The B.rad Podcast

I welcome Dave “The Hurricane” Rossi back to the show! Yes, that was his nickname back in the day of being a high school football star and then running a large construction enterprise. You will see why soon into the show, as this guy brings the energy from start to finish. In fact, my first show with Dave ranks as one of the most downloaded episodes ever, despite his relative lack of superstardom. But Dave has a brilliant and deeply impactful message that really resonates with people: how to avoid the pain and suffering caused by the rat race mentality and live a more mindful, happy life. We discuss his sensational new book called The Imperative Habit, and the seven practices that you can implement right away to grow spiritually and live in a default state of happiness. Dave hits some pretty heavy topics with grace and memorable quotes, so this show can quite possibly change your life. Some tidbits from the book:   1. Spirituality can overcome the limits of your biology: An athlete pushing past the pain is a real example of accessing the spiritual plane, so don’t be intimidated by the term! Ditto for jumping into an ice tub, so my chest freezer cold plunge counts as a spiritual practice! You can leverage the ability to overcome biology the next time you take a breath to relax before reacting.   2. We operate from flawed subconscious programming: As detailed in my summary recording about Dr. Bruce Lipton’s work in The Biology of Belief, our programmed behaviors and thoughts can dominate our lives, usually for the worse. Dave’s 7 habits can help you overcome this flawed programming, and live in acceptance and happiness.   3. “You can change your beliefs at any time for any reason.”    Dave is all about helping you grow and strengthen your ability to differentiate between biological urges and spiritual desires, so you can make decisions based on logic and love, instead of fear and biological proclivities. Here is a quick look at the 7 habits from The Imperative Habit that Dave details on this show: Practice–Habit #1–Accept Practice–Habit #2–Do not fear the outcome Practice–Habit #3–Happiness as a practice Practice–Habit #4–Be present Practice–Habit #5–Do not judge Practice–Habit #6–Respond with love and compassion Practice–Habit #7–Have faith The effect of implementing these 7 habits was so life-altering that Dave ended up writing his book, so he could share what had helped him with other people. In his own words: “I failed. I failed so completely and utterly miserably...And I failed, trying so hard to do the opposite of failing! But I learned so much through those failures. I learned through transitioning back into a position of success. And I wanted people to understand what I’ve learned, without having to go through the same pain.” There was a certain idea that was a recurring theme in our conversation: “Everything comes to you in your life to bring you to a higher level of consciousness.” Keeping that perspective in mind, failure starts to look a lot less intimidating, especially when you hear Dave give examples of how often failure actually results in something positive. Obviously it can be hard to not think of failure as a negative thing, which is why Dave stresses the importance of knowing that you can change your beliefs at any time. Thinking of failure as a negative experience will never be helpful to you, but when you start to think of it as a road that leads to a higher level of consciousness, then it suddenly doesn’t look so bad. After all, what’s so bad about something that acts as a catalyst that propels you in the right direction towards something better? Enjoy this inspiring conversation with Dave, and make sure to check out his book so you can start “practicing towards happiness” today! TIMESTAMPS: This story is of Dave Rossi going from being successful by all measures and then losing everything. [04:03] Everything comes to you in your life to bring you to a higher level of consciousness. [08:56] External things cannot solve internal problems. [11:17] You have to practice what it is you are trying to learn, and you have to develop the power to make choices. [13:36] The rest of our life is set on a path based on the first seven years of our life. [14:37] People’s definition of spirituality is based on their early programming. [18:16] Biological responses are like fear, self-doubt, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, stress. [20:04] Our programming tells us the external thing is pleasurable. [23:35] Don’t be attached to the outcome. Find love in the journey. [26:50] Do we have permission to be highly competitive? [30:54] The people that find sustainability in excellence are the ones who do it because they love it. [33:28] You chose something new because of the information that’s being presented to you. [35:43] Live in acceptance. It takes practice. [38:25] When you hold a grudge, it means that you haven’t learned that lesson. [43:38] We learn so much from failures in struggles unless we hold on to them and they continue to be a source of stress forevermore. [46:13] The power of choice is the power to choose what you believe in first and then the power of choice to follow it. [49:14] Do not fear the outcome. [53:10] Maybe you should reassess your goals. [59:08] If you aren’t attached to the outcome, how do you gracefully proceed when there are roadblocks in your way? [01:01:45] Deal breakers are really only deal breakers at the moment. [01:08:45] Practice towards happiness. [01:12:18] Be present. Don’t let the past affect the present. [01:14:23] Do not judge. [01:16:01] Respond with love and compassion. [01:17:24] Have faith. You need faith to get through the rough times. [01:20:47] LINKS: Dave Rossi Brad’s Shopping page The Imperative Habit Biology of Belief Eckhart Tolle 7 Habits for Highly Effective People QUOTES: "External things cannot solve internal problems." "Everything comes to you in your life to bring you to a higher level of consciousness." "The people that find sustainability in excellence are the ones who do it because they love it."Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Breather) My good friend and old-time triathlon colleague Gordo Byrn writes a brilliant blog/email newsletter with concise and thoughtful essays confined to three subjects of his expertise and passion: Fitness, Family, and Finances. I string together two of them to provide insights and reflection for the competitive types who might be struggling with transitioning into the years past competitive peak, and trying to balance other life responsibilities with athletic aspirations. The first is titled, “Athletic Beyond 45,” followed by related insights in “Vanity and Victory.” As you’ll soon learn, Gordo brings 100% effort to everything he does in life, approaching all of his pursuits with the intention of true peak performance. He’s ambitious and goal-oriented, not to mention the super high standards (set by himself) that he adheres to. Now he’s a dad and raising kids in Boulder, CO, and is more insightful than ever, offering so much wisdom about topics we can all relate to: Family, Fitness, and Finance. Athletic Beyond 45 In this essay Gordo highlights how athleticism has helped him stay engaged and energetic throughout middle age. He says,“Middle age is going better than I expected. Why? Because choices that I made when I was younger have been replaced by a lifestyle that is a better fit for where I want to take myself.” He also notes that you’ll start to notice a change in how you respond to training once you hit your mid-40’s. He cautions people to be aware that a sustained tempo will “gobble up” your energy, leaving you absolutely spent for other aspects of your life. Gordo says, “Letting go of deep fatigue enabled me to re-establish consistency, which was being shot to pieces by minor injuries, slow recovery, illnesses, and low motivation...All of which stem from giving myself