition and peak performance. As a lifelong musician, David sees the various systems of the body as parts of a complex symphony. And, as a coach, he excels at helping clients fine-tune those parts to create resonant harmonious health and harness their creative and personal power. An expert in the pharmacogenetics of the endocannabinoid system, David is best known for developing a proprietary genetic test that helps people understand their unique and individual response to cannabinoids. He was nominated in 2019 as a Top 100 Health innovator by the International Forum For Healthcare Advancement. A biohacker by training and artist by nature, David enjoys working with others who have a deep passion for getting the most out of life. Book a FREE consult with David to chat further about testing: http://calendly.com/dkrantz/freeconsult https://david-krantz.com/ https://www.facebook.com/DavidKrantzEpigeneticCoach/ https://www.instagram.com/wholesystemshealth/ Thanks David for an amazing convo! Kelly Rompel  

David and I dive deep into everything to do with genetics and epigenetics. We talk about things like how much control we actually have, and that some genetics tests aren't always the most accurate or as in-depth as others. We discuss a bit about biohacking, hormones, and stress and go over a few ways to reduce stress and anxiety. I hope you enjoy it!

David Krantz takes a uniquely interdisciplinary angle to wellness, flow, and bio-individuality and provides some new perspectives and value to living a life ever forward! Specifically, David explains how using genetics to biohack nutrition, cannabis, and other psychoactives can unlock your highest human potential in your fitness, nutrition, and mindset. David is a coach specializing in using genetics and epigenetics to dial in personalized nutrition and lifestyle strategies for creative professionals; however, his background originally was in music and electronic music production. After experiencing some unusual health challenges in his mid-20s while touring as an artist he was forced to find answers on his own. Now he is focused on helping high performers to improve their overall resilience, focus, and mental functioning to help them avoid the problems he went through and move towards the opposite of burnout. "The field of nutrigenetics is still in its early days, and a great deal more is to be learned, but experts agree: Though evidence will continue to evolve over the next decade, we have enough good evidence to make it useful now."    Follow David @wholesystemshealth Follow Chase @chase_chewning   Ever Forward Radio is made possible by our proud partners! Shop using the link/code below to save you money and to further support the show - THANK YOU! Save 15% off Cured Nutrition with code EVERFORWARD on their new AURA, nootropics like RISE, calming adaptogens like ZEN, hemp oil, or other CBD wellness products at www.curednutrition.com Save 15% off WHOOP with code CHASE new memberships and get the activity tracker band for free atwww.whoop.com   Episode resources: Learn more about epigenetics and David's work at www.david-krantz.com EFR 298: Empowering Yourself with Rituals and Healthy Habit Stacking with Dr. Christian Gonzalez Watch full-length interviews at YouTube.com/ChaseChewning Get the "Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Podcasting" at www.OperationPodcast.com Join the EF Nation private Facebook group! Connect and engage with other listeners, expand upon this episode and more at https://www.facebook.com/everforwardradio

This episode is epigenitics expert David Krantz. David developed a proprietary genetic test for the endocannabinoid system. He was named a 2019 Top 100 Healthcare Innovator by the International Forum for Advancements in Healthcare and has spoken at conferences like Bodyhacking Con. David is currently an advisor to AMMA Healing as a specialist on the genetics of the endocannabinoid system along with Dr. Dan Engle (Onnit Labs) and other luminaries in the optimal health field. He also currently serves as the Director of Applied Psychoacoustics at Apeiron Center. David uses epigenetics to work with Google product designers, cancer researchers, Broadway actors, entrepreneurs and other artists to rewire the habits that were holding them back and boost their brain function. Epigenetic cannabis testing has many applications for medical marijuana including how THC, CBD, other cannabinoids and terpenes effect different individuals body chemistry. __________________________This and every episode is sponsored by Blazin’ Bakery. Use code TRAILBLAZIN to get 20% off all Blazin’ Brand Products including our new CBD dog treats! Visit BlazinBakery.comStay connected with Tara Misu! Instagram: @blazinbakeryInstagram: @iamtaramisuTwitter: @blazinbakeryFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblazinbakery/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/blazinbakeryLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blazinbakery/ Connect with David:Instagram: @wholesystemshealthWebsite: https://david-krantz.com/

David has been an artist and musician for his whole life. He straight-up wired to pursue the things he is passionate about. And, helping other creatives reach their optimal health potential is where my head's at these days. David taught himself how to create electronic music in college and never looked back… until he got burnt out from staying up all night to play shows, and not taking care of his self emotionally. He developed severe nervous system dysregulation (passing out randomly was scary), stomach problems, depression, and a real lack of motivation. He got deep into biohacking and learned how to take control over his own biology. David recovered his brainpower while building synthesizers at Moog Music in Asheville, NC, and then pretty wild synchronicity happened. He was taking a walk on his lunch break and realized the logo on the building next door was the exact same as the logo of his favorite podcast with Dr. Daniel Stickler, a world-renowned expert on nutritional genetics and epigenetics. David booked an appointment to get some bloodwork done and found out they were looking for someone with creating audio programs for meditation and stress relief. He took a job there and shortly after, Dr. Dan started an epigenetic training program for other doctors and coaches. He was convinced that David will make a good coach and asked him to beta-test his program. While David was skeptical of my ability to help people at first, he saw the potential he had. He quickly realized that combining his intuitive, non-linear way of seeing the world with a data-driven scientific perspective was a quick path to creating results for his clients. Since then I’ve gone on to work with Google product designers, cancer researchers, Broadway actors, writers, creative entrepreneurs, and other artists to rewire their habits that were holding them back and boost their brain function. I was nominated as a 2019 Top 100 Healthcare Innovator by the International Forum for Advancements in Healthcare. I’ve developed a proprietary genetic test for the endocannabinoid system, and have spoken at conferences like Bodyhacking Con and on podcasts such as The Elite Man Podcast, Psychedelics Today, Bio Alchemy and many more along with guys like Dave Asprey and Wim Hof. I’m currently an advisor to AMMA Healing as a specialist on the genetics of the endocannabinoid system along with Dr. Dan Engle (Onnit Labs) and other luminaries in the optimal health field. I also currently serve as the Director of Applied Psychoacoustics at Apeiron Center. I’m dedicated to serving other creative people as I firmly believe that the optimal health and longevity techniques shouldn’t belong just to the elite. In many ways, I feel like this work chose me. Because of what I went through, I now have tools I wish I had much earlier in my life to help my peers became better versions of themselves today.

Are you ever curious if you are eating, sleeping and working out the best for YOUR body? Today’s guest, David Krantz, explores the worlds of Bio-Hacking and Epigenetics. Or how having a deeper understanding of your own biological makeup can help you make easy lifestyle changes that actually have epic results!David Krantz, is a certified Epigenetic Coach and highly sought-after expert in the field of individualized genetic-based nutrition and peak performance. As a lifelong musician, David sees the various systems of the body as parts of a complex symphony. And, as a coach, he excels at helping clients fine-tune those parts to create resonant harmonious health and harness their creative and personal power.An expert in the endocannabinoid system, David is best known for developing a proprietary genetic test that helps people understand their unique and individual response to cannabinoids. He was nominated in 2019 as a Top 100 Health innovator by the International Forum For Healthcare Advancement. A biohacker by training and artist by nature, David enjoys working with others who have a deep passion for getting the most out of life.IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL HEAR:David’s calling to become an Epigenetic CoachAll about cannabinoidsHow Genetic Testing can improve your healthWhat is Epigenetics?Yin and Yang energiesHow to create your individualized health plan that actually works!Use the code “Witchy” for 10% your coaching with David LEARN MORE ABOUT THE GUEST:David Krantz: WEBSITEDavid Krantz: FACEBOOK10% off working with David: LINKDaily Intention Checklist 

This week’s guest is David Krantz a certified Epigenetic Coach. This week joining me to discuss epigenetics, precision wellness, and what it could mean for feeling your best more of the time, is David Krantz a coach specializing in using genetics and epigenetics to dial in personalized nutrition and lifestyle strategies.   In biology, epigenetics is the study of changes in gene expression that do not involve alterations in the actual DNA sequence itself. In this week’s discussion with David, we are going to explain more about what epigenetics means for wellness, treating illness, and how you can influence your genetic expression every day.   We also dive into nutrigenomics, which is how food can influence genetic expression. Your unique DNA blueprint has a huge influence on how you experience your everyday life. What these two topics bring to the table is the empowerment for you to choose how you think, what you expose yourself to, and how you approach your wellness. Are you predetermined and powerless to be the combination of genes your parents passed on to you? Or are you empowered and ready to change how those genes are expressed to enable your life to be full, energetic, and healthy?   Tune in. Get all the juicy details. And decide for yourself! About My Guest: David Krantz is a certified Epigenetic Coach and sought-after expert in the field of individualized genetic-based nutrition and peak performance. As a lifelong musician, David sees the various systems of the body as parts of a complex symphony. And, as a coach, he excels at helping clients fine-tune those parts to create resonant harmonious health and harness their creative and personal power.An expert in the pharmacogenetics of the endocannabinoid system, David is best known for developing a proprietary genetic test that helps people understand their unique and individual response to cannabinoids. He was nominated in 2019 as a Top 100 Health innovator by the International Forum For Healthcare Advancement. A biohacker by training and artist by nature, David enjoys working with others who have a deep passion for getting the most out of life.

