Learn how to build IRONCLAD discipline in this free workshop:https://impacttheory.krtra.com/t/fvTIUaysMqCpOn Today's Episode:It’s obvious that what we put into our bodies has a major impact on how we feel, how we perform, and how we live the life we have. While some people choose to live in the moment for pleasure with little regard to consequences, others calculate and carefully consider what they consume, when they do and how they do it. Optimizing for physical and mental performances, reducing stress and improving lifespan and memory is worth more than a moment of pleasure, and it may be possible to biohack your way there.Ben Greenfield is a biohacker, fitness coach, endurance athlete, and bestselling author of more than a dozen books, including Boundless. His experiences and level of intention in biohacking his health is so clearly communicated, he will leave you inspired and impressed.Check out his other interviews and conversations with Tom here:Bio-hack Your Body, Connect to You

As you know, it’s my mission to help teach you how to build the MINDSET and SKILLS that will help you live an extraordinary life - and over the last few months I’ve been working hard behind the scenes to help create a brand-new tool that will help you do that. It’s called Kyzen - and I am proud to announce that I will be bringing it to the world later this year to challenge you to empower yourself and accomplish greater things in life. To learn more, join my Discord at http://impacttheory.com/discordBig goals require DISCIPLINE. By it's very nature, discipline requires you to do hard things - and that is a skill you can LEARN. I'm teaching my process to build Ironclad Discipline in a new workshop - you can register at discipline.impacttheory.com!On Today's Episode:How do we avoid a recipe for disaster when it’s leaving us undernourished and overfed? Max Lugavere, science journalist, NY Times best-selling author and host of the Genius Life Podcast, is joining Tom and running down the ro

As you know, it’s my mission to help teach you how to build the MINDSET and SKILLS that will help you live an extraordinary life - and over the last few months I’ve been working hard behind the scenes to help create a brand-new tool that will help you do that. It’s called Kyzen - and I am proud to announce that I will be bringing it to the world later this year to challenge you to empower yourself and accomplish greater things in life. To learn more, join my Discord at http://impacttheory.com/discordBig goals require DISCIPLINE. By it's very nature, discipline requires you to do hard things - and that is a skill you can LEARN. I'm teaching my process to build Ironclad Discipline in a new workshop - you can register at discipline.impacttheory.com!On today's Episode: When you are unhappy, you may find yourself constantly seeking approval from others, scared to take risks, and hyper focused on the things you don’t have or lack in life. You may unconsciously have habits that are keeping yo

As you know, it’s my mission to help teach you how to build the MINDSET and SKILLS that will help you live an extraordinary life - and over the last few months I’ve been working hard behind the scenes to help create a brand-new tool that will help you do that. It’s called Kyzen - and I am proud to announce that I will be bringing it to the world later this year to challenge you to empower yourself and accomplish greater things in life. To learn more, join my Discord at http://impacttheory.com/discordBig goals require DISCIPLINE. By it's very nature, discipline requires you to do hard things - and that is a skill you can LEARN. I'm teaching my process to build Ironclad Discipline in a new workshop - you can register at discipline.impacttheory.com!The fountain of youth is a mythical spring that has been the basis of many Hollywood movies and cosmetic marketing campaigns! Our obsession with youth and being young forever has been the source of cosmetic surgery and endless stories of ‘back

Permeable blood brain barrier and gut barrier connected to inflammation and autoimmunity diseases is enough to make anyone’s head spin.Dealing with these health conditions can be frightening and endless. Your body’s reaction to proteins and your immune response can be highly frustrating when you’re being instructed to follow “protocols” and standards of treatment.If you or someone you love has felt betrayed living a standard healthy lifestyle only to fall prey to gut issues, autoimmune disease and declining cognition, you’re not alone.Dr. Datis Kharrazian is a world-renowned functional medicine health care provider. He specializes in managing chronic diseases, autoimmunity and neurological problems. He treats his patients with non-pharmaceuticals, and is in extremely high demand from patients and other healthcare professionals wanting to learn his clinical models.In this episode, Dr. Kharrazian is addressing the flaw with medical treatments that over standardize what people are experie

Check out our sponsors: TextExpander: Go to textexpander.com/podcast and get 20% off your first year!So how many Instagram posts and YouTube videos have influenced your vision of fitness, overall health, and proper diet? How many have you tried that left you frustrated and pissed off? Probably too many to count or recall. We’re bombarded with misinformation about fitness, exercise, and diet at nauseum. It’s not getting you or anyone closer to the results you really desire, and it almost makes the results you want a bit unclear and confusing.Sal DiStefano is no newcomer to the fitness scene. By the age of 19 he was already general manager at a local gym. Unfortunately for him, but lucky for you and all of his clients since, he had a health scare of his own from an autoimmune disorder which resulted in him losing 15 pounds of muscle! Sal refocused and started learning more about gut health, hormone health and how to prioritize health over appearance.His book, The Resistance Training Revo

My amazing and talented wife Lisa is releasing her new book Radical Confidence, which you can preorder - and get the bonuses she’s created for you - at https://www.radicalconfidence.com. When you read this book, Lisa will teach you 10 No-BS Life Lessons to become the hero of your own life and take MASSIVE bold action to achieve your potential!Dr. Andrew Huberman is a neuroscientist who continues educating audiences about brain development, brain plasticity and the inner workings of dopamine. He’s showing people how to hack their behaviors and rewire their thinking for optimal performance and outcomes.Consider this episode a masterclass on all things dopamine. Dr. Huberman takes the complication out of neuroscience and simplifies how dopamine is tied to motivation, craving, and even perception of time. One of the many takeaways in the episode is that idea that small incremental steps towards a bigger outcome and purpose is worth celebrating if you want to get the benefit of dopamine rew

Check out our sponsors: ButcherBox: Sign up at ButcherBox.com/impact When you consider the amount of stress and global crises going on, there’s no wonder why people are stressed, overly anxious and struggling with confidence. Whether the pain you experience in physical or mental and emotional in nature, you’re looking for relief and a way to find peace and mental equilibrium while crushing your goals in life.Self -hypnosis is a drug-free, highly effective, “style of concentration not a therapy” says Dr. David Spiegel. It’s about cognitive flexibility that allows you to solve problems in a way that helps you gain control and maximize your focus and concentration. Dr. Spiegel is the Director of the Center on Stress and Health who specializes in hypnotherapy. He’s joining Tom and discussing cognitive restructuring through the lens of hypnotherapy.Still not sure about hypnosis? Witness Tom get hypnotized and describe his experience.“If you can measure it it’s science, everything else is po

Check out our sponsors: Athletic Greens: Go to athleticgreens.com/impact and receive a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase! BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/impacttheoryResearch in the fields of neuroscience and pharmacology over the past several decades have resulted in countless positive benefits for humanity.But until very recently, certain classes of drugs had been rigorously excluded from clinical trials - namely, the class of drugs commonly known as psychedelics.Fortunately, a handful of organizations around the world have been making breakthroughs in psychedelic drug research, working in cooperation with government regulators to answer this question: what are these drugs doing to our brains and bodies?One such researcher is today’s guest - Dr. David Nutt. He and his team at Drug Science have brought together leading drug experts from many different clinical backgrounds, with the goal of providing clear, evidence-based information about how

Check out our sponsor: ButcherBox: Sign up at ButcherBox.com/impact For most of us, when we think of melatonin, the first thing we think of is “a chemical to make you feel sleepy”.And while it’s true that melatonin plays a critical role in governing our circadian rhythm, it turns out that melatonin is also one of the most powerful antioxidants produced in the body.This is a huge deal when it comes to disease prevention, as oxidative stress and inflammation are primary causes of some of the deadliest and most common diseases known to man.In today’s episode of Health Theory, Dr. Roger Seheult breaks down the science of melatonin, vitamin D, circadian rhythm, and much more.So whether you’ve been having trouble sleeping, are worried about inflammation and disease prevention, or just want to brush up on your biochemistry, then I promise you’ll get something beneficial out of today’s episode.SHOW NOTES:00:00 | Introduction00:52 | Get More Sunshine16:03 | What Is Oxidative Stress?27:46 | The

Check out our sponsors: Future makes one on one training available to our audience for just $19 Go to https://tryfuture.co/impact Sign up to crush your fitness goals!It’s no secret, sugar has been labeled the bad guy in the standard American diet for years now. As new diet fads circulate around the internet and the latest trends and research seems to change every other day, finally some pieces of the “what’s making me fat” puzzle are starting to fit together. Even more so, with today’s health concerns, obesity is no longer the only indicator for poor health and metabolic disease. Dr. Richard Johnson is board certified in internal medicine, infectious diseases, and kidney disease and is known as the Fructose Expert. In this episode he’s breaking down the orchestrated events taking place in our bodies between sugar, salt, and how your foods are triggering you to gain weight.Check out Dr. Richard Johnson’s latest book, Nature Wants Us to Be Fat: https://amzn.to/3u1Amih SHOW NOTES:0:00 |

Check out our sponsor:Athletic Greens: Go to athleticgreens.com/impact and receive a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase! The ketogenic diet is so popular that it was searched over 25 million times in one year. Some experts support its effectiveness to help people lose weight, while others claim that it’s the worst diet to try. Research and data have advanced and proven that everyone has it wrong. Dr. Steven Gundry is with Tom explaining why he and the rest of the medical community got ketosis all wrong. He shares why mitochondrial uncoupling is really the star and this is what you need to know to make your dieting experience easier and more effortless. No need to live completely devoid of carbohydrates on a keto diet any longer.SHOW NOTES:0:00 | Introduction to Dr. Steven Gundry0:55 | What You Got Wrong About Keto8:05 | Why Mitochondria Is Key to Keto12:22 | Metabolic Flexibility & Fat Burning18:53 | What Ketones Are Signaling23:05 | Mitoch

Check out our sponsors:Skillshare: Explore your creativity at skillshare.com/impacttheory for a 1 month FREE trial of Premium Membership. BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/impacttheoryAging seems to be all fun and games until you pass legal drinking age. Some people begin to age much sooner than others, while others seem to have golden genetics of youth on their side. What if you found out that scientific research is now able to reverse your biological clock up to 3 years? You may be skeptical, you may be curious, or you may be excited for what this means to your future. Dr. Kara Fitzgerald is a functional medicine physician and clinical director that just published a new book for the non-medical people trying to improve their health and age more gracefully called Younger You. She’s joining Tom and revealing everything you don’t know about methylation and epigenetics, why it matters to you and the simple things you can do to gain back 3 years of your biological clock in roughly 8 weeks.Check

Check out our sponsors: ButcherBox: Sign up at ButcherBox.com/impact Athletic Greens: Go to athleticgreens.com/impact and receive a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase! InsideTracker: Get 25% off their entire store at insidetracker.com/impacttheoryWhen people hear about uric acid, it’s almost always in the context of it being a causal factor for gout.But if more people knew the full extent of how it affects our metabolism, cardiovascular health, and risk for Alzheimer’s and dementia, we might pay more attention to it.In this episode of Health Theory, Dr. David Perlmutter returns with the latest research on how uric acid is about much more than just gout.He explains the relationship between uric acid, insulin, and fructose, why it doesn’t mean that all fruits are bad for you, and how our modern problem with uric acid is actually the result of a disconnect between evolution and environment.If you want to dive deeper into the latest knowledge b

