Biological age has emerged as an influential factor in understanding how our bodies cope with the passage of time, distinct from our chronological years. Today, Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, author of Younger You joins Dr. Greg Kelly to unpack how landmark studies and the development of biological clocks measuring DNA methylation patterns, researchers can now predict the aging pace with greater accuracy. Dr. Fitzgerald shares the foundational elements and the evolution of her clinically-tested dietary program, created and tested to alter gene expression for a lower biological age. Sponsored by Qualia Synbiotic: https://qualialife.com/insights. Use code insights when you shop Qualia Synbiotic for 15% off your order. Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qualialife/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/qualialife.com. Email: [email protected]

Today we are talking all about the critical role ketones play in our metabolic health and longevity with Dr. Latt Mansor, pioneer in performance nutrition and metabolic health and Research Lead at H.V.M.N. Whether you’re new to understanding ketones or are a ketone aficionado, this episode is for you. We start with an overview of what ketones are, and then go deeper, distinguishing between endogenous and exogenous ketones. We can’t wrap up an episode without exploring how the brain is involved. Latt will explain the captivating relationship between ketones and the brain. Discover how ketones serve as a preferred energy source for this vital organ, and hear emerging research suggesting their potential benefits in various neurodegenerative conditions. Sponsored by Qualia Senolytic: https://neurohacker.com/podcastoffer. Use code podcast when you shop Qualia Senolytic for 15% off your order. Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurohacker/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurohackercollective. Email: [email protected].

In our latest episode of Collective Insights, host Dr. Greg Kelly sits down with his friend, and healthcare innovator Dr. Mark Percival, discussing the evolution of health coaching, the power of state management, and how one can optimize health through tracking reliable biomarkers and personal habits. Sponsored by Qualia NAD+: https://neurohacker.com/nad15. Use code nad15 when you shop Qualia NAD+ for 15% off your order. Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurohacker/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurohackercollective. Email: [email protected].

In our latest episode, host Dr. Dan Stickler delves deep into the world of emotions with special guest Dacher Keltner, to unpack the transformative power of awe. Our thought-provoking discussion explores the intricacies of awe as an emotional state, the unique psychological and physiological responses associated with awe, the neuroscience of awe, and the intersection of awe with psychedelic experiences. What’s more, we highlight the societal implications of fostering more awe experiences in everyday life. Sponsored by Qualia Senolytic: https://neurohacker.com/podcastoffer. Use code podcast when you shop Qualia Senolytic for 15% off your order. Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurohacker/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurohackercollective. Email: [email protected].

Mark Divine, a former Navy SEAL and elite performance trainer, joins head of Qualia R&D, Daniel Schmachtenberger, to discuss the importance of developing a practice of integration in order to step into our full potential as human beings. He emphasizes the need for physical, mental, emotional, intuitional, and spiritual integration, and how this can lead to a sense of world centrism and respect for all sentient beings. Mark also highlights the role of skillful means in training individuals to be resilient, mentally tough, and capable of making quick, effective decisions in high-stress situations. He believes that by developing these skills, individuals can become world centric warriors who can positively impact society. Sponsored by Qualia Senolytic: https://neurohacker.com/podcastoffer. Use code podcast when you shop Qualia Senolytic for 15% off your order. Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurohacker/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurohackercollective. Email: [email protected].

In this captivating episode of Collective Insights, host Dr. Dan Stickler engages in a profound conversation with Donald Hoffman, exploring the enigmatic terrain of reality, consciousness, and the limits of human perception. We embark on a journey through the contrast between religious teachings and scientific explanations, to an investigation into the framework of spacetime, Hoffman articulates his vision of consciousness as a fundamental aspect of the universe. Utilizing rigorous scientific theories and mathematics, he challenges the traditional physicalist paradigm, presenting a bold hypothesis that reveals the underpinnings of spacetime and ultimately, the experience of consciousness itself. Sponsored by Qualia Senolytic: https://neurohacker.com/podcastoffer. Use code podcast when you shop Qualia Senolytic for 15% off your order. Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurohacker/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurohackercollective. Email: [email protected].

In our latest episode Jim Kwik, renowned brain optimization and accelerated learning expert, joins Dr. Greg Kelly to share actionable insights for tapping into our brain's maximum capacity. We discuss the depths of cognitive enhancement and learning optimization as Jim shares insights from his book "Limitless" model, with easy to implement tips to help us progress beyond limiting mindsets to achieve extraordinary personal growth and cognitive enhancement. We even cover specific strategies for elevating one's learning abilities and how to optimize brain health through diet and nootropics. Sponsored by Qualia Mind: https://neurohacker.com/podcastdiscount. Use code MIND when you shop Qualia Mind for 15% off your order. Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurohacker/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurohackercollective. Email: [email protected].

In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr. Greg Kelly, Director of Product Development at Neurohacker Collective and Author of Shape Shift, to discuss the science of shape, also known as shape intelligence. We discuss and define shape intelligence as being the body's innate ability to adapt and optimize our shape based on our environment and genetic predispositions. Empowered with this knowledge we uncover the root causes, habits, and lifestyle behaviors, backed by science, that are key to improving your shape, weight, and health. Sponsored by Qualia Synbiotic: https://neurohacker.com/insights15. Use code insights15 when you shop Qualia Synbiotic for 15% off your order. Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurohacker/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurohackercollective. Email: [email protected].

In this episode of Collective Insights Ben Greenfield is back to share the latest in biohacking trends involving brain health, nootropics, and longevity. We discuss the impact of nutrition on brain performance, focusing on the Mediterranean diet and the role of polyphenols in supporting the gut-brain axis and then shifts the conversation to nootropic ingredients, with Ben sharing his personal stack for sleep deprivation and creative thinking. And we didn’t leave out biohacking technologies. The episode concludes with an in-depth discussion of biohacking technologies, including photobiomodulation, light-sound stimulation devices, and much more. Sponsored by Qualia Synbiotic: https://neurohacker.com/insights15. Use code insights15 when you shop Qualia Synbiotic for 15% off your order. Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurohacker/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurohackercollective. Email: [email protected].

In this episode, Siim Land, bestselling author and speaker joins us to discuss biohacking tips to increase our athletic performance and recovery. Siim guides us through science-backed tips featured in his book 'Win: Achieve Peak Athletic Performance, Optimize Recovery, and Become a Champion.' We dive deep into hydration and electrolyte protocols, peak alkalosis and importance of neutralizing acid for athletic performance, minerals that should be on the radar of all peak performers, and the relationship between diet and not just performance but longevity as a whole. Sponsored by Qualia Senolytic: https://neurohacker.com/podcastoffer. Use code podcast when you shop Qualia Senolytic for 15% off your order. Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurohacker/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurohackercollective. Email: [email protected].

In this fascinating episode we sit down with Dr. Charles Brenner, a research pioneer in the area of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is vital in the creation of energy in every cell of your body and is intrinsic to the aging process. Listen in to learn the exciting science behind NAD and why NAD coenzymes are the carriers and the transmitters of high energy electrons. They are the wiring of life. Sponsored by Qualia NAD+: https://neurohacker.com/nad15. Use code nad15 when you shop Qualia NAD+ for 15% off your order. Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurohacker/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurohackercollective. Email: [email protected].

In the world of biohacking, one word has been making waves: NAD. As we age, our NAD levels decline, and as biohackers, we are constantly seeking ways to optimize and improve the aging process. NAD, or nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, is a hub molecule in cellular metabolism, playing a crucial role in energy production, antioxidant defenses, DNA repair, and cellular stress response pathways. In today’s episode with our Science Team we help you understand exactly what NAD is and why it plays a vital role in the aging process. Sponsored by Qualia NAD+: https://neurohacker.com/podcastnad. Use code podcastnad when you shop Qualia NAD+ for 15% off your order. Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurohacker/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurohackercollective. Email: [email protected].

The growing understanding of how vision and breathing directly affect the brain—rather than the more generic categories of the mind and emotions is a topic that we find fascinating. And today, in this special encore release from the Collective Insights vault, Dr. Andrew Huberman, professor of neuroscience at Stanford, and Brian MacKenzie, renowned coach and innovator in health and fitness, join Daniel Schmachtenberger to discuss the neuroscience of vision and breathing to shift out of fear based states. Listen for breath and vision protocols to consciously override fear in real time, giving you the power to shape both your physiology and psychology, objectively and subjectively. Sponsored by Qualia Senolytic: https://neurohacker.com/podcastoffer. Use code podcast when you shop Qualia Senolytic for 15% off your order. Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurohacker/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurohackercollective. Email: [email protected].

