Biohacker's Podcast

Pavel Stuchlik (NOA|AON) joins Teemu Arina for a truly profound exploration of different perspectives on the self through mindful presence, meditation and manifestation.Pavel is an expert in self-realization technique & application, international conscious DJ/Producer, a serial impact entrepreneur & investor, a certified Ambassador of Peace and a Wim Hof Method instructor. NOA means movement, AON means "all or none". NOA|AON is bringing people back to their center in union with others. He created the BDM method to combine all of the most effective tools and wisdom from around the world to share with others.Learn more about Pavel and NOA|AON at https://www.noaaon.com!This conversation was recorded in December 2023.Check https://biohackersummit.com for upcoming events & tickets!Devices, supplements, guides, books & quality online courses for supporting your health & performance: https://biohackercenter.comKey moments and takeaways:00:00 Introduction by Teemu Arina03:46 Pavel's background04:43 First steps as an entrepreneur05:25 Professional cycling06:09 The first burnout06:38 Biohacking and Wim Hof06:55 Travelling to the USA & starting businesses08:54 Leaving Orange Theory & the second burnout09:25 Outside the comfort zone every 3 months10:10 The first darkroom experience & vision of NOA|AON11:27 Workshops & retreats11:40 Losing everything & starting fresh12:39 Teemu reacts to Pavel's story; darkness retreats15:25 Pavel's repeated 10-day darkroom experiences18:08 How the body & mind respond to complete isolation21:20 More details on the darkroom22:34 The process of unhooking; from darkroom to everyday life26:07 Everything is connected; micro to macro27:25 Learning through love & joy as opposed to pain28:04 Teemu's take on processing trauma30:31 The misconception of "success"32:09 Life is a lot simpler than we make it seem32:28 The "me", "we" and "be"33:53 Software directs hardware; mind directs body35:13 Disengaging the autopilot36:43 Some people get wet, others feel the rain on their skin37:23 Teemu recalls how Pavel handled a mishap at the Biohacker Summit in Amsterdam 202239:03 The difference between surrender and not giving a f*ck; react or accept40:32 Teemu remembers handling a blackout during a well-prepared presentation42:19 How Android Jones handled losing all his work in a fire43:48 Every loss leads to a new gain44:53 Five physical senses & four spiritual senses48:33 When you think, you don't know; when you know, you don't need to think50:03 From "me" to "we"52:29 The four-step process54:14 Wake up, clean up, power up, and rest up54:42 Teemu's detachment from materialism & the minimalist approach56:19 Obsessive control & psychosomatic feedback57:48 When your belief system starts to rule you58:46 We have to be OK when things don't go our way59:06 Darkroom experiences vs. biohacking60:15 Reframing the concept of a virus/pandemic61:51 "System Reset" - how it works & a basic exercise66:38 Teemu's experiment with HRV monitors during a stressful 2-day event68:48 Another simple breathing exercise to increase HRV69:50 Body awareness - where am I?71:17 Pay attention to the silence beneath the noise72:32 Breathing & its effects during a conversation74:28 Listening vs. listening to oneself75:26 Recalling an entire conversation76:35 It's not easy to be social when you've reached a certain level of conversation77:20 The plane mantra77:56 Humility in the face of the very idea of manned flight79:27 Where to learn more about NOA|AON: https://noaaon.com82:22 Future plans regarding live neurofeedback during events using EEG82:56 NOA|AON combines different methods & technologies83:49 Biohacker Summit 10-year Anniversary Event in Helsinki, 2-3 July 202486:26 Where to get the limited VIP tickets & content

In this episode, Sarah Turner joins Teemu Arina to discuss every aspect of Red Light therapy and Photobiomodulation. They cover the effects of different wavelengths of light and recommended types of devices for different treatments and use cases.Sarah Turner has a postgraduate degree in Clinical Neuroscience from Roehampton University in London. She also holds BSc degrees in Psychological Sciences and Nutritional Medicine from Westminster University and Thames Valley University, respectively. Currently, she is pursuing a diploma in Photobiomodulation at the University of Montpellier in France. During the initial decade of her career, Sarah worked as a research scientist in the pharmaceutical industry. Her role involved planning and conducting experiments to examine the impact of electrostatics on physiology.Sarah actively participates in the Biohacker movement and has had the opportunity to interview prominent thought leaders, visionaries, and experts in the field of