What if we told you that everything from the food you eat to your environmental stressors and even relationships all affect your gene expression? Understanding the science of epigenetics - how our human body responds to our environment so that we can leverage it is the difference between creating a truly optimized lifestyle for health and wellbeing vs. thinking you were destined to live a certain way because of your inherited DNA. In this fascinating discussion with Epigenetics Coach David Krantz, we explore the science of epigenetics today, what we can expect in the advancement of epigenetics science including revolutionizing mental health and how we can apply this understanding to hack our way to our most optimal health & wellbeing and creating a high-performance lifestyle. We learn:6:33 - What is epigenetics? 10:49 - Why epigenetics is so exciting and important to understand its impact on our overall health and human potential. 11:55 - How we can turn our genes on or off by stressful environmental factors that impact our disease risk. 15:00 - How your unique genetic variance can help create a customized approach to your diet and lifestyle. 18:00 - What advancements we can expect in epigenetics science. 20:44 - How epigenetics will revolutionize mental health. 24:35 - The most important ways to biohack for optimal health. 25:16 - Why changing your light diet is critical to your overall health. 34:00 - Why disruption in your circadian rhythm is so damaging to your overall health. 37:35 - Understanding what's more important - maintaining a consistent sleep cycle or the number of hours you log and when you go to sleep?46:00 - David’s perspective on humanizing biohacking. 51:00 - What is all this buzz about cold exposure and does it really help build our immunity? 57:00 - David’s one piece of advice to his younger self to live fully in the present. To learn more about David Krantz and his incredible work in the field of epigentics or if you want to schedule a free 30 min consultation to discover how epigentics coaching can help optimize your health and performance, visit https://david-krantz.com. And, if you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe on your favorite podcast network and share the episode.

David Krantz joins me on the show this week. David Krantz is an Epigenetic Health Coach and musician behind Futexture.  In this episode we talk about his music and an interesting synesthetic experience he had that he worked to put out through his music, opportunities that may arise during a time like this, managing uncertainty and adapting to stress during Covid. I'm releasing this on 4/20 (in my time at least) and we do go into cannabis and considerations around use and genetic expression. David's genetic work and research looks deep into the endocannabinoid system and its correlates to response to cannabis, stress, and much more. He has a genetic test you can take that go deeper into the endocannabinoid system than most tests out there, and does free 30 minute genetic consultations over zoom Find him on Facebook or check out his website www.david-krantz.com  Instagram: @wholesystemshealth  

David Krantz became a certified epigenetic coach after he healed his own body and mind. Through analyzing our genes, David explains the steps we can take to optimize our health. We discuss why the genes we're born with, don't necessarily control our destiny. Instead, through genetic testing, we can highly influence the expression of our genes by the foods we eat, the life we live, and the thoughts we think.

Epigenetics involves genetic control by factors other than an individual's DNA sequence. It's a topic that was once limited to the scientific community, but is becoming more understood and appreciated in a mainstream way. David Krantz is a certified Epigenetic Coach and sought-after expert in the field of individualized genetic-based nutrition and peak performance. This career path began after his lifestyle as a touring musician caught up with him and he had to heal his body and mind. Since then, he's worked with Broadway actors, Google product designers, writers, cancer researchers, artists, and other creative entrepreneurs to help them understand how their bodies are wired and change habits that were holding them back.  In this episode, we talk about: :: fragile, robust, and anti-fragile systems :: the gene/environment interaction :: the lifestyle factors that play the biggest roles as well as those that are often overlooked or under-appreciated :: circadian epigenetics :: how breath work helps us physiologically For David's offer to our listeners, click here and use coupon code mindingwellness for 50% off. You can also find David online here and on IG @wholesystemshealth. You can find his article on blue light here.

I’ve got a super interesting guest on today’s show talking about a super interesting topic, epigenetics. My guest is David Krantz, and epigenetics health coach. I’ll be honest, this was one of the few times I’ve gone into an interview almost completely in the dark about what the heck I was gonna be talking about, and that’s even after I did a bunch of research to prepare. But this conversation with David ended up being so informative and interesting as we dove into exactly what epigenetics is, how it affects our health and the health of our family. This episode is sponsored by Tonal (https://www.tonal.com/), a smart at-home gym that essentially replaces all of the machines that you would find in a big box gym with its digital weight system capable of up to 200 pounds of resistance. Right now, Fit Dad Fitness Podcast listeners get $100 off the Tonal smart accessories when you use the code FITDAD at www.tonal.com/. Check out (and subscribe to) my new YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC05uBdyk4apD68VcHjy7mhQ Visit www.theinvolvedman.com to order your copy of my new book! Also available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Thank you for listening to the show. Please subscribe and share with a friend or family member that might enjoy this podcast. And as always, if you feel up for it, I'd greatly appreciate it if you left a rating and review. Thanks again!

Shownotes Link: https://www.heatharmstrong.com/29 Enter the giveaway: https://www.heatharmstrong.com/giveaway Disrupting Your Circadian Rhythm Up until about 100 years ago, the world wasn’t experiencing a mass technological shift. It was easy to wake and sleep with the rise and set of the Sun, and we didn’t have electronic lights or electromagnetic frequencies impacting our circadian rhythms. With the mass onset of computers, televisions, global internet, and the big electronic grid that we now live in, we started breaking our natural cycles and instead, we started operating in patterns that weren’t in alignment with nature itself. This shift in patterning has impacted the body and the mind, and although many incredible technological advances have helped save lives, cure diseases, and create long-term sustainable health opportunities, there has been deep negative side as well. Inflammation, depression, fatigue, pain, leaky-gut, and dietary issues can all be related to a lack of living within and understanding the environments that allow us to thrive. Biohacking and Epigenetics David Krantz is an Epigenetic Health Coach and an expert in Nutrigenetics, Epigenetics, Nutrigenomics, and Biohacking. He helps people analyze their DNA and genetics to optimize the perfect diet, sleep patterns, and immunity building practices in life. By doing so, not only does your creative expression and cognitive performance accelerate, but genetic healing can occur and change the way you experience life for the best. In this episode, we dissect all of these topics and more. We also break down tips for biohacking, including topics revolving around circadian rhythm, blue light exposure, intermittent fasting, Omega 3 to Omega 6 ratio, toxins, meditation, heart rate variability, HIT exercises, cold exposure, earthing, and morning routines. Links From The Show David’s Website & Free BioHacking Guide: https://www.david-krantz.com David’s Instagram:  @wholesystemshealth

This week I am talking with David Krantz, David is a certified epigenetic health coach after the lifestyle as a touring musician caught up with him David needed to heal his body and mind. Since then, David has been worked with Broadway actors, Google product designers, writers, cancer researchers, artists, and other creative entrepreneurs to help them understand how their bodies are wired and change habits that were holding them back. Learn more about David at his website and download a FREE PDF Top 10 Biohacks for Late Night Creatives Sign up for my Find Your Light Within Program TODAY. Only 15 spaces available for this session, we start Feb 17th. Image provided by David Krantz

Genetics, Psychedelics and the future of personalised health with David Krantz Did you know that genes are not destiny? You may have a gene for a potential health problem but that doesn't necessarily mean that you're going to develop that health problem. In fact, your genes determine an awful lot, they may influence how you respond to particular diets and whether the latest fad diet actually works for you or not. And in exchange, your lifestyle and what you eat and how you exercise may effect how your genes express themselves in your health. I find it a fascinating subject and for this episode we get stuck right into it with Epigenetics Performance Coach, David Krantz. And if you have no idea what that means – you will shortly! We're going to dive in and find out if there actually genes for creativity, how following your passion has actually been shown to have positive health benefits at the epigenetic and immune system levels as well as how are genes impact how we respond to things like Cannabis and psychedelic drugs. And finally we explore the hot topic of micro-dosing i.e taking tiny daily amounts of psychedelic mushrooms.   Get a free 30 minute consultation with David and find all the show links at: https://theideaslab.org/davidkrantz     Music provided by Argofox: TheDiabolicalWaffle – My Wish https://youtu.be/sRWEMjYR6e4

David Krantz is a certified Epigenetic Coach and highly sought-after expert in the field of individualized genetic-based nutrition and peak performance. As a lifelong musician, David sees the various systems of the body as parts of a complex symphony. And, as a coach, he excels at helping clients fine-tune those parts to create resonant harmonious health and harness their creative and personal power. An expert in the pharmacogenetics of the endocannabinoid system, David is best known for developing a proprietary genetic test that helps people understand their unique and individual response to cannabinoids. He was nominated in 2019 as a Top 100 Health innovator by the International Forum For Healthcare Advancement. A biohacker by training and artist by nature, David enjoys working with others who have a deep passion for getting the most out of life.

David Krantz is a certified Epigenetic Coach who specializes in boosting cognitive function and helping clients harness their creative and personal power. As a lifelong musician, David sees the various systems of the body as parts of a complex symphony. And, as a coach, he excels at fine-tuning those parts to create resonant harmonious health. David also serves as Director of Psychoacoustics at Apeiron Center in Asheville, NC where he develops sound-based tools for better mood, energy, and focus. Additionally, he’s an expert in the pharmacogenetics of the endocannabinoid system and has developed a proprietary genetic test for looking at individual response to cannabinoids. A biohacker by training and artist by nature, David enjoys working with others who have a deep passion for experiencing life.