In this podcast episode, Dr. Daniel Stickler interviews Susan Bratton, a champion and advocate for passionate relationships. Susan is a bestselling author and publisher of books and programs on lovemaking techniques and bedroom communication skills. She discusses her journey into this line of work, which began with a crisis in her own marriage and a desire to learn about sexuality and lovemaking. Susan emphasizes the importance of education and communication in relationships, as well as the need to overcome societal taboos and shame around sex. She also discusses the concept of sexual biohacking, which involves using various techniques and therapies to enhance sexual pleasure and reverse the effects of aging on the body. Susan provides resources for individuals looking to improve their sex lives and encourages open and honest communication with partners. Sponsored by Qualia Senolytic: https://neurohacker.com/podcastoffer. Use code podcast when you shop Qualia Senolytic for 15% off your order. Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurohacker/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurohackercollective. Email: [email protected].

Today, we are delving into the fascinating world of our mitochondria, the power source of our cells with guest, Dr. Molly Maloof, a distinguished lecturer at Stanford University and Founder/CEO of Adamo Bioscience, and author of "The Spark Factor." We discuss why humanity is facing an “energy crisis” and approaches commonly used by biohackers to optimize mitochondrial health. Dr. Molly emphasizes the importance of energy flow and connections in our lives, as well as the impact of stress on our energy levels and shares her personal journey of struggling with health issues and burnout, and how she found healing through lifestyle changes and building a trusted network of connections. Sponsored by Qualia Senolytic: https://neurohacker.com/podcastoffer. Use code podcast when you shop Qualia Senolytic for 15% off your order. Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurohacker/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurohackercollective. Email: [email protected].

In this episode of Collective Insights, Dr. Greg Kelly interviews Thaddeus Owen, also known within the biohacking community as “Primal Hacker", about his book "The Hibernation Diet" and the impact of light exposure on hormones, weight loss, and sleep. Thaddeus explains that light is information for the body and that the changing light levels throughout the year and throughout the day can affect our metabolism, appetite, and weight gain or loss. He suggests that cycling our diet based on the time of year and the seasons can be a healthier approach than sticking to one way of eating indefinitely. Thaddeus also discusses the importance of cold adaptation and shares strategies for improving sleep, such as using blue light-blocking glasses in the evening. He emphasizes the need to create a lighting strategy that aligns with the natural light cycles to support optimal health. Sponsored by Qualia Synbiotic: https://neurohacker.com/insights15. Use code insights15 when you shop Qualia Synbiotic for 15% off your order. Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurohacker/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurohackercollective. Email: [email protected].

Dr. Bruce H. Lipton joins Daniel Schmachtenberger on Collective Insights to discuss his career work in the field of epigenetics. The discussion expands to include a look at how our view of evolution changes thanks to these advances. We also get a better understanding of humanity’s progress and what we need to do to reach that next step in societal evolution. Sponsored by Qualia Senolytic: https://neurohacker.com/podcastoffer. Use code podcast when you shop Qualia Senolytic for 15% off your order. Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurohacker/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurohackercollective. Email: [email protected].

Today we dive headlong into biohacking longevity with Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Epigenetic Coach, and self-proclaimed science geek, Nathalie Niddam. Nathalie's passion for human and healthspan optimization is contagious, as she guides us through topics ranging from epigenetics and bio individuality to the innovative use of continuous glucose monitors for optimizing longevity. With a keen focus on actionable biohacking and data-driven healthtech, this episode is a treasure trove of the latest biohacking tech and tips to boost healthspan. Sponsored by Qualia Senolytic: https://neurohacker.com/podcastoffer. Use code podcast when you shop Qualia Senolytic for 15% off your order. Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurohacker/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurohackercollective. Email: [email protected]

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Michael Gervais, one of the world's top high-performance psychologists and leading experts on the relationship between the mind and human performance. Today we discuss overcoming what may be the single greatest constrictor of human potential: our fear of people’s opinions (FOPO). Dr. Gervais shares with us leading-edge science and insights from the frontier of human performance to do just that-the same skills he's taught to the top performers in the world, including sports MVPs, world-renowned artists and musicians, and Fortune 100 leaders and teams. The result? Optimized human potential and a life lived on our terms, not the opinions of other people. Sponsored by Qualia Mind: https://www.neurohacker.com/podcastdiscount. Use code james when you shop Qualia Mind for 15% off your order. Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurohacker/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurohackercollective. Email: [email protected].

We are thrilled to present a captivating conversation with renowned author Alanna Collen, diving deep into the groundbreaking insights from her best-selling book, "10% Human: How Your Body's Microbes Hold the Key to Health and Happiness." Discover how our bodies are teeming with trillions of microbes that play a pivotal role in shaping our health, immunity, mental health, and even weight regulation. We discuss the surprising ways our modern lifestyle choices—such as antibiotics, diet, and hygiene practices—impact our delicate microbial ecosystems. Sponsored by Qualia Synbiotic: https://neurohacker.com/insights15. Use code insights15 when you shop Qualia Synbiotic for 15% off your order. Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurohacker/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurohackercollective. Email: [email protected].

Dr. Andrew Hill, a previous guest on this podcast, who holds a Ph.D. in cognitive neuroscience and is the founder of Peak Brain Institute, joins us for an episode devoted to the topic of neurofeedback.Neurofeedback has been gaining attention for its potential to optimize brain function, enhance cognition, and improve overall well-being. But to truly grasp its power, we must first have a strong understanding of brainwave patterns, understanding how they influence our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. We uncover some of the incredible benefits associated with neurofeedback, from reducing stress and anxiety to improving focus and memory retention, and even share our own stories of transformative change from this innovative approach. Sponsored by Qualia Mind: https://www.neurohacker.com/podcastdiscount. Use code james when you shop Qualia Mind for 15% off your order. Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurohacker/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurohackercollective. Email: [email protected].

In this special encore episode, Neurohacker Co founder, Daniel Schmactenberger, has the privilege of hosting Dr. Nafysa Parpia, a renowned naturopathic integrative doctor specializing in the treatment of complex, chronic illnesses. Dr. Parpia's unique approach encompasses a wide range of factors, including biochemical imbalances, epigenetic expression, toxin exposure, microbial exposure, and emotional imbalances to create comprehensive treatment plans. Sponsored by Qualia Synbiotic: https://neurohacker.com/insights15. Use code insights15 when you shop Qualia Synbiotic for 15% off your order. Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurohacker/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurohackercollective. Email: [email protected].

With her unwavering dedication to supporting those suffering from dementia, Dr. Sandison has devoted her career to addressing the root causes of imbalances in the brain and body. Today she joins us to share the latest research on lifestyle interventions shown to slow cognitive decline, shattering common misconceptions about Alzheimer's and providing key insights to keeping our brain sharp at any age. Sponsored by Qualia Mind: https://neurohacker.com/podcastdiscount. Use code james when you shop Qualia Mind for 15% off your order. Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurohacker/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurohackercollective. Email: [email protected].

Join the Neurohacker Science Team as we delve into the power of the gut-brain axis, exploring its profound influence on health and mood. We discuss why gut health is the cornerstone of overall health, leading to it recently being recognized as a hallmark of aging, and the captivating gut-brain connection, a two-way communication pathway that plays a crucial role in shaping our mental states and achieving balanced moods. Delve into the plasticity of the gut ecosystem and learn how we can positively alter our microbiota. We even break down keystone species shaping our gut's stability and clarify the differences between probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, and synbiotics, and how they revolutionize our approach to gut health. Sponsored by Qualia Synbiotic: https://neurohacker.com/insights. Use code insights when you shop Qualia Synbiotic for 15% off your order. Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurohacker/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurohackercollective. Email: [email protected].

In this fascinating discussion, Dr. Jon Lieff takes us on a captivating journey into the inner workings of cells and reveals their hidden language. We uncover profound insights and discoveries about cellular conversations in four key areas: size, aging process, time of day, and location, ensuring their harmonious existence within the complex symphony of life. But how do cells actually "talk" to one another? Listen in to learn the intricacies of cellular communication mechanisms uncovered by Dr. Lieff's extensive research. Sponsored by Qualia: https://neurohacker.com/podcastoffer. Use code podcast when you shop Qualia for 15% off your order. Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurohacker/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurohackercollective. Email: [email protected].

