Upgraded Executive: Recent Episodes
Upgraded Executive
Upgrading your personal and professional development using neuroscience, biohacking, mindset and productivity. Hosted by Nick Powell
Episode 36
HEART HEALTH with Dr Joel Kahn
Nick and Ben are talking with Dr Joel Kahn, MD, FACC of Detroit, Michigan, is a practicing cardiologist, and a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine.
He has regular appearances on Dr. Phil, The Doctors Show, Dr. Oz, Larry King Now, Joe Rogan Experience, and with Bassem Yousef.
He writes health articles and has five books in publication including Your Whole Heart Solution, Dead Execs Don’t Get Bonuses and The Plant-Based Solution. His 6th book, Lipoprotein(a): The Heart’s Silent Killer is about to be published.
In this episode we cover:
- Dr Kahn’s journey & background
- Why cardiovascular disease is such a big problem
- What are the risk factors for cardiovascular disease?
- Does vegan diet prevent cardiovascular disease?
- Does the quality of the meat impact cardiovascular health?
- Cholesterol and Saturated fat
- What are healthy fats?
- Are highly processed vegetable oil good for health?
- Fasting and cardiovascular health
- Are supplements necessary if you are a vegan?
- What are other methods to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease?
- How to get in touch with Dr Joel
Show notes and resources: https://strongerself.global/episodes/36
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Episode 35
BITE ALIGNMENT
With Dr. Dwight Jennings
In this episode, Nick and Ben are talking with Dr. Dwight Jennings, who is a dentist and TMJ Specialist with expertise in treating orofacial pain, non-surgical orthodontics, and dental orthopedics. Dr. Dwight Jennings has over 34 years of experience in jaw orthopedics, dental medicine, and functional jaw orthodontics and has been involved in clinical research and creating new therapies for a large number of medical disorders that are associated with TMJ and influence of bite on health.
In this episode we cover:
- Dr. Dwight Jennings background
- What is Substance P?
- Facial pain and TMJ
- Biting and jaw alignment
Show notes and resources: https://www.upgradedexecutive.com/podcasts/episode35
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Episode 34
SEXUAL PERFORMANCE turning back the clock in the bedroom
With Dr. Amy Killen
In this episode, Nick and Ben are talking with Dr. Amy Killen. She is an anti-aging and regenerative medicine physician specializing in aesthetics and sexual medicine. Dr. Amy is the Medical Director of Bio Restoration Medical, a busy clinic with a comprehensive, integrative approach to health located in Draper, Utah. Board Certified in Emergency Medicine with 10+ years of direct patient care, Amy has been practicing Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine for more than five years. She is trained in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and has done extensive additional training in aesthetics, platelet-rich plasma and stem cells, hair restoration, bio-identical hormones, nutrition, fitness, and sexual health.
In this episode we cover:
- Dr. Amy Killen Background & Journey.
- How does the diet affect sexual health?
- Role of platelets and how to boost it?
- The legality of Stem cell therapy
Show notes and resources: https://www.upgradedexecutive.com/podcasts/episode34
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Episode 33
THE HBOT MIRACLE the power of hyperbaric oxygen
With Dr. Scott Sherr
In this episode, Nick and Ben are talking with Dr. Scott Sherr, He is a board-certified internal medicine physician with an additional certification in hyperbaric oxygen medicine. Integrative Hyperbaric Medicine and Health Optimization is a specialized division of Hyperbaric Medical Solutions (HMS)—an independent, hyperbaric oxygen therapy provider—that aims to educate people about the benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) via telemedicine consulting, advocacy and education practices worldwide.
In this episode we cover:
- Scott’s background
- Conventional and alternative medicine
- Practical applications of hyperbaric oxygen therapy
- Can HBOT provide help with COVID-19?
