Life Optimized: Recent Episodes
Dr. Neil Paulvin
Life isn’t measured by the number of years on the earth, but by the quality of life that you can pack in to those the years you have. That’s why it’s important to optimize your healing and dial in your health so that you can thrive. Join Dr. Neil Paulvin, a leading Functional Medicine Physician practicing in New York City, as he interviews experts in every aspect of physiological optimization. Whether you’re a biohacker, an athlete, or an entrepreneur looking to maximize your performance, Dr. Paulvin is here to help you thrive!
This week, I speak with Dr. Elizabeth Sharp, M.D., IFMCP. She is a board-certified Internal Medicine Physician, Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner and the founder and CEO of Health Meets Wellness. Elizabeth started Health Meets Wellness to make functional medicine more accessible, combining her expertise in healthcare with physical activity, specifically yoga. She is dedicated to helping her patients reach their wellness goals and developed the Health Meet Wellness method with Troy Flanagan, Ph.D. and Susie Parker-Simmons, RDN, specifically to help patients with weight management. In addition to her innovative practice, she is an Assistant Professor at Mount Sinai Hospital.
We chat about her holistic approach to health and wellness, focusing on the integration of medicine, exercise, and nutrition to optimize overall well-being and treat autoimmune diseases.
In this episode you will:
- Understand the importance of a personalized approach in treating health conditions.
- Recognize the role of diet, exercise, and nutrition in optimizing health.
- Be able to Identify the potential triggers and root causes of autoimmune conditions.
- Know what questions to ask your provider for the most comprehensive assessment
- Learn the key pillars to holistic health
Connect with Dr. Elizabeth Sharp:
Website: https://healthmeetswellness.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.elizabethsharp/
Use code Paulvin10 for a gift!
In today’s episode, I speak with Dr. Kamal Obbad, the co-founder of Nebula Genomics. Kamal is a Harvard and Gates-Cambridge Scholar with research experience at Google. Recognizing a gap in the consumer market for Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS), he co-founded Nebula Genomics to democratize access to comprehensive genomic data. Kamal aims to make personal genomics mainstream and accessible.
We chat about the significance of whole genome sequencing and its potential to improve health and wellness. Kamal gives us a lesson on what the genome is, the importance of studying the whole genome sequence for health optimization, and why it has previously been so cost prohibitive to secure whole genome sequencing.
In this episode you will learn:
-
Understand the concept of personal genomics and its potential impact on health and wellness.
-
Learn about the difference between whole genome sequencing and other genetic tests.
-
Gain knowledge about the complexity of DNA and the importance of non-coding regions in genetic analysis.
-
Recognize the limitations and concerns associated with genetic testing and the need for genetic counseling.
-
Explore the future possibilities of DNA sequencing and its role in personalized medicine
Learn more about Nebula Genomics and Kamal’s work: nebula.org
In today’s episode, I talk with Kirsty Godso, Nike trainer and entrepreneur, about optimizing workouts and diet for maximum results. We discuss what women need to know when looking at their workout planning, the role of supplementation in fitness, and the impact of nutrition on overall health. Kirsty shares her personal journey in the fitness industry and highlights the need for trainers to adapt their programs to individual needs. We also touch on the benefits of high-intensity workouts, the challenges of balancing hormones in active females, and the importance of outdoor time for mental health.
Show Highlights:
- The key ratio for high-intensity workouts to see results
- What women need to know about high-intensity workouts
- The latest in supplementation for muscle recovery and performance enhancement
- How to integrate new routines to enhance sleep and reduce brain fog
Connect with Kristy:
madeof.com
kirstygodso.com
Connect with Dr. Paulvin
https://doctorpaulvin.com/
Schlidt is the cofounder and managing partner at Palo Santo, a venture capital fund focused exclusively on the advancement of psychedelic therapies for the treatment of mental health disorders and beyond. Based on his own experience with severe depression as a teenager, Schlidt's goal is to steward the most efficacious psychedelic therapies towards FDA approval so that patients may safely, legally, and affordably access these medicines. He has deployed $25 million into 20 companies including Gilgamesh, Journey Clinical and Sensorium.
Show Highlights:
-The potential of psychedelics for mental health treatment.
-Tim's story leading to investment in psychedelics.-Why to practice safe and supervised use of psychedelics in treatment.-Legal and ethical considerations around the use of psychedelics.
-What are challenges in developing psychedelics?-Predicitons for psychedelics in mainstream medicine.
-Psychedelics for therapeutic and personal growth.
Katrine is a health practitioner, author, researcher, and heavy metals detoxification specialist. After growing up in Russia and being negatively affected by radiation fallout from Chernobyl, she had to find her own path to health. She gained a wide knowledge of natural methods for detoxifying and rebuilding the body. Now she helps individuals achieve their own health goals through the combination of state-of-the-art technology, nutrition, and holistic healing.
Show Highlights:
-Katrine’s journey of personal transformation in health.
-How to prepare for radiological tests.
-The current rise of bioregulators.
-A deep dive into the future of supplements.
-What are the long-lasting effects of neurofeedback?
-Analyzing brain wave patterns.
Summary
Join me in conversation with Hannah Went, a leading figure in epigenetics research, as we explore the science behind biological age testing and its potential impact on personalized healthcare.
Hannah attended the University of Kentucky and graduated with a degree in Biology. Through work in the integrative medicine industry, Hannah saw an opportunity for methylation-based age diagnostics and started TruDiagnostics in 2020. TruDiagnostic is a company focusing on methylation array-based diagnostics for life extension and preventive healthcare serving functional medicine providers. Since TruDiagnostic’s inception, they have created one of the largest private epigenetic health databases in the world with over 30,000 patients tested to date. Hannah has since created Everything Epigenetics where she shares insights on how DNA regulation has an impact on your health.
Show Highlights:
-What factors influence how your cells age?
