Heart rate variability is an easily accessible metric which allows you to monitor the health of your nervous system. This has broad implications in fast-paced industries where stress resilience is tantamount. Boomer and Satu discuss how they use the Oura Ring in performance optimization with top working professionals. Highlights [1:34] Blackrock Asset Management and the Oura Ring [3:00] The financial crisis, quicksand, and stress resilience [7:54] Heart rate variability and trading in financial ...
Jul 06, 2019•21 min•Ep. 92
Whether you are getting started in improving performance or seeking to rebuild your foundations, Tim Gray provides five essentials for health optimization. Who is Tim Gray? Tim is a dedicated health optimizing Biohacker, a psychology specialist and is the founder of, and investor in, several successful London-based Digital Marketing Agencies, the Biohacker London Meetup group and London’s first private Hyperbaric Oxygen Clinic. He has been optimizing his health, energy, and mind for over seven y...
Jul 02, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 91
You remember that time you woke up in the middle of the night and could not get back to sleep? Was it last night? Last week? Never? A very common problem for entrepreneurs, executives, and CEOs is sleeping through the night. In this episode, Boomer and Satu discuss strategies to keep the monkey mind at bay and help you sleep more through the night. Highlights [3:28] The myriad of reasons you are awake at 3 am [5:27] Timing your last meal for optimal rest [7:49] Alcohol and sleep [10:05] Cortisol...
Jun 29, 2019•21 min•Ep. 90
Mindfulness is a bit of a buzzword. In order to dispel myths and look at mindfulness with a scientific lens, Marko Lepik, corporate mindfulness and emotional agility coach joins the show. Who is Marko Lepik? Marko Lepik is a corporate mindfulness and emotional agility coach with prior background in strategic communication and consulting, who is passionate about implementing neuroscience-based cognitive training tools in workplaces across the globe. He worked in the public and NGO sectors during ...
Jun 25, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 89
Food fuels the body. Food fuels the mind. But what food to select? And How do you know if that food is catalyzing performance or hindering it? In this episode, Boomer and Satu dissect the different options available to you whether on the road or in the grocery store. Highlights [3:04] The perimeter of the grocery store theory [6:39] New Zealand [7:51] What questions to ask in restaurants [8:30] I'm allergic to vegetable oil [10:48] Selecting the right foods eating out [16:06] The top way to find...
Jun 22, 2019•19 min•Ep. 88
From issues with foods in his youth to becoming the co-founder of Ambronite, Simo Suoheimo discusses the ins-and-outs of complete food. Who is Simo Suoheimo? Simo T. Suoheimo is an entrepreneur, biohacker and speaker. He creates tools for a thriving life and helps people and teams unlock their potential through uncommon habits. Simo is a co-founder of Ambronite, a company creating life-transforming foods for modern lifestyles, serves on the board of aTalent Recruiting helping the brightest young...
Jun 17, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 87
Productivity is a lifestyle. Constructing a life which allows you to be productive on demand is challenging. This is 20 minutes of strategies, technology, and tools to help you double your output on demand. Highlights [1:01] Why "I don't have enough time" is not a good excuse [2:08] Structuring routines for output [4:30] Pomodoro vs. Deep Work [8:44] Multitasking is the enemy [12:10] Parkinson's Law [15:31] Supercharge your productivity with software Resources Deep Work by Cal Newport The Pomodo...
Jun 15, 2019•20 min•Ep. 86
Marc Hinnenberg kicks off our CEO podcast series by discussing leadership characteristics needed to survive disruption, leadership 2.0, and the future of work. Who is Marc Hinnenberg? Marc has spent the last decade working strategy development and making it happen. He has a passion for creating commercial success business impact and profitability, through customer understanding, customer experience and purpose. Before Hanken & SSE, Marc has worked over a decade in the financial industry and ...
Jun 10, 2019•59 min•Ep. 85
Whether you call it mindset or attitude, your manner of thinking shapes your life experience. Whether you are naturally positive and looking to improve, or have a negative attitude and are looking for a change, there is an abundance of tips in this episode on how to train your attitude. Highlights [1:00] The Throwdown [1:49] How does attitude shape the world around us? [4:48] Your attitude as a muscle [8:03] Retraining your focus on the positive [14:43] The role of people in your life and your m...
Jun 08, 2019•20 min•Ep. 84
High-Intensity Interval Training is a popular format of exercise to get more done with less time. The research behind HIIT for both physical and mental benefits is convincing. Dr. Paul Laursen joins the show to discuss HIIT in detail. Who is Dr. Paul Laursen? Dr. Paul Laursen resides at the nexus between exercise performance research, theory, and application. He is an Adjunct Professor of Exercise Physiology at AUT University in New Zealand where he leads research into low carb diet and its perf...
