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The Human Optimization Podcast with Ramon David

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Science-based tools to optimize your physiology, master your mind, and unlock your potential. Upgrade your brain and life. Neuroscience, biohacking, brain health, performance physiology, and general tips to help you reach higher levels of performance in life and work.
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Josh Whalen is the founder of Blokes. Blokes is a telehealth platform that provides game-changing treatments for men and women. Think TRT, prescription peptide therapy, and rocket fuel for life. www.blokes.co Sponsors:Genius Mode 10% OFF code 'Ramon' https://www.mybrainfirst.com Connect with Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbraincoachFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RamonDavidNeuroLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramondavidneuroWebsite: https://www.ramondavid.com
Emeran Mayer, MD is a medical doctor and a Distinguished Professor in the Departments of Medicine, Physiology and Psychiatry at the School of Medicine at UCLA, Executive Director of the G. Oppenheimer Center for Neurobiology of Stress and Resilience, and Co-director of the CURE: Digestive Diseases Research Center at UCLA. He is a world renowned gastroenterologist and neuroscientist with 35 years of experience in the study of clinical and neurobiological aspects of how the digestive system and the nervous system interact in health and disease. And also the author of the bestseller The Mind-Gut Connection, and the newly released The Gut-Immune Connection. https://emeranmayer.com/ Sponsors:Genius Mode 10% OFF code 'Ramon' https://www.mybrainfirst.com Connect with Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbraincoachFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RamonDavidNeuroLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramondavidneuroWebsite: https://www.ramondavid.com
Rian Doris is co-founder of Flow Research Collective. He holds a BA (Hons) in Philosophy & Economics from Trinity College Dublin, and MSc in Applied Neuroscience. Rian has worked with multiple Fortune 100 companies implementing peak performance strategies in a consulting capacity. He has also led research initiatives with Dr. Dan Siegel, Professor of Psychiatry at UCLA, Imperial College London, University of Southern California, University of Zurich and Claremont Graduate University. https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/ Sponsors:Genius Mode 10% OFF code 'Ramon' https://www.mybrainfirst.com Connect with Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbraincoachFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RamonDavidNeuroLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramondavidneuroWebsite: https://www.ramondavid.com
Danny Grannick is the Co-Founder and CEO of Bristle Health, whose goal is to bring awareness to the oral health crisis and reverse this trend. Over 90% of US adults have tooth decay and 47% have some form of gum disease. This is particularly important since oral disease is associated with Alzheimer's disease, heart disease, adverse pregnancy outcomes, and more. https://www.bristlehealth.com Sponsors:Genius Mode 10% OFF code 'Ramon' https://www.mybrainfirst.com Connect with Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbraincoachFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RamonDavidNeuroLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramondavidneuroWebsite: https://www.ramondavid.com
Sam Visnic has studied dozens of methodologies for uncovering the root cause of aches and pains, some of which include pain science, hands-on soft tissue massage techniques, myofascial release, and coaching movement. He has spent his life studying the fundamental aspects of human health with a focus on movement and clinical massage therapy. In a world of specialists, surgical procedures, drugs and quick fix remedies, he’s committed to finding and developing strategies that help people stuck at the “gap”. www.releasemuscletherapy.com Sponsors:Genius Mode 10% OFF code 'Ramon' https://www.mybrainfirst.com Connect with Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbraincoachFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RamonDavidNeuroLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramondavidneuroWebsite: https://www.ramondavid.com
Dr. John Randolph, the author of the recently released The Brain Health Book: Using the Power of Neuroscience to Improve Your Life, considers strategies to enhance brain functioning from a variety of angles. He is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist in independent practice, a brain health coach and consultant, and a member of the adjunct faculty at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College. In his various roles, he works with individuals, groups, and organizations interested in developing better strategies to enhance brain health. www.engagedbrain.com Sponsors:Genius Mode 10% OFF code 'Ramon' https://www.mybrainfirst.com Connect with Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbraincoachFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RamonDavidNeuroLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramondavidneuroWebsite: https://www.ramondavid.com
Amanda Blake is the author of the award-winning book Your Body Is Your Brain, and creator of the Body = Brain course on the neurobiology of experiential leadership learning. In addition to teaching about the art and science of embodiment, she works with progressive leaders worldwide to help them become their best self, enjoy life more, and make a bigger contribution. Once an internationally competitive athlete, Mandy is skilled at cultivating high performance in herself and others. She is a Master Somatic Leadership Coach, holds a degree in Human Biology from Stanford University, and is a Research Fellow at the Fowler Center for Business as an Agent of World Benefit. She’s also a longtime yoga enthusiast, mountaineer, musician, and celebrator of life. Learn more at embright.org Sponsors:Genius Mode 10% OFF code 'Ramon' https://www.mybrainfirst.com Connect with Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbraincoachFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RamonDavidNeuroLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramondavidneuroWebsite: https://www.ramondavid.com
