Ben Accidentally Gets A Bit High On Ketamine & Talks About His Journey Of Biohacking, Ancestral Health, Spirituality, Fitness & Much More With Light Expert Matt Maruca.

Jan 30, 2021

In a vibrant conversation with Ben Greenfield, Matt Maruca, founder of Ra Optics and a light expert, shares insights on biohacking and ancestral health. They humorously recount Ben's accidental experience with THC and dive into morning rituals that enhance wellness. Discussions include the 'Light Diet,' the impact of light on health, the importance of spirituality, and Ben's journey from fitness to podcasting. They explore the balance between modern life, natural health practices, and finding purpose in the quest for fulfillment.

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Ketamine Incident

Ben Greenfield accidentally consumed ketamine intranasally before the podcast.
This was a case of mistaken identity with a similar nasal spray.

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Ben Greenfield's Background

Ben Greenfield details his background, from unconventional upbringing to a career in fitness and media.
His journey included a stint in surgical sales and recognition as America's top personal trainer.

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Beyond Diet and Exercise

Ben Greenfield's health focus evolved beyond diet and exercise to include ancestral living and biohacking.
He incorporates various practices like light exposure, air filtration, and EMF mitigation.

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Morning Rituals and Enhanced Breathing

04:54 • 6min

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Exploring the Light Diet

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From Roots to Recognition

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Reviving Natural Health Through Sauna Therapy and Innovative Probiotics

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Harnessing Light for Health and Growth

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The Journey of Faith and Spiritual Fulfillment

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Navigating Purpose and Spiritual Fulfillment in Life's Journey

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In this special episode of the podcast, recorded live at Ben's house in Spokane, Washington, Ra Optics founder and light/circadian rhythm expert Matt Maruca interviews Ben Greenfield. Ben takes you along his 8 year brick-and-mortar journey in the world of fitness and why he eventually switched into writing, speaking, consulting, and podcasting. He discusses his experiences since starting the Ben Greenfield Fitness Podcast 12 years ago to what the world of podcasting offers now.

Matt and Ben talk about ancestral health and Ben shares whether he sees their small footprint making its way to the mainstream route anytime soon. Ben expresses why he recently began managing his daily information consumption through a quality over quantity perspective. Finally, Matt and Ben dive into the idea of finding true fulfillment through spirituality.

You'll hear about Ben’s experiments with the magical butter machine and ketamine, the light diet in its spiritual form, how Ben created a name for himself in the fitness world and his podcasting journey over the last 12 years, whether this small ancestral health footprint go mainstream, what fascinates Ben most about natural living, how we make the most impact on this planet, why outsourcing eliminates information overwhelm and the perspective of quality over quantity, spirituality through the lens of the hero’s journey and much more.

In my conversation with Matt, you'll discover: -How Ben began the interview with Matt on a truly high note...07:15

-The light diet in its spiritual form...12:40

-Who is Ben Greenfield?...14:15

-Ben's podcasting and immersive journalist path over the last 12 years...27:45

-Will this small ancestral health footprint go mainstream?...32:30

-What Ben thinks is the most fascinating part of "natural living"...40:50

-How to know where to put your focus in a world of information overload...47:15

-Why Ben is a Christian...1:09:45

-Where to start your holistic path...1:26:50

-And much more...

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