- Blue Cannatine
Show notes and resources: https://www.upgradedexecutive.com/podcasts/episode33
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Episode 32
WHO STOLE MY SPEAR being a man in the 21st century
With Tim Samuels
In this episode, Nick and Ben are talking with Tim Samuels. He is an award-winning British documentary film-maker, BBC, and National Geographic broadcaster, author of Future Man (published in the UK as Who Stole My Spear?) and founder of the wellness media site AllHailKale.com. He has won three Royal Television Society awards and best documentary at the World Television Festival. Tim Samuels is a regular presenter on BBC Radio 4 and the World Service; he created and hosted Men’s Hour on BBC 5 Live - and hit wellness podcast All Hail Kale, which he is now turning into a bigger media brand.
In this episode we cover:
- Evolutionary Heritage and Modern Lifestyle
- What is happening from the Corporate culture perspective?
- Are expectations driving force towards depression?
- How can men hunt and gather in open-plan corporate culture?
Show notes and resources: https://www.upgradedexecutive.com/podcasts/episode32
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Episode 31
HEALTH OPTIMISATION assess it address it
With Boomer Anderson
In this episode, Nick and Ben are talking with Boomer Anderson. He is a health consultant, public speaker, and host of the Decoding Superhuman podcast. Boomer Anderson is a health optimization practitioner on a mission to elevate the human experience through health. Boomer is the host of the Decoding Superhuman podcast. He serves as the Head of Health Optimization Practice in Europe for the HOMe/HOPe Association, a non-profit organization. A percentage of profit made from Boomer’s podcast and consulting activities to furthering scientific research and education
In this episode we cover:
- Boomer's background and journey
- Principle of health optimisation
- Holobiont perspective to health optimisation
- How to quantify yourself?
- Getting better sleep
- Reducing stress
and much more
Show notes and resources: https://www.upgradedexecutive.com/podcasts/episode31
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Episode 30
BRAIN VOLTAGE Leading Edge Brain Science
With Paul Sorbo
In this episode, Nick and Ben are talking with Paul Sorbo, who is Director of Sales and Marketing at Wavi Medical. Paul Sorbo is a serial entrepreneur and adventurer. Serving as the Vice President of Sales for WAVi, they are on a mission to help provide easy and reliable information about brain performance ranging from age management to concussion information.
In this episode we cover:
- Paul’s background and Journey
- An overview of WAVi
- Difference between WAVi Performance & WAVi Medical
- WAVi Medical success
Show notes and resources: https://www.upgradedexecutive.com/podcasts/episode30
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Episode 29
THE ESCAPE ARTIST financial freedom by design
With Barney Whiter
In this episode, Nick and Ben are talking with Barney Whiter. He paid off his mortgage when he was 32, built up an investment portfolio and then quit his job in 2014 at the age of 43. When he made enough money, he didn’t need to work anymore. He did this whilst married and supporting a family with 3 kids, without winning the lottery, inheriting money or being CEO of a large multi-national company. Barney has a degree in economics, a qualified accountant and has a 20-year career in corporate finance.
In this episode we cover:
- Barney’s journey and background
- Financial independence
- Functioning of Vanguard
- Straussian approach to finance
Show notes and resources: https://www.upgradedexecutive.com/podcasts/episode29
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Episode 28
THE MISSING PIECE how all diets get it wrong
With Mira & Jayson Calton
In this episode, Nick and Ben are talking with Dr. Mira & Jayson Calton. Who are among the world's leading experts on the topics of weight management, lifestyle, medicine, and micronutrient deficiency. Their high success rate working with adults and children to achieve sustainable weight loss and reverse health and disease conditions has made their consultancy highly sought after by celebrities, athletes and top corporate executives around the world.
In this episode we cover:
- Calton’s background and Journey
- An overview of micronutrients
- Diet & Supplements
- Impact of lactin
Show notes and resources: https://www.upgradedexecutive.com/podcasts/episode28
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Episode 27
THE SUGAR PILL changing beliefs that limit wellbeing
With Duccio Locati
In this episode, Nick and Ben are talking with Duccio Locati, Director of Psych-K®, a qualified osteopath at the Psych-K wellbeing program. The program is designed to develop one’s ability to address the underlying beliefs that limit wellbeing, that is to go to the physical, spiritual source of the problem
In this episode we cover:
- How the power of the mind can affect the healing in the body?