In today’s episode, I rap with epigenetics coach David Krantz about the overlaps between energetic and hard science and where the industry of genetic coaching is bringing the Western World closer to ayurvedic principles.   What you’ll get out of tuning in: What is epigenetics?  How to individualize nutrition for optimal health How nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics fit into the ayurvedic viewpoint What are the advantages of a practitioner using both the ayurvedic and genetic models together What is the data around epigenetics and the contemplative practices and the influence these practices have at a gene expression level How do Ayurvedic herbs influence gene expression   Links Mentioned in Episode: Order Cate Stillman's new book "Master of You" How your DNA changes your response to Cannabis FREE conversation to Awaken your Deeper Dreams David Krantz's website     Show Highlights: Cate and David discuss Moore’s law and the importance of genetic testing. David shines a light on who should get epigenetic testing. Cate and David rap on adrenaline addiction and where it is showing up in Ayurveda and epigenetics and the different perspectives on relieving an addiction.   Timestamps:  1:20 - 7:30 What is epigenetics and why is it useful for us? 7:30 - 11:00 Where is the line between genetics and intuition?  11:00 - 15:00 How do functional medicine and epigenetics overlap?   15:00 - 19:00 How can we change our genetics?  19:00 - 21:50 Understanding Ayurvedic herbs 22:30 - 26:00 Nutrigenetics v nutrigenomics  26:00 -  35:00 Stress and addiction 35:00 - 39:45 How to work with an epigenetic coach   Favorite Quotes: “It really does give people an empowered perspective over their health” - David Krantz “Thinking about things from a whole systems perspective where everything I do in my life is going to influence genetic expression. Whether you take an ayurvedic approach or you take more of the epigenetic approach that’s looking at individual genes, you’re affecting genetic expression no matter what.” -David Krantz “It’s the inner science lab versus the outer science lab.” - Cate Stillman  “Ultimately if you want the long term changes it’s a mental/ emotional shift that has to happen.” - David Krantz “We like the feeling of being hyperstimulated, on some level.” - Cate Stillman   Guest BIO:  David Krantz is a certified Epigenetic Coach and sought-after consultant in the areas of individualized genetic-based nutrition and the endocannabinoid system. As a lifelong musician, David sees the various systems of the body as parts of a complex symphony that can be fine-tuned to create harmonious health. He was nominated in 2019 as a Top 100 Health innovator by the International Forum for Healthcare Advancement and is most well known for his work helping creative professionals take mastery over their wellbeing.

An expert in the pharmacogenetics of the endocannabinoid system, David is best known for developing a proprietary genetic test that helps people understand their unique and individual response to cannabinoids. He was nominated in 2019 as a Top 100 Health innovator by the International Forum For Healthcare Advancement. A biohacker by training and artist by nature, David enjoys working with others who have a deep passion for getting the most out of life. To learn more and book a free 30-minute consultation, visit david-krantz.com

Although we might hold the idea that we are “stuck” carrying certain physical conditions (like excess weight), David Krantz has tools and insight that can change the way we think about releasing and recalibrating for better health in the new year. David Krantz is a certified Epigenetic Coach and expert in the areas of individualized genetic-based nutrition and peak mental performance for creative professionals. As a lifelong musician, David sees the various systems of the body as parts of a complex symphony. As a coach, he helps clients fine-tune those parts to create resonant harmonious health and harness their creative and personal power. An expert in the pharmacogenetics of the endocannabinoid system, David is best known for developing a proprietary genetic test that helps people understand their unique and individual response to cannabinoids. He was nominated in 2019 as a Top 100 Health innovator by the International Forum for Healthcare Advancement. A biohacker by training and artist by nature, David enjoys working with others who have a deep passion for getting the most out of life. Find out more about David and his work at david-krantz.com.

Although we might hold the idea that we are “stuck” carrying certain physical conditions (like excess weight), David Krantz has tools and insight that can change the way we think about releasing and recalibrating for better health in the new year.

Although we might hold the idea that we are “stuck” carrying certain physical conditions (like excess weight), David Krantz has tools and insight that can change the way we think about releasing and recalibrating for better health in the new year. David Krantz is a certified Epigenetic Coach and expert in the areas of individualized genetic-based nutrition and peak mental performance for creative professionals. As a lifelong musician, David sees the various systems of the body as parts of a complex symphony. As a coach, he helps clients fine-tune those parts to create resonant harmonious health and harness their creative and personal power. An expert in the pharmacogenetics of the endocannabinoid system, David is best known for developing a proprietary genetic test that helps people understand their unique and individual response to cannabinoids. He was nominated in 2019 as a Top 100 Health innovator by the International Forum for Healthcare Advancement. A biohacker by training and artist by nature, David enjoys working with others who have a deep passion for getting the most out of life. Find out more about David and his work at david-krantz.com.

David Krantz is a certified Epigenetic Coach and highly sought-after expert in the field of individualized genetic-based nutrition and peak performance. As a lifelong musician, David sees the various systems of the body as parts of a complex symphony.   And, as a coach, he excels at helping clients fine-tune those parts to create resonant harmonious health and harness their creative and personal power. An expert in the pharmacogenetics of the endocannabinoid system, David is best known for developing a proprietary genetic test that helps people understand their unique and individual response to cannabinoids.   He was nominated in 2019 as a Top 100 Health innovator by the International Forum For Healthcare Advancement. A biohacker by training and artist by nature, David enjoys working with others who have a deep passion for getting the most out of life.     

This new episode is brought to you by Panels Comics and Coffee in Oceanside, California. if you're a comic book fan like me, they offer some of the newest comics and graphic novels out today. With a great selection of coffee and treats, it's always a go to spot for me either recording this podcast, meeting with potential clients, or just grabbing a tasty coffee swing by Panels today. Follow panels coffee on Instagram @panelscoffee or view their website at panelscoffee.com Check out the new episode from your mobile device here: https://heliumradio.com/shows/the-creative-brew Or listen from iTunes, and Soundcloud. On this episode we share the story of David Krantz. he's a health coach specializing in using nutrigenomics and epigenetics to dial in personalized nutrition and lifestyle strategies for creative professionals; however, his background originally was in music and electronic music production. We talk about his defining moment that changed his outlook on his health and his life up until this point. We talk about why pursuing one's passion is actually a great thing for your body. He explains what Epigenetics and nutrigenomics is and how you could incorporate that into your creative life. He shares his creative tip for our audience as well what is inspiring him currently. If you go to his website at david-krantz.com you can download for free a Top 10 Biohacks for Late Night Creatives, 10 tips to books your brain now. You can reach out to David for a free 30 min consultation at dkrantz@apeironcenter.com or message him on IG @wholesystemshealth Book of the Month: Becoming Supernatural by Dr. Joe Dispenza, who also gives a lot of detailed information on Epigenetics and how we can transform and heal our body from the inside out.

“Epigenetics can be passed down inter-generationally. Indigenous traditions have the idea that what you do in your lifetime will impact 7 generations down from you. There’s actually good scientific backing for this idea now.” — David Krantz, HEx Podcast #29 It took me nearly an hour to pick my jaw up off the floor after speaking with David. He's just THAT GUY. Charismatic and approachable. Able to dig deep into the fundamentals of epigenetics and gene editing, and then play you a song from one of his 5 full musical albums at the end of it. David is someone who walks the walk. A polymathic mad scientist designing the minds and mental states for the future of humanity. When I think of someone on the bleeding edge of science and performance, David definitely fits the bill. Currently, David works as an Epigenetic Performance Coach and the Director of Psychoacoustics at the Apeiron Center. He came into his work through a series of synchronicities, something we dive into more in the conversation — but seems to be right at home consulting for some major players in the business, athletic, and artistic spaces. “Your natural bias is to think ‘this is the answer, this is how everyone should do it!’ In terms of navigating that, I find there’s a certain ethos or mentality that I look for, and if I don’t find it I instantly become wary. That ethos is acknowledging ‘Hey, I don’t know everything, and this is just one idea’. When I see people who can say ‘hey, here’s one study, and there’s another that contradicts it, and I’m not trying to hide it.’ And to the best of my ability, I try to do that.’” — David Krantz, HEx Podcast #29 There was nothing off the table for this conversation, and David has a remarkable ability to distill complex scientific concepts into something easily digestible and understandable, for beginners and experts alike. Whether you're a seasoned biohacker wanting to dive into the nuances of genetic testing, or someone just starting out in the self-optimization space, there's something here for you. David embodies the archetype of someone living a HighExistence, doing their best work in a way that is sustainable and pushes the edge of what is possible forward. I think you're going to love this conversation, Jon and I certainly enjoyed being a part of it. “If you’re just going to try to change one variable, just change diet and nothing else, maybe that is worthwhile for someone who just wants reductionistic data, but that’s not how things work in the world. So let’s look at everything as holistically and fully as we can.” — David Krantz, HEx Podcast #29 WHAT WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE: What does an ‘epigenetic health coach’ do? What bio-markers you should focus on for performance, longevity, and mood Davids revealing experience testing his own genome What David thinks about sleep and health tracking tools How do you transition from making music to epigenetic coaching? Noticing the synchronicities in your life and following the path How do you separate fact from fiction in the health and bio-hacking space? How to break free of the ‘healthy normal’ bias in the standard medical paradigm The difference between being healthy and having optimal health What does DNA do in our body? The impact of epigenetics on your genomic expression Exploring the concept of ‘clock genes’ The science behind transgenerational epigenetic inheritance David’s personal story of epigenetic inheritance and healing wounds from the Holocaust How your physiology is shaped while in the womb Where the notion of ‘past lives’ might come from… Trauma work and it’s overlap with epigenetics and genetic expression The importance of understanding your family’s past and history What David thinks about artificial light and quick biohacking tips Melatonin and optimizing the sleep/wake cycle Sleep is the cornerstone of maintaining healthy functioning Much, much more… WHERE TO FIND DAVID KRANTZ: Visit his website Check out the Apeiron Center Find him on Instagram

