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Helen Messier, M.D., Ph.D. is the Chief Medical Officer of Fountain Life, a preventative health and longevity company committed to transforming global healthcare from reactive to proactive. Dr. Messier is a scientist and a certified family practice physician who has devoted most of her career to harnessing data to close the translational gap in medicine. She has cultivated a unique capability of integrating multi-omics data and digital health technologies into real-world clinical care to enable patients to realize the beneficial potential of biomedical technologies. To learn more visit: https://www.fountainlife.com/

Founder of SaunaSpace, Brian Richards, joins the show to explain how he uniquely built one of the most powerful recovery devices on the planet- their Faraday Full Spectrum Sauna. We discuss the role EMF’s play in levels of stress and ability to heal. We cover the value of combining light therapy and heat therapy in one. And the top benefits Saunas provide.

Pete Alonso is a 3X All-Star in Major League Baseball. Known for his home run power, Pete joins the show to talk about what it takes to stay healthy and optimal body composition throughout the long 162 game season. He talks about the importance of sleep, hydration, and the benefits he finds from dialing in his nutrition with Elevated Eats- both during the season and in the offseason. He also shares some stories about the impact hunting has had on his life. Pete is dedicated to his craft of being the best he can be between the lines on the field. But when he’s off the field, Pete and his wife, Haley, run The Alonso Foundation, which is focused on advocating for animal welfare, supporting underprivileged youth, and being of service to our veterans.

Ian Mitchell is the founder of Wizard Sciences, a world-class health and wellness research and development company. As a research scientist and pharmaceutical consultant, Ian is always exploring how to formulate products that enhance energy, extend healthspan, and optimize for reduced inflammation. We unpack the science of his two popular products, Neural RX (for the brain) and Olympic RX (for the body) and how each works to stimulate enhanced energy function and lower inflammation. Ian is a wealth of information. And his products do not disappoint.

Andrew Hauser is the owner of Continuum High Performance in Arizona. He’s spent 14 years as a Strength Coach & Athletic trainer for several MLB teams, including the Dodgers, Braves, Diamondbacks and the Phillies. Andrew now works directly with pro athletes through his private practice. He’s always on the cutting edge learning and integrating new modalities into his practice. He has worked with a number of athletes in the NFL, NHL, MLS and track/field and has become a sought-after consultant and public speaker for professionals and athletes nation-wide.

Dr. Vassily Eliopoulos is a renowned physician specializing in cutting-edge regenerative medicine at Rocky Mountain Regenerative Medicine in Boulder, CO. Dr. Vass and his team work with patients from all over the world supporting total health optimization and longevity. As leading global biologic specialists, they have authored the largest study on stem cell therapy in spinal disorders, and are featured speakers at stem cell conferences around the world. This episode is a special one as it’s the first ever in person interview I’ve done in my new fully remodeled podcast studio. Dr. Vass and I talk all about the past, present and future of stem cell therapies, including how to best go about harvesting and banking your own stem cells to use on yourself for current or future injuries and/or health issues. We also dive into the future of heart health optimization to understand the most important biomarkers to focus on, and how to identify accurate plaque build up using the combination of AI machine learning algorithms and Coronary CT angiograms.

Nick Ahmed is a professional athlete with 10 years of experience as a shortstop in MLB. Nick shares his top habits and health hacks to maintain peak performance and optimize recovery during the grueling season. He is also a client of Elevated Eats, a custom meal prep company for pro athletes run by host TJ Anderson and his wife, Amanda.

Chef James Barry is the founder of Pluck, an organ meat seasoning company specializing in creative organ meat products using 100% grass-fed beef organ meats. To learn more go to eatpluck.com

 Notes:2:36 - how Tim first found out about functional medicine 6:52 - what is functional medicine or root cause medicine13:17 - what process Tim when through to hack/heal himself16:12 - what is autoimmune disease and what Tim usually sees with his patients23:05 - the importance of GI-MAP testing - looking at both the good and the bad29:23 - the importance of the DUTCH Hormone test38:00 - what oxalates are and why they are important 40:43 - looking at epigenetic and stealth infections in the labs44:04 - why it’s important to have a doctor help you order and interpret these kinds of tests and how to contact Tim directly if you have questions47:03 - what methylation is and how to test and optimize genetics52:21 - Tim’s free tool for people and what ‘green allopathy’ is55:45 - the hacks that Tim uses right now for optimal health59:40 - how Tim elevates his state of health and performance Links:Healyourbody.org - Tim’s websiteTests Tim recommends for everyone: GI-MAP Stool TestDUTCH Hormone CompleteOrganic Acids Test from Great Plains LabsTim’s direct email DrTim072986@gmail.comhis free ebook - Beyond Green Allopathymolecular hydrogen waterred light therapypodcast episode with Emily Fletcher on meditation Quotes:8:00 - “The body is just an interacting series of parts and circles and multiple systems. And the more entropy or disorder there is in the system, the harder it is to heal.”15:17 - “It’s easy to connect the dots looking back, but you have to be gentle and kind to yourself because most people do the best they can with the knowledge they have at that time.”18:18 - “If your guts not optimal, your immune system is not going to be optimal.”59:47 - “You can have great big biceps and quads. But who cares if you don’t have the energy to interact with your friends.”59:57 - “The greatest threat to the human organism is social isolation.”