Steven Kotler, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, Executive Director at the Flow Research Collective and one of the world’s leading experts on high performance joins us today on the show. The topic? A radically new picture of aging. Over the past decade, scientific breakthroughs have unveiled a radical new perspective on the aging process. The research suggests that we can maintain peak performance and vitality far later in life than previously believed. Steven Kotler fearlessly challenges long-standing myths surrounding aging, presenting a fresh perspective that encourages us to reimagine the possibilities of our later years. Sponsored by Qualia Senolytic: neurohacker.com/podcastoffer. Use code podcast when you shop Qualia Senolytic for 15% off your order. Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurohacker/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurohackercollective. Email: [email protected].

Today we have social entrepreneur, thinker, and catalyst Tomas Björkman for a thought-provoking episode where we explore the intersection of spirituality, economics, and personal growth, shedding light on the potential for positive change in our society. Sponsored by Qualia Senolytic: neurohacker.com/podcastoffer. Use code podcast when you shop Qualia Senolytic for 15% off your order. Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurohacker/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurohackercollective. Email: [email protected].

Today we have with us world-renowned gastroenterologist, neuroscientist, and best-selling author of The Mind Gut Connection and The Gut Immune Connection, Dr. Emeran Mayer. In this captivating episode, we explore the intricate relationship between our mind and gut, unveiling its profound influence on our overall well-being (just how profound an influence may surprise you!). Sponsored by Qualia Mind: neurohacker.com/podcastoffer. Use code James when you shop Qualia Mind for 15% off your order. Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurohacker/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurohackercollective Email: [email protected]

In this episode of Collective Insights we're joined by Dr. Stephen Guyenet, author of the acclaimed book, "The Hungry Brain". The topic? How the human brain affects our food choices. Dr. Guyenet lays the case that our ancient, instinctive brain circuits (hello, dopamine!) lead us astray in our food choices, and these circuits don't care about our long-term health goals. Rather than blaming individuals for their lack of willpower, he suggests that our appetites and food choices are driven by a survival game that no longer exists. Listen in as we take an eye-opening journey through cutting-edge neuroscience, gaining profound insights into why our brain undermines our weight goals and offers practical guidelines for eating intentionally. Sponsored by Qualia Mind: neurohacker.com/podcastoffer. Use code podcast when you shop Qualia Mind for 15% off your order. Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurohacker/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurohackercollective. Email: [email protected].

In this episode, we bring you an in-depth conversation with philosopher and founder of Integral Institute, Ken Wilber, hosted by Daniel Schmachtenberger. Ken Wilber is known for his groundbreaking work on human consciousness and personal development, and in this episode, we explore the two major types of self-improvement practiced throughout human history - "waking up" and "growing up." Ken provides valuable insights on the various states of consciousness and stages of human development, and how we can use integral approaches to heal individual physiology and psychology. Sponsored by Qualia Mind: neurohacker.com/podcastoffer. Use code James when you shop Qualia Mind for 15% off your order. Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurohacker/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurohackercollective Email: [email protected]

Today we sit down with Dr. Chris Palmer, renowned psychiatrist and author of the groundbreaking book, "Brain Energy: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Mental Health—and Improving Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, and More". In this episode, Dr. Palmer discusses neuroscience linking mental disorders to a metabolic disorder of the brain, shedding new light on how our brain functions and the potential for innovative, whole systems treatments for mental disorders. Sponsored by Qualia Senolytic: neurohacker.com/podcastoffer. Use code podcast when you shop Qualia Senolytic for 15% off your order. Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurohacker/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurohackercollective. Email: [email protected].

Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D, humanistic psychologist, cognitive scientist, and educational philosopher joined our co-founder, Daniel Schmachtenberger, five years ago to overturn conventional and overly simplistic notions surrounding the neuroscience of creativity. They sought out to redefine both creativity and intelligence, rewriting what is considered “normal” in society. It was such a powerful conversation that we’re bringing it to light once again in this special encore release. The conversation tackles creativity dichotomies, our current educational system, and the way we define creativity and intelligence as a whole. Sponsored by Qualia Mind: neurohacker.com/podcastoffer. Use code James when you shop Qualia Mind for 15% off your order.

We are excited to have on the show, New York Times bestseller, and co-host of the Emmy® Award Winning Netflix docu-series Down to Earth, Darin Olien. Darin is an expert on health, nutrition, and sustainability, and today we'll be discussing how modern conveniences, otherwise known as "fatal conveniences," are sabotaging our health and impacting our resilience. Sponsored by Qualia Senolytic: neurohacker.com/podcastoffer Use code podcast when you shop Qualia Senolytic for 15% off your order. Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurohacker/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurohackercollective Email: [email protected]

Senolytics are a science field with the potential to revolutionize human aging. In this episode we sat down with two members of the Neurohacker Science Team - Dr. Greg Kelly and Dr. Nick Bitz. The research surrounding senolytics and cellular senescence is absolutely worth paying attention to. And today, we’re here to break down the science for you. Sponsored by Qualia Senolytic: neurohacker.com/podcastoffer Use code podcast when you shop Qualia Senolytic for 15% off your order. 

Today we have Dr. Dan Pardi, sleep researcher at Stanford and Leiden University and CEO of humanOS.me with us to discuss what we can learn about the sleep patterns of hunter-gatherers. If you love sleep science that ventures outside of mainstream sleep research, this episode is for you. Note: Dr. Pardi and Daniel jump right in after part one. Listening to the first episode lays the groundwork for what you’ll hear today. Sponsored by Qualia Mind: neurohacker.com/podcastoffer Use code James when you shop Qualia Mind for 15% off your order. Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurohacker/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurohackercollective Email: [email protected]

This episode is a story of healing, specifically with plant medicine. If you’re one of our many loyal listeners you know that a small group from the Neurohacker team recently went to Rythmia, a beautiful medically-licensed plant medicine center in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. In a previous episode we interviewed Dr. Jeff McNairy, Chief Medical Officer at Rythmia. Today we speak with Rythmia’s founder, Gerard (Gerry) Powell. Gerry’s story is told with much heart, vulnerability, and passion. We’re excited to bring it to you. Listen in now. Sponsored by Qualia Mind: neurohacker.com/podcastoffer Use code James when you shop Qualia Mind for 15% off your order. Explore Rythmia: http://rythmia.com/neuro Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurohacker/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurohackercollective Email: [email protected]

There’s a big difference between a microdose and “journey dose” and today founder of Third Wave, Paul Austin, is here to help us get to the bottom of it. Can you define microdosing? With microdosing psychedelics now a buzzworthy topic of conversation among everyone from high achieving CEOs to stay-at-home parents, we need to properly understand such landscapes if we want to safely and effectively use these tools to upgrade the mind/brain interface. Sponsored by Qualia Senolytic: neurohacker.com/podcastoffer. Use code podcast when you shop Qualia Senolytic for 15% off your order. Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurohacker/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurohackercollective Email: [email protected]

Our society is facing a crisis of meaning. That is the foundational message of our latest episode with Dr. Tara Isabella Burton. You may have heard of the term “nones”- people listing no religious affiliation in surveys. Dr. Burton, theologian, author and journalist, is less interested in what this group of people are leaving behind (institutional religion) than in how they are finding or making their own meaning. But what happens when we seek stabilizing, emotionally satisfying stories that give us a cosmic location and identity without accountability to a higher purpose? Could it be that if we’re seeking self-actualization and the only arbiter is our own thoughts, feelings, and desires that the result is lack of meaning and inadvertently the development of narcissistic traits? It’s a powerful question. Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurohacker/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurohackercollective Email: [email protected]

We frequently receive requests to have Dr. Andrew Huberman on the podcast. Truth is, we have quite a few in our archives, but many of the conversations occurred early in the birth of our company, resulting in the content being missed by the amazing community members now following us. To each and everyone of you: this episode is for you. Transparency: this is an encore episode so some of the research Dr. Huberman discusses, has been refined by his cutting-edge lab since the original recording. That being said, the conversation is too powerful to not reshare with you. Often we hear Dr. Huberman doing the interviewing on his show, Huberman Lab Podcast. Hear what happens when Daniel asks the questions. 

As human beings we regularly change—we develop. Experiences bring new perspectives and change who we experience ourselves to be. Our relationship with others and our life context evolves and matures. But these growth spurts often result in a developmental confusion—a sense of bewilderment about our identity or purpose. Join us as we unpack human development with Dr. Terri O’Fallon, founder of STAGES, an integrally based model that defines 12 stages in the evolution of human consciousness and meaning-making wisdom.