Check out our sponsors: ButcherBox: Sign up at ButcherBox.com/impact Athletic Greens: Go to athleticgreens.com/impact and receive a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase! Skillshare: Explore your creativity at skillshare.com/impacttheory for a 1 month FREE trial of Premium Membership. Ombre Lab: To get $30 off -- go to: tryombre.com/ImpactAre we closer to becoming biologically immortal? What would you strive to do or dream of if you could extend your life to even 150 years? Until recently the idea of longevity felt more like reaching your 90s and possibly 100 at best, and if you manage to accomplish that goal, a high quality of life would be best and expected. But what if you could extend your lifespan by even 10 years? Making sure that those years are exciting and meaningful would be a priority. Dr.David Sinclair, world renowned geneticist, is joining Tom in this episode to break down exactly why it is that we age on a cellular level, and w

Check out our sponsors: ButcherBox: Sign up at ButcherBox.com/impact Athletic Greens: Go to athleticgreens.com/impact and receive a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase! Ombre Lab: To get $30 off -- go to: tryombre.com/ImpactHelix Sleep: Go to HelixSleep.com/impact for up to $200 off your mattress and 2 free pillows.Weight loss, better health and quality of life go hand in hand for those of you trying to improve your performance and achieve a better quality of life. Eat this, don’t eat that, do this, don’t do that, this is critical for your health, this is not, are the types of conflicting and overwhelming information you easily run across without even trying. Stan Efferding is a pro bodybuilder better known as the White Rhino, and also known for being the strongest bodybuilder. He’s accomplished much and holds world records for powerlifting weight most can not fathom. When he starts sharing what he’s learned over his professional career and

Check out our sponsors: BLUblox: Go to blublox.com/impacttheory for 15% off your order or use discount code ImpactTheory at checkout.Athletic Greens: Go to athleticgreens.com/impact and receive a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase! TextExpander: Go to textexpander.com/podcast and get 20% off your first yearWhat does living a longer, healthier, and more fulfilling life mean to you? How can you achieve that goal and does achieving that goal start the same for everyone? Per usual there is an abundance of information out that can be highly contradictory to each other and there is also a lot of narrative and research even showing results that are based on ulterior motives. Is it better to follow the research that says go vegetarian because animal proteins are not good for humans? Could it be better to stick with data that supports high quality proteins from an animal based diet? Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is joining Tom for another informative conversat

Check out our sponsors: Riverside: Go to riverside.fm/impact ButcherBox: Sign up at ButcherBox.com/impact InsideTracker: Get 25% off their entire store at insidetracker.com/impacttheory Better Help: Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/impacttheoryIn a perfect world, we can all eat exactly the same and everyone gains and loses weight the exact same way. Unfortunately, in reality you may have a friend that can kill a whole pizza, have dessert and eat extra fries without gaining an ounce of weight. Others seem to put on weight even looking at a plate of food. What’s the deal? Why is it so easy for some people to gain weight and so hard for others. Why are so many people still sold on the calories in and calories out solution to obesity and weight control? Gary Taubes is an investigative science and health journalist and bestselling author. His latest book, The Case for Keto, tackles a lot of the misinformation around calories and why some people struggle with losing

Check out our sponsors: Athletic Greens: Go to athleticgreens.com/impact and receive a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase! BLUblox: Go to blublox.com/impacttheory for 15% off your order or use discount code ImpactTheory at checkout.Aura Frames: Go to auraframes.com and use code IMPACT to save $30. InsideTracker: Get 25% off their entire store at insidetracker.com/impacttheory Ombre Lab: tryombre.com/ImpactYou understand the importance of being healthy. No one ever strives for sickness and suboptimal health conditions. There is no shortage of advice, tips, tricks and hacks for your health. Sleep more, eat this, don’t eat that, lift this, run more, drink more water, it feels like too much. Let’s break this down and keep it as simple and relevant as possible to help you optimize your overall health. David Sinclair is sharing 3 levels to help you reset your biological clock. Dr. Rahul Jundial is explaining how to intermittent fast while unders

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Check out our sponsors:  Athletic Greens: Go to athleticgreens.com/impact and receive a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase! ButcherBox: Skip the lines for your Thanksgiving turkey. ButcherBox is proud to give new members a free turkey at ButcherBox.com/impact SmileBrilliant: Go to smilebrilliant.com and use coupon code IMPACT ChiliSleep: Get 20% off at chilisleep.com/IMPACT Anthem Software: anthemsoftware.com CuriosityStream: Go to https://curiositystream.com/impact and use code IMPACT to save 25% off today, that’s only $14.99 a year. InsideTracker: Get 25% off their entire store at insidetracker.com/impacttheory How did your body respond to the last carb heavy dinner you had? Does eating a high calorie meal affect you worse than a lower calorie, higher carb meal? Herman Pontzer, an evolutionary biologist, did a research study on a hunter gatherer community called Hazda in Tanzania, to learn about energy expenditure. What he’s discovered fl

Check out our sponsors:  Better Help: Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory Stay updated on our special NFT product drop coming October 13, 2021! Join the Impact Theory Discord channel or follow Tom on Twitter for updates: Discord: https://impacttheory.com/discord Twitter: https://twitter.com/TomBilyeu BLUblox: Go to blublox.com/impacttheory for 15% off your order or use discount code ImpactTheory at checkout. LearnWorlds: Visit trylearnworlds.com/free to start your 30-day FREE trial. MyFitnessPal: Go to impact.myfitnesspal.com and use code IMPACT to get a one-month premium membership for FREE! Thryve: Get 50% off your at-home gut health test at trythryve.com/impact Shopify: Go to shopify.com/impact for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features. Sleep is not only an essential function that allows us to recharge mentally and physically, it’s also deemed so important that going without sleep was banned by Guinness Wo

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Check out our sponsors:  Butcher Box: Go to butcherbox.com/IMPACT Get 2 five-ounce lobster tails and 2 ten-ounce ribeye steaks all FREE in your first box. LMNT: Go to drinkLMNT.com/Impact to try their brand NEW flavor - Watermelon Salt. Magic Mind: Go to Magicmind.co and use promo code IMPACT to get 20% OFF. SmugMug: smugmug.com/source InsideTracker: Get 25% off their entire store at insidetracker.com/impacttheory When it comes to being healthy and improving your health, the overwhelm of information and advice can literally melt your brain. Whether you follow a keto diet, paleo, vegan, or carnivore, the goal for everyone is pretty similar. Get healthy and optimize productivity and energy. Dr. Dominic D’Agostino is back for round two and breaking down everything you need to know about why your biomarkers matter. Dr. D’Agostino reveals the truth behind whether or not carnivore or plant based diets are best for you, how to optimize your biomarkers with fasting, and what you need to know a

Check out our sponsors:  Better Help: Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory MindPump: Download their FREE guide at fatlossimpact.com  Italic: Sign up for an Italic membership at italic.com/join using code IMPACT for 30% off. RISE: Go to risescience.com/impact and download the RISE app today to try it FREE for 7 days. Youth has a way of making you feel near invincible. Your body handles long nights, limited sleep, and poor diets much easier. The problem is those choices have a cumulative effect. What you eat, how often you eat also impacts the health of your brain. There is a Chinese proverb that says, “the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, and the second best time is now.” It is easy to disregard neurodegenerative diseases as something for older people, but understanding how leaky brain and neurodegeneration begins to happen is better learned now, than waiting till later if you plan to age gracefully. Dr. Jay Lombard may be incognito but his dept

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Check out our sponsors: Athletic Greens: Go to athleticgreens.com/impact and receive a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase! BLUblox: Go to blublox.com/impacttheory or use discount code ImpactTheory at checkout for their limited time offer! Get 20% OFF on orders up to $159 // 25% OFF on orders over $160 // 30% OFF on orders over $315 Thryve: Get 50% off your at-home gut health test at trythryve.com/impact Helium 10: Get 50% OFF your first month of Helium 10 Platinum at Helium10.com and use code IMPACT at check out. The chaos that can get unleashed on your body from your diet is so important to understand. Having low energy and brain fog is not only frustrating but it feels debilitating as well. I've had my own recent experience with low energy that had me questioning if I had lost my drive. Starting with my diet and realizing pecans were causing my energy to feel so low was shocking for me. Dr. Steven Gundry's latest book, The Energy Paradox,

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When someone points out your flaws and tries to put the blame on you for this or that, it’s so easy to feel triggered. When it’s your spouse, your partner, or someone you love that’s doing it, it’s even easier to get defensive and feel hurt. But what if your partner is also doing it in a way that makes them feel great and more amazing in comparison? Tom and Lisa walk through both sides of this scenario for how to cope with being criticized and blamed when you’re being attacked and also feeling attacked. Over and over we come back to communication really being key to a healthy, happy, and long-lasting relationship. Today is no exception, let’s talk about being defensive and the best way to think about it.   SHOW NOTES:   Feeling Attacked | Explore why you’re feeling attacked and how to interpret the situation [0:40] Being Attacked | Tom explains his response if he were being attacked [3:13] Defensive | Lisa’s advice for not feeling defensive when your intentions fail [5:11]   QUOTES:  

Famed biohacker and best-selling author Dave Asprey is used to being on the cutting edge of functional medicine. Now he is trying to help everyone become superhuman and live to 180 (or beyond). On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Dave Asprey discusses the primary dietary mistakes people make, advocates for some pretty unusual health practices, and details simple, inexpensive changes you can make to reverse the aging process and radically improve your day-to-day health.   SHOW NOTES: Dave talks about how to face death [1:14] Tom and Dave discuss reincarnation [4:04] Dave explains that the key is not time or money, but energy [6:41] The first step to living to 180 is to not die [8:10] Aging is death by a thousand cuts so the key is to take less cuts [11:07] Aging boils down to the mitochondria [11:43] Dave describes some tactics to optimize your mitochondria [14:49] Dave explains his methods of fasting [17:05] Dave describes chryotherapy, cold showers and cold exposure [22:

How malleable are we? How much can we “supercharge” our brains? How much does diet affect the mind? Renowned neurosurgeon Rahul Jandial has spent his life tackling the toughest medical questions about the brain and the mind. On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, he shares his extraordinary knowledge about how much food affects our mindset, how to strengthen our brains, and what we can realistically expect from our efforts.   SHOW NOTES Rahul discusses how brain injuries can sometimes uncover hidden potential [2:48] Rahul explains how much brain training can really help [4:16] Rahul gives specific tips on how to make the brain healthier [6:04] Rahul explains the mind diet [10:41] Rahul and Tom discuss how intermittent fasting kicks the mind diet into high gear [12:16] Rahul talks about how even animals get high, and how plants work on your brain [18:20] Rahul talks about measuring brain electricity [23:27] Rahul and Tom discuss habits and brain plasticity [27:10] Use it or l