David Krantz and I talk about how genetics affect the metabolism of cannabis (nutrigenomics) and the resulting impact of cannabis use on our epigenetic health. Furthermore, we reach into a discussion on how the same framework of understanding applies to our metabolism of psychedelics and the potential future of a genome-specific screening program for psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. --LINKS-- For links to David's work, full show notes, and to watch this episode in video, head to Https://bit.ly/ATTMind111 **Full Topics Breakdown Below   --- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST —  Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso Donations: https://www.paypal.me/JWJesso Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/   Sponsor: FORMULA Nootropics https://www.jameswjesso.com/formula Use promo code "jesso" to get 20% off your first order.   Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter ------------- Episode Breakdown a general rundown of nutritional genomics and its application in understanding biology the profound health issues David faced that brought him into nutritional genomics (special note about the value of understanding polyvagal theory) the failure of the pre-packed dietary approach, be it veganism, paleo, or low-carb the endocannabinoid system the genetic differences of cannabis metabolism between different people why some people can “smoke weed every day” and make millions, and others can’t get off the couch how cannabis effects working memory differently in different genetic predispositions in each people based on baseline dopamine levels how our brain hides from itself the phenomena of “used to smoke all the time without issues then all of a sudden cannabis creates anxiety and paranoia” epigenetics and how cannabis changes how our genes express the genetic variant that increases the chances of developing cannabis-induced psychosis genetic profiling as a screening platform to understand what medical intervention would be most helpful for specific people the institutional complications that might prevent the introduction of genetic-specific medical care into the medical infrastructure how these ideas fit inside the modern context of the climate crisis how do genetic profiles influence dose-response differences with psychedelics speculating on the long term epigenetic impact of psilocybin use speculating on the long term epigenetic impact of therapeutic/healing work ---------- *** Big thanks to my patrons on Pateron for helping keep this podcast alive! Especially, Thomas & Melanie H, Clea S, Steven B, James R, Dean H, Joe A, Andy D, Stephen B, Ian C, David W, Don J, Yvett FC, Ann-Madeleine, Dima B, Chuck W & Cornelius Phlegmbottom ---------     --- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST —  Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso Donations: https://www.paypal.me/JWJesso Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/   Sponsor: FORMULA Nootropics https://www.jameswjesso.com/formula Use promo code "jesso" to get 20% off your first order.   Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter   --- BOOKS —    Decomposing The Shadow: https://www.jameswjesso.com/decomposing-the-shadow/ The True Light Of Darkness: https://www.jameswjesso.com/true-light-darkness/   --- LINKS —    Website: https://www.jameswjesso.com/ Speaking Tour: https://www.jameswjesso.com/events/ Podcast: https://www.jameswjesso.com/podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jameswjesso Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attmindpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jameswjesso   --- PRODUCTS —    Art: https://www.jameswjesso.com/product-category/art/ Teeshirts: https://www.jameswjesso.com/product-category/clothing/ Lectures: https://www.jameswjesso.com/product/psychedelics-ritualistic-suffering-and-the-meaning-of-life-lecture/

My guest this week is David Krantz. David is an epigenetic health coach who helps creatives and professionals achieve optimal health so they can do their best work. In addition to being a health coach, he also runs a company called Inner Depth Audio that produces brainwave entrainment programs for better brain functioning. If you're interested in learning more about David and his work, he currently offers free 30 minute consultations. You can learn more about David and his work in the following ways: David's website David's Instagram In this episode, you'll discover: What epigenetics is and how it can help you feel better and do your best workWhy diet and exercise routines aren't a one-size-fits-all kind of thingHow to get your blood tested and analyzed by David and why it's one of the best investments you can makeWhat binaural beats are and how brainwave entrainment can help you improve your experienceWhy David is a fan of supplementing his diet with vitamins and minerals Resources mentioned in this episode: Blue Light Blocking Computer Glasses - I recently purchased these glasses after watching a few of David's and some other folks videos talking about the detrimental effects of blue light. These are far more clear and block far more blue light than my prior pair of blue blocking glasses. Thanks for listening! I hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did, share it with a friend and subscribe on your favorite podcast app. You can also listen to every episode of Enhancing The Human Experience on YouTube. All the best! Mark P.S. – Have you visited the Focus & Flow store yet? If not, what are you waiting for? You’ll find all sorts of products and apparel you’ll enjoy using and wearing that will also help you consciously create and live the life you want. While you’re there be sure to subscribe to the mailing list so you can stay in the loop with all of the new things coming down the line!

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David Krantz is a certified Epigenetic Coach who specializes in boosting cognitive function and helping clients harness their creative and personal power. As a lifelong musician, David sees the various systems of the body as parts of a complex symphony. And, as a coach, he excels at fine-tuning those parts to create resonant harmonious health.   David also serves as Director of Psychoacoustics at Apeiron Center in Asheville, NC where he develops sound-based tools for better mood, energy, and focus. Additionally, he’s an expert in the pharmacogenetics of the endocannabinoid system and has developed a proprietary genetic test for looking at individual response to cannabinoids. A biohacker by training and artist by nature, David enjoys working with others who have a deep passion for experiencing life.

Are we bound to our genetic destiny? Listen to this episode to find out about epigenetics - how you can alter how your genes are expressed through nutrition, stress management, proper sleep, living your purpose and much more. I chatted with Epigenetic health coach David Krantz. Many of us think if we have a specific genetic mutation, or are predisposed by our family history to a specific condition, that there isn't much we can do about it. But in fact, we can change our future by changing some of our habits right now! We also discuss nutritional genomics - or, why some diets work for some people, while others don't, how the cooking oil you use can affect your health based on your genetic profile, and a little about the endocannabinoid system. Find out about David's coaching services at www.david-krantz.com. Show notes: [2:00] What is epigenetics and are we bound to our genetic destiny?[4:51] How lifestyle factors shift your genetic expression[7:46] Nutritional genomics - how do your genes influence your nutritional requirements?[14:18] How can the cooking oil you use affect your health, based on your genetic profile?[18:15] Effects of artificial light and EMF exposure[24:30] Circadian epigenetics: when should you eat, exercise, and sleep?[27:25] What is the endocannabinoid system, and why is it important?

David Krantz is a health coach specializing in epigenetics. Today, he talks about the importance of looking at individuals on a genetic level to determine what the right health path is for them. Find David Here: david-krantz.com Books discussed on the podcast here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-6f9e8669 Join the Tribe: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sparkintention/ www.jennamonaco.com IG: @jenna.monaco jennamonacowrites@gmail.com Giveaway Deets: 100th episode giveaway! Free Wireless Beatssolo3 headphones. To enter: Take a screenshot of your review on iTunes and email me or DM me on insta. Drawing will be held on our 100th episode: 9/10/19