- Epigenetics
- The placebo effect
- How modalities including Psych-k can influence healing in the body through thought alone?
Show notes and resources: https://www.upgradedexecutive.com/podcasts/episode27
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Episode 26
PRIMALGENIC® the evolution of ancestral eating
with Nora Gedgaudas
In this episode, Nick and Ben are talking with Nora Gedgaudas, author of the international best-selling book, "Primal Body, Primal Mind: Beyond the Paleo Diet for Total Health and A Longer Life." Nora is an experienced nutritional consultant, speaker, and educator, widely interviewed on national and international radio, popular podcasts, online summits, television, and film. She is also the author of the best-selling book: "Rethinking Fatigue: What Your Adrenals Are Really Telling You and What You Can Do About It."
In this episode we cover:
- Nora's journey and background
- Nora's experience with neurofeedback
- Is there one diet that fits everybody?
- Weston Price's discoveries
- Why has fat got a bad name?
- What is wrong with paleo and keto?
Show notes and resources: https://www.upgradedexecutive.com/podcasts/episode26
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Episode 25
INCREDIBLE HACKS the grandfather of Biohacking (part 2/2) with Steven Fowkes
In this episode, Nick and Ben are talking with Steven Fowkes, who is one of the original biohackers, an organic chemist and has been hacking his health for decades. He is also a nutritional consultant, author, public speaker, inventor, and an expert witness. He has a broad knowledge of biochemistry, neurochemistry, nutrition, metabolism, and nanotechnology.
In this episode we cover:
- Meditation and breathwork
- Chronic Inflammation and food sensitivities
- Steven’s views on the vegan and carnivore diets
- Steven’s 3 favourite hacks
- Reversing Alzheimer’s
Show notes and resources: https://www.upgradedexecutive.com/podcasts/episode25
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Episode 24
INCREDIBLE HACKS the grandfather of Biohacking (part 1/2) with Steven Fowkes
In this episode Nick and Ben are talking with Steven Fowkes, who is one of original biohackers, an organic chemist and has been hacking his health for decades. He is also a nutritional consultant, author, public speaker, inventor and an expert witness. He has a broad knowledge of biochemistry, neurochemistry, nutrition, metabolism and nanotechnology.
In this episode we cover:
- Steven’s definition of biohacking
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Steven’s favourite smart drugs
- Piracetam
- GHB
- Deprenyl
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Steven’s view on psychedelics
- How to hack a hangover How to hack nervousness while public speaking
Show notes and resources: https://www.upgradedexecutive.com/podcasts/episode24
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Episode 23
PEAK YOUR BRAIN elevate your mental game with Dr. Andrew Hill
In this episode Nick and Ben are talking with Andrew Hill, who is a neuro scientist entrepreneur and bio ethical hacker. He did PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from University of California, LA. He is best known for his missions to bring brain hacking technology and neurofeedback to mainstream practice. He founded Peak Brain Institute in 2015, a company that teaches brain training from fitness perspective and uses EEG, neurofeedback and QEEG Brain mapping designed to help people achieve their brain performance goals.
In this episode we cover:
- Andrew’s background
- An overview of neurofeedback.
- Pre and post neurofeedback brain mapping
- Andrew’s view on meditation and neurofeedback
Show notes and resources: https://www.upgradedexecutive.com/podcasts/episode23
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Episode 22
ENHANCE EVERYTHING red light therapy with Scott Nelson
In this episode Nick and Ben are talking with Scott Nelson, who is a cofounder for Joovv, the first company to develop a modular full body light therapy device. In his spare time, Scott is also the host of Medsider Radio, a top ranked medical device podcast.