Check out our Sponsors Better Help: Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory Oxygen: Download Oxygen on the iPhone App Store or Google Play for Android.  Unidragon: Search for Unidragon puzzles on Amazon.com and use the discount code Impact for 10% OFF. Theragun: Try Theragun for 30 DAYS starting at only $199. Go to Theragun.com/impact Thryve: Get 50% off your at-home gut health test at trythryve.com/impact You make think of insulin resistance as being reserved for diabetics, and you may have even drawn the same conclusion I have, that the problem is glucose being too high. After speaking with Ben Bikman, a scientist that studies metabolic disorders caused by insulin resistance, I was shocked to find out that insulin resistance can still develop even in people with seemingly normal glucose levels. Ben’s explanation of the complicated nature of insulin in the body and his unique take on facts that can literally save your life with knowledge are exactly what we

This weeks guest on Health Theory is Harpreet Rai.  Harpreet is an entrepreneur and the CEO of Oura Ring.  In this episode he talks about how to improve your sleep through tracking, how sleep improves your focus and his tips for losing weight.   SHOW NOTES Why sleep matters [01:21] The importance of sleep for your overall health [02:09] What happens when we don't sleep enough [06:15] How to balance your work life with getting enough sleep [08:08] How our sleep is disrupted [11:28] What happens during each phase of sleep [14:32] Lifestyle tips to improve your sleep [18:10] How to use sleep tracking to determine the best workout for you each day [24:16] The importance of deep sleep [27:04] How diet changes your sleep quality [29:12] Why you want high heart rate variability [30:36] Can meditation improve your heart rate variability? [32:59] The reason it's hard to track naps [35:44] The future of wearables and data tracking [37:23] What health markers people should track [43:58] The best

Mark Sisson is a former endurance athlete turned nutrition author and entrepreneur. In 2006, he began his popular health blog, Mark’s Daily Apple, where he’s blogged every day for 12+ years. Mark is the founder of Primal Kitchen Foods and best-selling author of several books including The Primal Blueprint and his most recent hit, The Keto Reset Diet.   Health Theory is a bi-weekly interview show, hosted by Quest Nutrition co-founder, Tom Bilyeu. Each episode offers tactical steps one can take to improve their wellbeing and achieve their goals.   SHOW NOTES: What does primal really mean? [02:19] The importance of dietary fat [05:20] The context of calories [08:08] What is metabolic flexibility [09:42] Endurance training using old technology [12:18] Ketogenics and endurance training [16:44] Does keto allow you to eat less? [19:35] Reframing how you think about sacrifice [23:34] The Keto Reset Diet [29:50] Finding your food limits [34:35] How eliminating grains cured Mark’s IBS [38:46] Wh

Dr. Caroline Leaf is a powerhouse researcher dedicated to unlocking the human mind’s untapped potential. And that potential looks to be almost limitless. On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Caroline Leaf explains the biological processes that constitute thoughts, feelings and choices, emphasizes the importance of becoming more aware, and describes the latest brain research, including exciting findings about how to change your biological age through mind management. You can pre-order Dr. Leaf's new book here: https://amzn.to/3fbM9kX SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Form Your Identity: Caroline explains why your identity is so important, and how to consolidate and strengthen it. [06:48] Think, Feel, Choose: Caroline describes the biological processes that underlie making choices and building identity. [14:43] The Science of Thought: Caroline uses the analogy of ocean waves to explain how the brain functions. [23:43] How to Become Aware: Awareness is strongly linked to empathy, and requi

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Functional Medicine Practitioner and author of How to Make Disease Disappear, Rangan Chatterjee, joins Tom on this week’s episode of Health Theory. Dr. Chatterjee explains his four pillars of health and why balance across the four, rather than perfection in one, is essential.    Why most disease can end through lifestyle change [0:37] Why is life expectancy going down? [2:01] What is epigenetics and why is it exciting? [4:50] Keeping health simple [6:45] Lifestyle over diet and the ‘threshold’ concept [7:26] A 360 degree approach to improving health  [10:06] Why we shouldn’t completely demonize carbs [14:44] Why strength training is undervalued [18:18] A simple fix to widely common mistakes [20:30] The psychology behind food choices [23:38] Why mindful eating matters [28:04] Short-term pleasure vs. long-term consequences [29:30] Why when we eat is just important as what we eat [30:53] Prioritizing and enhancing sleep quality [33:24] The importance of ‘me’ time [35:45] The value of root

Dr. Jolene Brighten is one of the foremost practitioners of functional medicine to try to understand health holistically, recognizing the connection between mind and body, nutrition and emotion, wellness and community. On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, she shares her own intense stories of dealing with autoimmune issues, chronic illness, an abusive family, bullying, and the long-term effects of using hormonal birth control. While describing her journey to genuine health, Jolene Brighten also talks about the three keys to rapid healing, explains why she doesn’t focus on what not to eat, and gives plenty of concrete suggestions on how to improve your diet. SHOW NOTES: Jolene shares her battles with chronic illness and bullying [0:50] Jolene talks about growing up in an abusive and controlling household [5:25] We can choose to re-write our narratives [7:00] One tactic Jolene always uses is to carve out time to just think [10:41] Jolene talks about how her negative experien

Functional medicine aims to uncover the laws of biology, treats the human body as an ecosystem, and is about creating health, not just curing illness. Mark Hyman is one of the foremost practitioners of functional medicine, one of its earliest advocates, and is certainly one of its best spokesmen. On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Mark Hyman explains the rationale behind functional medicine and describes its most important features. He also gives detailed advice on improving the diet, talks about what it means to say that food is information, and discusses the connection between the body, mind, gut and brain.    Get a copy of Mark's new book "Food Fix" here: https://amzn.to/38mWyY8   SHOW NOTES:   What does it mean to say the body is an ecosystem? [1:41] How do you find the root cause of an illness? [3:18] Functional medicine is about creating health, not curing illness [6:08] How should you deal with bacterial overgrowth in the upper gut? [10:05] Mark explains how to te

It’s not every trainer who gets to develop a fitness regimen for a god. But Da Rulk is literally the personal trainer for Thor (as in Chris Hemsworth) and is responsible for the creation of Raw Functional Training, a method used by first responders, elite military, and professional athletes. In this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Da Rulk explains his training methods, discusses the importance of mental strength, and goes into great detail on how to build yourself back up from any injury.   SHOW NOTES:   Rulk explains how to train adaptation by sequencing [1:22] Rulk discusses where to start training if you can’t make it to the gym [5:08] Rulk details the basic exercises everyone should do [6:46] Rulk advocates the importance of building mental strength by knowing your purpose [8:55] Rulk remembers his failures, when he broke mentally [10:44] Rulk shares his story of building his mental strength after being bullied [11:38] Rulk considers how much mental health matters for fir

Check our our Sponsors Plant X: Get 15% off your first order with promo code IMPACT at plantx.com LMNT: Go to drinkLMNT.com/Impact to try their brand NEW flavor - Watermelon Salt. Gabi: Get a better insurance with Gabi. It’s totally free to check and there’s no obligation. Go to Gabi.com/impacttheory Better Help: Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory More than 50 million Americans suffer with some form of sleep deprivation, and the chances are you may be one. According to World Sleep Day, “Sleep problems constitute a global epidemic that threatens health and quality of life for up to 45% of the world’s population.” The matter of sleep is so critical that in this episode, Neuroscience Professor and sleep expert, Dr. Matthew Walker, exposes the severity of sleep deprivation as so serious that the Guiness Book of World Records no longer allows record setting attempts for sleep deprivation but allows far more extremes. There is a need to highly value sleep and

After being diagnosed with Progressive Multiple Sclerosis, Terry Wahls depended on a tilt-recline wheelchair for four years. However, she realized that she could improve her health on a cellular level by focusing on lifestyle and diet. Her incredible story of recovery is really a story of creating health and vitality, instead of focusing on treating the symptoms of disease. On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Dr. Terry Wahls explains how a focus on cellular health can lead to extraordinary outcomes, even for people struggling with severe chronic illness.   SHOW NOTES: [0:00] Fight for Your Life: Terry shares the story of how she responded to her diagnosis of Progressive MS. [7:49] Focus on Mitochondria: Terry describes the importance of mitochondria and talks about why she focused on them. [18:28] How to Create Health: Drugs treat symptoms but they do not create health. Terry shares stories of transformation due to diet and lifestyle changes. [23:41] Cytokines 101: Terry

For the last 40 years, Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum, aka “Dr. Microbiome”, has been one of the leading microbiome researchers. He is also the scientist who named the mycobiome, the body’s fungal community. And on this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Dr. Ghannoum explains the connections between fungi and bacteria in our gut, and why it’s so important for the two communities to work in harmony. He also describes the ways the gut communicates with the brain, discusses current research on autism and gastrointestinal issues, recommends a diet for good gut health, and even shares an incredible story about how one act of kindness can change thousands of lives.   SHOW NOTES:   The mycobiome is the fungal community that lives in our body [1:00] Bacteria and fungi are both good and bad, and are either in harmony or not [2:02] Tom and Mahmoud use the analogies of forests or gardens to explain how the gut works [3:35] Mahmoud explains how bacteria and fungi produce benefits by working in harmon

Health coach Chris Kresser, author of the Paleo Cure and one of the most influential people in nutrition and fitness, is not just someone who has studied and practiced functional medicine for years. He’s also someone who has had to use his own approach in order to overcome a decade-long struggle with chronic illness. On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Chris Kresser details the consequences of lifestyle and diet related disease, a topic that is garnering significant attention because of the connection between pre-existing conditions and COVID-19 mortality. He delves into the mystery of why diabetes is an even more severe problem than lung disease for COVID-19 sufferers, details the kinds of lifestyle changes we should all be making, and explains why his approach to health and medicine is ultimately always individualized.   SHOW NOTES: Chris explains why his approach to diet and lifestyle is always individualized [1:59] Chris distinguishes between food quality and food qua

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Best known for her wise advocacy of bone broth and collagen, Dr. Kellyann Petrucci focuses her medical practice and her writing on ways to heal the gut, slow aging and reverse inflammation. On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Kellyann Petrucci describes diets and lifestyle choices for anyone interested in longevity, weight loss or stress reduction. She also shares her own story of overcoming burnout without sacrificing ambition, describes the incredible complexity of gut health, and advocates visualizing your own “television show” where you see yourself in exactly the place you want to be.   SHOW NOTES: What are the lifestyle changes people should make for maximum longevity? [1:01] The problem with Keto is that people don’t get enough fiber. So how about Keto 2.0? [3:19] Kellyann advocates ancestral nutrition and learning to read your own body [4:37] The first principle of a good diet is to eat the highest quality food they can get [7:23] Kellyann explains how to get a go