Today, psychiatrist Daniel Z. Lieberman, coauthor of The Molecule of More, and author of his latest book Spellbound leads us down a new path: one where we learn how to recognize the influences of the unconscious, making it an ally in helping us become the people we were meant to be. The unconscious mind is still very much an enigma, but it influences our lives in ways we can only begin to imagine. Much of what we experience, our moods, what we like and dislike—most of who we are originates with the unconscious. But it’s not always working in our favor. Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurohacker/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurohackercollective. Email: [email protected]

This episode is all about the brain, specifically how to optimize cognitive performance and behaviors via neurofeedback. Research shows our brains are highly malleable and neurofeedback is a cutting edge tool to help us safely train broad regulatory actions associated with mood, attention, self-regulation and self-control, sleep, energy, stress, anxiety, and much, much more. But how exactly does neurofeedback work? And for those with advanced knowledge in the field, can we objectively measure executive function? Dr. Andrew Hill, a previous guest on this podcast who holds a Ph.D. in cognitive neuroscience, helps us answer those questions. We break down the brain’s “languages” (think delta, theta, alpha beta brainwaves) in an easy to understand format while satisfying questions we all want answers to, such as:The difference between neurofeedback and biofeedbackWhy normal readings during brain mappings are overratedWhat neurofeedback reveals about the brain post COVIDCombining chemicals that boost brain plasticity with neurofeedbackWhat brain maps tell us about cannabis and the brainIf you love the brain like we do, this episode is for you. Listen in now. Full episode transcript: https://neurohacker.com/how-to-better-understand-and-optimize-your-unique-brain-with-neurofeedback-an-interview-with-dr-andrew-hill

In our latest episode, Jamie Wheal and Dr. Wednesday Martin are intent on taking us out of our comfort zones, changing the way we think about women and sex forever. Dr. Martin presents the case that “junk science” and regressive cultural narratives have shaped our beliefs about female infidelity for centuries and that female sexual autonomy is the most meaningful metric of gender equality.

If there was ever an ultimate sleep episode, this is it. Dan Pardi, sleep researcher at Stanford and Leiden University and CEO of humanOS.me, an application designed to promote health mastery, is here to unpack the exact science of deep sleep. And even better, how to get more of it. We discuss sleep stages, sleep physiology, the major causes of sleep loss in our society (think high reward activities and mistimed lighting environments) and the consequences of sleep loss, including decreased purging of toxic substances from the brain and damage to neurons that signal to the brain to stay awake. We also cover:The physiological benefits of slow wave sleepHow sleep impacts eating behaviors and weight gainThe optimal amount of sleep and the importance of sleep timingHow sleep regulates the immune system and effects cellular senescenceEffects of light on circadian rhythmsScience-backed ways to optimize your “master clock”Dan’s favorite routines and products to biohack your sleepIf you’re looking to get the most from your sleep, this episode is for you. If you want even more after listening you’re in luck. This is part one of a two part series. Listen in now. Episode transcript:

Dr. Rick Hanson is here with us to explore how combining the latest neuroscience of awakening with ancient wisdom can help us tap into peak experiences, a sense of oneness, and even enlightenment itself.

Daniel Schmachtenberger, founding member of The Consilience Project and Director of R&D, Co-founder, at Neurohacker Collective, is here with us today to shed light on the need for collective intelligence with which to navigate towards beneficial outcomes.

Dr. Mark Tager and Dr. Molly Maloof are both members of the Medical Advisory Board at Neurohacker Collective and are here with us today to jam out on a whole systems approach to skin health. This is not your typical skincare podcast. We move right past the fluff and hone in on a science-backed approach to beautiful skin. Have you ever wondered how insulin resistance impacts skin health? We answer that. What about fatty acids, carotenoids, and ceramides - where do they fit into beautiful skin? We share the latest science surrounding that topic too. Here are few more subjects we spotlight during the discussion: How mitochondrial dysfunction impacts skin health How to eat for great skin Collagen for your skin: healthy or hype? How ceramides combat ‘leaky skin” Cutting edge cosmeceuticals for skin health Chances are that healthy skin that feels good and looks radiant is on your health optimization radar. But to achieve those results you must start from the inside out. Tune in to learn exactly how to do that.

This episode is one that’s close to our heart. A small group from the Neurohacker team recently went to Rythmia, a beautiful medically-licensed plant medicine center in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Our goal was to better understand and experience for ourselves how fusing ancient wisdom and modern techniques, with a focus on shamanic plant medicine, can help us heal and live a life led by love to better show up in the world. While at Rythmia, we interviewed Dr. Jeff McNairy, Chief Medical Officer at Rythmia. He shared with us an in depth view of the science associated with healing through plant medicine. We also discussed: The history and origin of the ancient medicinal brew ayahuasca How ayahuasca compounds affect the brain Exactly what to expect during an ayahuasca ceremony Who shouldn’t use ayahuasca And much, much more. We’re excited to share this very special interview with you. Join us by listening in now.

Rich Diviney, joins Jamie Wheal for a discussion surrounding the value and development of attributes. For those of you who loved Jamie’s Stealing Fire, Rich Davis (a nom de guerre for Diviney) was the opening story in that book. Their friendship and passion for peak performance, flow states, and optimal psychology runs deep fosters an educational and moving discussion. Rich Diviney is a former Navy SEAL Commander who served in 13 overseas deployments. Throughout his career, Rich was intimately involved in the specialized SEAL selection process, whittling down hundreds of extraordinary candidates to a handful of the most elite performers. Oddly, which candidates washed out and which succeeded was often wildly unpredictable. Some had the right skills and still failed. At first glance others were more easily dismissible but would prove to be top performers. Rich discerned that beneath obvious skills were hidden drivers of performance, surprising core attributes that determine how resilient we are. And he’s here today to share that knowledge with us.

Dave Asprey, "Father of Biohacking" and founder of Bulletproof and New York Times bestselling author is here today to give us the low-down on how fasting changes the brain and body. There’s a lot of energy and exciting research in the fasting/longevity space, but what about the brain? How do the metabolic, cellular, and circadian mechanisms associated with fasting have direct and indirect influences on the brain, improving cognitive functioning? You’re in luck health optimizers, we discuss all of that and more, including: The how, what, when, and why of intermittent fasting How the food industry has altered natural eating behaviors The belief systems associated with fasting How intermittent fasting extends healthspan through circadian autophagy The scientific link between body temperature, fasting and longevity Forget everything you think you know about the ancient practice of fasting and let Dave take you on a journey through cutting-edge science to examine how to upgrade your fasting game beyond calorie restriction.

We live in a time of unprecedented access to high reward, high-dopamine stimuli and it’s taking a toll on our minds and bodies. Today, Dr. Anna Lembke, Chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic at Stanford University School of Medicine and author of Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence is here to help us maintain a healthy sense of pleasure seeking in life. This episode has something for everyone: an overview of dopamine, an explanation of the pleasure pain-balance, an exploration of the impact of culture and social institutions on human behavior, and hormetic activities that naturally boost dopamine levels. We discuss: How dopamine is involved in the pleasure-pain balance The role that serotonin plays in homeostasis Why a world if indulgence has led to dopamine deficits How flow states and human connections stimulate dopamine production Evaluating the risk-reward of psychedelics and dopamine mechanisms Leveraging hormetic activities to boost dopamine levels Settle in, and get ready to learn how to maintain balanced dopamine levels in a world of pleasure.

Our mental strength and emotional resilience play intrinsic roles in how we show up in the world. Mental fortitude helps us be fully immersed in life, fully aware, and fully alive. But how do we build an unbeatable mind? How can we retrain negative biases so that in life, when the metaphorical game is on the line, we can recognize that every negative – pressure, challenges, critiques – are all opportunities for growth? Enter Mark Divine, expert in human performance as it is displayed in mental toughness, leadership and physical readiness. Today Mark joins us to discuss: The role that stillness, time spent in nature, and awe play in building mental toughness How to properly meditate and embrace sacred silence Why we need dedicated training in order to break negative brain patterns Three preparatory practices to train and focus the mind How to tune our bodies vibrationally to qualities that are experienced emotionally, cognitively, and spiritually If you want to develop or strengthen your mental fortitude, this episode is for you. Listen in now.

Listen in as we deep dive into the nature of wisdom, human behavior, and spiritual practices to help us transcend to a higher-consciousness civilization.

Neuroscientist and world renowned expert in perception, Dr. Beau Lotto, reveals the science behind the ways our brain plays tricks on us while also presenting a revolutionary approach to applying these insights about perception to every aspect of our lives.