-Lifestyle tips to promote healthy cellular aging.
-What makes one aging test special compared to others?
-Misconceptions about biological age clocks.
-What is the future of epigenetics?
In today's show, I talk to Jonah Rosner, former NFL sports scientist turned running scientist and high-performance coach. At 25 he was one of the youngest sports scientists in NFL history for the Houston Texans. He also worked across Major League Soccer at Austin FC, the NBA, and NCAA college basketball at University of Texas where he also received his master’s degree in exercise physiology. Jonah specializes in using the latest sports science technology and testing to individualize strength and endurance training programs.
Show Highlights
- How to improve your VO2 Max.
- The best supplements to enhance athletic performance.
- Will nitrates really improve your endurance?
- How to use Blood Flow Restriction to boost your training.
- What is biomechanical feedback and how does it help?
- The best wearables for performance data.
Resources
Follow Jonah - https://www.instagram.com/rosnerperformance/
Connect with Dr. Paulvin
https://doctorpaulvin.com/
In today's show I talk to Pamela Gold, the founder of PRTL (formerly HACKD Fitness) NYC's first biohacking fitness studio, author of Find More Strength: 5 Pillars to Unlock Unlimited Power and Happiness and forthcoming book Timeless in Less Time: 12 Weeks to Optimized Fitness for Life, creator of Peace Power Parenting, an online course to support conscious parenting. Pam is an expert in integrated (physical, mental and energetic) fitness, minimum effective dose fitness, and biohacking.
Show Highlights:
- Why you need to practice self-awareness and learn to listen to your body.
- The positive impact of a daily meditation practice.
- How to balance work, family, and personal well-being.
- The unique needs of women in biohacking.
- How to optimize your health with a data-driven approach.
- Tools and strategies for more effective workouts.
- Learning to trust yourself without relying on other people’s opinions.
- It’s never too early to teach self-awareness to children.
Resources
Visit PRTL: https://prtl.com/
Connect with Dr. Paulvin
https://doctorpaulvin.com/
In today's show I talk to Wade Lightheart, 3-Time Canadian Natural Bodybuilding Champion, and one of the world's premier authorities on Natural Nutrition and Training Methods. Having majored in Sports Science at the University of New Brunswick, he has authored numerous books on health, nutrition, and exercise which have sold in over 80 countries. Wade is sought out by athletes and high-performance oriented individuals worldwide for his advice on how to optimize their health and fitness levels.
Show Highlights:
- Why bodybuilding is the original biohacking.
- The biggest three factors that affect your outcomes in health and fitness.
- How to lose weight sustainably.
- The connection between resistance training and your metabolism.
- Why do many people fail with their diets?
- Ways to extend your lifespan to 100 years old.
- How to use your unique psychological, emotional, and genetic makeup to your advantage.
Resources
Connect with Dr. Paulvin
https://doctorpaulvin.com/
We're continuing the mini-series on Alzheimer's disease, this time with a focus on specific steps you can take to evaluate and reduce your risk of contracting the sickness. Unfortunately, there isn't yet a specific treatment for the disease, but that doesn't mean you can't take action now.
Show Highlights:
- How to test for Alzheimer's before it's too late
- Lifestyle and nutrition changes you should make immediately
- Surprising ways Low Dose Naltrexone can help
- Why you should care about your Microglia
- How increasing antioxidants in your body may prevent disease
- Supplements that may reduce your risk of Alzheimer's
Resources
Connect with Dr. Paulvin
https://doctorpaulvin.com/
In this episode, we're going to discuss the latest insights and biohacking techniques to help improve brain health, with a focus on Alzheimer's disease. Learn about new medicines, supplements, and technology that can help optimize your brain performance.
Show Highlights:
- What causes Alzheimer's disease?
- Which lab tests can help evaluate potential brain issues and signs of inflammation.
- What factors can lead to neurodegenerative symptoms.
- Why memory loss is a common symptom of brain issues.
- The latest medicines and supplements for treating Alzheimer's disease
- Recommendations for technology you can use in your own home to optimize brain performance.
- How you can reduce your risk of developing Azheimer's disease.
Resources
Connect with Dr. Paulvin
https://doctorpaulvin.com/
In this episode of the Life to Optimize Podcast, Dr. Neil Pop discusses two main topics: bioregulators and a new peptide called SS-31 (or Elamipretide). Bioregulators, which have been around since the Cold War, are small proteins that work on specific DNA sites to regulate gene expression and DNA methylation, promoting health and longevity.
SS 31 is a mitochondrial peptide with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, currently undergoing extensive research. It shows promise in heart health, tendon and joint healing, and potential benefits for Alzheimer's and brain health.
Show Highlights:
- What are bioregulators?
- Ideal dosages and duration for taking bioregulators.
- The best place to get bioregulators and peptides.
- What is SS-31 and how can it help you?
- Can Elamipretide help your brain and prevent Alzheimer's?
- The surprising benefits of SS-31 and other similar peptides.
Resources
Connect with Dr. Paulvin
https://doctorpaulvin.com/
What are the surprising techniques that can boost fertility?
How does mitochondrial function impact fitness performance?
What are the benefits of anti-oxidants for optimal health?
How does insulin resistance impact fitness goals?
What are the surprising benefits of spermine for health and fitness?
What is the role of inflammation in fitness performance?
How can stem cell treatments help with infertility?
What are the latest advancements in female fertility?
How can birth control pills affect female hormones and fertility?
What lifestyle choices and supplements can optimize the fertility process?
Today’s episode is all about supplements. We’ll be discussing different kinds of supplements, which ones you should stay away from, and what makes supplements the way they are. Listen and find out about Spermidine, Urolithin A, and more supplements that can help you in the future.
Show Highlights:
- What are supplements?
- What kind of supplements are out there?
- Which one’s are good and bad?
- What’s Spermidine?