In this episode we cover:
- Scott’s background and founding Joovv
- An overview of red light therapy
- The benefits of red light therapy and effects on the body
- Scott’s view on junk light
Show notes and resources: https://www.upgradedexecutive.com/podcasts/episode22
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Episode 21
MIND OPTIMISATION fusing brain science & human psychology with Srini Pillay
In this episode Nick and Ben are talking with Dr Srini Pillay, who is a brain science innovator who applies his training, research and experience in medicine, psychiatry, biotechnology, brain science and music to the development of innovative services and technology in the health and leadership development sectors.
We deep dive into brain science, human psychology and Srini shares many practical tips on improving cognitive function that can be applied in every day life.
In this episode we cover:
- The practical benefits of both a focussed and unfocussed state
- Psychological Halloweenism – wearing the mask of others for improved performance
- 7 practical steps to reduce fear in any situation
- Practical tips for an optimal brain state
Show notes and resources: https://www.upgradedexecutive.com/podcasts/episode21
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Episode 20
QUANTIFIED SELF tracking biometrics for optimal performance with Bob Troia
In this episode Nick and Ben are talking with Bob Troia who is a New York City-based technology entrepreneur and a prominent voice in the biohacking and Quantified Self communities. Bob is combining his passion with purpose, building solutions focused on the intersection of data-driven citizen science, health and wellness, human performance, longevity/anti-aging, and self-optimization, while also documenting his personal efforts.
Bob is also known as Quantified Bob
In this episode we discus:
- Bob’s background and his call to action
- The metrics That Bob tracks
- Bob’s views on tracking sleep and the gut microbiome
- Quantifying the impact of doing internal work
- The weirdest experiments that Bob has done
- Where to start with your own tracking
and much more
Show notes and resources: https://www.upgradedexecutive.com/podcasts/episode20
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Episode 19
THE DIFFERENCE when good enough isn't enough with Subir Chowdhury
In this episode Nick and Ben are talking with Subir Chowdhury who is one of the world’s leading management thinkers and consultants. Subir works with Fortune 500 companies to improve their processes, operations, quality and performance. His clients have saved billions of dollars by deploying process improvement methodologies. He is the bestselling author of The Power of Six Sigma, The Ice Cream Maker and THE DIFFERENCE.
In this episode we cover:
- Subir’s background and his journey from Bangladesh to Los Angeles
- What quality means to Subir
- Why change needs to come from the top
- Putting people first
- Focus on your internal customers
- The man that shaped Subir’s life
As part of the interview Subir shares some incredible personal stories
Show notes and resources: https://www.upgradedexecutive.com/podcasts/episode19
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Episode 18
MASTER YOUR MIND and end self-doubt with Ryan Munsey
In this episode Nick and Ben are talking with Ryan Munsey, the author of F*ck Your Feelings and co-founder of The Better Human Project. Ryan is a sought after thought leader who specialises in high performance and the development of both individuals and organisations.
He personally coaches Olympic and professional athletes, Special Forces Operators, Hollywood celebrities, and leading entrepreneurs and C-Level executives while speaking and hosting leadership workshops around the world.
It was a great conversation with Ryan and we discussed a range of topics including:
- Ryan's book F*ck Your Feelings
- States and traits
- Winning mindsets
- Carnivore diet
Show notes and resources: https://www.upgradedexecutive.com/podcasts/episode18
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Episode 17 SELF HACKED decoding genetics and self experimentation with Joe Cohen
In this episode Nick and Ben are talking with Joe Cohen, who is the founder of Self Hacked, Self Decode and Lab Test Analyzer. Joe has over 2 million visitors to Self Hacked every month.
In this episode we cover:
- Joe’s story to reclaim his health
- The insights that you can get through genetics
- How to best interpret genetics?
- How epigenetics plays a role in genetics
- How Joe hacks food sensitivities
- Google’s change in algorithms for health websites
Show notes and resources: https://www.upgradedexecutive.com/podcasts/episode17
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In this episode, Nick and Ben are speaking with Dr. Aubrey de Gray who is the Chief Scientist of the SENS Foundation. Aubrey is one of the most prominent scientists researching anti-ageing and longevity.