Andrew Cohen, international spiritual teacher and founder of Evolutionary Enlightenment, a community which became a proper cult, joins us today to discuss the death and rebirth of his community and self.

Are we on the cusp of making illness optional by predicting and preventing chronic diseases through a deeper understanding of an individual’s biology? Naveen Jain, Founder of Viome, joins us once again as our guest host, along with fellow colleague, Dr. Momo Vuyisich, Ph.D. to shed light on that topic, with the latest research in biological states of interest.

Nicole Prause Ph.D., neuroscientist researching human sexual behavior, addiction, and the physiology of sexual response, is here today to debunk popular misconceptions about the science of sex. We deep dive into how the brain the grows, adapts, and rewires during sexual stimulation and even discuss how difficult it is to measure whether or not a test subject has *really* had an orgasm. Buckle up, Neurohackers. This is your brain on sex.

We have a Collective Insights first for you! Today Naveen Jain, Founder of Viome, debuts as our guest host, along with fellow colleague Dr. Hanon, taking us on a thrilling discussion of how gut microbiome research is leading the future of disease prevention and longevity.

In today’s episode we welcome author, psychiatrist/psychopharmacologist, Julie Holland, MD to discuss why we need connection, how we’ve lost it, how we might find it again, and how psychedelics can help. Holland takes us on a deep dive into the science behind psychedelic compounds that modulate neuroplasticity and how plant medicines are being used to effectively heal trauma and nurture connection. We discuss: How psychedelics rewire the brain The role of mindfulness and psychedelics in accessing parasympathetic states Hormones and love drugs for bonding, connection, and sexuality The power of MDMA to promote healing through connection with others.

Modern life as we know it is a blessing, but it comes at a cost. Today, Kyle Kingsbury, former football player and retired MMA fighter, is here to help us integrate ancient living into modern life for an optimized brain and body.

Nick Farr, author of The Long Disaster, a manifesto of preparedness, joins us to share a message of hope amongst our present meta-crisis and an unexpected link between the skills needed to survive and the Burning Man culture. With each hurricane, earthquake or armed conflict, the fragility of our systems becomes evident while the consequences of their failure bleeds across borders. The solution? Nick proposes closing the gap in six crucial areas.

What’s the difference between those who quit and those who commit? At the core it’s one’s ability to tolerate discomfort. Discomfort is the price we pay for resilience. Today, Joe De Sena, CEO and founder of Spartan, a series of high endurance obstacle courses and NY Times bestseller, is here to share techniques to help us build a resilient brain.

Christopher Bache shares his courageous and outrageous thought experiments and lived experience with therapeutic psychedelics and his inquiry into the mystical. He brings his interdisciplinary set of frameworks ranging from comparative religion to transpersonal psychology, to his own lived experience of what were the types and classifications and categories of experiences he had. Full episode transcript can be viewed here: https://neurohacker.com/exploring-psychedelics-and-the-mystical-an-interview-with-christopher-bache

Collective Insights has covered many aspects of health and today we cover a whole new one, financial health. Garrett Gunderson is the perfect person to introduce us to this topic as he is commonly referred to as a financial genius within the entrepreneurial communities. And what better person to host this conversation than our very own CEO and co-founder James Schmachtenberger! For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/what-is-money-and-how-to-change-your-relationship-with-it

JJ Virgin, triple-board certified nutrition expert, author of four NY Times bestsellers, and prominent TV and media personality, is here with us today to discuss just how powerful the gut-brain connection is.JJ opens up about why an n-of-1 approach to nutrition was vital in her 15-year-old son healing from a traumatic brain injury. In an eye-opening discussion we tackle the false dogmatic nutrition beliefs that are impacting both our microbiome and cognitive function.For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/why-the-gut-brain-connection-matters-traumatic-brain-injuries-and-nutrition

In this episode Matt Maruca, CEO of Ra Optics, and citizen scientist joins us to unpack the science behind how light drives mitochondrial function and circadian rhythms. Matt’s passion and knowledge of photobiology shines bright in this discussion as he shares his personal story of how chronic illness led him to conclude that the most important factor for living our best life lies in our relationship with light. For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/how-to-manipulate-light-to-help-improve-mitochondrial-function-an-interview-with-matt-maruca

In this episode best-selling author and clinical researcher Dr. Michael Ruscio dives deep into the gut-brain connection and how to strengthen their synergy with easy practical tips. If you want clearer cognition and smooth digestion you are not going to want to miss this episode. You will walk away with tools and practices you can get started on today. - Listen in now!

Concierge medicine doctor with expertise in ketamine integrative treatment, integrative medicine and psychoneuroimmunology, Benjamin Kaplan-Singer MD, joins us today. He shares information about the true nature of meta-immunity, anti-fragility and biohacking tips to further improve your meta-immunity. Dr. Ben has 18 years of experience in biomedical research and has been teaching his patients how to be masters of self-care so they can be free from chronic disease and reclaim their vitality. For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/what-is-meta-immunity-an-interview-with-dr-benjamin-kaplan-singer

Tyson Yunkaporta, academic, author, and a researcher who belongs to the Apalech Clan in far north Queensland, joins us today to discuss how Indigenous wisdom can help change the world for the better.Full episode transcript can be viewed here: https://neurohacker.com/exploring-global-systems-through-the-lens-of-indigenous-thinking

In this episode Dennis McKenna shares his professional and personal stories and discoveries on the interdisciplinary study of ethnopharmacology and natural psychedelics. Dennis dives deep into indigenous wisdom, plant knowledge, and the eschaton, or the end of time. Non-Ordinary Experiences & Psychedelics going over fungi, neurotransmitters, amino acids. And the relationship between logos, kairos, chronos, and the eschaton. Listen in now! For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/understanding-non-ordinary-experiences-psychedelics-and-our-reality-an-interview-with-dennis-mckenna

We are excited to welcome Ariel Garten, neuroscientist, innovator, entrepreneur, and co-founder of InteraXon, the makers of Muse: the brain sensing headband, to the podcast.Ariel guides us on a mindfulness meets science journey as we unpack the research that supports how meditation makes significant, actual changes inside the brain. She shares insider tips for using meditation as a tool for increased focus, managing anxiety, and greater self-awareness.For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/the-science-of-meditation-an-interview-with-ariel-garten

BJ Miller, hospice and palliative care doctor at the University of California, San Francisco Cancer Center and the co-author of the book "A Beginner's Guide To The End: Practical Advice For Living Life And Facing Death, joins us today to discuss a topic that is often avoided at all costs: death.But BJ is here to reframe the stigma associated with end of life experiences. By sharing his near death encounter, learnings as a hospice and palliative care, and the very raw feelings associated with a personal loss, BJ leads us on a journey where death can be embraced as a pursuit of life.For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/reframing-the-stigma-surrounding-death-and-end-of-life-experiences-an-interview-with-bj-miller-md

Bill McKibben is a noted environmentalist, author, educator, and activist. He famously wrote the book The End of Nature 3 decades ago, and most recently in his book Falter he explores what it might mean for us to come to the end of our civilization rope and what do we do next. He is the founder of 350.org global Grassroots movement for environmental advocacy, justice, and divestment from petrol capitalism. For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/individuals-must-join-together-for-climate-change-an-interview-with-bill-mckibben

The bad news is there are toxins in our environment that can negatively impact our brain function, but the good news is we can heal the brain physically and psychologically with lifestyle changes. Clinical psychologist, Brant Cortright, Ph.D., sheds light on the processes of neurogenesis and explains neuroplasticity. He also describes the relationship between cognitive decline, anxiety and depression.For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/the-power-of-neuroplasticity-an-interview-with-brant-cortright-ph-d

In this episode Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D, leads us through a conversation filled with heart and passion that dives deep into American psychologist Abraham Maslow’s work on the hierarchy of needs and associates self-actualization in the 21st century with being willing to unlearn victimhood identities and replacing them with intentional empathy.For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/exploring-self-actualization-for-greater-happiness-an-interview-with-scott-barry-kaufman-ph-d

Author of Mind Hacking: How to Change Your Mind for Good in 21 Days, Sir John Hargrave joins us today and shares tips to hack your brain. This discussion is jam-packed with tips you can use in your daily life to get most out of your brain function. View the complete episode transcript here: https://neurohacker.com/how-to-hack-your-mind-an-interview-with-sir-john-hargrave