Notes:2:58 - when Tim got on the journey of neuroscience and brain health5:24 - why it’s important to put brain understanding before medicine7:10 - how to measure the brain and what data to look at16:16 - Tim's model to optimize brain health25:55 - costs and what is involved when working to optimize your brain32:25 - how Tim's sleep study differs from most wearables and how to correct for that39:49 - what are the most important behaviors that can impact sleep and brain performance1:00:20 - what are health hacks tim uses and what it means for Tim to elevate his state Links:ESPN article about the work Tim did to help professional athletes understand recoveryTim's website: Royer Neurosciencewearables we mention: Biostrap, Whoop, FitBit, Oura RingOutside the Lines - Chris Kaman's misdiagnosis blue blocker glasses and the episode with Matt Marucafor staying cool at night: ChiliPad sleep system  and the Ooler, Bed Jets,biometric lighting - reach out to Tim directly to learn more about getting this setup saunaspace infrared lightspolysomnographic Quotes:12:57 - “We are talking about the most amazing thing in the entire universe… the entire brain.”14:21 - “The greatest medicine for the brain is itself. If it can see what it’s doing.”45:38 - “Whatever makes a mushroom grow is what you want your environment to be for sleep.”

Notes:2:12 - Mary’s personal journey into alternative medicine13:20 - tips for people to build their all star health care team18:16 -  what to look for and how to know what ‘healthy’ testosterone levels are26:09 - habits that negatively affect testosterone28:40 - what to use for blood glucose monitoring34:46 - lifestyle behaviors and general hacks for testosterone41:51 - light (specifically nude exposure to light) and how that plays a role in testosterone48:51 - her personal hacks in life for healthLinks:modrn med - you can get your complimentary modern food strategy guide here or schedule a free consult with her hereMary on InstagramJoe DispenzaBastyr University in San Diegofunctional medicinenaturopathic medicineIFM.orgCNDA.orgKeto MojoDexcomholotropic breath workQuotes:7:30 - “Everybody has the innate ability to heal themselves, and I think you have to figure out what that key is though. Because the key isn’t going to be the same from one person to the next.”15:44 - “The person that gets better, got better because they did the work. It’s not because of the practitioner at all… because it’s really those behavior changes and habits that take a lot of personal work.”50:23 - “You shouldn’t just stop. Learning should never end and you want to push yourself to the limit of getting frustrated.”

Notes:2:41 - when Matt woke up to quantum health and biology5:40 - what are blue blockers and what is a ‘light diet’12:52 - artificial light blocking glasses vs. blue blocking glasses14:23 - Matt’s relation to light and when he wears glasses26:24 - the studies and science that highlight the impact of light50:54 - 5g technology and it’s effects52:44 - a great app to easily track how to get more good light each day and UVA vs. UVB light1:05:28 - Matt’s final health hacks and the 8 steps of the light diet Links:Matt’s websiteRA Opticsthe light dietiris software for your computer that reduces blue lightf.lux software for you computerThe Self Mastery Show podcasthow to make your iPhone redsauna space full spectrum bulbswhy sunbathers live longerwhy working outdoors is beneficialpenetration depth of different light wavelengths on human skinDr. Michael Wallace on mitochondria and modern diseases todaydminder app to optimize light exposureLight in Shaping Live (book)photo of TJ and Amanda wearing their blue blocker glasses Quotes:14:46 - “The first way I approach artificial light is recognize I am a being of the sunlight and therefore powered by the light of the sun.”22:29 - “If we are exposed to any light at night it’s still having some effect on our sleep.”54:50 - “The research is so clear that sun is so critical for so many processes in our body… sure by the time you kit 60 or 70 you might have slightly fewer wrinkles but you are going to make it to 60 or 70.”01:10:21 “The thing that makes up who we are is the light within us.”