In this episode they discuss:
- Aubrey's background and his journey from London to California
- The definition of ageing
- Aubrey's view on why people don’t want to live a long time
- How long can we live for
- How lifestyle factors play a part
- The 7 Categories of damage and solutions
- How to support the SENS Foundation and their prominent supporters
Show notes and resources: https://www.upgradedexecutive.com/podcasts/episode16
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In this episode Nick and Ben are talking with Dr Susan Downs, President of the Silicon Valley Health Institute, award Winning Film Maker and MD.
In this episode we cover a range of topics, Susan’s deep understanding is evident to see, and she explains in simple language several topical health related areas including:
- Underlying causes to health issues including toxicity
- What Susan thinks are the simple steps people can take towards optimal health
- What to be aware of regarding the risks with food, supplement's and health care products
- Where people can get trusted health information from
- Susan’s opinion on 5G
- The role of gluten in the diet
Show notes and resources: https://www.upgradedexecutive.com/podcasts/episode15
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This is a 2020 special where Nick & Ben share details on the guests they will be featuring in early 2020 and also a showreel of already recorded episodes.
Show notes and resources: https://www.upgradedexecutive.com/podcasts/episode14
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In this episode Nick and Ben are talking with Robin L Graham who is an entrepreneur and practitioner in behavioural performance. Robin was one of the first instructors in the U.S. certified for the PSYCH-K® and PER-K® technologies.
In this episode they discuss:
- What is PER-K® and how does it work?
- How companies can improve their performance with assisting staff belief systems
- How PER-K® has helped companies and individuals
- The next steps in subconscious reprogramming
Show notes and resources: https://www.upgradedexecutive.com/podcasts/episode13
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In this episode Nick and Ben are talking with Dr. John Jaquish who is a scientist, founder and inventor of two amazing biomedical devices, Osteostrong and the X3 Bar. In this episode we discuss:
- What John eats to get incredibly big
- The history of carbohydrates
- Cardio 'v' strength training
- Why you should follow the X3 programme
Show notes and resources: https://www.upgradedexecutive.com/podcasts/episode12
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In this episode Nick and Ben are talking with Dr. John Jaquish who is a scientist, founder and inventor of two amazing biomedical devices, OsteoStrong and the X3 Bar. In this episode they discuss:
- Bone density and how OsteoStrong helps both professional athletes and an ageing population.
- Plant based nutrition and the impact it has on bone health.
- What the X3 bar is and the crazy amount of muscle that people develop when using it.
- The bad science that is on the internet and why biohackers sometimes get it wrong.
Show notes and resources: https://www.upgradedexecutive.com/podcasts/episode11
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In this episode, Nick and Ben are discussing longevity and how it is linked to your performance.
What if we could extend our lifespan so that we have the mind and body far younger than our biological years? A number of entrepreneurs believe that they will live well into their hundreds and possibly beyond. Is this really possible?
Nick and Ben discuss the meaning of longevity, the link between performance and longevity and two key technologies that you should be aware of.
Show notes and resources: https://www.upgradedexecutive.com/podcasts/episode10
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In this episode, Nick and Ben are focusing on creating and maintaining a flow state and focus.
Is it possible to get “in the zone” like top sports people? What strategies are available for getting into deep work, where you lose time and are able to fully focus on the task at hand? How does a person get into peak performance mode time and time again?
Nick and Ben cover all this and more, helping people to get into their flow state and maintain laser like focus with consistency and ease.
Show notes and resources: https://www.upgradedexecutive.com/podcasts/episode9
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In this episode, Nick and Ben are focusing on limiting beliefs and how to manage them.
We have all experienced situations where we have imposed limitations on ourselves, doubted our ability to do something, felt we were imposters or simply retreated into our shells for safety.
In this episode, Nick and Ben discuss the tools, strategies and techniques to help you deal with your conscious and subconscious thoughts.
Show notes and resources: https://www.upgradedexecutive.com/podcasts/episode8
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In this episode, Nick and Ben are focusing on time management and how to maximise your time to get everything done.