Dr. Steven Gundry is a medical doctor, clinician, researcher, and a well-known author who has spent the last two decades studying the microbiome and helps patients use diet and nutrition as a key form of treatment. He retired as one of the world’s top cardiothoracic surgeons to teach patients how to eat, guiding them on how to get ahead of the problem, not fixing it after the fact.For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/the-connection-between-lectins-and-leaky-gut-an-interview-with-steven-gundry-md

Erik Davis is an author, award-winning journalist, and scholar with a wide-ranging focus including the intersection of alternative religion, media, and the popular imagination. Today he talks about the mystic gnostic nature of American spirituality and how essential to Gnosticism is the direct experiential awakening, more than simply knowledge of spiritual mysteries. Erik’s scholarly and popular essays on music, technoculture, drugs, and spirituality have appeared in scores of books, magazines, and journals, and his writing has been translated into a dozen languages. For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/how-to-define-gnosticism-an-interview-with-erik-davis

Founding executive director of Doctors for Cannabis Regulation and author of “The Immortality Key”, Brian Muraresku, joins us today. He shares the inspiration that led to writing his debut book. He also shares an inside look at Jesuit traditions, Kairos retreat experiences, and what triggered his interest into mysticism and accelerated dreams.For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/an-exploration-of-religion-an-interview-with-brian-muraresku

Health psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University, Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D., joins us on the Collective Insights podcast. She is a leading expert in the new field of “science-help.” Today she shares with us a different view towards understanding stress, as she discusses why stress has benefits. It turns out that stress is what allows us to experience meaning, to make a difference in the world, to make progress on our goals. For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/the-science-of-resilience-kelly-mcgonigal-ph-d-mind-body

Famous content creator, whose TED talk reached over 10 million views, Tim Urban joins us today.  He is  a writer, illustrator and co-founder of Wait But Why. Today he shares with us his story in finding his niche and discovering his passion for creating content for Wait But Why thru using stick figures as his way of illustration. He also talks about innovative ways to sustain yourself in the world of content creation. For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/homegrown-humans-tim-urban-viral-content-hosted-by-jamie-wheal

Founder and executive director of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), Rick Doblin shares with us  the latest news on MAPS main project regarding  MDMA assisted-psychotherapy for PTSD. We explore how we can utilize psychedelics in mainstream medicine to move these powerful tools into wider use. For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/homegrown-humans-rick-doblin-ph-d-maps-hosted-by-jamie-wheal

Lisa Feldman Barrett, Ph.D., top cited scientist for her revolutionary research in psychology and neuroscience, joins us today as she shares some insights about her book, How Emotions Are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain. She expands on her famous TED talk in this discussion as she further explains how neuroscience reveals how our brains work and construct all of our experiences. She shares that what we see, hear and feel is very different from the way we experience it.For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/homegrown-humans-lisa-feldman-barrett-ph-d-neurochemistry-hosted-by-jamie-wheal

American neuroscientist, author, photographer, entrepreneur and inventor, Adam Gazzaley, MD, Ph.D. shares his dedication to human flourishing and his story of getting fascinated with outer space, inner space (the brain), and nature that led to the formation of his career in neuroscience. We dive into why the brain is such a complex system and how experience is the foundation of electrical or molecular simulation. For the full episode visit: https://neurohacker.com/homegrown-humans-adam-gazzaley-md-ph-d-neuroscience-hosted-by-jamie-wheal

Wade Davis joins Jamie Wheal to share the indigenous practices using plant medicines that are highly relevant to today’s world and are still in use in modern indigenous cultures. There is a long history of psychedelic plant medicines, rituals and shamanic practices. Wade sheds light on the rich history of psychedelics in the Americas and the scientific research that started the ‘psychedelic era.’ For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/homegrown-humans-wade-davis-ethnobotany-hosted-by-jamie-wheal

Today we have a very special guest, DEEPAK CHOPRA™ MD, FACP. He is the founder of The Chopra Foundation, a non-profit entity for research on well-being and humanitarianism, and Chopra Global, a modern-day health company at the intersection of science and spirituality, is a world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation. In this episode we discover how to unleash the explosive power of the brain. We dive into consciousness, metacognition and why the only measure of success is joy. For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/the-science-of-the-brain-consciousness-deepak-chopra-md-facp-brain

Futurist media theorist, author, podcast host, and Professor of Media Theory and Digital Economics at CUNY/Queens, Douglas Rushkoff joins Jamie Wheal to share the emergence of crypto fascism among QAnon, left-wing conspiracies, the new thought plandemic, digital memes as occult sigils, and the end of the world. For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/homegrown-humans-douglas-rushkoff-team-human-hosted-by-jamie-wheal-podcast

Sexologist and anthropologist, Helen Fisher, Ph.D. joins Jamie Wheal on this episode. She was at Rutgers Univestiry and Kinsey institute, and she is the Chief Science Officer of match.com. Fisher is the leading voice of how we mate and date. She shares the surprising insight that there has been no culture that aligns how we ought to be and how we want to be in regards to relationships, romance and sex. She shares about her own relationships, and shares why she thinks millennials are so smart with how they date in a method she calls slow love. Tune in to learn more. For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/homegrown-humans-helen-fisher-ph-d-sexuality-hosted-by-jamie-wheal-podcast

If you can sleep, then you need sleep. Oftentimes people will sacrifice sleep in the name of productivity, but that actually makes you less effective and less productive. Dr. Molly Maloof is on the frontier of personalized medicine, medical technology, health optimization, and scientifically-based wellness endeavors. She joins us to share how sleep works and what we can do to get a better night’s sleep. For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/the-science-of-sleep-dr-molly-maloof-sleep-podcast

What do we do now to create a world where human needs get met? Physician and renowned addiction expert, Dr. Gabor Maté, joins Jamie Wheal for a timely and relevant conversation on trauma. Dr. Maté is highly sought after for his expertise on a range of topics including addiction, stress and childhood development. Dr. Maté sheds light on the importance of awareness and compassion for oneself and others. Disempowerment and passivity is bad for your health. For the full show notes: https://neurohacker.com/tools-for-trauma-the-research-on-self-compassion-awareness-and-empowerment

On this HomeGrown Humans episode of Collective Insights we joined today by American social psychologist, best-selling author and TED Talk speaker, Amy Cuddy, Ph.D. She is known for the “Power Posing” technique. We dive into the benefits of the expansive pose and how it can shift our endocrine or hormonal balances. Amy also shares her personal experiences of embodiment as a ballet dancer and a Deadhead. For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/overcoming-fear-the-research-behind-bravery

We are joined by the creator of Educate Inspire Change, an educational platform with over 3.5 million followers, Kash Khan. We dive into Kash’s life story on what inspired him to create his page and how the use of plant medicine has helped him throughout this journey. Tune in to learn what Kash Khan to offer as he discusses Ayahuasca and the use of plant medicine and tips on how and when to start this journey. For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/upgrade-your-life-tools-based-in-both-science-and-spiritual-tradition

HomeGrown Humans episode with social philosopher, Daniel Schmachtenberger. Daniel is co-founder of Neurohacker Collective, and now his central interest is long term civilization design: developing better collective capacities for sense-making and meaning-making, to inform higher quality choice-making. In this episode Daniel and Jamie discuss human behavior and how to have good discernment. For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/how-to-make-an-impact

HomeGrown Humans episode with the co-founder of Sacred Design Lab, an ordained Unitarian Universalist minister, Sue Phillips. She has been relentlessly liberating ancient wisdom to help solve difficult problems. She has been passionate about how to inspire spiritual practices that helps people in meaning-making as they experience life. In this episode she joins Jamie Wheal to explore how to uncover what the human soul needs and how it can remember its purpose. For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/care-for-your-soul-designing-sacred-practices-that-work

Introducing HomeGrown Humans with Jamie Wheal. We have new episodes with Jamie Wheal to explore, 'where have we come from?', 'where are we going?', and 'why are we here?'. Jamie has been a guest on Collective Insights and is a longtime friend and collaborator of Neurohacker Collective. He will now be a regular host on the Collective Insights podcast. In this episode Jamie Wheal explain what HomeGrown Humans is. Stay tuned for more episodes to explore the intersection of culture, philosophy, and neuroscience with the world’s brightest minds. Learn more at: https://neurohacker.com/homegrownhumans

Dr. Heather Sandison is joined by women’s health expert, visionary health pioneer, wellness speaker, and New York Times Best-Selling author, Dr. Christiane Northrup. We dive into women’s health and how to balance female hormones. In this episode we discuss: Natural ways to balance your hormones Hormones through different stages of life Reducing inflammation: Grounding, meditating, and supplementing nutrients Managing PMS and difficult periods What is normal in a woman’s cycle Finding your voice, inner knowing, and balance For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/optimizing-female-hormones-an-interview-with-dr-christiane-northrup