Dr. Shawn Baker is an extraordinarily accomplished athlete, but he is best known as one of the foremost advocates of the carnivore diet. On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Shawn Baker addresses the controversy surrounding the carnivore diet, and perhaps surprisingly, does not advocate that every single person ought to go full carnivore. But he does explain the evolutionary logic behind the carnivore diet, describes its benefits, and makes a strong case that people need to take responsibility for their own health instead of delegating that responsibility to professionals.   SHOW NOTES:   Shawn discusses the controversy surrounding the carnivore diet [0:40] There is no doubt that humans are omnivorous, but how suitable are most foods? [2:24] If at age 85 you can run 100 meters in 15 seconds, you’re probably doing things right [3:40] Shawn describes his methods of holding back aging [4:40] Shawn believes that not everyone needs to use a carnivore diet [5:33] Why you should

You should eat more protein, and yes, that means red meat. This statement might surprise some audiences, but it is based on the fundamentally sound science that high muscle strength is independently associated with lower all cause mortality. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon has been on the forefront of “muscle-centric medicine” for years, and here’s what really is surprising. She became obsessed with the concept because of her work with palliative care, dementia and geriatrics. On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Gabrielle Lyon explains why muscle should be viewed as a vital organ which protects against everything from Alzheimer’s to COVID-19. She discusses the optimal high-protein diet, strongly advocates that everyone engage in resistance training, and explains why people should focus on gaining muscle instead of focusing on losing fat.   Check out Gabrielle's online course to learn more: https://muscle-centric.lpages.co/musc...​   SHOW NOTES:   Gabrielle explains what “muscle-centr

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Dr. Ken Berry, family physician and author of Lies My Doctor Told Me, joins Tom to discuss his evolution from whole grain fanatic to carnivore.   SHOW NOTES: Why you must lead by example [01:21] How to avoid nutrition dogma [03:59] How the Standard American Diet came to fruition [05:08] The importance of experimenting on yourself [07:05] Why drinking milk is problematic [12:10] Why eating wheat is problematic [15:02] Are veterinarians ahead of doctors?[18:26] How nutritional research allows for bias [19:14] The biomarkers you need to track [21:58] Why elevated blood sugar is a huge problem [25:26] How to use exercise to mitigate your blood sugar response [30:23] The myth about vitamin D in breastmilk [31:44] Does sun exposure actually cause skin cancer? [33:53] Why doctors are more likely to diagnose serious diseases [35:15] Why low cholesterol is a problem [36:10] The efficacy of the carnivore diet [37:10] The only cholesterol numbers you should care about [40:18] Why you shouldn’t be

This week’s guest on Health Theory is Dr. Steven Gundry.  Steven Gundry is a cardiothoracic surgeon, researcher and author who has performed over 10,000 surgeries throughout his 40-year career.  In this episode, he talks about the impact our diets have on our health, why the gut is the source of our health, and how to stay young at any age.   BUY THE LONGEVITY PARADOX: https://amzn.to/305g6g7 BUY THE PLANT PARADOX: https://amzn.to/2PUZKlw   Watch Dr. Gundry’s first interview on Health Theory: https://youtu.be/q4KfKapvnuI   SHOW NOTES The myths of aging [01:52] Why aging starts in the gut [03:28] How to gut actually works [07:55] Why glyphosate is everywhere [10:18] Why we're thinking about heart disease all wrong [12:18] What are lectins and why are they so dangerous? [16:49] The role of fat in areas of inflammation [19:32] How your immune system reacts to misplaced bacteria [22:59] Why amyloid plaques aren't the cause of dementia [26:09] What is the APOE-4 gene mutation?[29:04] How fe

Manual therapist and movement coach Aaron Alexander knows that better health is inseparable from deep healing. As a result, he helps people align their mind, body, environment, posture and movement, achieving incredible results. On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Aaron Alexander details exactly how to change a multitude of small aspects of your life to become physically and mentally healthier. Along the way he tells his own family story of a father addicted to crack cocaine, advocates dancing and just hanging, and discusses how to deal with the stress that seems to overwhelm modern life.   Pre-order Aaron's book here: https://amzn.to/36NB7hG   SHOW NOTES: Aaron talks about how body language, posture and dance affect the brain [1:08] Tom and Aaron discuss how music causes physical and emotional state change [3:26] Aaron describes the focus of rolfing, and getting the body into alignment [5:17] Aaron and Tom discuss how changing your facial expression changes your emotions

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Dr. Shawn Baker is an extraordinarily accomplished athlete, but he is best known as one of the foremost advocates of the carnivore diet. On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Shawn Baker addresses the controversy surrounding the carnivore diet, and perhaps surprisingly, does not advocate that every single person ought to go full carnivore. But he does explain the evolutionary logic behind the carnivore diet, describes its benefits, and makes a strong case that people need to take responsibility for their own health instead of delegating that responsibility to professionals.   SHOW NOTES: Shawn discusses the controversy surrounding the carnivore diet [0:40] There is no doubt that humans are omnivorous, but how suitable are most foods? [2:24] If at age 85 you can run 100 meters in 15 seconds, you’re probably doing things right [3:40] Shawn describes his methods of holding back aging [4:40] Shawn believes that not everyone needs to use a carnivore diet [5:33] Why you should ch

Jason Prall, the filmmaker behind The Human Longevity Project, joins Tom in this week’s episode of Health Theory. They discuss the legitimacy behind alternative ways of healing, why there’s no universal solution to health, and the keys to living a long life.   SHOW NOTES Journey to discovering longevity [0:43] Collecting evidence before trying something new [2:53] Why certain health practices work and others don’t [4:05] Why the same food affects you differently at different times [5:28] Simplification equals longevity [7:55] How the external environment determines your internal state [9:49] Everything you do affects your health [12:57] Meditation as a healing mechanism [15:03] Trauma becomes a part of your genes [17:11] Your past experiences shape you who you are [18:30] Why it’s important to feel pain [22:16] How your body reacts to hormetic stress [25:48] Knowledge vs. Experience [27:45] How to build your passion [28:58] Being too attached can be risky [31:38] Finding meaning in the

Sarah Wilson is no stranger to staking out controversial positions. The bestselling author who started the “I Quit Sugar” movement is now taking on anxiety and mental health. In this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Sarah Wilson explains why you need to quit sugar immediately, how to deal with anxiety and depression, and why the best health tips for most people are simple and inexpensive.   SHOW NOTES: Sarah talks about anxiety and how to befriend it [2:10] Sarah describes her experience with hashimoto’s disease [5:44] Sarah explains how she found herself in a role that didn’t fit with her values [9:20] Sarah shares her story of becoming suicidal [12:09] Sarah describes how to frame mental issues as positive forces [14:20] Sarah and Tom discuss the sinister side of anxiety [18:22] Sarah explains that panic attacks only last 20 or 30 minutes [22:16] Sarah advocates meditation [25:03] Sarah describes somatic theory [28:44] Sarah describes the work people need to do to deal with

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Dr. Will Cole believes we are living through a crisis of chronic inflammation, and that it affects every aspect of physical and mental health. On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Will Cole explains the wide range of issues that cause inflammation, from sugar and pesticides to mental baggage and past traumas. He also offers very concrete advice on how to figure out exactly where you are on the inflammation spectrum, improve your diet, and deal with self-sabotaging behavior. BUY The Inflammation Spectrum by Dr. Will Cole: https://amzn.to/2qiAUDf   SHOW NOTES: Will describes excessive, chronic inflammation as the disease of modernity [1:40] Will explains the difference between genetics and epi-genetics [3:23] Will describes the most common causes of chronic inflammation, especially food [5:03] Will describes the inflammation spectrum, and the 7 areas where inflammation occurs [6:46] Tom talks about his low-grade anxiety, and Will shows his process for helping a client [8:03]

Paul Saladino is the opposite of the stereotypical doctor promoting the carnivore diet. He sees the diet in physical, mental and even spiritual terms. On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Paul Saladino goes into nitty-gritty detail on the various levels and types of the carnivore diet. So he starts with the simple steak and eggs diet and ends with hunting, butchering and eating the entire animal. He also describes the philosophy and science behind the diet, and ends up taking Tom on a fascinating intellectual journey where they discuss getting in touch with their animal nature, spirituality, and becoming a better person.   SHOW NOTES:   Paul explains why he spent so much time exploring, and is so curious [1:38] Paul describes his interest in Buddhism and Eastern philosophy [3:02] Paul and Tom discuss the sense of awe, and how that drove exploration [5:16] Paul shares why he returned to the medicine and what disappointed him about it [7:18] Paul explains why nutrition is so

On this very personal episode of Heath Theory, Tom Bilyeu interviews the co-founder of Impact Theory (and his wife), Lisa Bilyeu. For years Lisa has suffered from catastrophic dysbiosis, and her battle with illness is actually the inspiration for Health Theory. Now that her health is manageable, she is sharing the most important lessons she has learned. In this episode, she explains why she needed to take total ownership of her health, how she dealt with shame and fear, why she has learned to use controlled experiments, and why it is so important to challenge accepted beliefs on health.   SHOW NOTES: Lisa and Tom discuss how and when her health issues began [1:37] Lisa shares her story of how her eating problems developed [3:31] Lisa explains the emotional distress and shame behind her sickness [6:22] Lisa talks about the fear of appearing weak that accompanied her chronic illness [9:51] Lisa explains how she got over the desire to hide her illness [12:46] Lisa and Tom discuss the firs

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This week’s guest on Health Theory is Dr. Jack Wolfson.  Dr Wolfson is a board-certified cardiologist  and the founder Wolfson Cardiology where he uses in-depth testing and targeted nutrition to prevent and treat cardiovascular disease.  In this episode he talks about how to live to 100, body pollution and how to properly do the paleo diet.   BUY THE PALEO CARDIOLOGIST: https://amzn.to/2YI8f6u   SHOW NOTES What everybody should be doing in terms of lifestyle to live a long and healthy life [2:05] What you should keep in your fridge and pantry if you want to be healthier [10:39] Dr. Wolfson talks about how people develop inflammation in the heart [13:59] You’ve heard of leaky gut, but have you heard of “leaky heart”?  [15:45] Dr. Wolfson talks about why fruit isn’t healthy [21:33] What’s your daily routine?  Dr. Wolfson talks about his daily routine [24:22] Should you be fasting?  [28:01] Why he recommends high intensity interval training over long slow training [33:55] The benefits of

This week’s guest on Health Theory is Jillian Teta.  She is an author, a doctor of integrative medicine and the creator of Fix Your Digestion.  In this episode, she talks about how to heal your digestive system, the truth about integrative medicine, and the importance of nutrition.   SHOW NOTES A grounded way to approach figure competitions [01:44] How to learn to trust yourself [05:01] Tips for getting in tune with your body’s signals [06:28] What it takes to develop a figure competitor physique [09:35] How Jillian approaches new patients [11:11] Does digestive distress start in the brain? [12:39] How to de-stress your gut  [18:40] Why you should care about blue light [24:50] The importance of owning your story [27:28] Why you need to set boundaries [29:32] How to feed your microbiome [32:58] What to look for in a probiotic [37:00] The efficacy of Fecal Microbial Transplants [40:08] How to boost your digestive fire naturally [42:24] The most exciting thing coming in the health space [