- Urolithin A and why it’s a strong supplement.
- What’s Butyrate?
- The two supplements that improve overall health and longevity
- How sleep influences supplemental care
Supplements mentioned in this episode:
- Spermidine
- Urolithin A
- Butyrate
- Resveratrol
- Apigenin
- Metformin
Dr. Hill is one of the top peak performance coaches in the country. He holds a Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience from UCLA’s Department of Psychology and continues to do research on attention and cognition. Research methodology includes EEG, QEEG, and ERP. He has been practicing neurofeedback since 2003.
In addition to founding Peak Brain Institute, Dr. Hill is the host of the Head First Podcast with Dr. Hill and lectures at UCLA, teaching courses in psychology, neuroscience, and gerontology.
Show Highlights:
- Learn how you can use neurofeedback to optimize brain function
- Can neurofeedback treat ADHD?
- How does Neurofeedback work?
- Discover the science behind brain mapping and how it can identify areas of the brain that need attention.
- How long do the benefits of neurofeedback last?
- Is it possible to train your brain for higher achievement?
- What does AI mean for the future of neurofeedback?
-
How to be the best version of yourself
-
Peak Brain InstitutePeak Brain Institute - Brain Gym & Peak Performance Center
Resources
Connect with Dr. Paulvin
https://doctorpaulvin.com/
Ryan Smith received a BA in biochemistry from Transylvania University before heading to medical school in 2013. After passing USMLE Step 1, he decided to leave and open up a pharmacy in the United States that focused on peptide synthesis and formulations for pharmaceutical preparations. That pharmacy, Tailor Made Compounding, became the 4th fastest growing company in healthcare in the US and grew to 80 million in revenue within 3 years. Ryan exited Tailor Made in 2020 to create TruDiagnostic.
TruDiagnostic is a CLIA certified lab and health data company which specializes in understanding and reporting insights found through Epigenetic methylation data. TruDiagnostics has also led research in the field with over 30+ clinical trials investigating the best ways to reverse these markers through diet, lifestyle, and prescription interventions. Currently, TruDiagnostic is working with collaborators from Duke, Harvard, Yale, UCSF, Ohio St. and more to uncover new insights from the methylome. TruDiagnostic is also the only commercial company on the market to offer 2nd or 3rd generation aging algorithms which have shown to be more predictive and precise than 1st generation aging clocks.
Show Highlights:
- The current state of anti-aging medicine
- Why it's important to measure biological age accurately
- The best measurement tools for anti-aging
- Why you should start testing your biological age as early as possible
- What data can tell us about the health of an individual beyond aging
- Which lifestyle changes will be most helpful for optimizing your health span
Resources
Connect with Dr. Paulvin
https://doctorpaulvin.com/
- TruDiagnostic™ | Advanced Epigenetic Testing
In today's show I talk to Dr. Jay T. Wiles about Heart Rate Variability. We go really deep into all the aspects of HRV. From measuring it accurately to optimizing the factors that affect it. Everything you need to know and more!
Dr. Jay T. Wiles is a clinical health psychologist, currently working as the Health Behavior Coordinator at WJB Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia, SC and the Greenville Outpatient VA Clinic. He has specialized training in health behavior coaching, health assessment, nutritional interventions for mental and physical health, Motivational Interviewing, applied psychophysiology, and consultation. Dr. Wiles works as a consultant for companies/organizations, practitioners, and individual patients on nutritional psychology, health behavior change, applied psychophysiology, and health promotion/disease prevention via complementary and integrative practices.
Show Highlights:
- What is Heart Rate Variability, and why should you measure it?
- How to measure your Heart Rate Variability
- The common problems with wearable technology
- Optimal ranges for your HRV
- How to interpret your biometric data
- What affects your HRV both positively and negatively
- The surprising connection between HRV and mental health
Resources
Connect with Dr. Paulvin
https://doctorpaulvin.com/
- Home - Hanu Health, Inc. - Use code DRPAULVIN for 20% off
Today’s episode is a deep dive into peptides. There has been a lot of hype in the Biohacking community around these amazing products. Research is quickly evolving, and keeping up with the latest developments can be difficult. Listen and learn how you can get the most out of peptides to help with your healing and recovery.
Show Highlights:
- What are peptides?
- How should you take peptides?
- The best peptides for pain and recovery
- Are there risks to taking peptides?
- The Wolverine Stack – the ultimate in regenerative healing
- How to use peptides to lower inflammation
- Why you need to pay attention to mitochondrial peptides
Peptides discussed in this episode:
- Thymosin Alpha 1
- Thymulin
- BPC157
- CJC 1295
- Melanotan 1 & 2
- Thymosin Beta 4 (TB4)
- TB5
- GHK Copper
- Pentosan Polysulfate
- AOD9204
- P21
- M677
- Tesamorelin
- KPV
- MOTS-C
- SS 31
Resources:
Connect with Dr. Paulvin
https://doctorpaulvin.com/
Today’s show is a deep dive into exogenous ketones. You’ll learn about the latest advances and products, what the benefits are, and what to expect from the upcoming research in this exciting field. I’m joined by Frank LLosa, the CEO and founder of KetoneAid. He’s an expert on all things ketones, and I’m excited to have him on today’s show to help us learn more!
Show Highlights:
- What are exogenous ketones?
- Your body’s fuel source: glucose or ketones
- Why we should beware of the misinformation in the world about products related to ketones and ketosis
- How to understand ketone esters, BHB, and what they do for the body
- The top benefits of using a ketone product: recovery, mental cognition, and sleep
- How exogenous ketones should be taken (Too much of a good thing is NOT good!)
- What to expect from exogenous ketones in brain activity
- How following the keto diet differs from taking exogenous ketones
- What exogenous ketones can do for high-performance athletes and average athletes
- How to be an educated consumer in today’s ketone market
- Where the future is headed in the field of exogenous ketones
- An overview of products available at KetoneAid (including their upcoming ketogenic, gluten-free beer!)