Rick Hanson, Ph.D. is a psychologist, Senior Fellow of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, and New York Times best-selling author. His books are available in 28 languages and include: Resilient, Hardwiring Happiness, Buddha’s Brain, Just One Thing, and Mother Nurture. A founder of the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom, he’s been an invited speaker at Oxford, Stanford, Harvard, and other major universities, and taught in meditation centers worldwide. https://www.rickhanson.net/ Sponsors:Genius Mode 10% OFF code 'Ramon' https://www.mybrainfirst.com Connect with Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbraincoachFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RamonDavidNeuroLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramondavidneuroWebsite: https://www.ramondavid.com
Dr. Uma Naidoo, is a board-certified psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutrition specialist. She is currently the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), where she consults on nutritional interventions for the psychiatrically and medically ill; Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at the Massachusetts General Hospital Academy; and founder of a private practice. She also teaches at The Cambridge School of Culinary Arts. She blogs for Harvard Health and Psychology Today and has just completed a unique video cooking series for the MGH Academy, which teaches nutritional psychiatry using culinary techniques in the kitchen. www.umanaidoo.com Sponsors:Genius Mode 10% OFF code 'Ramon' https://www.mybrainfirst.com Connect with Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbraincoachFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RamonDavidNeuroLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramondavidneuroWebsite: https://www.ramondavid.com
World-renowned author and breathing practitioner Patrick McKeown was educated at Trinity College in Dublin, before completing his clinical training in the Buteyko Breathing Method at the Buteyko Clinic, Moscow, Russia. This training was accredited by Professor Konstantin Buteyko. From a young age, Patrick suffered from asthma and relied on an array of medicines and inhalers until he discovered the Buteyko Method at the age of 26, experiencing immediate relief from his symptoms. By applying the principals of the Buteyko Method, Patrick remains asthma-free since then, a feat that over 20 years of medication had failed to accomplish. In a career spanning 15 years, Patrick has since also become a bestselling author and expert on the topic of optimal breathing for improved health, wellbeing and fitness. www.oxygenadvantage.com Sponsors:Genius Mode 10% OFF code 'Ramon' https://www.mybrainfirst.com Connect with Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbraincoachFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RamonDavidNeuroLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramondavidneuroWebsite: https://www.ramondavid.com
Originally recorded in June 2020. For Dr. Greg Wells, health and performance, particularly under extreme conditions, are personal and professional obsessions. As a scientist and physiologist, he has dedicated his career to making the science of human limits understandable and actionable. For over 25 years, Greg has worked with some of the highest-performing individuals on the planet, including Olympic and World champions, and with organizations ranging from General Electric to BMO, Deloitte, KPMG, BMW, Audi, Sysco Foods, YPO and Air Canada. He is also committed to inspiring children and young adults through his close working relationship with several school boards and independent schools. With a Ph.D. in Physiology, Greg continues to serve as a Senior Scientist in Translational Medicine at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. He is the CEO and founder of Wells Performance, a global consulting firm committed to achieving the moonshot of helping teams, schools and businesses become places where people get healthy, perform optimally and reach their potential, and is author of four best-selling books, including the recently published Rest, Refocus, Recharge. www.drgregwells.com Sponsors:Genius Mode 10% OFF code 'Ramon' https://www.mybrainfirst.com Connect with Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbraincoachFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RamonDavidNeuroLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramondavidneuroWebsite: https://www.ramondavid.com
Loretta Breuning, Ph.D. is a Professor Emerita of management at California State University, and author of the science of positivity, habits of a happy brain, and tame your anxiety. "As a teacher and a mom, I was not convinced by prevailing theories of human motivation. Then I learned about the brain chemistry of animals, and everything made sense. I knew this information could help people, so I set about creating resources. I’m thrilled that they’ve helped thousands of people around the world, and have been translated into Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, French, Turkish and German." https://innermammalinstitute.org/ Sponsors:Genius Mode 10% OFF code 'Ramon' https://www.mybrainfirst.com Connect with Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbraincoachFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RamonDavidNeuroLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramondavidneuroWebsite: https://www.ramondavid.com
After overcoming drug addiction, PTSD from fighting the war in Iraq with the Marines (where one of his jobs was to walk in front of our vehicles to find explosives), depression and alcoholism that pushed him to the brink of suicide, Akshay Nanavati built a global business, has run ultramarathons, spent 7 days in pitch darkness, isolation and silence, and explored the most hostile environments on the planet, from mountains to caves and polar icecaps. Combining his life experience with years of research in science and spirituality, he wrote “Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth and Happiness." About the book, the Dalai Lama said “Fearvana inspires us to look beyond our own agonizing experiences and find the positive side of our lives.” All the profits from the book are donated to charity. Akshay is now on a mission to help our entire human family build a positive relationship to suffering in order to create a life of boundless bliss. https://fearvana.com/ Sponsors:Genius Mode 10% OFF code 'Ramon' https://www.mybrainfirst.com Connect with Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbraincoachFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RamonDavidNeuroLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramondavidneuroWebsite: https://www.ramondavid.com
