I invited some of my closest friends, Dasha Maximov and Mads Friis, to join the show today. Dasha, Mads, and I play a game of drawing the question out of the hat amidst a fun conversation around biohacking, being happy, inner work, routines, and much more. Who is Dasha Maximov? Dasha Maximov, former-management consultant turned health explorer, found that the available information for addressing her chronic pain and depression from multiple concussions was limited and frustrating. Specialists ac...
Oct 20, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 182
Joined by the editor of this podcast, Roy Matz, we reflect on all of the things that happened in the past quarter. This is a wide-ranging reflection on: routines, new experiences, time management, best books and documentaries, and a lot more. Highlights [4:45] Freediving experience [12:15] New Morning Routines [22:11] The Three Iteration Process [21:30] Importance of daily routines [24:05] Embracing play [36:40] Allocating Time [41:02] Favorite Documentaries [49:19] Best Books Resources Essentia...
Oct 13, 2020•52 min•Ep. 181
I rarely get a chance to speak with someone with as much experiential knowledge as Josh Holland. He's the personal trainer behind many top professionals worldwide! In part two of this conversation, Josh and I dive deeper in his 5 pillars, discuss the perks of having a balance between primal movement and high-intensity interval training, and blood flow restriction. Who is Joshua J. Holland? Joshua J. Holland is a wealth of experiential knowledge and wisdom. A dedicated biohacker, state of the art...
Oct 06, 2020•56 min•Ep. 180
Josh Holland joins me for part one of a marathon interview on movement. Josh is an absolute cornucopia of information on all things health, so you will see this conversation is wide-ranging. Josh provides cutting edge tips on recovery, sleep, and why awareness is so important to movement. Who is Joshua J. Holland? Joshua J. Holland is a wealth of experiential knowledge and wisdom. A dedicated biohacker, state of the art fitness trainer, holistic health coach and sports professional, he champions...
Sep 29, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 179
Kava is shrouded in controversy, but is it warranted? Cameron George discovered the benefits of traditional Kava preparations during his battle with chronic illness as an alternative to benzodiazepines. Cameron spent years researching every aspect of Kava, its history, past issues, and benefits. This led to him founding TRU KAVA. Who is Cameron George? Cameron is a researcher, writer, entrepreneur and the founder of TRU KAVA, a company that is striving to set the industry standard for quality, s...
Sep 22, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 178
Let's decode anxiety with board-certified psychiatrist and neuroscientist, Dr. David Rabin. Dr. Rabin eloquently explains why anxiety is something most feel, how gratitude helps interrupt anxiety, psychedelics, and why he created the Apollo. Who is Dr. David Rabin? Dr. David Rabin, MD, PhD, is a neuroscientist, board-certified psychiatrist, health tech entrepreneur & inventor who has been studying the impact of chronic stress in humans for more than a decade. He is the co-founder & chief...
Sep 15, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 177
Part 2 of the fascinating discussion with Dr. Francisco Gonzalez-Lima on Cytochrome Oxidase and Methylene Blue. Part 1 was an introduction to Cytochrome Oxidase and the history of methylene blue. Part 2 is a deep dive into the benefits and current science behind Methylene Blue. Who is Dr. Francisco Gonzalez-Lima? Francisco Gonzalez-Lima, Ph.D., is a courtesy professor in the Department of Psychiatry. He also holds the George I. Sanchez Centennial Professorship at The University of Texas at Austi...
Sep 01, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 176
Dr. Francisco Gonzalez-Lima is one of the world's leading neuroscientists and an expert in Cytochrome Oxidase. This is part one of a two part discussion. Dr. Gonzalez-Lima educates on the role of cytochrome oxidase and the history of methylene blue. Who is Dr. Francisco Gonzalez-Lima? Francisco Gonzalez-Lima, Ph.D., is a courtesy professor in the Department of Psychiatry. He also holds the George I. Sanchez Centennial Professorship at The University of Texas at Austin, where he is a professor in...
Aug 25, 2020•49 min•Ep. 175
Blood Flow Restriction training offers an asymmetric return on time invested in exercise. Sten Stray-Gundersen shares his experience training elite level athletes with Blood Flow Restriction insights on BFR contributes to minimum effective dose training. Who is Sten Stray-Gundersen? Sten Stray-Gundersen, M.S. is a graduate researcher in the Clinical Exercise Physiology Laboratory in the Kinesiology Department at the University of Texas at Austin, pursuing his Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology with em...
Aug 18, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 174
Tackling misinformation, live high / train low, blood doping, and blood flow restriction training with a world-renowned physiologist and physician and pioneer in sports medicine. Dr. Jim Stray-Gundersen shared his wealth of expertise is a diverse array of athletic performance fields. Who is Dr. James Stray-Gundersen? Jim Stray-Gundersen is a world-renowned expert in Sports Medicine, Exercise Physiology and Training for Sport Performance, and is a world-renowned expert in BFR Training. Drawing fr...