Jun 04, 2019•47 min•Ep. 83
The goal of "stress reduction" needs reframing. Rather than reducing stress, what about building resilience? Satu and Boomer discuss positive and negative stress, building resilience, and improving your breathwork. Highlights [2:29] What is stress? [3:08] The stress bucket [6:16] Positive stress, negative stress, and the role of perception [9:07] The role of breathing and stress [12:48] HeartMath [14:02] Your reaction to stress Resources Building Stress Resilience and Becoming Antifragile with D...
Jun 01, 2019•17 min•Ep. 82
Mental models help make sense of our innovative, complex, and volatile world. Charlie Munger, Nassim Taleb, and others use these on a regular basis to make an informed decision. Kaspars Vendelis joins the show to discuss mental model implementation. Who is Kaspars Vendelis? Cofounder of the biohacking.lv movement, community and organizer of the largest biohacking conference in the Baltics. Creator and founder of 3-day-live-program and online program RESTARTS for synchronizing brain, nervous syst...
May 28, 2019•57 min•Ep. 81
Boomer and Satu discuss workouts: the good, the bad, and the ugly. From 15-minutes a day to the journey of getting smarter about working out, Boomer and Satu cover the data and resources you need to perform better. Highlights [3:00] Announcing the Throwdown [7:00] What they don't tell you about the Rocky training sequence [11:00] Being smart about your workouts [13:01] Becoming antifragile [18:16] How you do something is how you do everything [21:27] Understanding your genetics [21:48] Microhabi...
May 25, 2019•25 min•Ep. 80
Can one device eliminate your jet lag forever? Jari Koponen discusses the value of the Human Charger in battling the winter blues and jet lag. Who is Jari Koponen? Jari Koponen is a Brand Ambassador of HumanCharger. Before joining HumanCharger in 2014, Jari spent more than a decade in different roles in the automation industry delivering and taking care of systems in the mining sector. After that, between 2012 and 2014, he was full time at home with kids. While Jari very much enjoyed the global ...
May 21, 2019•58 min•Ep. 79
Jack Dorsey's diet gained attention after a recent round of podcasts with Joe Rogan, Ben Greenfield, and others. Should you be following it? How can you evaluate the relevance of this and other nutrition information for your own life? Boomer and Satu discuss this in detail in this episode. Highlights [3:45] Fasting... or how Jack Dorsey does it [7:00] Objective, strategy, tactics [9:11] Evaluating fasting for your life [10:41] Late meals and your sleep [13:52] The issue with celebrity diets [19:...
May 18, 2019•21 min•Ep. 78
Dr. Navaz Habib is the author of Activate Your Vagus Nerve and an expert in training vagal nerve tone. In this episode, Dr. Navaz gives us the why behind training the vagus nerve and provides an actionable training plan. Who is Dr. Navaz Habib? Dr. Navaz Habib, is an author and speaker who empowers his clients and patients to dig a little deeper and find the answers to what is holding back their health. He works with Entrepreneurs, Executives and Professionals who want to take their health to a ...
May 13, 2019•56 min•Ep. 77
Habits are the day-to-day activities which automatically lead to a certain outcome. You reach for the donut in the morning to get you started. You tie your shoes to exercise. In this episode, learn the best path to change your habits and change your performance. Highlights [1:43] Sleeping myths [6:45] Defining habits [7:22] The process of making habits [10:47] Micro habits for a big change over time [12:33] Anti-charities and interesting ways to commit to your habit change [13:41] The value of c...
May 11, 2019•19 min•Ep. 76
Can you really increase your cognition by over 60% just by spending time in nature? Naava CEO and Co-Founder, Aki Soudunsaari, explains the problems with indoor air, why you may want to spend more time outside, and how to upgrade your office air. Who is Aki Soudunsaari? Aki lives and breathes entrepreneurship, which he defines as "ideas into action". Equipped with over 10 years of experience, he is a true expert of growth venturing with a passion for human behavior, winning teams, educational le...
May 07, 2019•50 min•Ep. 75
The second part of our routine series is a deep dive into evening routines. While morning routines and rituals get much publicity, evening routines are often neglected. Boomer and Satu discuss the why, how, and what behind evening routines. Key Highlights [3:14] Why you need an evening routine [6:00] How to develop an evening routine [9:48] The value of eating early in the evening [10:58] Rebuilding your body after circadian disruption [11:42] Evaluating quality blue light blockers [14:20] The E...
May 04, 2019•20 min•Ep. 74
Patrick McKeown has worked with some of some of the top athletes in the world across a variety of sports including tennis, cycling, weight lifting, American Football, MMA and track and field. In this episode, Patrick and Boomer discuss the breath in detail and how breathing can help you prepare for a big speech, sporting event, or sleep better. Who is Patrick McKeown? Patrick’s book, The Oxygen Advantage (published in fourteen languages)combines simulation of high-altitude training and specifica...