Life is busy, professionally and personally. The internet has been a game changer but there are obvious downsizes to being continually connected, with a constant stream of marketing, data and interruptions as well as the ability to be contactable 24/7.
In this episode, Nick and Ben discuss strategies and tools helping increase empowerment of individuals so they can own the day they want, take control and ultimately free up time for what they really want to do in life.
Show notes and resources: https://www.upgradedexecutive.com/podcasts/episode7
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In this episode, Nick and Ben are focusing on how to achieve balance between work and your personal life to enable you to put yourself first.
Many people are craving balance in their lives because work can be so demanding. They don’t focus enough on their own emotional, physical and mental needs and put work and family before themselves.
Nick and Ben cover many tools, techniques and strategies help you achieve a better balance, and these range from raising your awareness, to the perils of email and the importance of holidays, through to outsourcing lower value tasks.
Show notes and resources: https://www.upgradedexecutive.com/podcasts/episode6
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In this episode, Nick and Ben are focusing on day routines and how you can consciously plan and execute effectively.
The challenge a lot of people face is overwhelm, with quantity of work, commitments, interruptions and external influences. This can result in heightened stress, fatigue, low productivity and ultimately their fulfilment and happiness.
When you are clear with what you want to achieve and what you want your ideal day to look like, life becomes exciting, fun and empowering.
Nick and Ben cover many strategies to maximise productivity, happiness and success from having the right mind set to stringing together habits for maximise return in the shortest time period.
Show notes and resources: https://www.upgradedexecutive.com/podcasts/episode5
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In this episode, Nick and Ben are focusing on how to improve your cognition, decision making and overall brain power.
Many people feel that their brains are not working as well as they did 5, 10 or 15 years ago. Who wouldn’t want a brain that is operating at full power and trusting that their decisions are the right decisions.
Nick and Ben cover many tools, techniques and strategies to improve your cognition and these range from nootropics, to meditation and floatation tanks, through to working with a coach.
Show notes and resources: https://www.upgradedexecutive.com/podcasts/episode4
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In this episode, Nick and Ben are focusing on energy and how you can maximise your energy levels.
Who wouldn’t want more energy to perform well in their job and do the things they love? The challenge that a lot of people face is that they don’t know what ‘good’ feels like and their current level of energy becomes their new norm.
When your energy levels are high you’re able to think more clearly, you make the right choices, you’re more resilient to stress and you sleep better at night.
Nick and Ben cover many tools, techniques and strategies to maximise your energy levels and these range from identifying the foods that make you strong, to Bulletproof Coffee and fasting, through to biomarkers.
Show notes and resources: https://www.upgradedexecutive.com/podcasts/episode3
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How to get a great nights sleep
In this episode, Nick and Ben are focusing on sleep and in particular why having quality sleep is so important. Quality trumps quantity every time.
Sleep is a cornerstone of our performance tomorrow and without good quality sleep we will not perform well in our personal or professional lives. The long term health cost of poor quality sleep is alarming, so if you want to extend your health-span then you need to focus on your sleep.
Sleep isn’t hard to get right but you need to prioritise it because the performance gains you will achieve are incredible.
Nick and Ben cover many tools, techniques and strategies to improve your quality of sleep and these range from tracking your sleep to avoiding blue lights and getting your room cold, through to a funky bedtime cocktail.
Show notes and resources: https://www.upgradedexecutive.com/podcasts/episode2
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In this episode, Nick and Ben are focusing on stress and how you can recognise and manage it
Stress is a major issue in today’s world as we have all become busier with more demands placed upon us. We live in a time of huge abundance, but our time and attention are under attack and distraction is everywhere.
Stress has become a fact of life, but it’s leads to poor decision making and longer-term mental health issues.The problem is the level of stress we are under becomes our new norm, so it’s important to spot the signs of stress.
Nick and Ben cover many tools, techniques and strategies to manage stress and these range from meditation to cold showers and setting your day up for success through to maintaining social networks.
Show notes and resources: https://www.upgradedexecutive.com/podcasts/episode1
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