David Krantz is a biohacker extraordinaire, expert epigenetic life coach, and electronic music producer also known as Futexture. Join us to explore how your genes interact with your environment, behaviors, nutrition, and consciousness, and step forward on the path to creative flow state optimization.JOIN INNERVERSE PLUS+Get double length interview conversations, early podcast access and more, while supporting Chance and InnerVerse with your energy!Check out this episode's Plus+ Extension!Become a member at patreon.com/innerverseCONNECT WITH DAVID KRANTZdavid-krantz.comSoundcloud @Futexture Instagram @wholesystemshealthFacebook @DavidKrantzEpigeneticCoach WE TALKED ABOUT...Avoiding creative burnout from the late-night lifestyleBiohacking For Optimal Health – Podcast LinkSynchronicity with Dr. Dan Strickler, biohacking & epigenetics guruPsychological astrology and relating to consciousness archetypesNutrigenomics & Nutrigenetics, the modern & scientific AyurvedaReducing decision fatigue from conflicting nutrition adviceSafe & private collection of genetic dataWhy “diet and dogma don’t mix” and each person’s habits yield unique resultsThe need to shift the mentality of the mainstream medical systemCleansing & Detoxing from the genetic perspectiveONLY IN PLUS+ (SUBSCRIBE!)The genetic differences in response to psychedelics and plant medicinesBiofeedback and strengthening the mind body connectionPaying attention to the sonic environment to upgrade your awarenessIdeas for mitigating the epigenetic consequences of rising EMF levelsSungazing superhumans and the light bodyBiohacking strategies for perfecting your circadian rhythms Binaural beats and brainwave entrainment technologyThe inspiration behind David’s newest album as FutextureA detour to talk about the epic novel DuneSUPPORT INNERVERSE WITH SECRET ENERGY POWER-UPSBlessed Herbs Colon Cleanse Kit Shilajit - "The Destroyer of Weakness"Become a Secret Energy affiliate and generate Karma Free wealth - Link To Spiritech Specialist ProgramMUSIC IN THIS EPISODEIntro - "Foggy Dreams" by Wisdom Traders Outro - "Through the Edge of Never" & "Syntax" by FutextureINTERESTING QUOTES"Once you have your genetic information, it’s much easier to make healthy choices for your body, because you don’t have to second guess yourself so much.All of the things that we think of as diseases, they’re just adaptive responses to the wrong information being fed into the body." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Everyone wants to find the right diet and exercise regime that works for them. But with all the choices available to us, finding the right fit can be a long journey full of shots in the dark and a lack of real data. David Krantz is changing that by offering personalized health coaching that looks at each client's gene expression, and then building a diet and exercise program that is a right fit for each person.David specializes in coaching around epigenetics. This allows him to coach people on nutrigenomics - the study of linking epigenetic expression to particular foods and behaviours.We all have a particular set of expressed gene codes, and this regulates what foods work well in our bodies, how well we respond to exercise, and a whole host of other things. Knowing how your genes are expressed allows you (with the right advisor) to make decisions on how to live, based on what works well for your unique body.On this episode, we discuss: What epigenetic coaching does. The old way of discovering what's healthy for you. The new way of tailoring diet and exercise to your genetic expression. Why a Ketogenic diet may not be a good fit for you. The most direct route to changing how your body loses weight. Marrying intuition and data together = power. How good data can empower you to move forward and take bold action. Concerns: Genetic testing, privacy, and big brother having your genetic information. Genetics and specific foods: fats, nuts, and more. The PPARG gene and mitochondria response to cold therapy. The function of mitochondria - the power-plant of the cells in your body. Mitochondrial response to infra red light. Cold exposure and how it affects sleep quality. Genes in my chart that affect Dopamine and my appetite for dopamine rushes. Why some people absolutely hate cold exposure. Addiction and which genes contribute to addictive tendencies. Supplements and substances that can contribute to balancing or resetting receptor systems in the brain. Ibogane and Ayahuasca for addiction treatment. How your genetic variants can predict your response to Cannabis. The the important balance of mind and body - therapy and diet/exercise. The importance of Purpose in leading a life of meaning. One take-home message from this podcast with David is this:March to the beat of your own drum. Every body is different. Listen to your own body and learn what you need.David's website is full of great content, and he offers multiple tiers of coaching for short term and long term goals. David-Krantz.comBook a free 30 minute call with David here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Kyle interviews David Krantz, Certified Epigenetic Coach, and an expert in nutritional genomics. In the show, they talk about the effects of substances via the implications on an individual’s genetics. 3 Key Points: Epigenetic testing is a bio-hack for boosting cognitive function and harnessing our creativity and ultimate human potential. There has been a lot of research done on genetics and the effects of THC. The body produces cannabinoids that activate the THC receptors internally, which varies from person to person. Each person should be seen on an individual level, and the more we know about our unique genetics, the more we can understand about our interactions with different substances. Support the show Patreon Leave us a review on iTunes Share us with your friends – favorite podcast, etc Join our Facebook group - Psychedelics Today group – Find the others and create community. Navigating Psychedelics Trip Journal                                              Integration Workbook Show Notes About David David works with clients on creating optimal epigenetic expression He uses people’s genetics as a guide to look at recommendations for diet, herbs, supplements, etc. He began looking at cannabis for recommendations and found curiosity in psychedelics too Epigenetics studies the effects of the modification of genetics It looks at chemical groups attached to the DNA itself and what happens to them over time Cannabis and Genetics The most robust area of research on genetics is THC David said he has seen some research on Psilocybin and just very recently that liver enzymes are responsible for LSD interactions It looks at the way people are metabolizing these substances When you ingest something or smoke it, it has a higher impact on the body, edibles are a great example Kyle brings up the curiosity of edibles impact being either physiological or biological Genetics show the body’s cannabinoid levels The body produces cannabinoids that activate the THC receptors internally There are two enzymes that break down cannabinoids in the body, Anandamide and 2AG There is a higher likelihood to use cannabis in a person with lower levels of endocannabinoids This makes some people high-functioning stoners, and others non-functioning stoners The substance is neutral, it's all about the body and how it reacts to it When the liver breaks down an edible, it makes THC more potent There is speculation that the slow metabolizers have a better chance of passing a drug test because they don't have a chance to convert 110HTHC to the COOHTHC Food and Substance Effects Kyle mentions someone who was drinking grapefruit juice everyday for 3 weeks, and it potentiated the effects of Ketamine In order to psilocybin to be converted to psilocin, you need a chemical in your body called alkaline phosphatase Vitamin C deficiency and Vitamin B-6 deficiency all both correlated with alkaline phosphatase deficiency David brings up his experience going keto, it worked really great for him, his energy levels increased, he lost weight, but his wife had a horrible time with keto Then he looked to genetics and it made perfect sense to him as to why it worked for him and why it failed for her Metabolism, biochemistry, genetics, and so many other factors impact a person's reaction to substances Gene Type Testing Apeiron David also mentions that with companies like 23 and me, they get their money from selling people’s genetic information He says Apeiron is focused on what you can actually do with the information, not just simply providing the results David says its super valuable for people to know these things about themselves, how to mitigate stress, how the metabolism works, knowing what to eat, knowing vitamin deficiencies, etc. Psychedelics in the Future of Epigenetics David thinks were going to see that the epigenetics of psychedelics are going to show the ability to overcome trauma When we look at people at an individual level, we all have our own idiosyncrasies and variations “Because there is no such thing as an average human, let’s stop treating people like average humans and start treating them like they are individual people. Let’s stop leaving out the outliers.” - David Taking an individualized approach to the psychedelic space is highly beneficial Links Website Instagram About David David Krantz is a certified Epigenetic Coach who specializes in boosting cognitive function and helping clients harness their creative and personal power. As a lifelong musician, David sees the various systems of the body as parts of a complex symphony. And, as a coach, he excels at fine-tuning those parts to create resonant harmonious health. David also serves as Director of Psychoacoustics at Apeiron Center in Asheville, NC where he develops sound-based tools for better mood, energy, and focus. Additionally, he’s an expert in the pharmacogenetics of the endocannabinoid system and has developed a proprietary genetic test for looking at individual response to cannabinoids. A biohacker by training and artist by nature, David enjoys working with others who have a deep passion for enjoying life.

David Krantz is a certified Epigenetic Coach and one of the most sought after experts in the field of individualized genetic-based nutrition. As a lifelong musician, David sees the various systems of the body as parts of a complex symphony. And, as a coach, he excels at helping clients fine-tune those parts to create resonant harmonious health and harness their creative and personal power. David specializes in helping people understand the way their bodies are wired at the deepest levels, but more importantly the steps they can take to use that information to create optimal health and happiness by aligning themselves with the right nutrition, supplements, herbs, lifestyle routines, etc that really match up with their genetics. David also serves as Director of Psychoacoustics at Apeiron Center in Asheville, NC where he develops sound-based tools for better mood, energy, and focus. Additionally, he’s an expert in the pharmacogenetics of the endocannabinoid system and is best known for developing a proprietary genetic test that helps people understand their unique and individual response to cannabinoids. He was nominated in 2019 as a Top 100 Health innovator by the International Forum For Healthcare Advancement. A biohacker by training and artist by nature, David enjoys working with others who have a deep passion for enjoying life. In today's podcast episode:  - What is epigenetics? - Why your destiny doesn't lie in your genes but rather can be shifted with how your live your life - Why food is only a part of the health equation - Why today's artificial lighting environment and EMF overload is one of the most overlooked aspects of health and how reconnecting with nature can be profoundly helpful from an epigenetic standpoint - How our parents' and grandparents' lifestyles, stress, and nutrition are impacting us today and how we can set up our children and their children for success - How circadian epigenetics impact health and how we can leverage sleep, meal timing, and light exposure to improve mental health and overall functioning You can connect with David through his website https://david-krantz.com/

David Krantz is a health coach specializing in nutritional genomics, epigenetics, and the endocannabinoid system. David helps people understand how their particular set of genetics influences their nutritional needs, strategies for wellness, and why they might be more susceptible for addictive behavior.  Follow David @wholesystemshealth david-krantz.com apeironcenter.com   Check us out at www.ThatSoberGuy.com  Connect with us on instagram @realthatsoberguy and @shaneramer on twitter   Do you or a loved one need help? Go to foundationshelp.com/soberguy or call 833-81-SOBER to talk with an admissions coordinator about treatment options.   Thanks to our Sponsors: Foundations Recovery Network Humans Music (Show Intro)      