Notes:2:29 - Jae’s background and how she went from hating running to loving it5:27 - what the feldenkrais method is 11:29 - how changes in running and movement affect the brain19:32  - how do we work through the challenges in life that prevent us from moving or running30:12 - how your upper body can effect your lower body36:02 - foam rollers… should you use them?38:44 - what data should you track when you are running to optimize your health 45:44 - what other things you can do between runs49:49 - can running make you fat and thoughts on fasted runs59:50 - what shows to wear when you run Links:the balanced runner systemFeldenkrais Methodthe alexander technique‘Born to Run’ - the book by Christopher McDougallanimal that becomes a plant based on movementstanding desk that is a hamster wheelthe wave toolwhy running on treadmills all the time isn’t the bestnumi chocolate pu erh teabulletproof coffeeXero shoesFiveFinger vibram shoesnaboso insolesBAER shoessoftstar  shoesvivobarefootthe mind your running challengethe balanced runners system online camp Quotes:6:18 - “Your brains exist to organize movement and everything else that a brain does is built on top of that fundamental function.”7:44 - “Running is a part of our biological inheritance.”16:37: - “The real end of it all is when you get sent to school and you have to sit at a desk all day.”31:25- “Wherever you fight yourself you waste a tremendous amount of energy, you create stress and you setup potential for injuries.”42:33 “We need to vary the stresses on our body… the very worst thing you can do is run always on a treadmill listening to an audio book or watching something.”

Notes:2:22 - when she first made the connection between boners and biome and what it really means10:15 - approach to rebuilding your micro-biome and the results it has20:47 - optimizing testosterone levels23:54 - symptoms of low testosterone28:48 - going into the kinds of supplements that are beneficial35:25 - what are Grace’s current hacks she is using in her life Links:The Gut Institutejoin her Facebook Live every Tuesdayher event every yearGut Zoomer by Vibrant WellnessJessica Flaniganinfrared light therapy for testosterone and joove lightdragon mojosun horse energy's nano mojoSHBG - sex hormone binding globulinbifido maximuswim hof breathing and hot/cold therapy Quotes:39:09 - “Deep breathing alone will bring people to a better parasympathetic state.”

Growing up in the era of Sex and the City and Bridget Jones, Kate Bee believed her drinking was simply what successful, independent women did. After all, she was a journalist and TV producer for the BBC - drinking after work was how people socialized. Except she was tired of feeling hungover and ashamed about what felt like more drinking than was healthy. When Kate decided to get sober, she was disappointed to find the only real support was through AA. She attended a few meetings, but left feeling like she didn’t fit in because she was getting sober before her drinking had negatively impacted her work or relationships. But, there was no middle ground - it seemed like you either didn’t have a real problem or you had to be a full-blown alcoholic to get help.That’s why Kate founded The Sober School, a coaching program that helps women feel inspired and empowered by their decision to quit drinking. She helps women who are ready to start living their best life learn how to do it without a glass of wine in hand. Kate comes on the show today to discuss her story, the challenges of approaching alcohol in our modern-day world, and how people can take inventory and take action on creating a healthier relationship with alcohol. And she's got some great solutions for people!Make sure you follow this link to check out her free “Wine O’Clock Survival Guide”! It will help you navigate the tricky time of day between 5-8pm, which tends to be when people feel the most tempted to drink. Enjoy!FULL SHOWNOTES HERE: www.elevateyourstate.co/podcast/kate-bee Notes:2:07 - why Kate started exploring sobriety herself7:50 - how long it’s been since Kate last drank and where she is at with drinking now11:07 - what really cemented her commitment to go sober19:41 - what Kate noticed as a change in her life without alcohol25:57 - the real reasons people drink alcohol34:58 - mistakes people make when they are trying to change drinking habits48:30 - what Kate does to elevate her state Links:The Sober Schooldry JanuaryUnpickled BlogTodd White’s episodeDavid Nutt study on drug harms and alcohol being one of the highestwine o’clock survival guide Quotes:08:40 - “It is possible to stop drinking without feeling as if you are being deprived of something or that you are going to miss out on something for the rest of your days.”17:26 - “Its so natural I think, that we get frightened when we make long term plans.”26:23 - “Most of us haven’t been taught how to manage our emotions or deal with our feelings so we use substances outside of our selves to manage that. And it might be sugar, it might be gambling… it might be social media, or it might be alcohol.”

FULL SHOW NOTES AT: www.elevateyourstate.co/podcast/ben-joseph-stewartNotes:1:58 - how Ben became a filmmaker8:45 - Ben’s first film10:00 - the origins of his documentary Psychedelica15:20 - what are psychedelics and what role do they play in our lives21:40 - what is the most mindful way to go about trying psychedelics38:08 - where are psychedelics at legally right now42:50 - big pharma and what they bring to psychedelics52:24 - some of the things Ben does for his own personal health hacking1:02:23 - thoughts on how/why animals show up in your life Links:Ben's instagram: @benstewartdahliBen’s websiteZeitgeist - the filmGaia's WebsiteEsoteric Agenda (ben’s first film)Psychedelica Michael Pollen's book on psychedelics: How to Change Your MindMAPPSPoi spinningDennis McKennaTonic Herban Lounge in Colorado Quotes:17:45 - “Psychedelics start changing the way you look at things, and that changes your behavior.”30:26 - “It’s only sustainable to have the darker side be with the lighter side.”31:27 - “Understand fear is a mechanism of communication.”45:18 - “We’re on the rise of something and all I want is to hitch a ride on that wave.”55:50 - “Play is the most optimal environment for learning.”1:07:58 - “I believe that one of the greatest breakdowns and our disconnection from nature and spirit is our inability… don’t blame it on culture… it’s our lack of discipline and moving towards listening better.”

FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: www.elevateyourstate.co/podcast/ronnie-landisShow Notes:1:59 - what is wholistic health mastery?17:38 - decision fatigue and making the complex simple20:45 - hacks for avoiding distraction and decision fatigue31:42 - quantum collapse process35:55 - the fundamental flaw in goal setting and habit change39:39 - spring water and why it’s important51:25 - skills related to nutrition that you can integrate easily59:20 - why subscribing to one subculture of diet or health trend is a problem1:06:06 - tonics and coffee vs. cacao1:16:10 - what it means for Ronny to elevate his state Links:Ronnie’s website his flagship online nutrition course Holistic Masterydecision fatigueDr. Gabor MateTM (transcendental meditation)the hungry ghost ideaThe Presence Process by Michael Brown - and his mantra “I Am Here Now In This”findaspring.comlive spring waterDr. Gabriel Cousens - raw living foodRonnie’s Reishi Cappuccino recipe:1 tablespoon cacao powder1/2 tablespoon reishi mushroom powder1 tablespoon coconut oil w/ natural sweeteneradd the above to a tea or coffeeraw revelations sacredchocolate.com send email to tell them Ronny sent you for a discountreach out to Ronnie directly and mention this podcast for a discount on the programQuotes:5:06 - “How can I maximize and squeeze out the most that I can in this life because I always realized that life is not guaranteed.”7:45 - “I didn’t realize at the time that there were issues within my heart and my soul that was manifesting through my physiology.”9:26 - “The subtle energies of our mind come from the subtle energies of our food.”15:28 - “I don’t believe that a balanced life really exists.. I believe in dynamic harmony from a quantum physics or a brainwave perspective…”22:10 - “Source of suffering is actually these hungry ghosts that live inside of us.”42:17 - “If you don’t get a filter you become the filter.”1:06:54 - “You gotta make this stuff fun… because otherwise it just gets heavy and hard and that’s not a part of vitality.”1:17:00 - “An elevation of vitality and my energy is an embodiment of that transformation in the moment.”

Bruce Cryer has had a diverse career spanning musical theater, biotech, personal development, health and well-being, and executive coaching. He began as a singer/dancer/actor on Broadway, including two years in The Fantasticks, the world’s longest running musical. Since the early 80s, Bruce has been teaching innovative approaches to optimal health, business success, personal balance, and human performance. He was named CEO of HeartMath in 2000, having helped launch the Institute of HeartMath with founder Doc Childre in 1991. Bruce has worked with leaders at Stanford University, Mayo Clinic, Kaiser, NASA, Unilever, Shell, Cisco, Dropbox, Vistage, and many other organizations including the NHS in the UK.In our interview we unpack his work as CEO with Heart Math and his recent health scare that helped him reactivate his creative spirit and launch his new platform, The Renaissance Human. Bruce is a new, yet dear friend of mine. And we haven’t even met in person! There are so many golden nuggets in this episode. So after you tune in, check out his work over at www.RenaissanceHuman.Co. Enjoy! Show Notes:3:12 - what it means to be a renaissance human8:35 - Bruce’s personal story with creativity 13:55 - accepting and owning our creativity21:31 - Bruce’s health experience dealing with cancer23:59 - what HeartMath is and it’s mission33:22 - what is heart rate variability and coherence 39:33 - practices that one can implement that both Bruce and HeartMath teaches45:07 - the ‘neutral’ technique52:40 - how appreciation and gratitude can actually affect your brain 57:20 - health hacks Bruce is excited about right now1:03:40 - why it all comes back to love and gratitude Links:HeartMathHeart Rate Variability - get my book to learn more about this as well: HealthHackerBook.comI AmRenaissance HumanRevolutioner.com audio programs and soundwaves for healingBulletproof coffeeOrganifi green drinkKa’chava tribal beverageDr. Sue Morter - Energy Codes Quotes:5:46 - “The way I look at humanity, of what it means to be human is that we go through a bunch of births throughout our lives.”6:38 - “Being human means continuing to birth new parts of ourself.” 52:59 - “The heart and the brain are talking to each other all the time. It’s not one way communication just brain to the heart.”1:04:42 - “If we don’t elevate the state the new ideas won’t come.”