Nate Klemp, Ph.D. is a writer, philosopher, and entrepreneur. He is the co-author of the New York Times Bestseller Start Here: Master the Lifelong Habit of Wellbeing, and is a weekly columnist for Inc. Magazine. He is also the co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer at LifeXT, a company devoted to training the skill of happiness and promoting well-being. Prior to creating LifeXT, Nate worked as an assistant professor of political science and philosophy at Pepperdine University. Nate holds a B.A. and M.A. in philosophy from Stanford University and a Ph.D. in political philosophy from Princeton University. https://www.nateklemp.com/ Sponsors:Genius Mode 10% OFF code 'Ramon' https://www.mybrainfirst.com Connect with Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbraincoachFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RamonDavidNeuroLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramondavidneuroWebsite: https://www.ramondavid.com
Dr. Emeran Mayer is a medical doctor and a Distinguished Professor in the Departments of Medicine, Physiology and Psychiatry at the School of Medicine at UCLA, Executive Director of the G. Oppenheimer Center for Neurobiology of Stress and Resilience, and Co-director of the CURE: Digestive Diseases Research Center at UCLA. He is a world renowned gastroenterologist and neuroscientist with 35 years of experience in the study of clinical and neurobiological aspects of how the digestive system and the nervous system interact in health and disease. And also the author of the bestseller The Mind Gut Connection. Sponsors:Genius Mode 10% OFF code 'Ramon' https://www.mybrainfirst.com Connect with Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbraincoachFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RamonDavidNeuroLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramondavidneuroWebsite: https://www.ramondavid.com
Dr. John Arden is the Author of 15 books including, Brain2Brain, The Brain Bible, and Rewire Your Brain. His new book is entitled Mind-Brain-Gene: Toward Psychotherapy Integration. He recently retired from Kaiser Permanente where he served as the Northern California Regional Director of Training where he developed one of the largest mental health training programs in the United States. In this capacity he oversaw more than 150 interns and postdoctoral psychology residents in 24 medical centers. John’s study of neuropsychology has inspired him to integrate neuroscience and psychotherapy, synthesizing the biological and psychological into a new vision for psychotherapy: a Brain-Based Therapy, which he has presented in all US States and 27 countries. In this episode John and I talk about his SEEDS formula. The SEEDS formula represents the important healthy brain factors that you need to “plant” now and cultivate through the rest of your life. Enjoy the show. www.drjohnarden.com Sponsors:Genius Mode 10% OFF code 'Ramon' https://www.mybrainfirst.com Connect with Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbraincoachFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RamonDavidNeuroLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramondavidneuroWebsite: https://www.ramondavid.com
Dr. John Ratey is an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and an internationally recognized expert in Neuropsychiatry. He has published over 60 peer-reviewed articles, and 11 books published in 17 languages. And the author of "Spark:The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain", Dr. Ratey has established himself as one of the world's foremost authorities on the brain-fitness connection. Sponsors:Genius Mode 10% OFF code 'Ramon' https://www.mybrainfirst.com Connect with Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbraincoachFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RamonDavidNeuroLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramondavidneuroWebsite: https://www.ramondavid.com
Josh Davis, Ph.D. is the author of the international bestseller, Two Awesome Hours: Science-Based Strategies to Harness Your Best Time and Get Your Most Important Work Done. He coaches and trains people in the art of public speaking, time-management, and adaptability. His work has appeared in the Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Business Insider, Huffington Post, Strategy+Business, Training+Development, People & Strategy, the NeuroLeadership Journal, Psychology Today, and BrainFirst Magazine. And today we’re going to talk about productivity. https://www.twoawesomehours.com/ Sponsors:Genius Mode 10% OFF code 'Ramon' https://www.mybrainfirst.com Connect with Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbraincoachFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RamonDavidNeuroLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramondavidneuroWebsite: https://www.ramondavid.com
Daniel Z. Lieberman, M.D. is a professor and the Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs in the Department of Psychiatry at George Washington University. He studied the Great Books at St. John’s College and then went to medical school and did his residency training at New York University, learning psychiatry at New York’s famous Bellevue Hospital. Dr. Lieberman is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and a recipient of the Caron Foundation Research Award. He is the author of “The Molecule of More: How a Single Chemical in Your Brain Drives Love, Sex, and Creativity--And Will Determine the Fate of the Human Race” www.danielzlieberman.com/molecule-of-more Sponsors:Genius Mode 10% OFF code 'Ramon' https://www.mybrainfirst.com Connect with Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbraincoachFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RamonDavidNeuroLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramondavidneuroWebsite: https://www.ramondavid.com
Dr William Li is an internationally renowned physician, scientist, and author of the New York Times Bestseller EAT TO BEAT DISEASE - The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself. His groundbreaking work has led to the development of more than 30 new medical treatments, has impacted more than 50 million people worldwide, and covers more than 70 diseases including cancer, diabetes, blindness, heart disease, and obesity. His TED Talk, “Can We Eat to Starve Cancer?” has garnered more than 11 million views. Dr. Li has appeared on The Dr. Oz Show, CNN, and CNBC and has been featured in USA Today, TIME, The Atlantic, and O Magazine. He is the President and medical director of the Angiogenesis Foundation. https://drwilliamli.com Sponsors:Genius Mode 10% OFF code 'Ramon' https://www.mybrainfirst.com Connect with Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbraincoachFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RamonDavidNeuroLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramondavidneuroWebsite: https://www.ramondavid.com
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