

You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson
Brian Johnson
You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson features the best big ideas from life-changing books and practical tools to help you move from Theory to Practice to Mastery and flourish in Energy, Work, and Love. Get more wisdom in less time so you can activate your best, every day—so that we can change the world, one person at a time, together, starting with you and me and us, today! (Learn more about Heroic Public Benefit Corporation at https://heroic.us)
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May 3, 2023 • 5min
Purpose in Life: How's Yours? (It Matters! A Lot.) (Heroic +1 #1,503)
A brisk tour of ideas linking brain energy and mental health. They explore metabolic roots of mood, and simple habits—sleep, fasting, movement—that boost resilience. Purpose as a biological driver gets attention, with relationships, health, and meaningful work highlighted as core ingredients. Practical frameworks on roles, responsibilities, and resources round out the conversation.

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May 2, 2023 • 4min
Food, Fasting and Your Gut: Remember NOT to Eat! (Heroic +1 #1,502)
Discussion of how what, when, and how much you eat shapes metabolism and brain health. Exploration of intermittent fasting as a tool to optimize physical and mental performance. Stories about ketogenic approaches transforming psychiatric and metabolic outcomes. Practical tips aimed at boosting mitochondria and energy.

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May 1, 2023 • 5min
Sleep, Light, and Circadian Rhythms: Step #1 in Getting Your Mitochondria Optimized (Heroic +1 #1,501)
A lively dive into how sleep, light, and circadian rhythms shape brain and mitochondrial metabolism. The conversation highlights sleep as a daily reset that impacts mental and physical health. It also touches on fasting and purpose as complementary metabolic tools. Practical science meets big-picture wisdom in short, punchy segments.

Apr 30, 2023 • 4min
What Is Metabolism?: The One-Sentence Answer (Heroic +1 #1,500)
Today's Heroic +1 features wisdom from Chris Palmer's "Brain Energy". See the full +1 here: https://www.heroic.us/optimize/plus-one/what-is-metabolism Get more wisdom in less time with a Heroic membership. Get started for FREE today: http://heroic.us Ready to actualize your Heroic potential? Join 12,500+ Heroes from 110+ Countries by becoming a certified Heroic Coach: https://heroic.us/coach About Heroic: Heroic integrates ancient wisdom, modern science, and practical tools into a beautifully-designed app to help activate your best. Premium Heroic members have access to 600+ of the absolute greatest personal development books distilled into 25-min PhilosophersNotes and 50+ hour-long masterclasses on all areas of a flourishing life. #brain #energy #metabolism #wisdom #morewisdominlesstime #personaldevelopment #heroic

Apr 29, 2023 • 4min
My All-Time #1 Recommended Book: Brain Energy by Chris Palmer, MD (Heroic +1 #1,499)
Today's Heroic +1 features wisdom from Chris Palmer's "Brain Energy". See the full +1 here: https://www.heroic.us/optimize/plus-one/my-all-time-1-recommended-book Get more wisdom in less time with a Heroic membership. Get started for FREE today: http://heroic.us Ready to actualize your Heroic potential? Join 12,500+ Heroes from 110+ Countries by becoming a certified Heroic Coach: https://heroic.us/coach About Heroic: Heroic integrates ancient wisdom, modern science, and practical tools into a beautifully-designed app to help activate your best. Premium Heroic members have access to 600+ of the absolute greatest personal development books distilled into 25-min PhilosophersNotes and 50+ hour-long masterclasses on all areas of a flourishing life. #brain #energy #mentalhealth #wisdom #morewisdominlesstime #personaldevelopment #heroic

Apr 28, 2023 • 3min
Got Psychological Challenges?: Check This Out! (Heroic +1 #1,498)
Today's Heroic +1 features wisdom from Chris Palmer's "Brain Energy". See the full +1 here: https://www.heroic.us/optimize/plus-one/got-psychological-challenges Get more wisdom in less time with a Heroic membership. Get started for FREE today: http://heroic.us Ready to actualize your Heroic potential? Join 12,500+ Heroes from 110+ Countries by becoming a certified Heroic Coach: https://heroic.us/coach About Heroic: Heroic integrates ancient wisdom, modern science, and practical tools into a beautifully-designed app to help activate your best. Premium Heroic members have access to 600+ of the absolute greatest personal development books distilled into 25-min PhilosophersNotes and 50+ hour-long masterclasses on all areas of a flourishing life. #brain #energy #mentalhealth #wisdom #morewisdominlesstime #personaldevelopment #heroic