Aug 12, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 173
Our first conversation is one of the most downloaded episodes of the podcast! Greg Potter PhD returns for a discussion about the effects of COVID-19 on sleep, what to do about stress induced insomnia, formulas for behavior change leading to better sleep, and Resilient Nutrition. Who is Greg Potter, PhD? Greg Potter’s PhD work at the University of Leeds on sleep, diet, and metabolic health was featured by the likes of the BBC World Service, the Washington Post, and Reuters. Greg has a BSc and an ...
Aug 04, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 172
John Kelly holds a spot in the Guinness World Book of Records, is a Chief Technology Officer, and is the 15th person to finish the Barkley Marathons. John shares stories on how he trained for the Montane Spine Race, surviving the Barkley, and how he still has time for family at the end of the day. Who is John Kelly? John Kelly is an ultrarunning data scientist, father of three with a former triathlon habit. He is the Chief Technology Officer of Envelop Risk, and to support his ability to do that...
Jul 21, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 171
Wade Lightheart, Co-Founder of BiOptimizers, built a wealth of experience traveling the world. As a vegetarian bodybuilder, Wade competed in Mr. Universe and was a 3 time Canadian All-Natural bodybuilding champion. Wade shares his wisdom from a life traveling the world, dieting, and what led him to focus on digestion. Who is Wade Lightheart? 3-Time Canadian national All Natural Bodybuilding Champion who competed as a vegetarian, former Mr. Universe Competitor, host of The Awesome Health podcast,...
Jul 14, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 170
Dr. Enayat talks about the resurgence of the COVID pandemic and how to systematically prepare for healthy immune response in case of infection. Dr. E, as he's affectionately known, shares his wealth of knowledge inpersonal medicine and indoctrinating new evidence-based approaches. Who is Dr. Mohammed Enayat? Dr. Mohammed Enayat is a general practitioner with further training in functional medicine, age medicine management, aesthetic medicine, and medical management. He is the co-founder of LMS W...
Jul 07, 2020•55 min•Ep. 169
The Jam Session is an experimental format for the show. Roy Matz is the editor of the podcast and joins Boomer to discuss the first half of 2020. This is a wide-ranging reflection on: lockdown, routines, failed experiments, best books, and much more. Highlights [5:05] Lockdown [11:02] Falling in love with Amsterdam [18:11] Essentialism [21:30] Routines [30:00] Why you should have a alarm to remind you to stop working [35:40] A year ago vs. now [42:42] Failed experiments with Veganism [49:19] Bes...
Jun 30, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 168
Have you felt overwhelm? Does perpetual distraction prevent you from doing your best work? Greg McKeown, author of the New York Times bestselling book Essentialism, discusses proven methods of selecting projects, protecting the asset, and how saying no leads to you being able to do your best work. Who is Gregory McKeown? Greg McKeown has dedicated his career to discovering why some people and teams break through to the next level—and others don’t. The definitive treatment of this issue is addres...
Jun 23, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 167
Mansal Denton returns for round two. This episode explores sacred hunting and indigenous wisdom. Mansal talks about reharmonizing with nature, reclaiming our refined wildness, and the confluence of hunting and psychedelics. Who is Mansal Denton? Mansal Denton “Little Beaver” is the founder of Sacred Hunting, which introduces men to the transformative practice of hunting through an indigenous and spiritual lens. He is also the host of the Mansal Denton podcast and the subject of an upcoming docum...
Jun 16, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 166
Dr. Dominic D’Agostino is a leading researcher into the therapeutic effects of the ketogenic diet. He is featured on Joe Rogan, Tim Ferriss, Impact Theory, TED, and dozens of other top media outlets. This is a wide-spanning conversation on high fat diets, time-restricted feeding, fasting, and even nutrition psychotherapy. Who is Dr. Dominic D’Agostino? Dominic D’Agostino, Ph.D., has maintained involvement in a vast array of professional, academic and personal endeavors. As an Associate Professor...
Jun 09, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 165
Ingrid De La O and Ilana Friedman are the Co-Founders of Tusol Wellness. Ingrid reveals her battle with Crohn’s disease, inflammation, and depression and the recipes and formulations that are now used into Tusol’s smoothies. Ilana shares her story on transitioning into the wellness world driven by her passion for agriculture and organic food sourcing. Who are Ingrid De La O and Ilana Friedman? Ilana Friedman and Ingrid De La O are taking the wellness industry by storm with TUSOL, A new line of n...
Jun 02, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 164
Exploring women's health with high-performance maven Kristin Weitzel. Kristin talks about exercising around the menstrual cycle and making the most out of the estrogen spike in the body. Kristin shares her workout plans, nutrition recommendations, and her passion for stress resilience through breathwork. Who is Kristin Weitzel? Kristin is a health and high-performance maven, certified fitness trainer, breathwork instructor, and nutritionist with a focus on guiding women to optimal health. Taking...