- Where ketone science is headed for the future
Resources:
Connect with Dr. Paulvin
https://doctorpaulvin.com/
Connect with Frank and KetoneAid
www.ketoneaid.com, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
We are diving deep into some of today’s most popular scientific breakthroughs in the field of health optimization. My expert guest shares real-life applications from his wealth of knowledge and experience. Join us to learn more about feeling better, looking better, and adding years to your health span!
Dr. John Sottery is a Ph.D. scientist who believes that “aging normally” is a disaster. As a 63-year-old with young children, he is incredibly focused on maximizing his health and lifespan. His goal is to teach others how to outperform their chronological age through mitochondrial and cardiovascular health, and he focuses his research on ways to turn on the body’s genes that will drive protection and repair. After obtaining his doctorate in chemistry from Duke University, he led project development teams at Procter & Gamble before leaving to start several companies of his own. Through his work today, he attacks problems to understand them at a molecular level to maximize health span, slow down the damage, and accelerate repair in the body.
Show Highlights:
- What is most important to know in optimizing mitochondrial health
- Why we need to understand what damages mitochondria, how to get rid of the damaged ones, and how to create new mitochondria from undamaged ones
- Dr. John’s #1 tip for mitochondrial health: Don’t eat within three hours of going to bed.
- How to push your mitochondria with ice baths, saunas, or HIIT workouts–so that your body knows how to recycle defective mitochondria
- How to understand the basics of intermittent fasting, autophagy, antioxidants, and free radicals
- Why broccoli sprouts are good for us–and other foods that turn up Nrf2
- How the body’s phase 2 toxification enzymes work to eliminate carcinogens
- Dr. John’s take on getting vital nutrients from food vs. relying on supplements
- How to get the most nutrition out of the broccoli you eat
- How fasting, exercise, Resveratrol, and spermidine help turn up autophagy
- Highlights of the overall benefits of spermidine, including recent research about preventing colon cancer and osteoporosis
- Sources and benefits of ergothioneine (an amino acid found primarily in mushrooms)
- Why copper can be the difference between mild cognitive impairment and full-blown Alzheimer’s (Eat your mushrooms!)
- Why YOUR body has its own recipe for optimal health
- Dr. John’s final thoughts about how excess fructose, alpha tocopherols, and omega-6 fats are harming people
Resources
Connect with Dr. Paulvin
https://doctorpaulvin.com/
Connect with Dr. John
www.johnsottery.com, Facebook, and YouTube
Mentioned in this episode: Dr. Guido Kroemer on YouTube, Nature Wants Us to Be Fat by Dr. Richard Johnson and Drop Acid by Dr. David Perlmutter
There are so many things that we are just beginning to understand about psychedelics and the power of the human brain, and researchers are discovering amazing things about the brain’s power over the body. These findings have huge implications for physical fitness, metabolism, and mental health. Join us to learn more from today’s expert guest!
I’m joined by Shawn Wells, who is a product formulator and expert in the fields of performance nutrition, longevity, fitness, and supplementation. He has formulated over 700 supplements, foods, beverages, and cosmeceuticals, earning him the title “The Ingredientologist.” He is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Sports Nutritionist who has counseled thousands of people on natural health solutions and overcome personal serious health issues, such as Epstein-Barr virus, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, depression, insomnia, obesity, and a pituitary tumor. As a world-renowned thought leader on mitochondrial health, Shawn has spoken on five continents, has been prominently featured in various media outlets, and wrote The Energy Formula. His expertise can help any health-conscious individual to better manage stress and experience higher performance and more energy by utilizing his practical, holistic solutions.
Show Highlights:
- Why Shawn is inspired to do his work by his natural curiosity, problem-solving abilities, and multiple interests
- How Shawn approaches his business and his life with a delusional perspective of seeing what’s possible and where he wants to be in making an impact
- What we need to understand about the basics of psychedelics
- How solving our psychological problems can also have a physiological benefit for the body
- Why SSRI medications are not the long-term solution for many problems
- Precautions to take in using psychedelics properly and doing the integration work
- What Shawn recommends when starting with psychedelics like MDMA, ketamine, and psilocybin
- Why is there a huge energy cost to the body in NOT living your truth
- What Shawn sees as “the next thing” that’s coming
- How neuroplasticity in the brain also brings physio-plasticity to the body in a complete reset
- How Shawn explains DHB as it compares to metformin, the most well-known anti-aging drug that’s also used for diabetes
- A rundown of Shawn’s new endeavors: an upcoming video course on The Energy Formula and his work on a new caffeine derivative
Resources
Connect with Dr. Paulvin
https://doctorpaulvin.com/
Connect with Shawn
Website (sign up for his free, weekly newsletter), Instagram, and Book
Mentioned in this episode
Dr. Matthew Cook, www.drinkupdate.com, and www.muscletech.com
Welcome! I’m joined by Joey Thurman, whose new book is titled The Minimum Method: The Least You can do to be a Stronger, Healthier, Happier You. Joey is a celebrity trainer, fitness expert, and bestselling author who lives in the Chicago area. He is here to share lifestyle and fitness tips, along with workout do’s and don’ts. Join us to learn more!
Show Highlights:
- What inspired Joey to address the “minimum” in getting people off the couch and interested in better health
- How Joey’s book breaks down the “how” in helping people achieve their goals
- Why “less is sometimes more” when it comes to training
- How to begin a full-body workout routine that will bring big benefits
- Why “training to failure” is not the best workout approach
- Why most specific eating plans will only be effective for 1-2 weeks
- How to approach nutrition with a plan for “adding the minimum to get to your maximum”
- How to understand macronutrients and micronutrients
- Joey’s customized guidelines for protein intake for good health–and how to add in healthy carbs and fats
- Joey’s take on the whey protein vs. pea protein debate
- What we should know about gut health: elimination diets, fiber, and probiotics
- How Joey works with his clients in workout recovery, especially in the use of cryotherapy, sauna, breathing, and more
- What NOT to do in the gym (i.e., exercises that don’t work!)