Who is David Krantz? David Krantz is a certified Epigenetic Coach who specializes in boosting cognitive function and helping clients harness their creative and personal power. As a lifelong musician, David sees the various systems of the body as parts of a complex symphony. And, as a coach, he excels at fine-tuning those parts to create resonant harmonious health.    David also serves as Director of Psychoacoustics at Apeiron Center in Asheville, NC where he develops sound-based tools for better mood, energy, and focus. Additionally, he's an expert in the pharmacogenetics of the endocannabinoid system and has developed a proprietary genetic test for looking at individual response to cannabinoids. A biohacker by training and artist by nature, David enjoys working with others who have a deep passion for enjoying life.    How to Connect with David? https://www.facebook.com/DavidKrantzEpigeneticCoach   https://instagram.com/wholesystemshealth ----more---- Get Connected with Dr. Vic Facebook: www.facebook.com/DrVicManzo Instagram: www.Instagram.com/DrVicManzo LinkedIn: www.LinkedIn.com/in/DrManzo YouTube: Bit.Ly/38QULv91   Purchase a Copy of Dr. Vic's Book at a Discount http://bit.ly/37GY4UK   Hire Dr. Vic as Your Mentor/Coach http://bit.ly/2F7zUpU   Email DrVic@EmpowerYourReality.com

David Krantz is returning for his second interview on the Bio Alchemy podcast, less than a week after his first appearance to talk about epigenetics, EMF, and more. Though in this episode, our focus is the body's endocannabinoid system, sound healing, and more on genetic variances that make us humans special. David Krantz is an epigenetics coach, and someone who specialises in boosting cognitive function and helping clients harness their creative and personal power. As a lifelong musician, David sees the various systems of the body as parts of a complex symphony. And, as a coach, he excels at fine-tuning those parts to create resonant harmonious health. David also serves as Director of Psychoacoustics at Apeiron Center in Asheville, NC where he develops sound-based tools for better mood, energy, and focus. Additionally, he’s an expert in the pharmacogenetics of the endocannabinoid system and has developed a proprietary genetic test for looking at individual response to cannabinoids. A biohacker by training and artist by nature, David enjoys working with others who have a deep passion for enjoying life. In this episode, we discuss what the endocannabinoid system in the human body is, why this newly-discovered system is so incredibly important for our wellbeing and general function, what cannabinoids are and how they may cause you to change, what cannabinoid is extremely important for your mood, how it's not just cannabis that contain these compounds, and that they're also found in extremely common foods like black pepper, what cannabinoid is responsible for your happiness and pain tolerance, how David sees each person's health as an artform, what sound healing is and how you can bring it into your own life, and much more. You can find out more about David and his work on genes and epigenetics via his website (https://david-krantz.com/), and he also offers a free 30 minute consultation there for those who want to leann more about how epigenetic coaching can help you meet your optimal health goals. And be sure to check out last Wednesday's episode for David's first interview on the podcast.   DAVID'S WEBSITE: https://david-krantz.com/ APEIRON CENTER: https://www.apeironcenter.com/    CONNECT Connect with Leon The Alchemist online for more intensive biohacking, longevity, and performance advice daily, with exclusive content you won't find anywhere else: INSTAGRAM: @LeonTheAlchemist | https://www.instagram.com/leonthealchemist  TWITTER: @AlchemistLeon | https://twitter.com/alchemistleon LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/leonthealchemist WEBSITE: http://bioalchemy.co COURSE: http://bio.ax/    LEARN Want to take your biohacking skills to the next level? Wake up feeling better each and every day? Or as Dr Aubrey De Grey has suggested, see if you can implement some of the longevity biohacks that may see you living to 1,000 years or more with advancements in technology? Then my intensive biohacking course The Alchemist's Guide to Biohacking (http://bio.ax/) is something you should consider becoming a student of. Use the code "HALF" during the first month of this podcast being launched to get 50% off lifetime access, with all future updates. Check out this biohacking course at: http://bio.ax/    SUPPORT I spend a ton of time putting together this podcast, and would love your support. Whether as simple as reviewing this podcast, to checking out the products I recommend, or even becoming a student of my intensive biohacking course "The Alchemist's Guide To Biohacking", I appreciate every human who supports me, however large or small the action. ITUNES: https://apple.co/2GQnXH2  SUB ON GOOGLE: https://bit.ly/2SbvJ05  BIOHACKING COURSE: http://bio.ax/

David Krantz is an epigenetics coach, and someone who specialises in boosting cognitive function and helping clients harness their creative and personal power. As a lifelong musician, David sees the various systems of the body as parts of a complex symphony. And, as a coach, he excels at fine-tuning those parts to create resonant harmonious health. David also serves as Director of Psychoacoustics at Apeiron Center in Asheville, NC where he develops sound-based tools for better mood, energy, and focus. Additionally, he’s an expert in the pharmacogenetics of the endocannabinoid system and has developed a proprietary genetic test for looking at individual response to cannabinoids. A biohacker by training and artist by nature, David enjoys working with others who have a deep passion for enjoying life.  In this episode, David and I discuss why the genes you were born with don't necessarily control your destiny, how several hundred thousand genes rule what foods are likely beneficial or harmful to you, the diminishing mineral content in most farmed agriculture that people are eating these days, how ancestral emotional trauma can be passed down via epigenetics and be affecting the way you live your life today, why stress and your emotional condition is likely the most important thing you need to fix in your life before having children, the damage of EMF and wireless technology on your body, and much more. This will be the first in two interviews with David, with a second on the cannabinoid system coming next week, so make sure you stay tuned for that. You can find out more about David and his work on genes and epigenetics via his website (https://david-krantz.com/), and he also offers a free 30 minute consultation there for those who want to leann more about how epigenetic coaching can help you meet your optimal health goals.   DAVID'S WEBSITE: https://david-krantz.com/ APEIRON CENTER: https://www.apeironcenter.com/    CONNECT Connect with Leon The Alchemist online for more intensive biohacking, longevity, and performance advice daily, with exclusive content you won't find anywhere else: INSTAGRAM: @LeonTheAlchemist | https://www.instagram.com/leonthealchemist  TWITTER: @AlchemistLeon | https://twitter.com/alchemistleon LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/leonthealchemist WEBSITE: http://bioalchemy.co COURSE: http://bio.ax/    LEARN Want to take your biohacking skills to the next level? Wake up feeling better each and every day? Or as Dr Aubrey De Grey has suggested, see if you can implement some of the longevity biohacks that may see you living to 1,000 years or more with advancements in technology? Then my intensive biohacking course The Alchemist's Guide to Biohacking (http://bio.ax/) is something you should consider becoming a student of. Use the code "HALF" during the first month of this podcast being launched to get 50% off lifetime access, with all future updates. Check out this biohacking course at: http://bio.ax/    SUPPORT I spend a ton of time putting together this podcast, and would love your support. Whether as simple as reviewing this podcast, to checking out the products I recommend, or even becoming a student of my intensive biohacking course "The Alchemist's Guide To Biohacking", I appreciate every human who supports me, however large or small the action. ITUNES: https://apple.co/2GQnXH2  SUB ON GOOGLE: https://bit.ly/2SbvJ05  BIOHACKING COURSE: http://bio.ax/

In this Podcast, David Krantz joins me to talk about epigenetic's and ten thousand other things. We learn it's in the nature of 5 Gemini (which we both have) which creates such interdisciplinary dialogue. I really enjoyed this conversation with David.  It's the type that could go on forever. Check out his work here: https://david-krantz.com my work: www.Holestoheavens.com

The Science of Epigenetics is the study of how DNA dynamically interacts with the environment and the driving force behind how our DNA activates and expresses. Epigenetics assists us to understand the way in which our environmental cues impact not only our genes but also the genes of our prospective descendants. This emerging field of science validates that it is no longer a question about nature vs nurture, rather it is the dynamic interaction between the two that creates the outcome.  David Krantz specializes in genetic interpretation and explores how a person can maximize their personal potential by studying the nuances of their unique genetic make up. In this episode, he discusses the latest epigenetic research, explores the mind-body relationship with health, how varying genetic signatures may effect diet, and the implications of both THC and CBD.

Fertility can be an emotional conversation for a lot of women or couples struggling to conceive. This one's not that. Epigenetic coach David Krantz and I go balls deep on cannabis and fertility on Potcast 75. We explore the latest studies from Duke and Harvard and learn how you can optimize your body and environment to invite fertility into your life. Don't miss the show notes at casuallybaked.com. Connect on social: @casuallybaked | @wholesystemshealth

For rewards and podcast extras, become a patron!   Biohacker and genetics extraordinaire, David Krantz returns to the mind meld to discuss high genetic weirdness, how the mind influences the body, dystopian pitfalls to avoid, the power of placebo and more!  *For David's free class Mastering the Art of Health, Click and share this link* For a full write-up and more pop over to THIRDEYEDROPS.com   Give us a holographic hug by leaving us a 5 star review on iTunes!

David Krantz comes back on the show (previously on ep. #842) to talk about Brandon's genetic profile in-depth and discuss more detailed concepts of epigenetics like the influence of beliefs and rituals on health, as well as caffeine, lectin and plant sterols, and a wealth of knowledge that David possesses about gene expression, diet and lifestyle.