Apr 30, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 73
Morning routines get a lot of hype. There are entire books on the subject. Boomer and Satu discuss the why behind morning routines and some elements which may prime you to win your day. Key Highlights [2:00] The purpose of morning routines [9:00] Constructing the morning routine (Satu) [12:17] Hemmingway, Satre, and how weird can morning routines get? [13:02] The why behind morning routines [15:00] Morning pages [16:00] The role of HRV in selecting exercise Resources Mentioned Daily Rituals The ...
Apr 27, 2019•20 min
If you could choose one biomarker to monitor each day, heart rate variability may be it. This is an in-depth discussion about everything you wish to know HRV, how to measure it, what it means, and how to improve it. Who is Jason Moore? Jason Moore is the Director and Instructor of National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) accredited coursework on Heart Rate Variability (HRV). Founder of Elite HRV, the most widely used free HRV analysis t...
Apr 22, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 71
You spend a third (or more) of your waking life inside an office. But when was the last time you took a look at the office environment to figure out if it enhanced or hindered your performance? Boomer and Satu discuss the opportunities to upgrade your office to allow you to focus more, achieve more, and perform better. Key Highlights of the Episode [2:06] The "Captain Planet" analysis of problems with an office [11:02] Choosing the appropriate water filter [13:18] Upgrading your lighting [15:00]...
Apr 20, 2019•21 min•Ep. 70
This episode is about making big decisions. The decision you always avoided about quitting your job, starting that business, or moving to a new city. In this episode, Tommy and Boomer discuss the formula for making big decisions and how to show up as a high performer every day. Who is Tommy Baker? Tommy Baker helps dreamers, visionaries and entrepreneurs bring those dreams to life —and create a life they can’t wait to wake up for. As author of UnResolution, The 1% Rule and The Leap Of Your Life,...
Apr 16, 2019•49 min•Ep. 69
In a corporate world with more change and uncertainty, leadership is more important than ever. Leadership, much like today's corporate landscape, is evolving. Leadership starts with the individual and is required in all aspects of the organization (from starting employee to executive). About these episodes Starting with this episode, the Decoding Superhuman podcast will release two episodes per week. Our normal interviews with experts in the domain of performance will continue to occur on Tuesda...
Apr 13, 2019•18 min•Ep. 68
Andrew Pace is an expert in constructing a healthy home. Andy reveals the toxins hidden inside the average home, how to remove them, and simple home upgrades which will lead you to high performance. Who is Andrew Pace? Andrew Pace is the founder and owner of the Green Design Center® in Waukesha, WI. He launched the company in 1992 as Safe Building Solutions ®, a division of Mitchell Pace & Associates, a family owned business that serves the commercial and industrial building market. Green De...
Apr 09, 2019•54 min•Ep. 67
Mastering the art of travel is key to any high performers life. You are expected to take redeyes, stay in foreign hotel rooms, and eat food outside of your traditional food regimen. How do you navigate this and still show up as your best at the meeting the next day? In this podcast, Boomer and Satu speak about the lost art of high-performance travel. About These Episodes Starting with this episode, the Decoding Superhuman podcast will release two episodes per week. Our normal interviews with exp...
Apr 06, 2019•27 min•Ep. 66
Skip Kelly is a corrective exercise specialist, trainer of Olympic athletes, and founder and CEO of the Prehab Dojo. Prehabing may help you with current injuries, get you ready for the day, or even improve cognition. “When you're prehabing your spine to decompress it, you're realistically compressing it at a high intensity. That will allow it to decompress itself if it wants to.” Skip Kelly Who is Skip Kelly? Skip Kelly ditched his life being a corrective exercise specialist to travel the globe ...
Apr 02, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 65
Dr. David Heitmann joins the podcast to discuss the elements of injury, injury rehabilitation, programming for the long-term, and stoic philosophy. “I just said, "screw it!" I changed my mindset. I said I'm in control of my own destiny. And I started focusing on my health instead of the business. It changed my whole world around.” Dr. David Heitmann Who is Dr. David Heitmann The path to high performance doesn't come without bumps in the roads. Dr. Heitmann had 14 broken bones and torn ligaments,...
Mar 26, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 64
Frank Llosa discusses ketone esters, racemic versus non-racemic ketone salts, and why you should really pay attention to those terms on the label of exogenous ketones. “It costs so much more to be non-racemic. They are going to put it on the package. They’re not going to accidentally sell you something that costs them 10 times more.” Frank Llosa Who is Frank Llosa? Frank Llosa is the founder and CEO of KetoneAid – the same ketone ester company that raised over $150,000 on Indiegogo (5X their pro...
Mar 19, 2019•1 hr 8 min