more load than I could absorb.” Try asking yourself the following three questions if you also struggle with this problem: Where is this likely to take me? What is my goal here? Is there a better way to achieve my goal? Gordo pushes us to expand our lives beyond athletics, and also remove whatever it is that’s messing with your sleep patterns. Victory and Vanity “How are you going to feed that part of your personality that craves recognition, thrives in adversity, and wishes to dominate others?” Gordo asks. He also brings up a good point: have you ever considered what is driving your desires? He recommends we look deep within ourselves to find the answer and adopt a new perspective on getting recognition for our pursuits. He repeats his “endurance mantra,” which is: “Many people would like the ability to do this, right now.” He also adds that if you want to change your motivation, then simply change your location! All you have to do is remove the “friction” between your current habits and the kind of life you really want to lead, and focus on doing activities that can actually help (instead of hinder) your future self. Enjoy the recording and be sure to subscribe to Gordo’s email list. These messages take only a few minutes to read and can provide valuable insights and perspective on the three F’s! TIMESTAMPS: Gordon Byrn’s blog is at Fitness, Family, Finances. He’s full of interesting insights worth listening to.  [03:38] Engaging in athletic competition is different from being athletic. [07:43] Coaching youngsters takes a lot of energy out of you. [10:32] Stop hurting yourself. [12:59] Ask yourself: What is my goal here? Where is this likely to take me? Is there a better way to achieve this? [14:02] How are you going to feed that part of your personality that craves recognition? [16:17] LINKS: Ultra Ironman Gordo Byrn Meet Brad Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that the #1 longevity factor is not your diet or the quality of your sleep, but the health (or dysfunction) of your long-term romantic relationship? Yes, according to Dr. John Gray, it doesn’t matter how much you’re exercising or how healthy your lifestyle is - if your romantic relationship is a source of stress or unhappiness in your life, then that will inevitably take a toll on your health and affect your longevity. You can trust John knows what he’s talking about, as does happen to be the #1 best-selling relationship author of all time, and of course wrote the iconic bestseller, Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus: The Classic Guide To Understanding The Opposite Sex. He has even more radical insights to share, and some of it might throw you for a second because his ideas are so fresh and alternative. But as you’ll hear, there is always a good explanation and/or scientific fact behind why John says what he does. As he noted during his previous show appearance, culture has changed, society has changed, but we as humans, biologically and hormonally, have remained pretty much the same. This is what usually creates issues between couples - the external factors we all have to deal with because of modern life. Interestingly, John points out that most women lose their attraction to men when they start to open up about their feelings. But wait, aren’t women always saying they want men to be more open and share more? Sure...but what happens with this dynamic is, the more hurt feelings the man shares, the more the woman wants to protect him. It’s not the sharing of emotions that is necessarily bad, it’s the timing of it. John strongly cautions men to not share their feelings when they are feeling emotional because the change of this dynamic - the woman becoming the protector, not the man - is what results in the woman losing her attraction to the man. John says, “part of intimacy is revealing what is inside of you,” so how do you achieve intimacy - how do you share in a way that keeps the balance of your relationship, instead of throwing it way off? It’s simple: men should wait to reveal what’s going on inside of them until after the woman has done this first. Once she has shared, then that’s the appropriate time for the man to open up about what’s been on his mind. John also talks about the importance of the unconscious mind, and not letting it “rule” or “control” us, and then we delve into a discussion about hormones. Did you know that for males, a high sex drive is directly correlated with high (or normal) testosterone levels? And whenever you do something dangerous, or something that gives you a thrill, or even something successfully, testosterone goes up. But what makes testosterone go down? When a man feels like his partner does not appreciate or value him. As John points out, life happens, and when it does, it can really knock you down. And it’s in those moments that couples will behave in a way that will either make or break the relationship. As a man, having a supportive partner who loves, appreciates, and admires you for what you provide/bring to the relationship, is a testosterone booster. But when the man has more needs than the woman, she becomes the man, and her testosterone will go up! The goal is for everyone to have a healthy balance of female and male hormones in their body because an imbalance in hormones will seriously affect your relationship. When a woman starts to slide into the “male” role in the relationship, her female hormones decrease as her male hormones increase, which changes her behavior: women get more stressed, feel more dissatisfied, and find it difficult to express appreciation, love, and acceptance for their partners. They will also start to project all their frustrations onto their partner because when they are testosterone dominant, this indicates that they are stuck in a place of doing things that cannot bring inner satisfaction. Inner fulfillment for women comes from being in alignment with female hormones - and as John explains, tenderness, vulnerability, intimacy, and love all stem from feminine energy. But men nowadays are being told to embrace being more emotional, which John sees as part of the problem, because any time men are emotional expressing their feelings, they’re making female hormones. It’s not the presence of female hormones that’s a problem, it’s just that the male hormones always need to be higher for a healthy balance - because when a man’s female hormones start to increase, his testosterone lowers. Basically, too many emotions for men lowers testosterone, which causes “female” emotions like love, tenderness, and happiness, to become negative, and so men who have dominant female hormones instead feel anger, hurt, fear, and anxiety when they connect with their emotions. “Anytime you’re arguing with a woman, you’re afraid,” John says. Women do not feel this fear, but it’s there, and it really manifests as defensiveness for men. This causes their estrogen levels to rise, and men often go into the default reaction of, “Well, whatever, I just don’t care anymore, I don’t give a -” etc. And as John clarifies, it’s not that men don’t care (even though they’re acting like it), it’s just that they have to detach in order to deal with these overwhelming emotions. But as John also points out, the fact that men can be closed off emotionally is terrifying to women, and it also makes them feel unsafe and worried. John then lays out two integral pieces of advice: Men need to watch the way they exit to their “cave,” while women have to watch out for how they pursue their man into his cave! A lot of his advice is actually quite simple: mostly, don’t take things personally, because even though it feels personal, it’s usually not. We have to honor the natural balance of our hormones in order to honor our partner, because, otherwise, it’s impossible to sustain a healthy relationship! Enjoy this stimulating conversation with the always interesting and inspiring John Gray, and remember these