Apr 27, 2023 • 4min
THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT Interview: I've Ever Done (Heroic +1 #1,497)
Today's Heroic +1 features wisdom from Chris Palmer's "Brain Energy". See the full +1 here: https://www.heroic.us/optimize/plus-one/the-single-most-important-interview Get more wisdom in less time with a Heroic membership. Get started for FREE today: http://heroic.us Ready to actualize your Heroic potential? Join 12,500+ Heroes from 110+ Countries by becoming a certified Heroic Coach: https://heroic.us/coach About Heroic: Heroic integrates ancient wisdom, modern science, and practical tools into a beautifully-designed app to help activate your best. Premium Heroic members have access to 600+ of the absolute greatest personal development books distilled into 25-min PhilosophersNotes and 50+ hour-long masterclasses on all areas of a flourishing life. #brain #energy #mentalhealth #wisdom #morewisdominlesstime #personaldevelopment #heroic

Apr 26, 2023 • 3min
Circadian Chickens: They've Got the Rhythm… Do You? (Heroic +1 #1,496)
Today's Heroic +1 features wisdom from Satchin Panda's "The Circadian Code". See the full +1 here: https://www.heroic.us/optimize/plus-one/circadian-chickens Get more wisdom in less time with a Heroic membership. Get started for FREE today: http://heroic.us Ready to actualize your Heroic potential? Join 12,500+ Heroes from 110+ Countries by becoming a certified Heroic Coach: https://heroic.us/coach About Heroic: Heroic integrates ancient wisdom, modern science, and practical tools into a beautifully-designed app to help activate your best. Premium Heroic members have access to 600+ of the absolute greatest personal development books distilled into 25-min PhilosophersNotes and 50+ hour-long masterclasses on all areas of a flourishing life. #circadianrhythm #sleep #wellness #health #wisdom #morewisdominlesstime #personaldevelopment #heroic

Apr 25, 2023 • 4min
Parenting Champions: The Question(s) to Ask (Heroic +1 #1,495)
Today's Heroic +1 features wisdom from Lanny Basham's "Parenting Champions". See the full +1 here: https://www.heroic.us/optimize/plus-one/parenting-champions Get more wisdom in less time with a Heroic membership. Get started for FREE today: http://heroic.us Ready to actualize your Heroic potential? Join 12,500+ Heroes from 110+ Countries by becoming a certified Heroic Coach: https://heroic.us/coach About Heroic: Heroic integrates ancient wisdom, modern science, and practical tools into a beautifully-designed app to help activate your best. Premium Heroic members have access to 600+ of the absolute greatest personal development books distilled into 25-min PhilosophersNotes and 50+ hour-long masterclasses on all areas of a flourishing life. #parenting #fatherhood #motherhood #wisdom #morewisdominlesstime #personaldevelopment #heroic

Apr 24, 2023 • 4min
Sacred Moments: The Highlight of Our Weekend (Heroic +1 #1,494)
See the full +1 here: https://www.heroic.us/optimize/plus-one/sacred-moments Get more wisdom in less time with a Heroic membership. Get started for FREE today: http://heroic.us Ready to actualize your Heroic potential? Join 12,500+ Heroes from 110+ Countries by becoming a certified Heroic Coach: https://heroic.us/coach About Heroic: Heroic integrates ancient wisdom, modern science, and practical tools into a beautifully-designed app to help activate your best. Premium Heroic members have access to 600+ of the absolute greatest personal development books distilled into 25-min PhilosophersNotes and 50+ hour-long masterclasses on all areas of a flourishing life. #learning #winorlearn #success #wisdom #morewisdominlesstime #personaldevelopment #heroic