- Exercises that we SHOULD do in the gym–with intention
- What to do to be the strongest, healthiest, happiest you
- What inspired Joey to write The Minimum Method
Resources
Connect with Dr. Paulvin
https://doctorpaulvin.com/
Connect with Joey
Website, Instagram, and New Book (available for pre-order and coming out on December 27, 2022)
Joining me for today’s show is Dr. Joe Lipsky, who shares helpful tips to optimize sports performance and recovery. He explains zone training, how to do it appropriately, and his approach to sports injuries and treatment.
Dr. Joe Lipsky obtained his BS in Applied Psychology from Farmingdale University and his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Columbia University Medical School. He uses his combined experiences from his doctorate program and continuing education to deliver to his clients a unique blend of rehabilitation and performance therapy. At Reload Physical Therapy and Fitness, Joe specializes in helping endurance athletes overcome injuries and improve their performance and has helped clients complete their first marathons, 100-mile ultra-endurance races, and Ironman competitions. When Joe isn’t working, he loves playing golf, doing his Ironman training, and traveling to new places.
Show Highlights:
- How Joe became interested in physical therapy and working with endurance athletes
- What we should be aware of in cardio training to meet physical activity guidelines
- How Joe explains the basics of Zone Training and how to achieve maximum benefits
- How to determine max heart rate (220 - your age= max heart rate)
- The biggest mistakes people make in training for competitive sports
- Why wearables are important for monitoring heart rate while training
- What Joe recommends regarding low-intensity workouts, high-intensity workouts, and workout recovery with his clients
- What it means to hit your “max workout”
- How to use the acronym SNAPSSS (Smoking, Nutrition, Alcohol, Physical Activity, Sleep, Stress, and Social Connections) to remember the components of health
- Why it’s important to target different body areas in strength training
- The most common problems that lead to leg and shoulder injuries
- The one thing that Joe wishes everyone knew about training and recovery
- What Joe sees coming in the future for physical training and exercise and his opinion on telehealth physical therapy
Resources
Connect with Dr. Paulvin
https://doctorpaulvin.com/
Connect with Dr. Joe and check out Reload Physical Therapy and Fitness
https://www.reloadpt.com, Reload Instagram, Dr. Joe Instagram, and Email
Other resources mentioned: https://shop.thebrrrn.com and www.prtl.com
Today’s show takes a holistic look at the human body as a whole vessel made of physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional parts. My guest and I are discussing a variety of life optimization tips around nutrition, workouts, cold/heat exposure, and recovery. You’re sure to find lots of helpful information that you can use to optimize your life. Join us to learn more!
Dr. Tyler Jean is a naturopathic physician who has always been interested in the human body and holistic medicine, and he is passionate about the importance of food as medicine, while inspiring others to embrace healthier lifestyles. A former Division-1 athlete and neuroscience researcher, Dr. Tyler went on to complete his medical education at the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, OR. As a naturopathic doctor, Tyler takes a more integrative and preventative approach to healthcare. This is also the approach that Tyler currently uses through his popular Instagram platform, @tylerjean07, where he empowers his audience with healthy recipes, educational info, brand recommendations, inspiration, and more.
Show Highlights:
- Why Dr. Tyler felt out of alignment with traditional medicine’s approach in pathologizing disease, treating disease, and managing symptoms
- What it takes to become a naturopathic doctor as far as education, regulations, and licensure
- How our food affects our health, becomes our medicine, and communicates with our genes
- Any diet that focuses on micro nourishment from whole, unadulterated, real foods is better than the standard American diet
- Why improved health requires small nutritional changes over time and an awareness of how different foods affect you
- Why we all have attitudes, fears, and stress around food beyond simple nutrition
- Why Dr. Tyler begins with patients doing an elimination diet and reducing problematic foods
- Suggested foods to improve health: fatty fish with Omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, spices and herbs
- Important do’s and don’ts in the kitchen regarding plastics
- How pollutants and toxins affect the body–and how sauna treatments can help
- What to look for in the most effective sauna treatments
- Benefits to the body in sauna, hot baths, and cold plunges
- How our bodies work to generate heat in response to deliberate cold exposure–and produce more beneficial mitochondria
- Details about maximizing cold exposure benefits at home
- How Dr. Tyler has worked to maximize his visibility as a naturopathic doctor and entrepreneur
Resources
Connect with Dr. Paulvin
https://doctorpaulvin.com/
Connect with Dr. Tyler
Website and Instagram
Recipe cookbook: https://tylerjean.com/recipe-book-landing-page/
Nutrition Course: https://tylerjean.com/course/
Therasage
Use the code FUNCTIONALFOODS to save 10%.
Today’s guest is a master of many talents who has used health and life optimization tools in all facets of his life, epitomizing the idea that challenges in life are there to be overcome. We are talking about all things health and fitness with tons of helpful information you can use. Join us!
Jimmy Martin is a NYC-based entrepreneur and creative currently serving as co-founder and head of fitness at Brrrn, the health and wellness behind The Today Show-touted Brrrn Board. Jimmy has over a decade of experience working as a health and wellness professional, both as a group exercise instructor and personal trainer to C-Suite executives and various celebrities in television, film, and fashion. Previously, Jimmy worked as an advertising copywriter, greeting card writer, playwright, and executive producer under his production company, Mayamo Jimmy Productions. Jimmy is a 2007 alumnus of George Mason University, where he was a member of the Division I wrestling program. He graduated with a BA in Interpersonal and Organizational Communication and minored in Business Management. Jimmy holds his national personal trainer certification from the American Council of Exercise.