wise words: “Don’t let your fears control your behavior. Look at them, listen to them. Try to understand them...then take action, without letting your fears control you.” TIMESTAMPS: The health of your long-term romantic relationship contributes to longevity. [03:29] The point is to find balance with all the forces in the culture. [06:47] Don’t let your fears or anger control your behavior. [10:22] Sex drive is all unconscious. [13:42] Success stimulates testosterone and danger stimulations testosterone. [16:20] Too much emotion lowers testosterone. [20:02] If a woman is rational and logical, they suppress their emotions and can’t be orgasmic. [22:34] When a guy gets a negative emotion and goes off to do testosterone boosting activities, it really works. [24:28] The problem with relations is we men feel controlled and women don’t know it. [27:24] Women, you can’t look to your man to be responsible for your happiness. [31:56] If you are having communication problems, then you are not having great sex. [37:39] We love you but we want you to change. Really? [40:06] Nobody wants to be criticized. [41:59] There always has to be a problem to solve. It’s human nature. [48:08] We all have unprocessed feelings from childhood. [50:47] Women cannot hear men unless they feel heard first. Listening is the most masculine thing you can do. [53:28] When the man undresses the woman, it is very exciting for her. [54:42] How can we “not take things personally?” [56:15] The trouble with video games is they overstimulate your dopamine production in the brain and you become addicted. [58:55] You have to regulate your sexual energy. [01:01:51] How does a woman regulate her sex drive? [01:10:16] We need to find a balance between yin and yang. [01:12:25] Some people don’t know how to grieve properly. [01:18:38] LINKS: Brad Kearns Shopping Page Keto for Life QUOTES: "Women, your job is to be happy; his job is to make you happier." "Ninety percent of the things we get emotional about are an overreaction." Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Breather) I’ve been seeing a lot of content and sitting back; since I’m not a health expert, I felt I had nothing urgent to contribute. But lately, I’ve been thinking about the way life has changed, and so suddenly. Earlier this month, we were barnstorming Las Vegas for basketball games and checking out a magic show, attended a concert in Nashville, went to Graceland in Memphis, and were sampling bourbon in New Orleans. I felt a minimal personal connection to the news I was reading; I have to confess to a flawed mindset about the early news of the virus and the suggestion of social distancing. I was taking Dr. Bruce Lipton's Biology of Belief message to heart (more on that later), and refusing to live in panic and fear of contracting the virus. If you’ve listened to my shows highlighting Dr. Lipton’s work about how thoughts affect cell function (part 1 here and part 2 here), you’re familiar with the fact that stored negativity, fears, and anxiety elevate stress hormones, suppress immune function, and can cause illness... such as cancer and stress-related heart attacks. Healing with the power of the mind is profound, so check out books like Mind over Medicine by Lissa Rankin if you’re interested in learning more. I usually have a pretty positive mindset and in hindsight, I didn't fully appreciate the concept of contributing to the exposure and transmission to those who are weak and vulnerable. The Spring Break partiers in Miami might want to take heed. We are now being forced out of our self-absorbed dispositions to think about how our behavior impacts others globally. This is a huge positive takeaway and hopefully shift in consciousness for the future of humanity. Maybe more tolerance and acceptance will arise out of this, who knows? Also, something to keep in mind: not all youth are degenerate, insensitive partiers. There was a great LA Times article from UCLA baller Natalie Chou about how she’s been getting dismissive looks on the airplane because of her Chinese-American heritage, which she says has given her a slight sense of how her black teammates might feel every day. Chou also points out how inappropriate it is to call it the Chinese virus, especially certain leaders, considering it’s a global virus. Here are some things I’ve noticed so far have really helped me retain my positive mindset while dealing with this massive global life disruption: Challenge yourself to move away from complaining and focus on the positive. Anytime the slightest thought of ‘hassle” (“Oh man, this is totally messing with my spring break!”), I jump right to gratitude. Things could always be worse. Yes, the economy is taking a major hit, but people are resilient and will do their best to recover. We have survived worse as a society. My mother tells stories of growing up on the Oregon coast during WWII and following orders to turn off all lights after dark so enemy planes would not know where the coastline was! Outdoors: viruses thrive and transmit in colder temperatures (that's why this occurred during winter and cold/flu season) and because people gather more indoors. I’ve noticed more people out on my usual trail runs and hikes, including kids. At least for some, there seems to be more impetus to get out of the house and get some fresh air. A simpler life:  Life is a lot less stressful when you’re not running around doing errands and attending public events. Of course, this is not going to go on forever, but find things to be grateful for, instead of complaining about what you can’t control. Heightened productivity: I’ve had more time than ever to work on book writing and other content since life is simpler and more focused. Watching more digital entertainment than ever before (Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 10!). Greater appreciation for social connection in the experience of social distancing. More awareness of how illnesses are transmitted. I try not to be a germ freak, but I can sometimes err on the other side of being oblivious or in denial. I'd also suggest that we were all in denial, every step of the way. The President did “an abrupt turn” from saying it was business as usual to sayin, ‘We gotta shut down.’ Maybe everyone was dragging their feet one step behind optimum due to economic fears? Incredible gratitude for public servants on the front line, including Dr. Steve at Urgent Care, nurse practitioner Marie at Urgent Care, nurse Frances taking care of high risk populations near the epicenter of the disease outbreak in Seattle, and Dr. Katie dealing with administrative aspects as a medical executive... Back to early comments about going from personal to global, how about staying away to put less burden on first responders? Gratitude extends to people at grocery stores and restaurants staying open. In Bruce Lipton’s The Biology of Belief, he notes that “your thoughts affect cellular function at all times.” Here are some other interesting details: Viruses thrive in the respiratory tract in the winter, due to the breathing-in of colder air. Flu season is annual and generally the differences among the viruses each new season represent mutations (variations) of previous flu viruses. Human immune systems have dealt with variations of common flu viruses over centuries. The cross-reactivity of antigen sites (the parts of the virus that induces an immune response) on older and newer versions of the flu have pre-primed the human immune systems to suppress the aggressiveness of newer flu mutations. But once one of these animal viruses mutates, and starts to transfer from animals to humans, then it’s a problem. Why? Because we have no natural or acquired immunity...the RNA sequencing of the genes inside the virus isn’t human, and the human immune system doesn’t recognize it so, we can’t fight it off. Now.... sometimes, the mutation only allows transference from animal to human, for years