Biohacking. Through these interactions, she has gained a deep understanding of the crucial role of physics in relation to biology. This has ignited her interest in the areas of quantum biology in health, photomedicine, and consciousness studies. Sarah's primary focus lies in photobiomodulation, which involves utilizing specific light wavelengths and pulsed frequencies to enhance optimal functioning, with a specific emphasis on brain-related issues. As the Co-Founder and CEO of CeraThrive, she spearheads the production of a red light therapy system that specifically targets the gut-brain connection.Learn more about Sarah and CeraThrive at https://www.cerathrive.comThis conversation was recorded in November 2023.Check https://biohackersummit.com for upcoming events & tickets!Devices, supplements, guides, books & quality online courses for supporting your health & performance: https://biohackercenter.comKey moments and takeaways:00:00 Introduction by Teemu Arina01:00 Sarah's background02:40 What contributed to the popularity of photobiomodulation?04:09 Targeted effects of red and near-infrared light07:14 The method formerly known as LLLT and PPM08:35 Activation of cytochrome c oxidase09:31 Increased blood flow10:31 Collagen production11:17 Headaches11:51 Sleep and glymphatic drainage12:45 Improving one system benefits another14:33 Stimulating different organs16:22 The body is always trying to return to homeostasis20:15 Red light will not produce a tan22:51 Mitochondria retransmit light23:56 We are beings of light25:33 Sarah's favourite applications of photobiomodulation27:58 Targeting the gut to reach the brain30:40 Degenerative diseases32:30 Mental health issues34:09 The skull: skin and brain36:47 Mouth bacteria management with Lumoral37:56 Red light as a non-invasive method of treatment41:37 Different types of red light devices43:26 It's difficult to overdose red light44:13 How to best treat joint pain45:58 Influencers are misrepresenting the use of devices46:34 When to choose red vs. near-infrared light47:31 Be careful with red light on your genitals49:52 Your body (and common sense) will tell you if you're doing it wrong50:36 Reproductive health51:20 Red light therapy for race horses and farm animals53:07 Wake-up lights vs. red light during the winter54:43 Where to find out more about Sarah's device

In this episode, Leslie Kenny joins Dr. Olli Sovijärvi to discuss the various health benefits of Spermidine, its natural food sources, and recommended supplementation.Leslie Kenny is an Oxford-based entrepreneur born in California and a graduate of Berkeley and Harvard Business School. In her 30s, her life changed dramatically when she was diagnosed with an array of autoimmune conditions - lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and hypothyroidism. Her doctors told her there was no cure and that they could only be managed with strong immunosuppressants.Raised with the mentality that it's best to work with your body's innate wisdom to heal itself, Leslie chose to instead support her immune system in its natural abilities. As well as becoming a certified health coach, Leslie began helping scientists at leading European universities, including the University of Oxford, to raise money for their health discoveries.It was at a meeting with one such scientist that she learned of a compound called spermidine. Because it was a natural and food-derived compound, not a drug that would bring in more money, no one was interested in promoting it. So with the support of esteemed University of Oxford scientists and doctors that make up our Board of Scientific and Clinical Advisors, Leslie launched Oxford Healthspan with its flagship product, the plant-derived spermidine supplement Primeadine®.Learn more about Leslie and Oxford Healthspan at https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com!This conversation was recorded in November 2023.Check https://biohackersummit.com for upcoming events & tickets!Devices, supplements, guides, books & quality online courses for supporting your health & performance: https://biohackercenter.comKey moments and takeaways:00:00 Introduction by Dr. Olli Sovijärvi01:25 Spermidine basics02:16 Micronutrients in semen02:53 Babies need spermidine, mothers lose hair04:02 It's not just about SAM-e05:41 Spermidine for recovery07:46 Natural food sources08:58 A healthy gut is crucial09:37 Bacteria that make Spermidine10:32 Top 3 food sources14:00 Chlorella as a source of spermidine15:18 The optimal dose17:02 Avoiding anti-nutrient dense foods, alternative diets20:30 Long term effects, hallmarks of aging22:39 The Goldilocks Zone and fertility25:50 Other benefits of spermidine & Primeadine28:00 The Salvage Pathway of polyamines29:41 When should you start supplementing?