We are joined by the innovator behind the Grounding Movement and CEO of Earth FX Inc., Clint Ober. He is known for the Earthing movie and the author of Earthing: The Most Important Health Discovery Ever. We dive into the benefits of grounding and how it can help the body relieve inflammation. We go over science around grounding the tools we can use to help us ground effectively. For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/the-science-of-grounding-how-earthing-improves-sleep-and-reduces-inflammation

Sleep is mysterious and most people don’t think about needing to learn how to sleep, but it's one of the most critical things for our health. The Sleep Doctor, Michael Breus, joins us to share his wisdom on resting well. He has an impressive background in sleep medicine that includes regularly contributing to the Dr. Oz Show, serving as the Sleep Expert for WebMD and writing several books. For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/how-to-sleep-better-nutrition-stress-and-genetic-factors

Katie Wells joins us to discuss her best practical tips for maintaining good health. Her own journey with an autoimmune disease caused her to research extensively on how to heal. In this episode she reveals how even with eating all of the most anti-inflammatory foods and exercising, she noticed the biggest improvement in her health when she began releasing trauma and practicing self love. For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/how-to-overcome-mom-stress-managing-your-household-health-and-finding-inner-peace

Caring for your body, mind, relationships and environment are all core components of healthy living. Abel James joins us to dive into the ancestrally inspired practices you can use to reconnect to nature, eat what your body needs, and take advantage of music to meet your goals. Abel James is a New York Times Bestselling Author, musician, and creator of the hit podcast, “Fat-Burning Man.” For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/ancestral-health-reconnecting-to-nature-and-music-for-greater-health-happiness-and-productivity

Does wearable tech actually help you sleep better? Daniel Gartenberg joins us to answer this question. He shares his best tips to address your unique sleep challenges and offers suggestions for how to best utilize wearable sleep tech. Gartenberg has a Ph.D in Cognitive Psychology, and is an adjunct assistant professor at Penn State University.  His current research is focused upon accurately tracking sleep quality through wearable technology. But he doesn’t just want to measure it, he wants to make it better. For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/improve-your-sleep-the-latest-tech-to-optimize-your-sleep

In order to take control of your health, it’s important to learn how to make your own decisions on nutrition based on the information available, and carefully looking at both sides of arguments. Dr. Michael Greger joins us to shed light on corruption in the food industry and to share resources on where you can find info on evidence based nutrition. His mission is to give people the tools to make the right decisions. For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/take-control-of-your-health-an-exploration-of-evidence-based-nutrition

In today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Dale Bredesen, founding President and CEO of Buck Institute for Research on Aging. He shares the latest research on cognitive decline, how to prevent dementia and slow aging.  There has been an increasing amount of hope for Alzhmeimer’s since Dr. Bredesen started his journey, and in this episode he shares what he has learned since he published his last book in 2017. For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/ending-alzheimer-s-lifestyle-changes-to-prevent-neurodegenerative-diseases

We invited the biohacking pioneer, Dave Asprey, to talk about the science backed practices to age better and live longer. He shares with us his favorite biohacks to improve your gut bacteria, your heart rate variability, your mitochondrial function and more. There is not just 1 thing that causes aging, but 7 functions that contribute to the aging process. For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/biohacking-for-longevity-getting-older-doesn-t-have-to-suck

Dr. Heather Sandison is joined by YouTube star, Thomas DeLauer and the founder and director of HITuni, Simon Shawcross to talk about training your body for optimal health and longevity. We dive into the science behind resistance training, and explain the protocols that are safest and the most effective to support wellbeing and healthy aging. We also cover how to eat the best diet to go along with your training program. For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/maximize-your-workout-how-to-get-more-benefits-with-less-time

What can nutrition experts agree on? We got together a plant based vegan, a pioneer in the paleo eating movement, and two naturopathic doctors who have seen the results of many different kinds of diets. Doug Evans, Nora Gedgaudas and Dr. Jade Teta join Dr. Greg Kelly to discuss nutrition. For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/nutrition-for-longevity-what-is-the-best-diet-for-you

Rick Doblin, Ph.D., is the founder and executive director of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). He shares the in depth founding story of MAPS, and gives a glimpse into what he's currently working on. Psychedelics have played a huge role in shaping cultures throughout history. Join us to learn about what we can expect for the future of psychedelic research and how the way they are perceived in our culture will continue to change. For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/psychedelic-research-from-maps-the-impact-of-psychedelics-on-our-world

Andrew Hill is a neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and biohacking educator. He holds a Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience from UCLA, and is a peak performance coach and EEG scientist with a practical emphasis of optimizing executive function and improving brain performance at any age though EEG biofeedback, or neurofeedback, and an advocate of understanding our brains through QEEG Brain Mapping. Join us as we explore tools for improving sleep, boosting brain performance, and busting anxiety. For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/the-science-of-better-sleep-brain-hacks-for-sleep-and-anxiety

We experience a stress response when we feel a threat, whether the threat is real or perceived. Teaching our bodies to respond appropriately to stressors is key in maintaining wellness. Dr. David Rabin joins us to discuss forward-thinking approaches to train the mind to turn on the parasympathetic nervous system and relieve chronic stress. For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/the-neuroscience-of-stress-strategies-to-relax-the-mind

To build a better brain you need to address the mind, heart and body. Jim Kwik is a widely recognized world expert in memory improvement, brain optimization and accelerated learning. He has exceeded all expectations after suffering a traumatic brain injury at 5 years old, and now performs remarkable feats with his brain to inspire what is possible. For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/your-life-with-a-better-brain-how-to-learn-faster-and-achieve-everything-you-want

The answer to degenerative brain diseases is not an easy one. We have the brilliant Dr. David Haase with us to explain a systems medicine approach to treating dementia. One of his core ideologies? Stay humble, curious and have a love for being proven wrong. For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/how-to-regain-cognitive-function-a-systems-medicine-approach-to-dementia

There is so much advice on longevity and aging that it can be hard to sort through all of the information. Today we dive into the science-backed approaches for living a longer and healthier life. Valter Longo, Ph.D., has thirty years of experience in longevity and healthy eating, and is one of the world’s experts in the field. For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/science-of-longevity-how-anyone-can-reduce-age-related-decline

Humanistic Psychologist, Scott Barry Kaufman, joins us to discuss what it looks like to become the best version of ourselves, even in the challenging times we’re experiencing amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. He reveals that if we access our full potential, we not only are deeply filled with creativity, purpose and fulfillment, but we also are deeply connected to one another. He offers practical tips you can do today to advance your journey on the path to self-actualization. For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/the-future-is-what-you-make-it-practical-tips-for-balance-sanity

Imagine a world where we live to 130, 150 or 500 years old. Anti-aging pioneer, Dr. Aubrey de Grey, joins us to share his confidence in how technology will dramatically extend human lifespan. He joins our host, Heather Sandison, ND, to look at aging as a problem to be solved. In this episode, Dr. Aubrey de Grey offers hope to people looking for cutting-edge therapies to live longer. For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/can-aging-be-reversed-solving-the-aging-problem

This episode contains important information about the new coronavirus to help protect your health and help stop the spread of COVID-19. Today we have with us John Mattison, MD. He is working currently on COVID-19 policy, diagnostics, and critical care. He's also an expert in health technology, virtual care, telemedicine, and very timely health informatics. Dr. Mattison is the former Chief Medical Information Officer at Kaiser Permanente. For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/let-s-stop-covid-19-social-isolation-the-latest-news

Dan Stickler, MD joins Heather Sandison, ND to explain immunity protocols that are most likely to be effective against coronavirus (COVID-19). This episode includes stress reduction techniques, nutrition info, supplements, and technologies that our team of experts has compiled to enhance the immune system's function. While we don't have all of the answers, we've used a complex systems science approach to provide the best information possible. For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/covid-19-immunity-protocols

What can we do to offset age? Dr. Steven Austad joins us on Collective Insights to shed light on the aging process. He is an award winning researcher seeking to discover the underlying causes of aging with a long-term goal of developing medical interventions that slow the age-related decay in human health. He joins us to explain the science behind aging and to debunk common myths around what makes people age. For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/why-we-age-the-science-of-living-longer