its only transmission is from an infected animal to a human before it finally mutates, so that it can now transfer human to human...once that happens...we have a new contagion phase. Fast forward. Now, here comes this Coronavirus... it existed in animals only, and nobody knows for how long...but one day, at an animal market, in Wuhan China, in December 2019, it mutated and made the jump from animal to humans. At first, only animals could give it to a person... But here is the scary part.... in just TWO WEEKS it mutated again and gained the ability to jump from human to human. Scientists call this quick ability: “slippery.” This Coronavirus, not being in any form a “human” virus (whereas we would all have some natural or acquired immunity) took off like a rocket. And this was because humans have no known immunity… doctors have no known medicines for it. And it just so happens that this particular mutated animal virus changed itself in such a way that it causes great damage to human lungs.. And this is why the COVID-19 is problematic: This novel version of coronavirus-19 has antigenic characters that have not been previously experienced by human immune systems. Consequently, without any previous infections, almost all humans are susceptible to experience COVID-19. The biological novelty of this virus makes it quite infectious, and for some, a serious illness. Still, try to remember that the COVID-19 mortality data is biased and massively stress-producing! The percent of victims dying from the COVID-19 flu is based upon the total number of patients dying divided by the total number of cases that have been tested by a doctor or a medical center. The problem with the math is that symptoms of tens of thousands of COVID-19 patients either did not warrant going to a doctor, or they simply didn’t even show up at the doctor’s! Unfortunately, the media’s emphasis on the COVID-19 death statistics is a mathematical bias whose stressful forecast is itself responsible for weakening the public’s immune systems and aggravating the spread of disease. The biggest problem facing the public in this epidemic is not the rate of mortality, it is the overwhelming stress on doctors, nurses and the medical system which is not prepared to deal with a massive epidemic. The truth is, the majority of COVID-19 deaths have occurred among adults aged 60 years and up, and among persons with serious underlying health conditions. The data is simple: COVID-19 deaths are primarily associated with the elderly and infirmed. If you are not part of that population, the vast majority of COVID-19 infected people will most likely not have serious symptoms. The government is also significantly responsible for the failure of our medical system to manage infected patients. Between dismissing the country’s governmental committee dealing with epidemics and reducing the budgets of the NIH and other health-related agencies, the medical community has been undermined and left profoundly short-handed by the current administration. To deal with this major COVID-19 threat, it is vitally important to reduce the load on the healthcare system. This is the intention implied in, “flattening the curve,” which simply means reducing the rate of infections through practices, such as those suggested by Dr. Bruce Lipton below. It should also be noted that it is a scientific fact that positive and negative thinking have a profound effect on the function of the immune system. One of the leading fronts in immunologic research is the field of Psychoneuroimmunology. Psychoneuroimmunology research clearly reveals that consciousness controls the function of the immune system. Positive consciousness is responsible for the Placebo Effect, wherein the mind can heal almost any disease, while stress and negative thinking create the Nocebo Effect, which can cause almost any disease. The fear of COVID-19, coupled with the resulting threats to survival, profoundly inhibits the population’s immune system and further exacerbates the epidemic. So, is the COVID-19 epidemic to go on and on? The answer is clearly: NO! As is evidenced by the almost complete cessation of new COVID-19 cases in China and South Korea, the epidemic will come to an end. But while we wait for that time to come, check out what Dr. Lipton suggests below. His advice is geared towards anyone wanting to stay healthy by using a few practices that will empower your immune system and lessen any COVID-19 symptoms: Maintain a healthy lifestyle: Eat nutritious natural, organic food; take vitamins and supplements, especially large doses of Vitamin C; wash more frequently than normal, back away from the computer and move about (something I have to learn to do as well!). Recognize that the vast majority of healthy people, below 65 years of age, are likely to have only mild COVID-19 symptoms. Those whose health is already compromised and those who are elderly and receiving care are the most susceptible to severe illness. These individuals should take ALL prescribed cautions offered by the CDC. Make every effort to de-stress! Sports, play, nature walks, meditation exercises, be in love, read a book, watch a movie. Basically, RELAX, for this will significantly enhance the function of your immune system and reduce the severity of any COVID-19 symptom. You can help in “flattening the curve” to prevent overwhelming the medical system by taking care of yourself and supporting those in need in your community.  Following the present governmental guidelines to stay home and physically distance from others will also help to not overwhelm the medical system. These are health-enhancing practices that will empower your immune system while helping others overcome their fears and infection. In conclusion, many people who fall ill with the new COVID-19 disease will most likely experience mild, flu-like symptoms, fever, coughing and a sore throat, with over 80% of infected people having a mild to moderate illness that lasts about two weeks. The remaining 20% will have more severe symptoms that may need medical attention, but these symptoms can be relieved with proper treatment. TIMESTAMPS: If you are harboring negativity, fear, anxiety, you are going to have these feelings manifest in your physical health.  [04:01] Maybe a positive takeaway from this pandemic is that it is forcing us to get out of that self-absorbed disposition and think about how our behavior impacts others around the globe. [08:51] Escape the mindset of complaining and focus on something positive instead. [11:03] There is a noticeable increase in the number of people enjoying the outside. [12:34] We are leading a simpler and more focused life these days. [13:25] Brad has gained appreciation and awareness of how illnesses are transmitted. [15:34] We need to have incredible gratitude for the folks on the front lines. [17:18] In the beginning, the virus jumped from animals to humans but then in two weeks, it was able to transmit human to human. This is called Slippery in Scientific terms. [20:06] The medical community has been undermined and left profoundly shorthanded. [23:29] Consciousness controls the function of the immune system. [24:42] The media’s emphasis on death statistics is responsible for weakening the public’s immune system. [25:58] Stay healthy. Eat good healthy food. Wash your hands more frequently. Take more time outdoors. [26:57] LINKS: Keto Answers Perfect Keto.com Dr. Anthony Gustin Biology of Belief Primal Prescription Mind Over Medicine Natalie Chou Article Dr. Bruce Lipton Wim Hof Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I discovered Luke’s Life Stylist podcast a few months ago and was immediately drawn in. This guy is open, authentic, and vulnerable in his exploration of cutting edge health and spirituality practices. If you listen to his inaugural show, you will be captivated by the wild and crazy ride he’s been on to arrive at his position today as a popular