Show Highlights:
- How a common thread throughout Jimmy’s life and work is his love for taking on tough challenges
- How Jimmy uses humor to foster connection and compatibility
- Why Jimmy went the cold route with his exercise brand to create a completely different workout environment–and literally started it all in a beer fridge
- Why the discomfort we feel in conversations around death have parallels for Jimmy to the discomfort we experience in cool-temperature exercise
- How a 50-degree exercise environment, cold plunges, and sauna therapy utilize hormesis, or positive stress, on the human body
- How to use cold showers, and alternating hot and cold, as the basic entry point for cold therapy
- How Jimmy built the Brrrn brand in the beginning and differentiated Brrrn from the typical boutique fitness establishment
- How Brrrn adapted during the pandemic and expanded with the Brrrn Board and online workouts
- How lateral movement exercise, like the Brrrn Board, improves core strength, balance, coordination, and overall athletic performance
- How Jimmy and Brrrn are launching the first accredited slide board training for professional trainers and coaches
- How health optimization and testosterone replacement therapy have led to the upcoming birth of Jimmy’s baby boy through an IVF procedure
Resources:
Connect with Jimmy and Brrrn: Instagram (Jimmy) and Instagram (Brrrn)
Human behavior in its many-nuanced forms governs every social interaction that we have. So many of our interactions and communications are nonverbal, and both sides depend on perceptions and context clues to make meaning out of those interactions. This aspect of human psychology is fascinating, and we are jumping into this topic on today’s show. Join us to hear more from today’s guest!
Blake Eastman is the founder of The Nonverbal Group, which he started in NYC in 2009 as a behavioral research and education company. Through their large scale studies to record, dissect, and study human behavior, they help entrepreneurs, executives, and poker players understand the human psychology of reading people. Blake’s background includes a stint as an adjunct psychology professor at City University of New York (CUNY) and time spent playing poker professionally.
Show Highlights:
- What The Nonverbal Group does–and how it applies to real life
- How The Nonverbal Group originated from Blake’s childhood experience with anxiety about social interactions and his later frustration with the academic constraints around psychology
- Why Blake calls video “the main reality” in reading people
- Why reading people’s behavior has more to do with the invisible social norms than their movements and mannerisms
- How most of human interaction comes down to perception
- What it means to control the context around you and control the narrative
- How social media is impacting human behavior
- How artificial intelligence is playing into human behavior and interactions–and how things will change in the next few years
- Why Blake can’t help “noticing” what people do in every social situation
- How someone can improve the perception of themselves in the entrepreneurial space
- Why much of our anxiety and stress come from how we perceive ourselves in social interactions
- Foundational tips from Blake about showing up on video and communicating effectively
- Blake’s best tips for Saturday night poker players
Resources:
Connect with Blake: Website
Visit their website to find out more about The Social Edge, a new 90-day program beginning January 10, 2023.
Living a life of optimum health and vitality is what everyone desires, but how much do we really know about achieving that goal? My guest today is on the cutting edge of biochemical research regarding the most critical foundations of the body’s ability to resist disease, repair cellular damage, and protect neural pathways. It all comes down to plasmalogens and their marvelous work in the body. Join us to learn more! Dr. Dayan Goodenowe is a scientist at Prodrome. He is a researcher and inventor of biochemical mechanisms. His curiosity about the biochemistry of life is as insatiable today as it was 30 years ago. In those 30 years, Dr. Goodenowe invented and developed advanced bio-information technologies, designed and manufactured novel supplements, and identified prodromes of numerous diseases including Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, ALS, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and numerous cancers. Show Highlights: Get to know Dr. Goodenowe and his background in psychiatry and the biomechanics of disease How Dr. Goodenowe’s research shows the relationship between the decrease of plasmalogens in the brain and muscles over time and several neurological diseases How Dr. Goodenowe’s work is essentially human bioengineering to optimize health and function through strategic supplementation An explanation of metabolomics and how they work in the body Why genes don’t cause disease but expose the diseases we are unable to make adaptations for How biochemical engineering can silence genetic predispositions to combat disease What plasmalogens are, what makes them unique, and what they do in the body Why babies need the plasmalogens in breast milk to help prevent autism and problems in early childhood development Why taking plasmalogens leads to improvements in sleep, calmness, neuromuscular performance, muscle recovery, and cognitive function How blood tests can determine plasmalogen levels–and why they should be done around age 40-50 Dr. Goodenowe’s recommendations for taking plasmalogens, specifically the ProdromeNeuro and ProdromeGlia oils How concussions and brain inflammation are only remedied by feeding them critical components, like plasmalogens How plasmalogens help in cholesterol transport and oxidative stress What Dr. Goodenowe sees as the future of oral plasmalogens–and who should not take them
Resources: Find out more about Dr. Goodenowe’s research: https://drgoodenowe.com/ (Website) Find out more about Prodrome and order supplements: https://prodrome.com/ (Prodrome) (Use the discount code “NPaulvin25.”)