Eric Puro, CEO of KÄÄPÄ Biotech, discusses the impact of functional mushrooms on human health. Topics include mushroom cultivation standards, lab testing procedures, and the potential of mushrooms in medicine. They also explore the beauty and medicinal properties of chagga mushrooms, the effects of ratio and cordyceps on heart rate and sports performance, regulatory challenges for psychedelic companies, neural activity and the default mode network, therapeutic uses of psychedelics in trauma support and mental health, and the concept of biohacking.

In this episode, Teemu Arina sits down with expert nutritionist Wade Lightheart who, together with Matt Gallant, founded BIOptimizers and wrote The Ultimate Nutrition Bible. They discuss various approaches to discovering, analyzing and fine-tuning a person's individual optimal diet through testing and controlled experimentation.Many currently established paradigms are based on misconceptions, assumptions, influencer-generated trends and, quite simply, the lack of proper data. As such, dietary choices are often based on generic cliché paths towards desired outcomes such as weight loss, when in fact there is no universally healthy diet especially in regard to maintaining a long healthspan. What works and is sustainable for one person may be harmful to another due to differences in genetics and gut health, which Wade illustrates by juxtaposing his own plant-based diet with Matt Gallant's ketogenic approach and providing various other examples as he explains his concept of the Pyramid of Nutritional Decisions.Learn more about Wade, Matt and BiOptimizers at https://www.bioptimizers.com!This presentation was recorded in November 2023.Check https://biohackersummit.com for upcoming events & tickets!Devices, supplements, guides, books & quality online courses for supporting your health & performance: https://biohackercenter.comKey moments and takeaways:00:00 Introduction by Teemu Arina01:10 Wade Lightheart's journey6:45 The Tribalistic Mosh Pit of Diets8:10 Biohacker's Handbook and Quality of Ingredients9:40 Dietary Paradigms as Monocultures13:00 Limitations Imposed by Various Diets17:55 Every Diet Change Works For A Limited Time20:35 Testing, Goals and the Aspect of Longevity24:55 You Are Your Own Best Nutrition Expert26:10 Different Diet Goals by Age26:50 Cultural and Societal Impositions on Dietary Restrictions30:00 "Cheat Days" AKA re-feeding33:00 Superfood and Upgraded Beverages35:35 Nutrigenomics: Choosing Optimal Food Sources36:55 Histamine vs. Mediterranean Diet39:13 Foundational Aspect & Performance Aspect of Diets40:15 Research Is Often Based on Incoherent Selection of Test Candidates41:18 The Importance of Verifying Individual Genetic Food Requirements43:43 Supplementing for Dietary Experimentation: Probiots, Gluten Guardian46:05 The Story Behind BIOptimizers Kapex47:08 The Biohacker Summit Gathers The World's Foremost Dietary Experts48:54 How Gut Health Influences Cognitive Health53:58 Civilization Has Become a Biological Stressor54:53 Indigenous Tribes and Connection to Nature57:16 Modern Culture Changed the Makeup of the Food We Eat; GMO60:05 Maintaining Balance & Flexibility in Dietary Choices62:28 There is no Silver Bullet, but Testing is Now Easily Accessible64:48 Nutrition is Technology Interacting with Your Body's Technology

Teemu Arina discusses the dark side of biohacking and personal development, including the concept of the "wounded healer” in the health space, the dangers inherent in developing online personas, how the mask can start to dominate one's life, and how trauma is often the root cause of never-ending personality development. He emphasizes the importance of becoming aware of one's own story and developing mental, social, and spiritual resilience. Arina also voices concerns about becoming addicted to achievements and pleasing others, noting how it creates a false sense of self. Ultimately, he encourages individuals to wake up to who they really are.The presentation was recorded at the Health Optimisation Summit 2023 in London, UK.Teemu Arina has a professional career of two decades as a professional biohacker, author, and speaker. Mr. Arina is one of the forefront