health leader. Luke’s past includes a hardscrabble youth of rebellion, a rock and roll Hollywood lifestyle that turned into a downward spiral, and a remarkable awakening into first, sobriety, and later, a deep exploration into biohacking, natural healing, meditation, and spirituality. I wanted to get Luke on the show so you can become acquainted with his efforts on the Life Stylist podcast, and he definitely hit a home run. Listen to his commentary near the end about manifesting wealth - a beautiful encapsulation of concepts that you might initially resist or even recoil if they are presented poorly. I definitely was motivated, inspired and focused when Luke explains that to manifest the life of your dreams you must first live in gratitude for your current circumstances. Thinking that “things” like material wealth or even a love relationship will make you happy will keep you stuck in ruts. The next step is to envision yourself having what you desire, with great clarity and specificity, and also a deep acknowledgment that you deserve it. This is a wide-ranging and highly enlightening show that will really get you thinking and perhaps even plotting your next step toward the life of your dreams! TIMESTAMPS: Brad introduces his lifestylist podcast guest. [02:05] Luke’s background is varied. How did he become a lifestylist and what is that? [07:45] Motivated by pain and suffering, he had a spiritual awakening at age 26. [10:48] Luke went from being in the fashion industry to doing podcasts in health and wellness. [14:58] It’s important to be aware of a lack of balance in your life. [18:41] The electromagnetic field around us is dangerous. [23:21] A lot of the obsessive behavior in Luke’s life comes from his past life in addiction. [26:55] It is recommended that when you try to add new things like supplements, do it one thing at a time and see how it works for you.  [27:40] Because of his spiritual work, Luke has had access to memories from the past such as not being able to stand up for himself.  [29:09] Most of the time we are walking around reacting to things that are programmed behavior. [38:41] It would be good to have no fear while you look for your true authentic self. [40:37] Make plans, like a vision board, that will go into your subconscious right before sleeping. [45:14] Should one share their goals with others or keep them secret? [48:29] Intention is everything. Learn how to make gratitude a state of being. [53:44] You achieve as much success as your subconscious mind believes you deserve. [57:47] As the areas in life keep expanding, you fill up space with gratitude to fit that level of achievement. [01:11:04] You need to acknowledge that you are not in control of the results of your labor. [01:13:04] John Gray works to educate people on relationships through both scientific and spiritual eyes. [01:16:57] Generally speaking, females lower their stress by talking while males lower their stress by withdrawing. [01:20:49] Life is all about human connection and love. [01:25:02] LINKS: Luke Storey Ayahuasca Ceremony Kunalinga yoga Biology of Belief The Big Leap Ben Greenfield John Gray David Deida  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Breather) We’re wrapping up with the final, fourth part of this series by focusing on stress, sex, and biohacks for increasing testosterone. STRESS. Reducing stress is crucial, as too much of it (negative stress, as opposed to challenge-related stress) or worrying will depress the immune system and reduce testosterone production. In fact, when Dr. Ron Sinha was on the show, he said that FOMO (fear of missing out) actually has metabolic consequences! Try to get away from depressive and anxiety-inducing thoughts simply by calling them out - Dr. Ron even suggests saying out loud, “There I go ruminating again!” to yourself, just to make sure you can catch the moment you start to spiral into a loop of thinking and worrying about past or future events. Think of it this way: when cortisol (the flight or fight hormone) is regulated, that gives testosterone a fighting chance at becoming optimized. Cortisol and testosterone antagonize each other, so monitoring your stress is key because when you have high cortisol levels, nothing you do to help regulate your testosterone will work. Show guest John Gray, author of Men are From Mars and Women Are From Venus, says that males should try their best not to get out of their calm, cool, and collected default mindset. A female’s “deepest biological drive” is to feel safe and protected by her male partner. The dominant male biological drive is, unsurprisingly, to be that hero and keep their partner safe and protected. But, as John notes, while our culture and society has changed greatly since our early days as humans, our biology has not changed. So now, females need to be primarily protected from their partner’s anger, not other, external sources of environmental danger. And how do you protect females from your own anger? How do you avoid those terrible fights that seem to spring out of the smallest issue and stop your relationship from becoming a war zone? SEX.  Here’s the deal: having a healthy sex life can either boost or trash your testosterone - it all depends on how you do it. Frequent sex is a good idea, as it is healthy and can boost testosterone. From a physiological perspective, having sex increases testosterone levels, which promote libido, strength, energy, aggression, and competitiveness. From a relationship perspective, it helps you feel bonded and connected to your partner, and also creates a positive feedback loop, because high sexual frequency creates higher desire. German scientists actually found that having sex or even just having an erection causes your circulating testosterone to rise significantly - and having one in the morning can goose your natural post-dawn testosterone surge. However, keep in mind that an excess of anything can have harmful effects. There is a big discussion about whether too frequent ejaculation is healthy in the long term, something John Gray also brought up during our conversation, as there is compelling authority that ejaculation control and discipline improves men’s health, vigor, longevity, and sexual vitality. A study done in Japan and published by the US National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health found that after 7 days of not ejaculating, men’s testosterone levels reached 145.7% of the baseline. The interesting thing is that they didn’t observe significant fluctuations from the baseline on days 2 through 5. The research also showed that the peak levels were at day 7. Also, after ejaculation, John Gray suggests males actually get up and leave their partners in order to take time for themselves and engage in problem-solving or challenging activities, which actually boost testosterone. BIOHACKS FOR INCREASING TESTOSTERONE Cold thermogenesis: Invest in a chest freezer or start by taking some cold showers. Make sure to keep your testes cool; wearing loose clothing helps. Dr. Oz suggests sleeping naked! Red light therapy: There’s tons of science (as well as years of use in beauty salons) that back up just how amazing red light therapy is for regenerating skin. It also increases cellular activity in the testicles. Be sure to get a 650nm red laser light, and that it doesn’t get the testes hot! You only need to do this for 10-20  minutes. Sun exposure: Recent research has found that Vitamin D increases androgen receptor activities in men (see my previous episode explaining this concept here), and male reproductive tissue also has Vitamin D receptors, so make sure to go outside to get some sun, even if it’s for 10 minutes! Ben Greenfield has also got some crazy, next-level things you can try: Electro muscle stimulation on your leg muscles: this helps up regulation of androgen receptors. PMF therapy (pulse electromagnetic therapy): At a low frequency, this counters the adverse