Today’s episode takes a close look at breathwork, contrast hot/cold therapy, and the many benefits they bring to our bodies. The physical and mental improvements from these simple hormetic practices are mind-boggling and important for us to understand. Today’s expert guest breaks down the basics of what we need to know for optimal health. Join us to learn more! Avi Greenberg is a certified Wim Hof instructor who teaches private and corporate breathing and does mindfulness coaching. He helps others achieve better lifestyles by improving their relationship with stress, and he works with in-person and remote clients on breathwork, sauna usage, and cold submersion. His next worksop is in San Diego at the end of October. Show Highlights: The basics of Wim Hof breathing How someone can get started with Wim Hof breathing How using mouth tape for nasal breathing at night can improve your breathing, circulation, sleep quality, and immune system Avi’s recommendations for breathwork for stress management (Hint: It’s all about the exhale!) Why breathing in six cycles per minute is the sweet spot for the body’s nervous system–and brings multiple health benefits How to get started with cold exposure therapy, which boosts white blood cell and dopamine production along with numerous other benefits How cold showers can yield similar results and be done at home to push to a higher threshold for everyday stress How contrast therapy (alternating hot and cold) brings added benefits to the body How ending contrast therapy with cold puts the body in a relaxed and calm state because the heart rate slows down The recommended numbers for contrasting sauna and cold plunge therapy Highlights of the important safety considerations for contrast therapy and breathwork practices
Resources: Connect with Avi: https://www.avigreenberg.com/ (Website) and https://www.instagram.com/avilu/?hl=en (Instagram) https://xptlife.com (XPT ) https://oxygenadvantage.com (Oxygen Advantage ) https://wimhofmethod.com (Wim Hof Method) https://remedyplace.com (Remedy Place) https://Prtl.com (Prtl) Books mentioned by Avi: https://amzn.to/3DnVzro (The Oxygen Advantage) by Patrick McKeown https://amzn.to/3NjuJFs (What Doesn’t Kill Us) by Scott Carney https://amzn.to/3gXX4Fq (The Wedge) by Scott Carney
Hot Topic Alert! Today’s episode takes a deep dive into weight loss and obesity medicine. These topics always generate relevant and interesting conversations. We will also look into the world of hormone balancing for males and females and answer the most common questions that come up. Join us for the conversation! Dr. Kyle Gillett is a specialist in hormones and obesity medicine. He provides holistic, individualized care to his patients, and his practice includes preventative medicine, aesthetics, sports medicine, hormone optimization, obstetrics, fertility, integrative medicine, and precision medicine, including genomics. He believes that each human is a unique creation that requires attention to the body, mind, and soul to achieve optimal health. Kyle enjoys caring for others using shared decision-making and an evidence-based, patient-centered approach. He is active in obesity medicine organizations and firmly believes that food is medicine and exercise is medicine. Dr. Gillett ascribes to six pillars of health: exercise, diet, sleep, stress, sunlight, and spirit; these are more powerful than any medication or supplement. He enjoys spending time outdoors on their farm with his wife, two sons, and their two wolfhounds. Show Highlights: Is there ONE best diet recommended for optimal weight loss? Why the best general guidelines for a healthy diet are to decrease liquid calories and processed foods while increasing the intake of whole foods What Dr. Kyle looks for within lab results to get the big picture of health (Insulin resistance is a biggie!) How a DEXA scan can help track a person’s progress over time in body composition What Dr. Kyle views as the key factors in treating insulin resistance The most important lifestyle changes patients can make on the path to optimal health An explanation of Zone 2 exercise and its importance Why mitochondrial health is vital for wellness Important factors to consider about fasting Dr. Kyle’s opinion on non-DEXA-scan measures of visceral fat and body fat composition What leptin resistance indicates regarding weight loss and overall health What to know about testosterone and estrogen and their lab tests Important considerations in SHBG (sex hormone-binding globulin) levels Dr. Kyle’s favorite go-to natural supplements to elevate testosterone levels: carnitine, creatine, and omega-3s Dr. Kyle’s stance on estrogen levels in men and testosterone levels in women What Dr. Kyle recommends in hormone replacement therapy for women
Resources: Connect with Dr. Kyle: https://gilletthealth.com/ (Website), https://www.instagram.com/kylegillettmd/?hl=en (Instagram), https://www.facebook.com/gilletthealth/ (Facebook)
Today’s episode, my first solo show, is a deep dive into peptides, bioregulators, and how they interact with other tools in the areas of anti-aging, sports recovery, inflammation, and mitochondrial health. Biohacking technologies have just begun to scratch the surface of understanding all that peptides can do, and this is a rapidly evolving area of health optimization. Let’s break down the basics of peptide therapy together. Show Highlights: A basic introduction to peptides, what they do, and how we should take them Why some peptides have FDA approval and some do not Why different peptides come in different forms and are administered in various ways How peptides work well with bioregulators A look at common anti-inflammatory and recovery peptides: BPC-157, Thymosin Beta 4, GHK Copper, KPV, Pentosan, and Cerebrolysin What we know about growth hormone peptides and their benefits A look at common growth hormone peptides: Tesamorelin, CJC-1295, MK-677, and AOD
Resources: To learn more, visit: https://doctorpaulvin.com (doctorpaulvin.com)
Today’s episode focuses on biohacking in the skincare industry. Today’s guest shares how innovations in longevity, anti-aging, and health optimization translate into topical products. Join us to learn more! Amitay Eshel is the co-founder and CEO of Young Goose, a biohacking skincare company that uses skin regenerative therapy to correct cellular damage. He has worked with hair care and red light therapy before finding his place in the skincare field. As an Israeli military veteran, he had brain injuries that prompted his interest in biohacking, longevity, and NAD. Young Goose is on the cutting edge of new skincare biohacking innovations. Show Highlights: The role of NAD in the skin and the body’s regenerative processes What a patient can expect from using an NAD skin cream Why Young Goose only puts NAD precursors in two of their products Why Young Goose’s sunscreen is different from most others on the market How even artificial light can damage the skin and cause pigmentation What to look for in a sunblock (and why you should avoid chemical sunblocks) if you are concerned about your health What to consider in taking NAD suppositories, IVs, and creams How peptides are used in Young Goose products How hyperbaric technologies are used in skincare How red light therapies can help with general health and specific skincare issues to help our cells function more optimally