This week’s guest on Health Theory is Dr. Robert Zembroski.    He is a physician, nutritionist and cancer survivor. From his experiences rebuilding himself after a cancer diagnosis, he wrote the book, Rebuild: Five Proven Steps To Move From Diagnosis to Recovery And Be Healthier Than Before. In this episode he talks about why most diseases are self inflicted and how to start looking for answers outside the traditional medical system. BUY Rebuild by Dr. Robert Zembroski: https://amzn.to/2U7hfzw SHOW NOTES Why Robert blames himself for his cancer [01:21] T he mindset it takes to battle cancer [05:22] How to become your own advocate [06:59] The importance of asking why in order to rebuild your body [08:23] Why you have to have a vision for better health [12:34] How to address a real life cancer diagnosis [14:30] The nutrients you must get to stimulate your immune system [18:09] How to build the physique of your dreams [22:50] Why you need to shift your perception of stress [26:06] How to

Check out our Sponsors BLUblox: Go to blublox.com/impacttheory for 15% off your order or use discount code ImpactTheory at checkout. Teachable: teachable.com/impact BackCountry: Get 15% OFF at backcountry.com/THEORY and enter promo code THEORY Are you looking for an alternative, cutting-edge way of attacking the root cause of your pains, aches, inflammation, and health problems? Do you want a total detox of your body? Whether you’re new to fasting or have many years of experience under your belt, these are the key fasting tips you need to know to take your health to the next level. On this episode of Health Theory, Tom Bilyeu is joined by Dr. Alan Goldhamer, founder of TrueNorth Health Center, to discuss such matters and more as they explore the incredible healing benefits of fasting and how your diet is playing a pivotal role in determining your health. They discuss the problems with modern medicine, the key benefits to fasting, how to do a water-only fast, the key changes fasting can

Kevin Curry is the man behind Fit Men Cook; a site where he provides healthy recipes for men and women that want to live healthier & active lives. In this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, he talks about why bodies are built in the kitchen and sculpted in the gym, how to develop good habits, and the truth about your favorite foods. BUY Fit Men Cook: 100+ Meal Prep Recipes for Men and Women―Always #HealthyAF, Never Boring: https://amzn.to/2MVSowo SHOW NOTES How Fit Men Cook actually started [01:06] The importance of a healthy mindset in weight loss [04:05] How to tell if someone is open to change [06:40] Why you can't tell others what to eat [07:56] Kevin's struggle with depression [13:48] The best diet tips for depression [16:17] Why cooking is a form of self care [18:40] Why you should remind yourself of your 'why' frequently [20:24] The do's and don'ts of making dietary change [23:29] Why the only foods you need to avoid are the processed ones [26:31] How to explore different

Daniel Amen wants to see the end of mental illness, and he may very well achieve his goal. The man called “America’s favorite psychiatrist” is absolutely dedicated to improving everyone’s brain health, eliminating the stigma surrounding mental illnesses, and reducing psychiatry’s reliance on pharmaceuticals as a method of first resort. On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Dr. Daniel Amen discusses his methods for healing the brain, the importance of intergenerational trauma, and things you can do right now to improve your mental health. SHOW NOTES: Daniel talks about the end of mental illness [1:31] Daniel believes the stigma surrounding mental illness comes from misunderstanding [2:34] Daniel discusses the impact of prayer on the brain [4:52] The first thing Daniel recommends is never pharmaceuticals [8:51] Tom and Daniel discuss meditation and neurofeedback [10:21] Your body responds to every single thought you have [13:28] Why is hypnosis so powerful? [14:44] Daniel exp

This week’s guest on Health Theory is Naomi Whittel. Naomi is the New York Times bestselling author of Glow 15, a Science-Based Plan to Lose Weight, Revitalize Your Skin and Invigorate Your Life. In this episode she talks about the foundations of youth, the natural tendencies of the body, and mindset.   BUY GLOW15 BY NOAMI WHITTEL: https://amzn.to/2JXIg8z   SHOW NOTES The foundations of youth [01:40] Why you should be eating as many herbs as possible [06:40] Why polyphenols are important and where you can find them [09:15] How to kick off autophagy without fasting [10:58] The best foods for glowing skin [15:37] How Naomi got into keto [17:13] Why exercise is an unnatural process [20:54] How to tell if a workout is working for you [23:55] How health plays into mindset [25:24] Why intermittent fasting is a great health tool [28:33] The reason food timing makes a difference [31:07] How protein cycling helps stimulate autophagy [34:39] What to do to get glowin

Check out our Sponsors ExpressVPN: Visit ExpressVPN.com/impact and find out how you can get 3 months free. Athletic Greens: Go to athleticgreens.com/impact and receive a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase! Audible: Start listening with a 30-day free trial, one free audiobook and access to the Plus Catalog. Visit audible.com/IMPACT or text IMPACT to 500-500 SmartAsset: Go to smartasset.com/impact Are you seeking revolutionary health advice that goes beyond the one-size-fits-all approach of western medicine? Do you want to age well while achieving a well-rounded and balanced level of health? On this episode of Health Theory, Tom Bilyeu is joined by New York Times best-selling author and pioneer in both integrative and functional medicine Dr. Frank Lipman to discuss such matters and more as they explore how western medicine is missing out on revolutionary health practices and what you can do to expand your understanding of your health so that

High Intensity Health’s Mike Mutzel is on the forefront of functional medicine. His top-rated podcasts have helped thousands of people with fitness, nutrition and general health advice. On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Mike Mutzel delves deeply into questions about fasting, microbiome diversity, the keto diet and the carnivore diet. And on top of all that, he connects the dots between healthy eating and a positive mindset, and shows how to maximize both longevity and feeling good. BUY BELLY FAT EFFECT: https://amzn.to/2JYS6nz SHOW NOTES: Mike describes his specific fasting protocols and why he uses them [1:04] Mike talks about his reaction to finding he had elevated alpha fetoprotein [6:28] Mike explains how getting arrested for drugs was the best thing that happened to him [10:57] Mike and Tom discuss how to apply the lessons from physical fitness to mental fitness [13:25] Mike discusses how different methods of fasting or ketones use promotes mental clarity [15:50] M

Ben Pakulski, the “body-building Yogi”, has accomplished plenty in his storied fitness career. But he eventually realized that all the external accomplishments did not result in fulfillment. Now he is even more dedicated to fitness than he ever was before, with a deeper commitment that connects body, mind and soul. On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, listen as Ben Pakulski explains why you need to do exactly that which you believe you cannot do.     SHOW NOTES Ben explains why he is a “body-building Yogi” [1:18] Why does Ben say “we are all Love?”  [5:28] Ben defines integrity  [7:07] Ben laments the fitness industry;s extreme ego-centrism  [8:46] Ben explains the importance of training, sleep and stress-reduction  [12:15] Ben describes how stress affects eating, digestion, sleep and fitness  [14:58] If you really want to succeed it’s going to take way more than you think  [20:34] Ben talks about creating the person he wants to be  [23:54] Ben explains how he embodies the

Harvard professor David Sinclair believes that not only can we slow aging down, we can actually reverse it. On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, David Sinclair explains the three levels of aging, and what can be done on each level. He describes the lifestyle changes that slow aging down, the drug treatments that begin to stop aging, and experimental new procedures that may actually reverse aging once they are fully developed.   SHOW NOTES: David explains the information theory of aging [0:59] David explains the difference between genes and the epigenome [2:17] David describes the way that cell stress causes aging [5:20] David explains what proteins are and how they work [6:40] David recommends lifestyle changes to slow down or reverse aging [9:14] David recommends stressing the system by consistent fasting [10:52] David explains why we don’t live as long as whales [15:01] David describes resetting the biological clock [16:16] David explains how to tell when someone is goin

Check out our Sponsors Impact Theory Planner: amazon.com/shops/impacttheory Better Help: Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory Relationship Theory YouTube channel: Watch and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/c/RelationshipTheory Are you currently fasting or are considering starting one? Do you struggle to know where to begin or perhaps you’ve started and just aren’t seeing the benefits you had wished for? On this episode of Health Theory, Tom Bilyeu is joined by two time New York Times bestselling author Dave Asprey, the "Father of Biohacking" and CEO and founder of Bulletproof 360, to discuss such matters and more as they explore the hidden benefits of fasting, what to avoid when starting out a fast, and how to apply ‘fasting’ to every area of your life. They discuss the many different types of fasting, the pitfalls of hardcore fasting, what defines a fast, the healing power of fiber on your gut, how to eat and still be in a fast, what the true benefits b

Dr. Andy Gaplin is the creator of the Exercise Physiology Laboratory at CSU Fullerton, as well as their Director of Sports Performance. His studies prove that most people don’t fully understand the influence exercise habits, food consumption, and technology usage have on your long-term health performance. The co-author of Unplugged: Evolve From Technology to Upgrade Your Fitness Performance and Consciousness joins us to explain why awareness is the key to living a longer, healthier life.   SHOW NOTES Andy explains why consciousness is crucial in our relationship with technology. [1:31] Andy and Tom discuss the challenge of using technology to tailor a healthy lifestyle. [6:55] Andy lists workout changes and strategies that can lead to a healthier life. [10:45] Andy breaks down some big contributors to life longevity and wellness. [13:53] Andy explains the important role sleep and other fundamental health functions play in your life. [21:17] Andy touches on the power your mindset has in

Record-holding power-lifter Mark Bell didn’t start out with tremendous confidence or an intimidating physique. Through extraordinary heart and determination, he reached the heights of success in weight-lifting. On this episode of Health Theory, Mark Bell, author of “War on Carbs”, explains how to avoid the most common fitness mistakes, how to build confidence and self-belief, and why he is perfectly comfortable telling everyone to push through more pain than they think they can handle.   SHOW NOTES: Mark Bell talks about what originally drew him to power-lifting [1:14] Mark and Tom discuss aggression and weight-lifting [2:24] Mark talks about creating a narrative that pushes him [4:46] Mark talks about struggling with reading, and deciding to learn every day [6:41] Mark describes what gave him confidence and how he built self-belief [8:26] Mark advocates that everyone has some gifts, and explains how to find them [11:43] Mark says that he started lifting to attract women [14:2