effects from your cell phone and frequent WiFi use. Studies show sperm count is lower when your phone or laptop is near your genitals. If you have an iPhone, an Otterbox case really helps. PRP injections, stem cell injections, and GainsWave jackhammer treatment. Microdosing testosterone cream to testicles in the morning and evening: this mimics the diurnal variation in testosterone that occurs daily (compared to an unnatural surge in testosterone you’d get with an injection). MISTAKES TO AVOID Plastics: Don’t underestimate the power of plastic. Tests I had done revealed that I had traces of plastic in my blood, perhaps from cheap bottles that I left in the car that got super heated? EMF: Try using an ethernet in your office, and unplug your router and use an acoustimeter to measure EMF. Chronic cardio: It can destroy your testosterone, among other things. Stillness: Don’t let your balls get too warm, get up and walk around! Eating too often: Do your usual re-feeds, but don’t snack. HGH and testosterone spike after refeeds. Wait for 1-2 hours after a workout to boost adaptive hormones, but then eventually eat. Excess ejaculation: Ancient Taoist philosophy says that discipline in this area is the way to preserve the male essence. If you’re in your 30s, 3-4 times a week is ok, and if you’re in your 40s, it’s 2-3 times a week. In your 50’s, it’s 1-2 times a week, and just once a week if you’re over 60. Alcohol: 3 drinks a day, max. Alcohol affects the endocrine system, causing your testes to stop producing the male hormone. Smoke: smoking can reduce testosterone levels and, according to a recent study by the Boston University School of Medicine, decrease genital size. In the same way that smoking has been shown to damage the ability of the blood vessels in the lungs and heart to retain elasticity, the vessels of the penis may be equally affected. The blood vessels of the penis are much smaller than those of the heart, so constriction in this area may have relatively more severe consequences. Weight management: Obese men had a 60 percent higher chance of having a low volume of semen, according to Ghiyath Shayeb of the University of Aberdeen, who presented these research results at a meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology. They also had a 40 percent higher chance of having some sperm abnormalities. And, if you need to measure testosterone, here are the best ways to do so: With a blood test. The con: It’s a snapshot in time (and hormone levels fluctuate throughout the day). Or, test cortisol with a salivary panel (cortisol antagonizes testosterone) or a Dutch hormone urine panel. Lastly, here are some herbal supplements recommended by Ben: Maca powder MiCacao 75% organic dark chocolate Eurycoma Longifolia Fenugreek Pycnogenol Tribulus Terrestris LINKS: Body By Science by John Little The Magnesium Miracle by Dr. Carolyn Dean The Multi-Orgasmic Man: Sexual Secrets Every Man Should Know by Mantak Chia and Douglas Abrams. Ben Greenfield says this is required reading for every man! Estrogeneration by Anthony Gay will teach you more about the dangerous effects of plastics on hormones. Vitamin K2 And The Calcium Paradox by Kate Rheaume-Bleau is an excellent resource for learning about why taking vitamin k2 in conjunction with vitamin d is necessary. Ejaculation frequency commentary  Jack Kruse circadian clock http://www.1vigor.com/article/increase-testosterone-naturally/index.html http://www.1vigor.com/article/ejaculation-frequency/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I have the privilege of sitting down with a true game changer in the world of health and nutrition, Dr. Shawn Baker. Yes, this guy is breaking world records powered by meat. He shattered the masters 500-meter world record on the Concept 2 rowing machine, something gym-goers across the globe are familiar with. What’s more, Shawn claims that at age 53, his performances and recovery rate are superior to when he was in his 30s and 40s. During that time, he was an elite, drug-free power athlete, winning US and world championships in the Highland Games. Today, Shawn is one of the top-5 fastest rowers in the world of any age! How can an aging athlete perform at the highest level in sports requiring extreme power and explosiveness - stuff we are supposed to lose as we age? Shawn credits a switch over to a carnivore-style diet in 2016 with helping him alleviate an assortment of athletic aches and pains (he was an elite level rugby player in his youth, competing in New Zealand and all over the world with the US military) and prompt a spike in performance. Shawn had a long career as an orthopedic surgeon in the military before devoting his efforts to helping others heal through carnivore-style eating with his current operation called MeatRx.com. In this show, you will hear Shawn convey a simple and scientifically supported strategy of narrowing your food choices to alleviate an assortment of inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. Shawn keeps things simple by sitting down to a couple meals a day of mainly meat (~# 3 pounds worth) and perhaps some eggs and salmon as desired. If you are suffering from any kind of nagging health condition, or are a peak performer looking for a competitive edge, Shawn presents a very compelling case for at least trying out a carnivore-style eating pattern for 30 days and looking for improvements. Today, in the age of confusion and controversy in the diet scene, Shawn lets his athletic performances, his scientific and medical expertise, and his rapidly growing community of success stories speak for themselves. Enjoy the show! TIMESTAMPS: Dr. Baker is in the 50+ group and doing amazing athletic feats which he attributes to diet. [03:10] His dietary journey included paleo/primal, all sorts of diets, then to carnivore. [09:01] The idea of carnivore diet goes back many years. [12:35] The propaganda that is out there on carnivore can be confusing. [14:12] Shawn claims that many of his aches and pains have been alleviated. [16:25] What is going on, scientifically, when a person switches over to carnivore? [18:53] Get the junk out of your diet no matter what path you are on! [22:05] The scientific studies on diet vary and are difficult to draw conclusions from. [23:28] Does red meat really cause disease? What about sugar? [26:29] How can we define what is healthy? [29:46] Testosterone level is a marker for the aging processes. [35:30] A good longevity marker is to see if you can run one mile at age 50. [40:17] This concept of biological age is strongly validated. [43:34] As one ages, is it important to change training or recovery times? [45:21] Shawn has set a lot of world records. [51:20] The carnivore diet has many components are variables. [55:29] It is hard to tell if you are getting better if you feel good.  