Let's end the year with one of my favorite discoveries of 2018! Explore your DNA and learn more about your body and how cannabis, foods, and supplements work for (or against) you. This is a second helping of the potcast with David Krantz, my epigenetic coach from the Apeiron Center for Human Potential. Hear what's possible and then you decide for yourself if genomics testing and epigenetic coaching are right for you. Learn more in the show notes at casuallybaked.com. Connect on social: @casuallybaked | @wholesystemshealth

David Krantz specializes in genetic interpretation and explores how a person can maximize their personal potential by studying the nuances of their unique genetic make up. In this episode, he discusses the latest epigenetic research, explores factors like sound in health, how varying genetic signatures may effect veganism, and the implications of both THC and CBD.

New pal, epigenetic coach and musician, David Krantz, joins me for one of my favorite conversations on Synchronicity. Futexture - https://soundcloud.com/futexture

David Krantz, health coach, epigenetic coach, and music producer who specializes in creating isochronic tones, joins our show in this special episode of the Elite Man Podcast! In today’s episode David talks about the health benefits of anechoic chambers and isochronic tones, and shares his vast understanding of nutrigenomics and why we all respond to certain foods, nutrients, and substances differently. He covers a multitude of health boons that anechoic chambers offer and how isochronic tones actually work to change the brain’s function. David holds nothing back in this powerful, jam-packed health episode whilst sharing how we can optimize our genes and the way we express them in ways, I up until this point, had no idea was being done. If you’re wondering how you can optimize your health, longevity, and performance using epigenetics, fascinating soundless chambers, and incredible audio tones, check this episode out now! *Download this episode now and subscribe to our channel to get more of these amazing interviews! In our episode we go over: How David became an epigenetic coach and why he’s fascinated with optimizing his health What an anechoic chamber is and what people have historically used them for How anechoic chambers can help with human health optimization and performance Sound therapy and the power that different sounds can have on the brain and body The altered states that being inside and anechoic chamber can produce and why David says it’s the closest thing to a psychedelic he’s found Isochronic beats and binaural beats and the power of both these sounds Brain wave entrainment and the science behind why it works The most remarkable case of healing that David has seen with people going into the anechoic chamber and using the isochronic beats What nutrigenomics is and why it may be the key to preventing and reversing just about any disease Nutrigenomics vs. nutrigenetics Looking at our genes to understand which type of foods and lifestyle choices to make in order to optimize our health The ApoE4 gene and why this raises your risk for Alzheimer’s The downsides to certain genes but the fact that they most likely had an evolutionary health advantage at some point for our ancestors Working with your genes, both maximizing what you have and compensating for what you don’t The genes that David tests for and the nutrition, exercise, and sleep-based genes that are most important to know The cost of getting all your most important genes tested and why it might be worth considering The ever-changing field of science and why our understanding of genes is continually evolving CRISPR gene editing and the future of gene editing therapy Liz Parrish and the incredible work she’s doing with editing genes, including her own How viruses can help with the gene editing process Circadian rhythm and the importance of understanding and working with your natural biological clock Check out David on: Website: david-krantz.com Facebook: facebook.com/DavidKrantzEpigeneticCoach Sponsors: * Go to EliteManMagazine.com/newsletter to sign up for our fantastic newsletter now! *Crickstart makes organic snacks with cricket powder and plant-based ingredients. This cricket powder is made from organically farmed, free-range crickets! There other ingredients include foods like seed butters, hemp, chocolate, and dates that are all organic too. The bars are delicious, better than so many other protein/meal replacement bars I’ve had and have absolutely none of that chalky taste you usually get in those bars. I actually really love these things. And yes, I know what you’re thinking… “Justin, seriously, crickets dude? What’s the deal with that?” And trust me, I thought the same thing at first, but once I tried my first bar I was absolutely amazed at how good these things really were and after that it became completely normal for me to put down a few of these bars throughout the day (and some of their delicious cricket-packed crackers for that matter too). Crickstart’s bars have a very balanced macronutrient profile so they make a good pre- or post-workout snack, or even just a snack at the office or on the go. 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For rewards and podcast extras, become a patreon patron! Digital information sharticles, genetic wonders, the intersecting parallel lines of fate, synchronicity, psychedelic creativity and more!  David Krantz is genetic health coach, music producer and entrepreneur. For a full write-up and more-- THIRDEYEDROPS.com Give us a psychic smooch by leaving us a 5 star review on iTunes!

David is an Epigenetic Coach. We discuss the interesting role that genetics plays on influencing the affects of cannabis on individuals.

Today High On Healthy we are joined by David Krantz, Epigenetic Health Coach. David carries his family’s music history into the future (his great grandfather was a composer in Krakow, Poland before WWII and his Aunt is an accomplished opera singer) as he leans heavily on skillful synthetic sound design, reprocessed acoustic sound sources, and crisp production. One of the rare producers who can transcend the typical barriers between electronic dance music and traditional composition, David is at home in a variety of contexts and settings. Spanning the range between heavy bass music and contemplative downtempo, his versatility, depth of expression, and command over detail has earned him accolades from some of the most respected minds in forward thinking electronic music. Futexture is music for music lovers. Its music written in homage to the boundless majesty of nature, the complexity and strangeness of human relationships, and the ineffable nature of individual experience. It is the merger of tradition and the incalculable future, dancing together on the razor thin edge of now. It is what happens when David Krantz, a North Carolina native and multi instrumentalist, titrates his experience into sound.

Today High On Healthy we are joined by David Krantz, Epigenetic Health Coach. David carries his family’s music history into the future (his great grandfather was a composer in Krakow, Poland before WWII and his Aunt is an accomplished opera singer) as he leans heavily on skillful synthetic sound design, reprocessed acoustic sound sources, and crisp production. One of the rare producers who can transcend the typical barriers between electronic dance music and traditional composition, David is at home in a variety of contexts and settings. Spanning the range between heavy bass music and contemplative downtempo, his versatility, depth of expression, and command over detail has earned him accolades from some of the most respected minds in forward thinking electronic music. Futexture is music for music lovers. Its music written in homage to the boundless majesty of nature, the complexity and strangeness of human relationships, and the ineffable nature of individual experience. It is the merger of tradition and the incalculable future, dancing together on the razor thin edge of now. It is what happens when David Krantz, a North Carolina native and multi instrumentalist, titrates his experience into sound.

Is cannabis good for you?! Learn how your genes influence the way you respond and process foods, herbs, nutrients, and other substances - including cannabis. Unlock the secrets of your DNA for optimum wellness with epigenetics coaching by David Krantz. **Special discount for you in the show notes at casuallybaked.com**

David Krantz was tragically murdered over 4 years ago. His killer is still out there. About 40 percent of the murder cases in Kansas City are unsolved. Many of those cases are considered cold. FOX4 Crime Files takes an in-depth look at some of these cases, each one representing a life lost, and loved ones searching for answers.

I hope you're ready for an information-packed episode today! David Krantz is a health coach who specializes in genetics, including epigenetics, nutrigenomics, nutrigenetics, and even the genetic component of CBD/THC/and other cannabis-derived products. You'll want to grab a pen and paper for this one! Today, you'll learn about: -What epigenetics is/what it means, -How we can change our genetic makeup throughout our lifetime with diet, exercise, and lifestyle, -What happens when our genes and environments don't match, -The difference between nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics, -The genetic component behind why some diets work amazingly for some people and not for others, -How something as small as changing the type of fat you're eating can better work with your genetic makeup and lead to better body composition, -What is the MTHFR gene, why has it gotten so much hype, and what does it mean if you have one of the MTHFR polymorphisms, -What the endocannabinoid system is, -How THC and CBD impact people differently, -Some of the genetic implications for CBD/THC use, -Heart rate variability training, -...SO much more (if you can imagine that)! --------------- Find David here: http://david-krantz.com --------------- Mentioned in the show: Heart Math Institute (Heart Rate Variability) Cured Nutrition CBD products (use the code EMILY to save you some money!) ---------------   Today's episode of EMBody Radio is brought to you by Four Sigmatic. Four Sigmatic provides the best in adaptogenic/therapeutic mushroom products. You’ve seen me post about this stuff on Instagram and IG stories all the time, and I wanted to take a sec to tell you a little more about them today. I started using them because I love adaptogens, and many of their mushroom products are just that – adaptogens. Adaptogens basically help you respond better to physical and emotional stress. I run a business, run multiple social media platforms that tie into my business, I’m a student, and I have a life outside of all that that I’m trying to live, so stress management is key. Mushrooms can also be used to help everything from your gut health to your skin. My favorites are the Lion's Mane Mushroom Elixir and the Mushroom Hot Cacao with Reishi... Be sure to listen to the whole episode to learn why ;). If you want to try Four Sigmatic products, use the code "EMDUNC" to get 15% off your order at foursigmatic.com/emdunc.  --------------------------  Find me here:  Instagram Twitter YouTube My Website - be sure to sign up for my email list if you want to be part of the next #GetEMBodiedChallenge ! -------------------------  

In this episode we speak with David Krantz, an Apeiron Epigenetic Coach specializing in nutritional genetics, the endocannabinoid system, and cognitive health. Listen in as we hear more information so we can decide for our selves – ” Is Your Brain Wired For Weed?” Learn how commonly occurring genetic variants can effect the way you […] The post Is Your Brain Wired For Cannabis? – With David Krantz appeared first on Conscious Living Radio.