Check out Our Sponsors Butcher Box: Bacon for Life is back! New members get a package of FREE bacon in every box for the life of the subscription at ButcherBox.com/impact Checkout.com: Learn more at Checkout.com/impact ISSUU: ISSUU.com/podcast and use promo code IMPACTTHEORY at checkout for your FREE account or 50% off your premium account. Blinkist: Go to https://blinkist.com/impact Try it FREE for 7 days and save 25% off your new subscription. Are you struggling to get a good night’s sleep? Do you find it difficult to fall asleep fast, stay asleep, or get into deep sleep? On this episode of Health Theory, Tom Bilyeu is joined by seven influential speakers to share their seven key tips to getting high-quality sleep for a better life. They discuss why you should seek sunlight during the day, how working out in the morning leads to better sleep at night, how to be conscious of making sleep a priority, why you have to stop eating hours before bedtime, how to eliminate stress in your life

This week’s guest on Health Theory is Emily Fletcher. Emily Fletcher is the leading expert in meditation for high performance and the founder of Ziva, where she helps people perform at the top of their game with meditation and mindfulness techniques. In this episode, she talks about how meditation can inform personal and professional development. BUY STRESS LESS, ACCOMPLISH MORE: https://amzn.to/2XQUEdy SHOW NOTES Why meditation makes you better at life [01:51] The difference between mindfulness and meditation [03:31] How meditation releases stored stress in your cells [07:59] Why you need to surrender [12:47] The real reasons people don’t meditate [15:50] Why Emily had to address her identity [17:56] What to do when the “monkey mind” is going crazy [19:15] The unexpected health benefits of meditation [23:24] How to check your own relationship with stress [26:35] What you can track to see if meditation is working [27:50] Why meditation shouldn’t require much effort [31:16] How to ac

Check out Dolvett's Health 101 class on Impact Theory University: http://bit.ly/2HcackZ This week’s guest on Health Theory is celebrity trainer and fitness model, Dolvett Quince. Dolvett is the author of the 3-1-2-1 Diet, a former trainer on the Biggest Loser and the creator of the Quintessential App. In this episode he talks about how to make transformation happen, how family influences your life, and why he likes to help the underdogs of the world. SHOW NOTES Why physical transformation starts in the mind [01:41] The most common roadblocks to achieving your health goals [02:57] The reason self-love is so essential [03:49] How Dolvett overcame a difficult background [05:15] The meaning of the phrase "no weapon formed against me may prosper" [08:09] Why you need to have the yin and the yang [10:28] How to shed your self doubts [12:59] How to let go of your excuses [14:42] The five pillars you need to focus on every day [16:36] Why we all need a different diet [18:53] Why the 3-1-2-1

Check out our Sponsors Theragun: Try it for 30 days starting at only $199. Go to Theragun.com/IMPACT Butcher Box: Bacon for Life is back! New members get a package of FREE bacon in every box for the life of the subscription at ButcherBox.com/impact Skillshare: skillshare.com/impact The first 1,000 people to use our link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership. Grammarly: Get 20% off Grammarly Premium when you sign up using your desktop or laptop computer by visiting grammarly.com/TOM Aging. It’s something most, if not all, of us accept as just a normal part of life. Yet, what if we’ve been approaching ‘aging’ wrong this entire time? What if there was a way to not only slow down our aging process but put an end to aging altogether? On this episode of Health Theory, Tom Bilyeu is joined by anti-aging, regenerative, and age-reversal medical expert Dr. Alex Paziotopoulos to discuss such matters and more as they explore how you can put a halt to your body’s aging process and

This week’s guest on Health Theory is Dr. Dan Pardi. Dr. Pardi is a sleep specialist, the CEO of humanOS.me and helps people engineer healthier behaviors. In this episode he talks about how to optimize your behaviors for health, the importance of sleep, and why we get fat. SHOW NOTES How Dan's father's cancer inspired his career [01:22] How to take over your behaviors [02:47] The importance of sleep [08:07] Daytime strategies to improve your sleep [12:19] What your body fat is really up to [14:30] The mechanisms that burn body fat [20:10] What drives our food intake [23:56] Why your decision making capabilities are diminished after a night of poor sleep [28:57] The metabolic impacts of little sleep [32:23] Why exercise may not have the effect on weight we thought it did [34:18] How to lose 100 pounds [37:18] The role of cold and heat exposure for our health [38:55] Is GHB the perfect drug for Alzheimer's? [42:53] FOLLOW DAN WEBSITE: https://www.humanos.me/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.ins

Emeran Mayer, gastroenterologist and author of The Mind-Gut Connection, joins Tom to discuss how our diet impacts our gut, and how our gut impacts our life.  DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: The Mind Gut Connection by Emeran Mayer: https://amzn.to/2pKu7OP Viome: https://www.viome.com/ Naveen Jain on Impact Theory: https://youtu.be/Y_itHlMwrFA SHOW NOTES Why it’s important our body works synergistically [01:36] How stress impacts gut interactions [03:03] The interaction between the “big brain” and the “second brain” [07:40] Can we actually rebuild the diversity in our microbiomes? [10:23] Do fecal transplants work? [12:45] How our diet changes our microbiome [14:15] The gut and brain health [16:19] Tom and Lisa’s experience with the ketogenic diet [17:18] Why gut health is essential for serotonin production [19:57] How our gut influences depression and anxiety [22:24] The impact of meditation on the gut [23:14] Microbiome sequencing and individualized treatment [24:36] The top 3 things th

Butcher Box: New members get 6 FREE grass-fed, grass-finished steaks at ButcherBox.com/impact Tresta: Start your free 30-day trial at tresta.com/impact ISSUU: ISSUU.com/podcast and use promo code IMPACTTHEORY at checkout for your FREE account or 50% off your premium account. Are you struggling to kickstart your fitness journey? Has 2020 knocked you back and you’re finding it difficult to get back up and push yourself physically and mentally? On this episode of Health Theory, Tom Bilyeu is joined by health and fitness expert Drew Manning to discuss such matters and more as they explore Drew’s incredible journey of going from fit to fat to forty and what he’s learned along the way. They discuss the unique struggles people face when out of shape, overweight, or living an unhealthy lifestyle, how to approach body image in a healthy way, why we self-sabotage ourselves when starting out on a fitness journey, how to understand our self-worth, how to become more self-aware, why doing hard thin

Elle Russ is the author of The Paleo Thyroid Solution and a leading voice in the paleo, primal, and ancestral health movement. In this episode of Health Theory she talks about the paleo primal diet, the truth about thyroid issues, and why you need to learn how to self diagnose. DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE The Paleo Thyroid Solution by Elle Russ: https://amzn.to/2RWHNHF Stop the Thyroid Madness by Andrew Heyman, James Yang & Janie A. Bowthorpe: https://amzn.to/2UvCnQB Recovering with T3 by Paul Robinson: https://amzn.to/2sX9QaL Elle’s free thyroid guide: https://mailchi.mp/4317dbe343b8/thyro... SHOW NOTES Why Elle took her health into her own hands [01:05] How to navigate working with an uninformed doctor [02:47] The importance of optimal thyroid function [04:26] What’s going on with Reverse T3? [07:21] Why a primal diet helps thyroid and adrenal function [08:10] Why the standard blood panels are useless [09:34] Does the normal thyroid treatment actually work? [13:55] How diet plays

Celebrate small victories. Your thoughts are a choice. Move towards fear. Lean into your negative experiences. No matter what the question is, action is the answer. Meditate. Breathe deeply. These are well-known concepts and mantras that many people have assimilated, through experience or through training. But what is the scientific explanation for why all these practices and beliefs work so well? What is happening on the level of the brain? On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, recognized neuroscientist Andrew Huberman details the science behind successful strategies for life change. SHOW NOTES: Ultimately our thoughts are a choice [1:13] The brain creates an abstract representation of everything that’s out there in the world [4:52] There two pieces of your brain that are outside of your skull and spinal cord [7:23] Viewing screens after 11 PM suppresses dopamine and punishes the brain [9:25] Action in pursuit of a goal stimulates neural rewards [11:36] Dopamine reward cy

Carl Lanore, host of Superhuman Radio, joins Tom to discuss his evolutionary view of health and the three S’s of wellness. SHOW NOTES Carl’s story: the “remodeling” effect [0:45] Distrusting traditional organized medical authority [2:44] Applying critical thinking first [5:46] The Keto craze from an evolutionary perspective [7:31] Don’t have an agenda when researching [9:45] Making the decision that’s best suited for you [10:51] It takes a long time to get better [12:59] Non-antibiotic remedies for "gut problems" [15:38] The gut is the immune system [18:35] Fecal Transplant results [19:36] Our gut is like the universe: exploring new microbes [20:19] The three S’s: Sun, Sleep, Sex [22:18] Willing to be vulnerable [31:04] Diet and sleep is the wheelhouse for optimum health [34:26] DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: Ageless Beauty, Timeless Mind by Deepak Chopra: https://amzn.to/2DcTVgm Change or Die by Alan Deutschman: https://amzn.to/2xsuYYs FOLLOW CARL LANORE PODCAST: https://apple.co/2wv

The quality of our health isn’t defined by one singular meal, experience, or moment but rather by a collection of our habits over the long term. What we put into our bodies and the environment we build around ourselves can have a great affect on our health over a long period of time. How can we build a healthy environment for ourselves that includes healthy foods, habits, and a safe and healthy home? On this episode of Health Theory, holistic solution-oriented specialist and environmental health expert Dr. Christian Gonzalez joins Tom Bilyeu to sit down and discuss such matters and mores as they discuss the link between our environment and illness, disease, and cancer. They discuss the impact of GMOs on our health, which foods to avoid, which foods to consume more of, how our environments affect our health, the affect of BPA on the body, ways to detox our bodies and rid ourselves of pesticides and heavy metals, how cancer forms in the body and ways to prevent it, and how our diet is di

Peter Attia, M.D., and founder of Attia Medical, PC, sits down with Tom to discuss what changes everyone should make in their life in order to build and extend the best quality of your physical and emotional durability as you age. Show Notes Preserving health and extending physical longevity [0:47] Loading muscle vs. loading joints [2:20] The new sport of becoming a kickass 100-year-old [3:27] Minimizing suffering and training to be the best 100-year-old [4:42] The physical results and consequences of aging [7:34] Adapting your exercise to risk probability [9:28] The VO2 max threshold [11:45] Fast vs. slow orthopedic injuries that kill people [14:58] The substantial risks of join overload [16:50] Driving and alcohol as the biggest misjudgments of risk [17:46] Caloric restriction offers considerable long-term benefits [21:31] The truth about the Standard American Diet (S.A.D.) [22:45] Investing in health over money [26:39] Being cautious on teaching kids how to eat [28:36] The Sunk Cos

Celebrity nutrition and fitness expert and four-time New York Times best-selling author, J.J. Virgin, sits with Tom to discuss the real impact of sugar and how your mindset can create miracles. SHOW NOTES Taking over a town with Dr. Phil to teach nutrition [1:07] Making “fast food” healthier for teens [3:08] Watching out for sneaky sugars [4:51] Why it’s so hard to let go of sugar [7:23] How to effectively get sugar out of your diet [9:11] J.J. Virgin’s Sugar Impact Diet process [13:04] Feeling worthy enough to make changes to your diet [14:11] Who you want to be and how to get there [15:34] J.J.’s son’s traumatic accident and leading with belief [18:41] Creating your own luck [23:23] Controlling your environment by your mindset [27:42] Finding what the next step is [32:12] Choosing not to be the victim [34:11] How to forgive yourself [38:10] Reframing how you look at and feel fear [39:55] Decide that you’re worth it and hack your habits [41:32] DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: The Virgin