What do you compare with? [01:02:51] Try it for 30 days then add foods back to see you it affects you. [01:04:20] What is Shawn’s daily eating pattern? [01:07:42] The disease management industry is sick. [01:11:06] LINKS: Dr. Shawn Baker Mikhaila Peterson Dr. Zsofia Clemens and Dr. Csaba Toth Dr. Craig Marker podcast Professor Stuart Phillips Jack LaLane The Carnivore Diet. Dr. Paul Saladino MeatRX.com  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Breather) Last week we talked about optimizing testosterone through the right kind of exercise and specifying your diet to include superfoods (organ meats, pastured eggs, SMASH fish, and monounsaturated fats like avocado and coconut). But how do you factor in carbohydrates in a healthy way? How much should you eat a day, and when? My suggestion is: honor your natural appetite. If you are craving carbs, then just eat some carbs! Just be careful about what becomes a habit (see the lessons I learned from my Fatty Popcorn Boy saga). Also, Ben Greenfield recommends that you restock glycogen and optimize your hormones with nightly carb refeeds. Think of it as a “Best of both worlds” scenario - you bank lots of fasting hours and eat mostly keto meals, but then you can enjoy family time and liberal carb intake (100-150 grams, even up to 200 grams!), which ensures restocked glycogen and gets insulin to move adaptive hormones into receptor sites. In fact, these feast and famine cycles are gaining popularity, which is funny since Art DeVany said back in 2006, right out of the inception of the ancestral health movement, that, “We are most human when we don’t eat.” Interestingly, prolonged fasting drops testosterone and HGH (human growth hormone), but refeeds actually spike it higher. Now that we’ve covered testosterone boosting tips like exercise, sleep, and diet, it’s time to discuss supplements. If you’ve already done a little research on this subject, then you already know that there are tons of supplements out there that all pretty much claim to be magical testosterone boosters. But are any of them actually effective? That’s why I’m proud to stand behind my MOFO supplement. Made of desiccated and dried organ meats, this supplement is basically like a meal (or a snack) in pill form, because it’s made up of the most-nutrient dense organ meats. MOFO is so effective because we use the specific organs that have cofactors and molecular bio directors (a fancy way of saying the chemical agents contained naturally in animal organs are believed to heal the same target organs in your body). A traditional physician may balk at the idea, but in reality, people, like the Native Americans and Chinese, have used organ meats as a healing modality for centuries. Natural/Herbal Supplements to try: Magnesium and Zinc (but only if you are exercising and sweating heavily). Vitamin D: Most of us are deficient in magnesium and Vitamin D. Make sure you’re getting enough sun exposure! Boron  Creatine: One of the most proven supplements ever for muscle building and recovery, it’s also good for older athletes. Since you can’t absorb too much at one time, just mix a little in water - take 5g per day, but in two doses of 2.5g. Cacao powder: You can also eat cacao nibs, or add some cacao powder into your morning coffee. Or, try making a cup of creamy hot chocolate using my favorite cacao powder from Organifi. Maca root/maca powder Longjack Fenugreek Pycnogenol (pine bark) Tribulus Estrogenic Influences to avoid: Plastic bottles and food containers. Soy, corn, and flaxseed contain 100 times more estrogen than any other foods. All-natural skincare (sunscreen) and eco home cleaners. Parabens, phthalates, and PCBs: Found in shampoos and conditioners, these are easily absorbed into the body and unfavorably affect testosterone/estrogen ratios. I personally like to use Mrs. Meyer’s cleaning products for home and Dr. Bronner’s soap for personal care - classic, affordable, easy to find, and most importantly, a high quality, clean product that actually works and doesn’t disrupt your hormones. Yes, there are a lot of toxic products out there, but fortunately there are many companies that do care about your health, so you just have to do a little research to find which option works best for you. TIMESTAMPS: Remember that sleep, strength training, and diet are important for supporting testosterone. [03:10] Where do carbohydrates fit into the picture? [04:11] If you're trying to drop excess body fat, the most simple and direct way there is to minimize insulin production in the diet and upregulate fat burning accordingly. [08:11] Honor your natural appetite. [10:19] Are supplements good for you? MOFO supplements have natural organ meats in them that target specific organs.  [13:22] Magnesium and zinc are important and most of us are deficient in this. [16:44] Vitamin D is a huge cancer risk factor. You must have exposure to the sun. [18:35] Creatine is a bodybuilding supplement but not just for bodybuilders. [22:55] Brad talks about other supplements that can support your testosterone level. [24:37] Estrogenic influences are in our environment. The worst are the plastics that touch your drink. [27:46] LINKS: Dr. Cate Shanahan Ben Greenfield Dr. Phil Maffetone Dr. Peter Attia Dr. Tommy Wood Dr. Paul Saladino MOFO Weston A. Price Foundation Vitamin D Solution ORAC Organifi Maca Root Pine Bark Triobulus Estrogeneration: How Estrogenics are Making You Fat, Sick, and Infertile Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for an immersion into the crazy world of EMF! Brian Hoyer is a geobiologist behind the company ShieldedHealing.com and he is going to walk us through the science of the voltage-gated calcium channels and how EMF’s promote stress hormones and free radical damage, and what you can do to protect yourself. Don’t worry if some of the terminology is over your head, Brian does a great job keeping the dialogue understandable and offering practical solutions at every turn. I learned a ton in this episode, and am inspired to take action on a top-10 list of immediate steps to take to make your home safer. You’ll get the list at the end of the show. Here’s a quick big picture view of the issue at hand: We are bombarded with unnatural electric and magnetic frequencies in high tech modern life (hence the term EMF) that mess with our cellular function. Specifically, EMF causes our calcium channels to open, causing calcium to flood the cell and generate free radicals. No bueno. This free radical production spikes the prominent stress hormone cortisol.  The EMF issue is drastically more destructive at night because this is when we exit sympathetic mode and (ideally) enter parasympathetic dominance to facilitate rest and repair during a good night’s sleep. Hence the discussion zeroes in on optimizing your bedroom environment. That’s right, you don’t have to get overwhelmed and further stressed about ditching your office job or your cell phone! You will be super-motivated to clean up your bedroom environment though.  Here’s the top-10 list of immediate things you can do to minimize the damaging effects of EMF:   Airplane Mode: Turn cell phone to airplane mode overnight. If you are an on-call physician like my sister Dr. Kate Kearns, go ahead and turn off Cellular Data in the Settings menu (iPhone) instead. WiFi Off: Turn router off at night: Don’t worry, the Internet will be there in the morning! Unplug: For all plugs near your bed, use a wireless remote control outlet so you can turn off a whole power strip at once. Ethernet: Use long ethernet cable for internet instead of WiFi when possible. Incandescent: Get incandescent bulbs of maximum wattage (150w) to avoid the harmful flickering of LED and fluorescent bulbs. Power bank: If you insist on recharging your phone at your bed, use a power bank instead of a plug.  Battery laptop: When working on laptop, try to operate off battery power instead of plug to minimize EMF. Molecular hydrogen boost: Put some H2 Elite tablets into water and drink like Alka-Seltzer. It does some immediate cellular cleanup. Supplements can really help with detox and free radical damage. Some of the leading suggestions are NAD for anti-inflammatory. Liver and bone marrow help with methylation. Transdermal magnesium oil is one of the most urgent supplement needs for all. Get outside: Getting the electrical energy from the sun and the earth is the healthy kind of electrical charge that helps optimize cellular function.  TIMESTAMPS: Brad and Bryan examine what is happening as technology advances with 5G. Is it a good advance? [03:06] What is the effect on the human body of these cell towers? [09:01] When your cells sense a voltage shift, it causes inflammation. [12:04] There is little dispute in this information. [14:37] This damage to your cells is more severe at nighttime than during your busy day. [18:22] There are eight hours at night that your body does healing therapy. You don’t need to be connected. [22:45] Often the electrical wiring in your home has not been done correctly. [24:32] You can create an ancestral sleep environment with curtains and paint. [29:39] REM is your brain resetting.  