Today we have a very special guest, Dr. Keesha Ewers. She reversed her rheumatoid arthritis within a year of diagnosis and now helps women reverse their autoimmune disease, heal their childhood trauma, and make friends with the woman they see in the mirror. We discuss the connection between our emotions and our physical body. For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/trauma-is-stored-in-our-bodies-healing-the-mind-body-connection

We invited Dr. Barry Komisaruk onto the show to find out what happens in the brain when we orgasm, and we found out so much more. It turns out that when we orgasm, every part of our brain is activated. So why do we have orgasms anyways? Why does pleasure matter? For the full show notes visit:https://neurohacker.com/neuroscience-of-an-orgasm-the-effect-of-pleasure-on-the-brain

Dr. Andrew Weil has been exploring solutions to the epidemic of chronic disease for over 45 years. He played a key role in legitimizing the integrative approach to medicine. We’re delighted to have him on the show with his wealth of knowledge to discuss the foundations of health. For show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/stress-reduction-psychedelics-and-breathwork-exploring-integrative-medicine

Did you know having a sense of wonder about the people you interact with is good for your neurochemistry? Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt, the creators of IMAGO relationship therapy, authors of Getting The Love You Want, and legends in the world of conscious communication join us to delve into how romantic relationships lead to mutual healing. For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/your-brain-craves-connection-how-love-impacts-your-neurochemistry

1 in 4 women of reproductive age are on psychiatric medications. Armed with ivy league training and a revolutionary approach to holistic women’s psychiatry, Dr. Kelly Brogan shares that anybody can heal, even those with severe mental health conditions. Today we unpack the foundations for thriving mental health. Beyond the shadow of identifying as the victim, there is a light at the end of the tunnel to step into your power and give your gifts to the world. For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/women-power-solving-the-root-cause-of-our-mental-health-crisis

Amy Shenk Morrison has a unique and effective offering in the wellness world, where she integrates breath work, mindfulness, physical fitness, and mental health. She is a fitness trainer and Licensed Professional Counselor who focuses on relationships and self-compassion above arbitrary goal setting. She takes a stand for self love being more important than doing “x” amount of pushups. For show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/get-in-shape-fitness-mental-health

Today we have a return guest, Dr. Molly Maloof, on the show for a discussion with our lead product formulator, Dr. Greg Kelly. Molly is a brilliant doctor whose goal is to maximize human potential by dramatically extending human healthspan through medical technology, scientific wellness, and educational media. Their conversation is all about healthspan and optimizing mitochondrial function. They also dive into the science behind the formulation of our product, Eternus, which was designed to support cell energy for better aging. For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/how-to-age-better-the-benefits-of-boosting-mitochondria

Aaron Alexander, a manual therapist, movement coach and host of the Align Podcast joins us on the show today. He works with people to relieve pain, increase strength and optimize their movement. In this episode we hone in on posture: how to obtain it and how it affects so many areas of our lives for better or for worse. Tune in to learn about 12 lifestyle tips that can lead to better posture and a boost in your mood. For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/12-lifestyle-hacks-for-better-posture

Dementia can have a huge impact on a person’s life and that of their loved ones. Kat Toups, M.D., DFAPA, IFMCP, a Functional Medicine Psychiatrist in the Bay Area, has devoted much of her life’s work towards finding solutions for dementia patients. She joins our host, Heather Sandison, ND, to share her extensive research and experience with dementia. In this episode, Dr. Toups offers hope to people looking for cutting-edge models of care. We discuss: Genetic and epigenetic factors of dementia Why individuality matters in patient care An exploration of labs and tests for dementia patients Anxiety, depression and dementia: Are they related? Diets for dementia: Examining the keto diet and organic food Research on fish oil and saunas The best deals in medicine are exercise and meditation Role of hormones, toxicity and infection in psychiatric conditions How dementia affects communities For full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/brain-health-aging-exploring-new-insights-on-dementia

Dan Stickler, MD joins us on the podcast for another episode on an emerging trend in medicine--peptides. Dr. Stickler is our medical director here at Neurohacker Collective, and is also cofounder of the Apeiron Center for Human Potential and the Apeiron Academy. In this episode we discuss what peptides are, how to use them, and how they will fit in to a new paradigm of health care. Here are some points we cover: Complex vs. complicated systems Why peptides can’t be patented Discussion about BPC-157, thymosin beta 4, thymosin alpha 1, and epitalon Risks of using peptides on your own How Dr. Stickler personally measures his epigenetic age and the length of his telomeres Senescent/zombie cells and aging Gene editing Effects of pesticides, plastics, and other endocrine disruptors A look at how we treat our health will affect future generations How to measure the success of health protocols and treatments For full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/what-are-peptides-their-role-in-health-aging

James Maskell joins us today to discuss really exciting new changes for the future of our healthcare system. James is the founder of the Functional Forum, the world’s largest integrative medicine conference, and also is the founder of KNEW Health, an affordable alternative to health insurance for health conscious Americans. In this episode we dive into why our current healthcare system is broken and some really exciting new ideas on how we’re shifting into a very effective healthcare system. Here are some things we cover in this episode: Why the current model of healthcare is broken How healthcare cost sharing works The tremendous power of community The impact group healthcare visits can have Using the therapeutic order for a healthier community: beginning with lifestyle (mindset, community, food, movement), then the least invasive and least costly treatment, then only more invasive or more costly treatments as needed. Money saving tips for health Real talk on taking time to care for your body How our culture is already changing for the better For full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/healing-collectively-an-exploration-of-a-new-model-of-healthcare

Today we have Mike Mutzel on the Collective Insights podcast to talk with us about a very popular diet-the keto diet. He turned his life completely around after experiencing addiction in his adolescence, and is now the founder of the very successful content site High Intensity Health, author of “The Belly Fat Effect”, a podcastor, and a Youtuber who shares complex science made understandable on topics covering metabolic health, gut health, and Functional Medicine. He has a bachelors in Biology, masters in Clinical Nutrition, and is a graduate of the Institute for Functional Medicine’s (IFM) Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP). Today we’re diving into ketosis, fasting, and much more. For full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/keto

Dr. Jack Kruse joins Dr. Heather Sandison on this episode of Collective Insights. Dr. Kruse is a respected neurosurgeon and CEO of Optimized Life, a health and wellness company dedicated to helping patients avoid the healthcare burdens we typically encounter as we age. After suffering a torn meniscus in his knee at 6’2”, 357 lbs, Jack turned his own lifestyle around. He researched obesity and disease extensively and then tested his plan on himself and lost 77 pounds in 3 months. Today we discuss: Why getting outside as much as possible is so important to our health. The positive impact of seeing every sunrise. The role your mitochondria play in weight management and health. A challenge to take control of your own health. For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/healthy-mitochondria-scientific-benefits-of-being-outdoors

Forrest Landry joins us for the first public podcast interview he has ever done. In this episode, Daniel Schmachtenberger interviews Forrest on the principles of ethics and choice. This is a critical conversation because we need to make choices in a different way than we have up to this point in history due to technology giving us ever increasing capacity for our choices to make huge impacts. We discuss: What differentiates morals from ethics? What is a good choice and what is a loving choice? The toolkit for making choices. Asking better questions. Formalizing the process of ethical consideration for the world we live in with exponential tech. The distinction between choice and decision. Being, becoming and doing. Being in right relationship with yourself, other people and the world. For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/what-is-ethics-an-exploration-of-choice-and-love

There are a handful of folks diving into the world of peptides, but it’s very possible you’ve never heard of them. We invite you to explore a whole new world with us, as we offer a glimmer of hope for the future of personalized medicine. Today we have on Ryan Smith interviewed by Dr. Dan Stickler. After noticing a unique opportunity, Ryan decided to leave medical school and help open up one of the first pharmacies in the United States that focuses on peptide synthesis and formulations for pharmaceutical preparations. We discuss: What are peptides? Popular peptides for common health issues and optimization (From gut health to obesity to athletic performance, and even tanning) Biohacking and working with a medical care provider Science and studies behind the compounds https://neurohacker.com/what-are-peptides-an-exploration-of-their-role-in-the-future-of-medicine

Today we have a very special guest, Dr. Terry Wahls. She healed herself from progressive MS and now conducts clinical trials testing the efficacy of therapeutic lifestyle to treat multiple sclerosis related symptoms. In this episode we dive into lifestyle and diet changes that promote good health. We discuss: How many cups of vegetables to eat per day Adjusting your diet based on what your poop looks like Finding your "why" behind a big lifestyle change Why your mitochondria matter Visit https://neurohacker.com/how-to-live-a-healthy-lifestyle-from-gut-health-to-life-purpose