Jimmy Moore, bestselling author of Keto Clarity and host of the long-running Livin’ La Vida Low Carb Podcast, joins Tom in this week’s episode of Health Theory. Listen to hear all about keto, cholesterol, fasting, and how you can become an empowered and knowledgeable patient. SHOW NOTES The event that inspired Jimmy to get healthy [00:56] Tapping into your why for successful weight loss [02:31] Becoming a “citizen scientist” [03:47] The mantra Jimmy uses to stay motivated [05:48] Overcoming fear of dietary fat [07:00] Why body weight isn’t a good indicator of health [08:13] How sugar causes weight gain & increased triglycerides [12:29] Learn to approach your doctor with confidence [15:16] How to become an expert in new topics [20:02] Why fasting is different than starving yourself [22:39] The easiest way to intermittent fast [23:54] How to have a successful extended fast [24:59] The importance of autophagy [26:22] Tom’s experience with extended fasting [28:14] Social expectations arou

Diet, nutrition, and mental health. What is the connection between them, how does our nutrition influence our mental health and emotions, and what are the steps we can take today to walk on a path towards proper brain health? Has your diet significantly affected your emotions, behaviors, or mental wellbeing? Are you seeking a powerful alternative to the never-ending cycle of prescriptions? On this episode of Health Theory, nutritional psychiatrist and author Dr. Uma Naidoo joins Tom Bilyeu to discuss such matters and more as they explore the connection between your diet and your mental behaviors. They discuss ways to lower anxiety through diet, the affect sweeteners have on your brain, what key foods to avoid, the ketogenic diet, what steps you can take for proper brain health, the dangerous and hidden ingredients in fast food, how to build a healthy proper salad, and what supplements everyone can benefit from taking. This episode is brought to you by:  Butcher Box: New members can get

Neuroscientist, Professor, and Research Scientist, Dr. Dom D’Agostino, explains the science behind the Ketogenic Diet and how to effectively apply this nutritional strategy to improve your lifestyle. SHOW NOTES Dom’s career beginning with the Ketogenic diet [1:05] Why ketones are the superior fuel for your brain [4:27] Exploring the real world applications of keto [6:18] Applying the Ketogenic diet to Alzheimers [8:11] Implementing the Ketogenic diet step-by-step [14:30] The idealized protocol for living as long as possible [17:11] Nutritional prescribing based on your genetic makeup [20:31] Balancing quantity and quality in your ketogenic strategy [22:47] Nutrition improves more than just your physical health [24:54] Does the placebo effect actually work? [27:34] Invest in relationships to get the most out of life [31:47] FOLLOW DOM WEBSITE: https://bit.ly/2O3bqzY INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2CAtuzm FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2EHT08C TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2tD4UGG Learn more about y

Naveen Jain, billionaire entrepreneur and CEO of Viome, joins Tom to discuss the microbiome, why all chronic disease starts in the gut, and how Viome can help you fix it. SHOW NOTES Making illness a choice [00:40] What is the microbiome? [01:32] Humans as ecosystems [05:31] Why there’s no such thing as a “healthy food” [07:14] What are the microbes actually doing? [08:52] Why we’re only 1% human [09:57] Your genes are not your destiny [11:24] How the effectiveness of your cancer treatment depends on your microbiome [12:56] Why addressing inflammation can get rid of chronic disease [15:00] How stress impacts your microbiome [16:11] Why inflammation manifests differently in different people [19:48] How symptoms and organisms both transfer with fecal transplants [21:56] Naveen's Dad’s cancer diagnosis [26:16] DNA vs. RNA [30:35] How Viome has helped Lisa’s gut health [33:25] How to repair your microbiome overtime [36:08] Why fad diets harm your microbiome [38:29] How dietary recommendati

Dr. Molly Maloof joins Tom in this episode of Health Theory to talk blood sugar, when to include more carbohydrates in your diet, and the importance of stress-relieving recovery practices. SHOW NOTES Internal and external factors affects your health [0:35] Quantitative measurements determine how healthy you are [01:28 ] What does it really mean to be healthy? [02:33] Disease causing factors are interconnected [04:37] Why healthy organs correlate with healthy aging [5:50] Why a health diagnosis is extremely beneficial [7:20] Your metabolism is flexible [8:14] Ways to lower your post-prandial glucose [10:00] What type of diet is suited for your body? [13:03] How your environment can affect your blood sugar levels [14:25] Physical and emotional stress can cause metabolic derangements [16:07] Why consuming whole foods is key to living a healthy life [17:00] What it takes to go on an produce-only diet vs a ketogenic diet [18:55] Why the “American diet” is toxic for your body [21:00] Why ve

In today’s world, we can sometimes struggle to find the time to build healthy, long-lasting habits that we can execute on a daily basis. Many times, habits feel like difficult chores that are constantly being pushed out of the way by the hustle of life. Whether it’s work, raising kids, chores around the house or marriage, there are always things taking up time in our busy schedules, preventing us from building habits. On this episode of Health Theory, medical doctor and author of “Feel Better in 5,” Rangan Chatterjee, joins Tom Bilyeu to discuss the power of five-minute habits and how you can change your identity, as well as your health, through small and easy steps to take every day. They discuss the importance of your heart and spirit, how to build five-minute habits into your everyday routine, how to actually change behaviors, easy mental health hacks you can use everyday, how identity is connected to and shaped by action, and how beginning with just one small habit everyday can cha

Dr. David Perlmutter is a Board-Certified Neurologist and the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Grain Brain. In this episode of Health Theory, he and host Tom Bilyeu discuss the important health metrics to pay attention to, how lifestyle affects health, and the importance of connection. BUY GRAIN BRAIN BY DR PERLMUTTER: https://amzn.to/2DvlpvW SHOW NOTES The cutting edge in health now [01:09] How to use your genetics to your advantage [04:34] Is lower blood sugar always better? [06:02] Why there is no treatment for Alzheimer’s [08:07] The effects of exercise on your brain [12:16] Why aerobic exercise makes sense from an ancestral perspective [19:00] Is a vegan diet bad for blood sugar? [20:55] Are fecal transplants the future of Autism treatment? [24:37] Why now is the time to prevent dementia [31:30] Why you may not need to lower your cholesterol [33:33] How you can actually prevent dementia [38:54] The importance of sending the right signals to your genes [41:55] Are we a

This week’s guest on Health Theory is Dave Asprey. He is the founder and CEO of Bulletproof Coffee and the author of 5 best selling books. In this episode he talks about nootropics, gratitude and how to use cyclic ketosis to enhance your performance. DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: Bulletproof Diet by Dave Asprey: https://amzn.to/2DD4W7W Game Changers by Dave Asprey: https://amzn.to/2tjhn3V Headstrong by Dave Asprey: https://amzn.to/2GukWgv Bulletproof products: https://bit.ly/2jn3UBr 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene: https://amzn.to/2Gq6iXA SHOW NOTES How to use nootropics to enhance cognitive performance [01:22] Why the most successful people in the world get out of their head [07:35] Is breathing more powerful than psychedelics? [10:27] Overcoming trauma from birth [12:51] Why being angry is making you dumber [15:30] The four rules for survival [17:58] Why the ego responds before the brain does [20:55] The antidote for "hungry ghost syndrome" [24:28] Why time in nature is critical fo

Suzanne Ryan, AKA @ketokarma, joins Tom to discuss how she lost 100 pounds by changing her mindset and switching to a ketogenic lifestyle. Health Theory is a bi-weekly interview show, hosted by Quest Nutrition co-founder, Tom Bilyeu. Each episode offers tactical steps one can take to improve their wellbeing and achieve their goals. SHOW NOTES Developing an emotional attachment to fast foods [01:26] How self-love plays into successful weight loss [05:41] Addressing diet failure in a new way [07:22] External motivation and living for someone else [09:11] Making your diet last [12:14] Why keto? [15:27] Why talking about your struggles is essential [16:30] Approaching weight gain in children and teens [19:07] Not letting others define your value [22:10] Being in a relationship while trying to lose weight [25:42] Getting out of your own way [29:31] Breaking down the keto diet to make it more approachable [33:08] What to do with unsupportive family, friends, and doctors [37:57] Why Suzann

Vitamin D, gut health, and your microbiome. What actions must we take today to build ourselves up for a lifetime of undeniable health? How do we know if our diet, supplements, and environment are causing us harm rather than good? On this episode of Health Theory, Dr. Joel Gould joins Tom Bilyeu to address these questions head on and discuss the hidden benefits of Vitamin D that no one seems to be talking about. They reveal the root causes of symptomatic health problems, how your gut is influenced by Vitamin D, the negative impact of the vegan diet, how the key to aging is deuterium, why you should be eating grass-fed, which supplements to take and when, and the ‘must-dos’ to achieving optimal health. This episode is brought to you by: Butcher Box: For a limited time, new members can get 2 pounds of free ground beef in every Butcher Box order by signing up today at ButcherBox.com/impact WHOOP: For 15% off your order, go to https://www.whoop.com  and use discount code HT at checkout. Bet

Drew Manning of Fit2Fat2Fit sits down with Tom to discuss his 75 pound weight gain and the emotional journey he went through losing it again. SHOW NOTES Why most physical transformation efforts fail [0:45] The power of emotional connection with food [2:08] Keys to getting over the emotional hurdle [3:09] Why self-worth is critical for any change [4:14] Big changes as a result of small wins [5:22] A recipe for building your self-worth [8:08] Embracing vulnerability to find self-love [10:36] What it means to be ‘worthy’ of love [15:38] What the fitness industry gets wrong [17:01] Practical tips for nailing a successful mindset [18:25] Why reading shapes who you are [19:34] An experimental approach to diet and exercise [21:57] Why everyone should try keto [25:08] Unexpected benefits of fasting [26:08] Keys to actually changing behavior [30:16] Universal advice for a successful lifestyle [32:03] Teaching kids about health [33:12] One key tip to improve diet and lifestyle [35:26] DISCUSSE

Dr. Michael Ruscio, doctor and bestselling author of Healthy Gut Healthy You, joins Tom to discuss gut health, finding purpose, and why stress may be the real root of your health problems.   SHOW NOTES The power of alternative medicine [0:40] Why does gut health matter? [3:31] Knowledge about health is not enough [6:03] A step-by-step process to better health [8:37] Unexpected benefits of nature/sun exposure [11:39] The roles of meaning and connectivity [14:00] Why a healthy diet cannot fix everything [18:27] Why gluten isn’t always the villain [19:50] Unexpected dangers of stress [22:57] How most emotions impact your gut [23:26] The criticality of sleep to good health [33:56] Myths and facts about fasting [36:08] The paradox of “healthy” foods [39:43] Pursuing gut health and purpose [44:17] Learning from evidence and testing [45:27] DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE Healthy Gut, Healthy You by Dr. Michael Ruscio: https://amzn.to/2LjxFV7 FOLLOW DR. MICHAEL RUSCIO WEBSITE: https://bit.ly/2uLp0