This can be disrupted when your sleep is disturbed. [32:48] How does one paint this shielding paint in the rooms they want? [34:44] You can start by unplugging. [36:31] Is there a way one can opt for lowering the pulsing electricity coming into the house? [44:44] The Smart Meter creates dirty electricity. [45:51] Is there a way to filter the dirty electricity that solar panels create? [50:05] People vary in their sensitivity to electricity. [52:14] What about grounding sheets? [54:47] A home assessment would be the best way to check to see if your home is healthy. [56:43] Aside from home inspection, there are things the individual can do. [59:26] We think we are saving the battery on the laptop by plugging it in. Should we unplug laptop? [01:03:02] A red light is incandescent which is much better for you. Get the highest voltage incandescent light bulb possible. [01:03:39] Hydrogenized water floods your bloodstream and helps protect you from exposure to EMF. [01:10:40] LINKS: Shielded Healing Dr. John Ott Building, Wiring, and Grounding Romex Ouraring Smart Meter Dirty Electricity Molecular hydrogen Elysium Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Breather)Here we go! Part two of this four-part series will continue to focus on what you can do to naturally increase testosterone, by utilizing these easily applicable methods to your diet and exercise routine. Strength training and sprinting are great ways to build up testosterone levels. The best form of strength training is anything that emphasizes lower body compound movements (meaning, something that requires a complete range of motion, rather than isolated movement, like doing leg extensions while sitting on a chair). Squats and deadlifts are great at activating androgen receptivity in the legs, which boosts testosterone optimization. Here’s a simple workout protocol you can try at home:   6 reps with a challenging weight, taking two minute rests between sets. A couple sets of deep squats every day doesn’t take a lot of time, but makes a huge difference. Finish with a “partial range of motion” that has some good receptor site activation. I randomly discovered that if I hold the deadlift hex bar a little below the top, and bend my elbows and knees and hold that for 20 seconds, that is not just good for muscle stimulation, but for stimulating androgen receptors as well. Forced reps are also recommended for when you are fatigued and just need an assist, as this has been shown to recruit muscle fibers and androgen receptors.   Let’s not forget about the importance of cardiovascular exercise! It’s key that you do cardio correctly, which means doing the majority of your cardio at or below your maximum aerobic heart rate. When it comes to exercise, regular sustained (at least an hour of) brisk aerobic exercise three times a week will help raise your testosterone levels. Daily is better. Cycling, Hiking, Walking, Swimming, and Running are all good aerobic exercises to increase testosterone levels. This aerobic exercise should be at a level to increase your heart rate. Why not try being a part of a sports team?! Let’s talk about recovery. Recovery is an essential component of weight training and long aerobic exercise. If you overtrain - meaning you don’t allow your body to recuperate adequately between training sessions - your circulating testosterone levels can plunge by as much as 40 percent, according to a study at the University of North Carolina. Interestingly, completing and facing challenges is definitely something to engage in if you want to boost testosterone. Competition raises the sense of mission, sharpens your focus, increases metabolism, gets juices flowing and with it, testosterone production. John Gray says males need to constantly regenerate and restore testosterone levels, since they are so easily depleted by high-stress, modern life, as well as dysfunctional relationship dynamics.  So how does John suggest you rebuild your testosterone levels? By going out into the world and “taking cave time.” This means tackling challenges and engaging in problem solving, since men are biologically wired to conquer their environment. You have to do something that honors your biology and the fundamental elements of what makes us human. “Do something that scares the shit out of you every day,” says Ancestral Supplements founder, Brian Johnson. Next up is diet, which is of course, extremely important for your hormones, as the food you eat determines whether or not your body will optimize insulin production. When you’re eating too many processed carbs, sugar, and grains, your body produces excess insulin, and that excess insulin removes testosterone from your bloodstream. So if you notice you’ve gained that all too common spare “tire” in your midsection, that’s a sign that your body is suppressing testosterone production. Visceral fat around the abdominal organs indicates there is not only excess estrogen in your body, but excess inflammatory hormones as well, which is why cutting junk out of your diet and lowering insulin is so important. You want to put the focus on superfoods: organ meats, pastured eggs, SMASH fish, shellfish with zinc, like oysters, monounsaturated fats (seeds & nut butters, avocado, and coconut). Some people don’t know how to prepare organ meats or just aren’t into the taste, but that’s ok, because there are great supplements out there, like my MOFO Supplement. I also have some great tips for preparing organ meats and making them palatable in my cookbooks, Keto Cooking For Cool Dudes and Carnivore Cooking For Cool Dudes. One of my staple recipes is a grass-fed liver burger and an omelet made with egg yolks and sardines - packed with nutrition, delicious, and easy to make. Even though I was already eating a super healthy diet, upping my organ meat game really made a huge difference in my energy levels, and it’s one of the best ways to increase nutrient density in your diet. And a quick note about protein: obviously, you want to ensure you’re getting enough of it, but here’s the thing: it’s actually quite difficult to become protein deficient (unless you’re following a very restrictive diet, like a plant-food only diet). But if you do become protein deficient, Chris Kresser notes that you’ll start experiencing intense cravings for high-protein foods. You’ll likely become emaciated, and your hair will fall out. This is when it’s time for a Liver Burger. That’s it for now! Stay tuned for part three and four, and if you’ve been trying out these tips for increasing testosterone, please drop an email or comment below to share your experience so far! Timestamps: The best form of strength training is anything that will emphasize compound movements that focus on the lower body. [02:41] What would be a simple workout protocol? [06:17] A partial motion rep is a good way to stimulate important androgen receptors. [08:47] Cardiovascular exercise should always be done at or below your maximum aerobic heart rate. [10:28] It’s very important to make sure you recover fully no matter what your exercise is. [14:02] The male needs to constantly regenerate and restore testosterone levels by competition. [17:01] Diet components are important for boosting testosterone. [19:44] Get rid of the fat around the belly. [21:27] Add organ meats, like liver to your diet. Also add SMASH fish. [22:18] Mono-unsaturated fats coming from nuts and seeds are important. [27:11] When you become protein deficient, it will tank your testosterone. [29:45] Links: Sarcopenia Ben Greenfield Maximum Aerobic Heart Rate Ralph Teller Brad’s podcast with Dr. John Gray Brad Kearns MOFO SMASH fish: sardines, mackerel, anchovy, salmon, and herring Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece Chris Kresser podcast with Rogan Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.