figures of the biohacking movement. He is the co-author of the bestselling Biohacker’s Handbook series, curator of Biohacker Summit, host of the Biohacker’s Podcast, and co-founder of the Biohacker Center.Adam Parker is a detox specialist, podcaster, and speaker. He is also a certified Primal Health Coach and the host of the Ideal Day Podcast. Adam joins Teemu to discuss the content of his presentation.Check https://biohackersummit.com for upcoming events & tickets!Check https://biohackersummit.com/xlondon for the event on September 1, 2023!Devices, supplements, guides, books & quality online courses for supporting your health & performance: https://biohackercenter.comKey moments and takeaways:0:00:00 Introduction by Teemu Arina0:02:51 The Dark Side of Health and Wellness Conferences0:12:27 Biohacking for Healthspan Optimization0:22:43 Models of Self and Others0:33:30 The Importance of Resilience in Different Aspects of Life0:34:06 Introduction by Adam Parker0:38:36 Wounded Healers and the Search for Perfection0:42:11 Recognizing Shadows and Disconnect in the Health Space0:45:18 Biohacking and Lack of Depth0:54:03 Perfecting oneself for personal gain vs. making a meaningful impact0:57:03 Exploring consciousness through psychedelics and alternative techniques1:04:28 Embracing Imperfection and Connecting with Humility1:13:14 The Dark Side of Biohacking and Inner Work1:19:14 Today's Malformed Leaders and the Deeper Question1:22:24 Biohacker Summit Events and Facilitating Conversations1:25:38 Experiencing Nature with actual Foragers

Roberta Whitney has over 30 years experience in the beauty sector starting from a career as an international model and eventually pivoting to Beauty Therapy (Cosmetology), Beauty Tech, Beauty manufacturing and now Beauty Consulting. She teaches positive ageing protocols to beauty and wellness seekers, and offers action steps for building and obtaining a healthy balance within mind, body and soul.As a positive ageing devotee, she doesn't like the term “anti-ageing”. Ageing is inevitable, but looking and feeling old does not have to be. It's not just about wrinkles. Roberta explores what ageing means in our modern world today - the connection between not just looking good, but feeling good. Finding ways to optimize beauty and overall wellness are important when you want to live not just longer, but with more energy and vitality. Human health optimization is the answer, and it is the main topic of today's conversation between Roberta and Teemu Arina which is a deep dive on nutrition, recovery, sleep, the connection to nature, balance with your ecosystem and how all of that impacts on a person's physical and mental health.Check https://biohackersummit.com for upcoming events & tickets!Devices, supplements, guides, books & quality online courses for supporting your health & performance: https://biohackercenter.comKey moments and takeaways:00:00 Introduction by Teemu Arina02:31 Roberta Whitney's background03:24 Teemu Arina's background & Biohacker's Handbook04:02 About the Biohacker Summit07:12 The gut-brain axis08:52 Epigenetic changes through an optimized diet11:28 Red light therapy & heat alteration12:51 Building resilience14:39 Roberta also recommends red light & sauna15:42 "Organic" is often a misleading label16:30 Find the right product for your skin condition16:31 More about red light19:49 Adding humidity to real & infrared sauna21:34 The role oil plays on your skin22:39 The best oils to use on the skin23:44 Different products for different skin feel24:59 Beeswax, hemp oil, grapeseed, shea butter etc.28:24 Feet soaks, peppermint, tea tree oil29:18 Who was Teemu before he became a biohacker?30:54 Growing up & Everyman's Right in Finland34:44 Fundamentals of biohacking42:04 Where to start if you don't know anything about biohacking43:59 The two crucial things to focus on: sleep and gut health49:09 What to do if you have to take antibiotics51:49 Roberta's role as a guinea pig for her clients54:44 Which is worse, vegan or vegetarian?59:29 The advantages of eating meat1:00:49 Shellfish don't suffer, just eat them1:02:11 Cooking: don't destroy the ingredients1:04:24 If you're gonna be a vegan, you better know what you're