Resources: Find out more about Young Goose: https://www.younggoose.com/ (Website), https://www.instagram.com/young_goose_skincare/?hl=en (Instagram), https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/biohacking-beauty/id1552026927 (Podcast)
Today’s episode focuses on spermidine as a supplement with known benefits in cellular renewal, healthy aging, and beauty. Our expert guest explains what spermidine is, where it’s found, and how it can be used to combat the effects of aging. She explains the research and results from the Oxford Healthspan supplement, Primeadine, which is one that I recommend to all my patients. Join us to learn more! Leslie Kenny is an autoimmune disease survivor and certified health coach. She is the founder of Oxford Healthspan and the co-founder of the Oxford Longevity Project. They offer free public service webinars about breakthrough scientific discoveries that are being translated into new protocols that patients can use. Cellular renewal is of special interest to Leslie because of its effect on the aging process. She shares with us how our bodies manufacture and use spermidine, and why most people need a supplement for maximum health and anti-aging benefits. Show Highlights: Why spermidine is of particular use in cellular renewal How our bodies repair themselves through the production of spermidine Why spermidine is produced today in supplement form even though it’s present in some foods The relation between a healthy gut biome and spermidine production The hallmarks of aging and spermidine’s effects on osteoporosis Why spermidine dosage should be personalized to each person’s preference Leslie’s theory about gluten-free spermidine supplements and the gut biome of each person’s maternal line Benefits of spermidine, which are most notably healing of the gut lining and reducing inflammation How Leslie has reversed her autoimmune illnesses through diet and supplements How spermidine helps in the autophagy process (cellular renewal and recycling), which diminishes as we age How spermidine assists in the growth of hair, skin, and nails–and has been linked to the reversal of gray hair! Who should take a spermidine supplement and when they should start taking it How to get more spermidine through foods
Resources: Find out more: http://www.oxfordhealthspan.com (www.oxfordhealthspan.com), http://www.primeadine.com (www.primeadine.com) Find Primeadine on https://www.instagram.com/primeadine/?hl=en (Instagram) Find Oxford Healthspan on https://oxfordhealthspan.com/ (Instagram) For email support about Primeadine: support@oxfordhealthspan.com
Welcome to Episode 2 of the podcast! New technologies can give us much detail about our bodies’ efficiency and function, but there are many questions. What technologies are most beneficial? Are there affordable options to use at home? How do we use the information to optimize health and wellness? Join us in today’s conversation to learn more! Bob Troia, aka “Quantified Bob,” is well known in the personal optimization space. Based in NYC, he is a technology entrepreneur and biohacker focused on the intersection of data-driven citizen science, health and wellness, human performance, and longevity. Bob has been at the forefront of digital innovation and emerging technology for two decades, and he is a prominent voice in the biohacking and quantified self movement. He addresses many present-day issues in the field in his blog, Quantified Self, which can be found on his https://www.quantifiedbob.com/ (Website). In addition to speaking at leading international conferences, Bob has appeared on numerous media outlets including CBS News Sunday Morning, PBS Newshour Weekend, National Geographic Explorer, CBC (Canada), SBS-TV (South Korea), Fast Company, Men’s Fitness, and Outside Magazine as well as many wellness-related podcasts. He is the co-founder of https://isjustawesome.com/ (Awesome Labs), a health, wellness, and emerging technology studio. Show Highlights: How the biohacking movement has evolved over the last ten years How biohacking has become a worldwide phenomenon that people use for various reasons to improve their health and wellness What Bob sees as the current top emerging technologies in the field The importance of doing research before you invest in new technologies How high-level athletes can use the available technologies to optimize performance Simple biohacking modalities people can use without spending big money The benefits of percussive devices and compression therapy New technologies in electro-muscular therapy and brain-training tools Bob’s recommendations regarding supplements, injections, fasts, etc. What to look for in the near future in the field of quantified health
Resources: Connect with Bob: https://www.quantifiedbob.com/ (Website), https://www.instagram.com/quantifiedbob/?hl=en (Instagram), https://twitter.com/quantifiedbob (Twitter) Find out more about https://isjustawesome.com/ (Awesome Labs), their https://pepcalc.app/ (peptide calculator app), and https://apps.apple.com/us/app/awesome-breathing-pacer-timer/id1453087953 (Awesome Breathing)
Welcome to the first episode of Life Optimized! Today’s focus is on heart health, which is relevant to everyone. My guest shares what we should be doing in 2022 for optimal cardiac health, new tests in the cardiac field, and how red light therapy can be used for heart health and overall well being. Join us to learn more! Dr. Michael Twyman is a board-certified cardiologist focused on the prevention and early detection of heart disease. He completed his cardiovascular training at St. Louis University and completed four years of active duty as an internist at Naval Hospital Beaufort. In private practice since 2012, he utilizes the best that conventional medicine, integrative functional medicine, quantum medicine, and biohacking can deliver to get to the root cause of a patient’s cardiovascular issues Show Highlights: How a normal person with no specific cardiac issues should assess their heart health The most beneficial tests to assess cardiac health: Carotid Intima-Media Thickness Test (CIMT) and CT coronary calcium score How a new test, the Cleerly CCT angiogram, can go further in detecting soft plaque in the arteries What an elevated CRP consistently over time says about your cardiac health Other markers that Dr. Twyman uses to assess cardiovascular health What Dr. Twyman’s opinion is of the danger of high LDL cholesterol with no other risk factors Why Dr. Twyman believes there is no low cholesterol number that is “too low” How genetic testing factors into tests for cardiac health Top risk factors for heart disease: age and diabetes When someone should get screened for heart disease beyond normal lab tests The best changes people can make at home to improve heart health by focusing on exercise, nutrition, sleep, and stress management A look at the coolest new heart-health technologies How to strike a balance between conventional treatment with statins and functional medicine tools and supplements What patients should know about red light therapy, also called photobiomodulation (PBM) What patients can do for mitochondrial health Why circadian rhythms play a huge role in cardiac and overall health and wellness
Resources: Connect with Dr. Twyman: http://www.drtwyman.com (www.drtwyman.com) and https://www.instagram.com/drtwyman/?hl=en (Instagram)