Ben Greenfield is a biohacker, ironman triathlete and the CEO of Kion Supplements. He’s also the New York Times bestselling author of “Beyond Training”. In this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, they talk about the best biohacks for longevity, raising a family, and the importance of connection. SHOW NOTES Are we actually living longer than our ancestors? [01:14] The benefits of stressing your body [03:46] Simulating what the blue zones are doing right [05:58] Why antioxidants are bad for you, at the wrong time [11:20] The best exercise for longevity [14:21] Why fitness has become a new rite of passage [20:33] Ben’s new Everest [23:20] Why Ben is taking his kids on a vision quest [24:25] The real reason Ben doesn’t have strict rules at home [28:21] How to use plant medicines responsibly [33:39] How men can improve their sexual performance [39:01] The craziest “biohacker” thing Ben has ever done [41:56] Why you should be able to name your purpose succinctly [47:47] The one thing

Elite athlete, best-selling author and leading proponent of the primal diet, Mark Sisson believes that the lifestyle our primal ancestors engaged in, the food they ate, and the amount of sun they got are still optimal today. On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Mark Sisson explains how to tap into that primal lifestyle and live an awesome life where you enjoy what you eat, you don’t have constant cravings, and you still burn excess fat and extend your longevity. He talks about the healing power of collagen, the crucial importance of metabolic flexibility, and why there’s no need to sacrifice daily pleasure for good health. This episode is brought to you by: Butcher Box: For a limited time, new members can get 2 pounds of free ground beef in every Butcher Box order by signing up today at ButcherBox.com/impact WHOOP: For 15% off your order, go to https://www.whoop.com and use discount code HT at checkout.  PATLive: Get 10% off your first year of service after a 14-day free t

This week’s guest on Health Theory is Liz Josefsberg. She is a celebrity health, wellness and weight loss expert and the author of Target 100: The World's Simplest Weight-Loss Program in 6 Easy Steps. In this episode she discusses her approach to weight loss, why most people have trouble eating healthy and how technology can help you get healthier. Check out Target 100: https://bit.ly/2Sg6KJf SHOW NOTES Why weight loss starts in the mind [01:08] How to dig deep by starting with food [05:08] The power of daily habits [08:31] How to refuse your own excuses [13:07] How believing in yourself can change your identity [15:49] Why you need to cheer yourself on [19:31] How to keep promises to yourself [26:14] The importance of planning out your meals [28:52] Why you shouldn't give up your favorite food [31:33] How to change the way you talk to yourself [34:09] What everyone can do to improve their health [36:20] The things you should and shouldn't be tracking [41:56] The scale that helps you o

Best-selling author of The Plant Paradox, Dr. Steven Gundry, sits down with Tom to discuss the dietary cause of leaky gut, the problems with eating meat, and why olive oil may be the best thing for you. SHOW NOTES Evolution in diet distinguished humans from chimps/gorillas [0:45] Why a “leaky gut” is not pseudoscience [2:35] Hippocrates' theory on how to remain healthy [4:48] Why removing lectins from your diet will do you wonders [6:55] Why do we suffer from food allergies [9:35]  Lectin-like compounds correlate with high rates of diseases [11:20] Why some cultural food habits are better than others [14:02] Debunking certain food myths [15:07] How meat may be negatively affecting your gut [18:00] Are you what you eat? [19:35] Why we should adopt diets from the past [22:31] The problems with red meat [23:11] How animal protein affects longevity [25:11] How to change your relationship to hunger through fasting [28:00] The foods you must be eating [31:08] One key tip to improve your heal

In this episode of Health Theory, Tom is joined by Transformational Nutrition expert, Cynthia Pasquella-Garcia. She shares how to get to the emotional root of your health problems and why lack of spirituality may be holding you back. SHOW NOTES Why most people would rather die than change [0:42] How we end up forgetting who we are [3:43] Hitting and getting up from rock bottom [7:10] How to stop self-sabotaging [14:50] Start playing the “I wonder” game [18:25] Letting go & finding your self-worth [20:32] The pillars of Transformational Nutrition [22:45] Why we shouldn’t avoid pain [24:57] The power of creating a ‘white space’ [26:44] What happens when we let go [27:58] The hidden power of depression [29:34] Nutrition, where do we start? [33:20] What are you hungry for? [35:29] A 360 degree approach to wellness [36:26] DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE The Hungry Hottie Cookbook by Cynthia Pasquella: https://amzn.to/2MIw0FA The Institute of Transformational Nutrition: https://bit.ly/2NoBhU8

Dr. Andrew Weil has practiced and taught integrative medicine for over thirty years, and believes that treatments addressing mind, body and spirit are the future of healthcare. On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Andrew Weil discusses the current mental health crisis, describes what has gone so wrong with the American medical system, and explores alternatives to the common modern diet of processed foods and sweetened drinks. He also explains why he views consciousness as primary, advocates for open-minded skepticism, and discusses the benefits of plant-based treatments for everything from allergies to PTSD. This episode is brought to you by: Athletic Greens: Go to athleticgreens.com/impact and receive the FREE D3/K2 wellness bundle with your first purchase! Better Help: Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory Hydrant: Go to https://DrinkHydrant.com/IMPACT or enter our promo code IMPACT at checkout to save 25% off your first order. SHOW NOTES:  

Dr. Daniel Amen is a double board certified psychiatrist and nine-time New York Times bestselling author. He sits down with Tom Bilyeu to talk about how to deal with negative thoughts, keeping your brain healthy, and assessing your brain type. SHOW NOTES How to make a good brain great [01:07] Why contact sports are worse than cocaine [03:59] How to stop automatic negative thoughts [05:54] 5 questions to ask yourself when you're feeling anxious [09:16] Techniques to calm anxiety [15:00] Simple places to start improving your brain heath [16:47] Everything you're probably doing that's destroying your brain [19:56] The foods you should and shouldn't be eating for your brain [20:50] The lifestyle factors you must change now [24:24] The ideal lifestyle and dietary factors that will improve your brain [31:09] Dr. Amen's thoughts on keto [34:02] How to approach an elimination diet [35:43] Why it's so difficult to get people to change [39:51] The importance of flooding all your senses with happ

Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, and Justin Andrews of Mind Pump, join Tom to discuss the truth behind fitness and how the industry has led us astray. SHOW NOTES How Mind Pump was created [01:03] Why vulnerability set them apart [04:46] Why self-hate isn’t motivating [05:24] Adam’s story & how he got into fitness [07:31] How being vulnerable made them better trainers & podcasters [10:01] Why Sal stopped focusing on his physique [13:17] Start your fitness journey by understanding your baseline [16:52] Why we can’t trust our body’s natural hunger cues [20:15] Learning to tap into how foods make you feel [22:41] The spiritual side of fasting [24:26] Why cardio is terrible for weight loss [28:58] How resistance training improves your metabolic rate [31:59] Why you shouldn’t lose weight in the first month a new fitness plan [33:57] The Biggest Loser approach to losing weight [34:55] How cultivating an awareness practice before meals plays into wellness [37:08] Why you shouldn’t eat post worko

Melissa Hartwig, co-creator of the Whole30, sits down with Tom to discuss the magic of the Whole30 and why addressing your emotional connection to food will change your life. SHOW NOTES Always buy yourself flowers [1:01] Increasing your awareness of self-fulfillment [3:00] Learning to self-soothe after addiction [4:11] Adopting a growth mindset to become a healthy person [6:25] Find your own form of therapy [8:29] How to choose to be happy and free [10:04] Figuring out where your self-worth comes from [12:05] Learning empathy for yourself [13:47] Why connecting with other people is so powerful [15:36] What is the Whole30? [17:44] Helping others make a change through emotional conversation [22:04] Thinking outside of the restrictive diet lens [23:41] Is it worth it? [26:03] The connection between food and emotions [28:10] Figuring out what works for you [30:45] Processing negative emotions physically first [33:41] Adopting the four-part meditation practice [35:38] Letting go of being p

Shawn Stevenson, host of The Model Health Show and author of Sleep Smarter, joins Tom to discuss why sleep is necessary, how a lack of sleep impacts your every day, and what you can do to optimize your sleep. SHOW NOTES The surprising way Shawn broke his hip [01:30] Why movement is essential to get well [07:32] How Shawn changed his perspective on hitting rock bottom [10:30] How Shawn’s upbringing laid the foundation for life-long learning [14:12] Why sleep may be the missing piece on your health journey [19:10] How sleep influences body composition [25:30] Why morning exercise is essential for good sleep [30:47] How technology is degrading your sleep quality [34:34] Shawn’s theory on how turning down the thermostat can lead to better sleep [40:12] The connection between sleep and sex [40:50] How light impacts sleep [42:07] How food and sleep can change your genetic expression [44:14] Shawn’s shares the single most important thing you can do to improve your health [49:29] DISCUSSED IN

New York Times best-selling author, Max Lugavere, sits down with Tom to discuss why he started researching brain health, the root cause of dementia, and how to support your brain through diet. SHOW NOTES Why Max became a ‘citizen scientist’ [00:59] Max’s Mom’s diagnosis [04:02] How Max became an expert in brain health, without a medical degree [06:22] Max’s theory about how diet & lifestyle play a role in dementia [07:15] The importance of scientific literacy [09:24] Why Alzheimer’s isn’t an old person’s disease [10:21] Genetic risk factors for Alzheimer’s [11:11] Why insulin resistance leads to dementia [11:37] Does the amyloid plaque theory hold up? [13:01] The first physiological signs of dementia [15:10] Why Alzheimer’s is known as type 3 diabetes [17:37] How one night of bad sleep causes major problems [20:38] Why de-stressing is critical for health [22:57] The importance of cortisol [24:40] Why chronic stress changes your body shape [26:05] Can sauna use lower your risk for Alzhe

Dr. Jennifer Haythe has worked through the center of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City, and dealt with all of the medical, emotional and psychological consequences of that crisis. On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Jennifer Haythe discusses the immediate situation regarding the coronavirus, and also the long-term effects of the disease. Then, she and Tom get into a discussion about a topic that is on a lot of people’s minds as a result of COVID-19. They talk about death itself, how our culture doesn’t deal with it well, and what we need to do to make the dying process more humane. This episode is brought to you by: Athletic Greens: Go to athleticgreens.com/impact and receive the FREE D3/K2 wellness bundle with your first purchase! KiwiCo: Get your FIRST MONTH FREE on select crates at kiwico.com/IMPACT   SHOW NOTES:   [0:00] Intro: Tom explains why this is going to be a great episode and introduces Jennifer. [1:09] COVID-19 Isn’t Over: Jennifer describes the experien