[NOTE: We had a publishing error last week and most subscribers missed Episode 61 with Jamaica Stevens on Crisis, Rebirth, and Transformation! Definitely worth going back to listen to this awesome chat.]David Krantz is a personal nutrition and genetics coach, sound therapy technician, and electronic music producer based in Asheville, NC. http://david-krantz.com Subscribe to this show:Apple Podcasts • Stitcher • SpotifyJoin our Facebook Discussion Group This week we chat about genetics – specifically how different gene variations in people affect the way we experience cannabis. We’re coming up on a revolution in biotech and agriculture that will soon make it a possibility to grow gene-tailored strains of cannabis to suit YOUR DNA specifically…until then, though, here is your primer on how to dance with Mary Jane in ways that work WITH, not AGAINST, you.(David is a repeat guest from Future Fossils Episode 0010, when he chatted with us about the future of electronic music, plant intelligence, and tripping with cats and modular synthesizers. Be sure to check that one out also!) We Discuss: • CYP2C9 - a liver enzyme that breaks down THC - and how the amount your body produces will determine how high you get from edibles, your ability to pass a drug screening, etc.• How learning about our genetic differences helps us develop tolerance and acceptance of each other’s very different needs and bodies• COMT, a gene responsible for dopamine breakdown, and how which variant of this gene you possess determines cannabis-induced memory loss and alteration of time perception• ATK1, a gene whose variants determine how “psychotomimetic” (ie, trippy) your response to cannabis will be, and whether or not it will exacerbate schizophrenic symptoms• How it is, and isn’t, helpful for the law to regard cannabis primarily as a medicine• APOE, a gene that heavily influences Alzheimer’s Disease, not in isolation but depending on whether or not you eat a lot of saturated fats or exercise• How we must revolutionize education and accreditation in an age of digital learning, so that we can deploy as much healing intelligence as possible• Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms, or SNPs, and how these one-letter changes in a gene can make a huge difference• David’s critique of cannabis studies that DON’T break down research subject populations down into genetic subgroups, and reveal the researchers’ biases• The need for “cultural interoperability” in our discussions about cannabis research, “across the aisle” between scientists for and against its legalization• AND Coffee and Chaga mushrooms and more – enacting complex mutually supportive benefits• Which gene tests David likes best, and best practices for privacy with your genetic data• The future of genomic science’s influence on cannabis horticulture and use Quotes: “There are probably some people that shouldn’t smoke weed.” “I feel very qualified to help the people that I’m helping, and having the red tape of, ‘You have to be a medical professional or you can’t talk about this stuff at all,’ doesn’t make sense for where we’re going – because I can listen to 2000 hours of podcasts, like I did when I was working at Moog, and feel like I’ve really upped my understanding of some things. Maybe that can help other people besides myself.” “I’ve become increasingly self-aware of the way I feel about people who disagree with me…” “There’s no such thing as the perfect human diet.” Related Links: Kerri Welch on dopamine and time perception https://textureoftime.wordpress.com/2015/08/30/dopamine-and-traction-between-internal-and-external-time/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What’s important to recognize is that the kind of blanket statement of either pot is good for you or it’s bad for you is really oversimplified and I hope we can break some of that down and really talk about the intricacy of that today. Disclosure: The purpose of this podcast is to dispel dogma, share scientific backed information, and talk about the health benefits of cannabis Any statement mentioned in this podcast is not a medical recommendation so please speak to your physician before doing anything stupid. About the Guest David Krantz: David Krantz is an epigenetic coach, musician, and entrepreneur based in Asheville, North Carolina. He serves as the Director of Psychoacoustics at the Apeiron Center for Human Potential, where he explores the interaction between art, science, and health. As a coach, he works with clients using genetically informed, personalized strategies for optimal wellness and greater creativity. The Topic: Cannabis Genetics Cannabis is a controversial topic. To some, it is a gateway drug. To others, it helps deal with common problems including inflammation, epilepsy, and multiple sclerosis. In this podcast, David and Boomer speak in depth about the endocannabinoid system, cannabinoids, cannabis genetics, and how your genes may affect both your desire to use weed and the overall effect it has on you. Key Highlights: Addressing the age-old question: is marijuana good for you? What is the difference between CBD and THC? What is Sativa versus Indica? The potential use of cannabis in PTSD The natural occurring cannabinoids in our body Why higher levels of anandamide may be associated with increased stress resiliency The gene associated with the breakdown of anandamide into arachidonic acid How CNR1, one of our main cannabinoid receptor genes, is involved in bone density, constipation, weight gain, weight loss, circadian rhythm, hormone regulation, cognitive function and also leaky gut What genes and variants are associated with cannabis consumption and a worse working memory Scientific Studies on Cannabis Genetics: How CYP2C9 affects the metabolism of THC - Interindividual variation in the pharmacokinetics of Delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) as related to genetic polymorphisms in CYP2C9 The impact of cannabis consumption on working memory depending on CNR1 gene variant - Functional genetic variation of the cannabinoid receptor 1 and cannabis use interact on prefrontal connectivity and related working memory behavior. Withdrawl Symptoms and the FAAH gene - Intermediate cannabis dependence phenotypes and the FAAH C385A variant: an exploratory analysis. Amygdala and Hippocampus sizes among Cannabis Users - Associations between cannabinoid receptor-1 (CNR1) variation and hippocampus and amygdala volumes in heavy cannabis users. ATK1 and the Psychedelic Effects of Marijuana - Associations between cannabinoid receptor-1 (CNR1) variation and hippocampus and amygdala volumes in heavy cannabis users. Let's say you want to look into the potential impact of cannabis on your health. You can start by looking at your cannabis genetics. If you already have 23andMe, below is a guide to learning more about your genetic predispositions for cannabis. If you want to learn more about genetic testing and its use for creating custom health plans, schedule a FREE 30-minute call today. How to Access Your 23andMe Raw Data: The raw data in each 23andMe report contains over ~600,000 lines of raw data. Log-in to 23andMe.com Access the raw data. The menu bar contains a header “Tools.” Move your cursor over the Tools header to access the drop-down menu. The last of the six drop-down features is “Browse Raw Data.” Click on this. This is the most powerful area of 23andMe. From this point, you can access ~600,000 lines of genetic information with the RSID. Finding the RSID. 23andMe requires you to search raw data through RSID. The RSID is the Reference SNP cluster ID. Researchers use it to report findings. How to Look Into Your Own Cannabis Genetics: The below single nucleotide polymorphisms are searchable in 23andMe using the RSID listed below. CYP2C9 – the liver enzyme which breaks down THC RSID – RS1057910 A allele = fast metabolizer of THC CC allele = slow metabolizer of THC CC tends to take longer to process THC, hence more in the bloodstream CC also tends to report more drowsiness or a more intense effect from the same amount of THC FAAH - Breaks down Anandamide, one of your body's two main cannabinoids. Activates the CB1 receptor. RSID - RS324420 C allele - lower levels of anandamide (more FAAH activity) CC - more dopamine activation when exposed to the smell of cannabis CC - worse sleep with cannabis use CNR1 - is the Cannabinoid Receptor 1 gene. This gene is in the brain and central nervous system. It is involved in our experience with anxiety, feeding behavior, and neurotransmitter balance. RSID - Rs2023239 G allele - associated with more cravings and withdrawal The correlation is very strong when combined with a FAAH CC variant G allele carriers may have worse working memory than AA when using cannabis ATK1 - Protein which acts as signaling for the dopamine pathway RSID - Rs2494732 C allele associated with a more psychedelic effect Additional Resources for Cannabis Genetics: David Krantz's website David Krantz's free webinar on cannabis genetics David's article on the CYP2C9 gene Professor of Pot - an informed resource on cannabis See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this special double episode, we're joined by musician-wizards Anthony Thogmartin (Earth Cry, Papadosio) and David Krantz (Futexture, former Moog Synthesizers employee, and director of psychoacoustics at Apeiron Center) in which we all kind of end up interviewing each other and have a conversation about the ordering and disordering of time, completely out of order (introductions halfway through the episode, et cetera). * Support Future Fossils Podcast on Patreon: patreon.com/michaelgarfield * We talk about:- creative process workflow time loops and the difference of looping over minutes or years- artificially intelligent digital simulacra of ourselves, exploring alternate biographies- analog modular synthesis as collaborating with a living creature- random number generators and the ghost in the machine - collective consciousness- tripping with cats and electronics- sensitive instruments detecting invisible realities and scalar waves- synchronizing people with trees, brains with other brains, and other entrainmentweirdness- data garden’s midi sprout and using plant vibrations to control robotic servos andwelcome vegetable intelligence into human political discourse- the anechoic chamber and psychoacoustic biofeedback programming the human body- video chat telepresence barbershop quartets See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

David Krantz, the CEO of YP (formerly the Yellow Pages), explains how they've reinvented their business.

We asked David Krantz, a Mechanical Engineer how he got his new job after being layed off. It took about four months but after some networking it really paid off. Listen around minute 12 to hear a great interview question suggestion. (19 mins)