doing1:05:46 A diverse diet adjusted to your individual needs is key to longevity1:07:31 Barbecue is delicious, just not really healthy...1:08:36 ...but you can enjoy it in moderation1:10:39 Good nutrition is about balance, not fundamentalism1:13:44 Know your body, eat accordingly1:16:54 Going too extreme on diets ruins your balance with your ecosystem1:08:04 Teemu's personal perspective on biohacking1:22:59 If you think of your body as a temple, take care of it1:23:54 Life is difficult, so you better enjoy it1:26:24 Breathwork modalities, Soma, Wim Hof1:29:42 If Teemu were to develop a superpower, what would it be?1:31:09 Upcoming biomarker app release, Biohacker Summit London and Amsterdam

Teemu Arina sits down for a fantastic conversation with Garnet Dupuis. Get ready for a deep dive on how western culture approached, embraced and sometimes misunderstood Eastern mysticism, hear different generations' perspectives on societal change, learn more about Altered Brain States and the technology behind the NeuroVIZR!Garnet Dupuis is the CCO of Lucid Studios/NeuroVIZR, He currently resides in the tropical mountain rainforest near Chiang Mai in northern Thailand. A life-long meditator and practitioner of Tibetan Dzogchen, Garnet is also active in wild animal rescue and conservation and has built, manages and funds a sanctuary for apes.Besides an incredible wealth of life experience, Garnet has a broad education including college, university and graduate trainings in Classical and Clinical Homeopathy, Oriental Medicine, Massage Therapy/Bodywork, Hydrotherapy, Remedial Exercise, Biofeedback, Psychology and English Literature.Learn more about Garnet and the NeuroVIZR at https://www.neurovizr.com!Check https://biohackersummit.com for upcoming events & tickets!Devices, supplements, guides, books & quality online courses for supporting your health & performance: https://biohackercenter.comKey moments and takeaways:00:00 Introduction03:15 The value of constant learning04:15 Garnet's life experience05:30 The two "pills" that changed society06:40 Travelling before Social Media08:10 The freedom of Counterculture09:20 How different generations perceive cultural change13:30 Growing up amidst technological milestones14:20 How progress impacts the average healthspan15:35 Let's play The Imagination Game16:50 Why the Hippie generation had an interest in the Orient18:10 The key experience of finding yourself19:55 Asian spiritual traditions had things figured out a long time ago21:25 How much was really Lost in Translation27:15 Oriental spirituality vs. Fast Food Culture and consumerism28:40 Seeking revelations in India vs. the Amazon30:55 Teemu's first exposure to mystical experiences33:40 Nature is not different from ourselves, we are an aspect of it34:10 Our brain is naturally psychedelic35:10 Psychoactive agents don't cause experiences, they tap into an ability36:45 Intense breathwork can induce altered states40:05 Transcendent experiences from meditation vs. compounds42:35 The magnetism of Eastern / Asian cultures44:30 What happens in October 202445:05 How to induce altered states using technology46:00 The concept of First Language47:50 The abstract nature of sound vs. music48:20 The experience is not what you see and hear, but the feeling evoked by those stimuli51:25 Fire flickers around Central Alpha52:30 Hallucinogens like LSD suppress Alpha53:40 Technology is catching up - we're close to manipulating light like we manipulate sound55:30 Teemu's take on the NeuroVIZR56:50 Agency is secondary to capacity57:05 Sane vs. unsane vs. insane58:00 Why a typical NeuroVIZR session lasts 11 minutes59:20 There won't be legislation that outlaws flickering lights60:55 NeuroVIZR induces neuroplastic change61:10 The benefits of an accessible, portable, immediate on/off experience62:20 Technological progress will connect photobiomodulation with other disciplines63:00 A NeuroVIZR collection to fit the theme of the upcoming Biohacker Summit: Expanding Consciousness64:45 To Go Out Of Your Mind At Least Once Per Day Is Tremendously Important65:30 The people Garnet is looking to work with in the future66:20 The idea is not to use light to express what the music is saying: explicit vs. implicit68:20 Brain Entrainment69:50 How to communicate information for positive neuroplastic change: repetition vs. surprise73:25 Brain Engagement74:10 Attention followed by different degrees of destabilization78:05 The Secret Sauce80:00 Western medicine and science is unable to treat certain conditions (yet)81:30 Neurological top-down and bottom-up processes84:30 Freud, Pavlov and the human organism's capacity to resolve trauma85:55 What the hell IS information?87:00 An example of explicit vs. implicit: the Two Mountains88:10 Delta Dynamics90:15 Does everyone see different patterns when using the NeuroVIZR?92:25 Knowing Without Thinking94:50 The whole point of a surprise97:10 Don't resist Prediction Errors: it's not just Blinking Lights98:50 Everybody's Best Friend100:25 How often do you need to exercise your brain?100:45 Exercise disguised as Entertainment101:25 Your Whole Body is Your Brain102:20 Closing statements & announcements

Join the world's top formulator Shawn Wells on how to use psychedelics for therapy. We also dive into microdosing protocols, mental health, and brain nutrition.Shawn Wells has formulated over 700 supplements, food, beverages, and cosmeceuticals and patented 20 novel ingredients including Teacrine, Dynamine and Dihydroberberine and is now known as the Ingredientologist - the scientist of ingredients. Formerly a Chief Clinical Dietitian with over a decade of clinical experience, he has counseled thousands of people on innovative health solutions such as keto, paleo, fasting, and supplements. His book, "The ENERGY Formula" has been recognized by both USA Today and Forbes as well as an Amazon best-seller in multiple categories.This presentation was filmed during Biohacker Summit Amsterdam in October 2022.Check https://biohackersummit.com for upcoming events & tickets!Devices, supplements, guides, books & quality online courses for supporting your health & performance: https://biohackercenter.comKey moments and takeaways:00:00 Introduction by Teemu Arina03:11 Shawn Wells' personal story04:20 Depression: You're Not Alone05:35 Money vs. Changes in Regulation06:18 The Importance of Facilitated Experiences07:26 Studies & Metrics09:19 It May Not Be Your Thing, But Let's Not Make It No One's Thing09:26 More Studies & Proper Setup10:12 Cures and Solutions Not Making It Out There10:32 Ketamine, the Speedster Antidepressant12:50 It's Not Just About Serotonin14:32 Psychedelics Don't All Work The Same Way16:46 It's About Dissociation and Neuroplasticity17:58 CBD vs. Mood, Pain, Inflammation & Immunity19:42 Getting Acetylcholine Back20:48 Microdosing and Noootropics23:53 Paraxanthine vs. Caffeine26:19 Insights on Microdosing29:53 Psychedelics and the Law

Dr. Daniel Stickler, co-founder of the Apeiron Center for Human Potential, discusses the potential therapeutic applications of peptides in human health and performance. Peptides are short chains of amino acids found in various sources and have a range of biological functions, including the regulation of hormones, influencing neurotransmitters, and modulating the immune system. They can also have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. Dr. Stickler also presents a few examples of using wearable devices to gather biometrics, interpreting the data and acting on the insights gained to effect positive changes.The original presentation was filmed during Biohacker Summit Helsinki, Finland, in October 2019.Check https://biohackersummit.com for upcoming events & tickets!Devices, supplements, guides, books & quality online courses for supporting your health & performance: https://biohackercenter.comKey moments and takeaways:00:00 Introduction by Teemu Arina01:10 Peptides for Performance and Health03:12 Examples of Peptide Applications06:20 Dr. Daniel Stickler: Biologics and Peptides09:12 Peptide Sequencing and Manufacturing10:07 Peptides and their Mechanism11:03 Neurologic Peptides11:58 Cerebrolysin14:27 Cellink15:41 Dihexa16:34 FGL17:28 Rg318:23 MT219:00 Peptides for Therapeutic Applications19:21 Data-Driven Health22:39 Measuring Stress and Adaptability23:49 Using Biometric Wearables 25:00 Measuring Sleep 24:43 Teemu Arina: Cautionary Advice on Peptide Use