May 26, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 163
Jodi Duval shares her favorite lessons for living happier, balanced, and more resilient lives through the wonders of herbal medicine. Jodi talks about health-boosting, stress resilience and performance-optimizing herbs. She shares her knowledge of compounding herbs for tackling anxiety and sleep issues. Who is Jodi Duval? Jody Duval is a functional naturopath with a bachelor's degree in health science. She's the principal naturopath at Revital Health, the CEO of Health Optimization Practice Au...
May 19, 2020•58 min•Ep. 162
NBA life and optimization coach David Nurse discusses personal encounters, routines, and training with billionaires. David's new book, Pivot & Go, highlights some David's notable personal encounters which helped him prepare for high pressure situations. Who is David Nurse? David Nurse is the author of Pivot & Go . He is an NBA life and optimization coach, bestselling author, and worldwide keynote motivational speaker. As a former professional basketball player (both international and dom...
May 12, 2020•52 min•Ep. 161
Breaking stereotypes and biases of psychedelics through a wide-ranging and science-backed conversation with Paul Austin, a responsible use psychedelics advocate. Paul talks about the applications of MDMA, ketamine, psilocybin, and LSD. Who is Paul Austin? Paul F. Austin is an entrepreneur, public speaker, and educator. He has founded two companies in the emerging psychedelic space, The Third Wave and Synthesis. Within The Third Wave, Paul leads a team of creatives, engineers, and coaches to deve...
May 05, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 160
Round 2 with Dr. Scott Sherr. Our first discussion was focused on Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. This discussion is a deep dive on nootropics and Blue Cannatine. Who is Dr. Scott Sherr? Dr. Scott Sherr is the Founder of Integrative HBOT, a worldwide consulting, education, and advocacy telemedicine practice. He is also the COO of Health Optimization Medicine (HOMe), a nonprofit education company that is using a foundational approach to shift the conversation away from illness and into health. Dr. Sco...
Apr 28, 2020•54 min•Ep. 159
New York Times Bestselling author Scott Carney discusses the role of pattern interrupts in developing human resilience. Scott shares his personal experiences covered in his latest book The Wedge. Who is Scott Carney? Investigative journalist and anthropologist Scott Carney has worked in some of the most dangerous and unlikely corners of the world. His work blends narrative non-fiction with ethnography. What Doesn’t Kill Us was a New York Times bestseller; other works include The Red Market and T...
Apr 21, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 158
Bisu CEO Daniel Maggs talks about the importance of capturing the highly-valuable data from our urine. Daniel explains the differences between ketones, tracking electrolytes and other biomarkers, and the advantages of looking at magnesium, sodium and potassium data. He shares his excitement for where home health and wellness is going in general. Who is Daniel Maggs? Daniel Maggs is the Co-Founder and CEO of BISU. Bisu is a startup that helps people unlock the data in their urine to optimize thei...
Apr 14, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 157
Juraj Kocar, CEO of Somavedic , talks about the benefits of precious metals and stones. Juraj explains geopathic stress and EMF awareness and how Somavedic helps relieve the effects of it. He covers the benefits of structured water and the different applications of their devices. Who is Juraj Kocar? Juraj Kocar is an endless optimist with a passion to build and grow projects with meaning. He’s currently working on his dream project - Somavedic. A functional and broadly accessible frequency thera...
Apr 07, 2020•55 min•Ep. 156
Keith Norris, Co-Founder of Paleo f(x), joins for a thoughtful conversation on psychedelics, what it's like to confront and overcome fear, and what it’s like to be in business with your significant other. Who is Keith Norris? Keith Norris is one of those few lucky souls who has been able to completely transition out of corporate America and dive headlong into his passion for bettering lives by teaching the art and science of physical culture. He not only “walks the walk” on a day-to-day basis, b...
Mar 31, 2020•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 155
Round 2 with one of the Top 50 functional medicine and integrative doctors in the nation, Dr. Will Cole. Today, he shares his opinion on COVID 19, what is known about the virus, what we can do about it at the time being. Dr. Cole explains the importance of immunity for overall inflammation prevention and the key takeaways from his book, "The Inflammation Spectrum." Who is Dr. Will Cole? Dr. Will Cole is a leading functional-medicine expert. Dr. Cole consults people around the world via webcam an...
Mar 24, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 154
Eric Puro is the Co-Founder and Managing Director for KÄÄPÄ Biotech and its subsidiaries . Eric discusses the medicinal and performance benefits of mushrooms and how these fungi help both improve the health of humans and ecosystems. Who is Eric Puro? Eric has been intrigued by mushrooms since a boy while hunting morels with his family. After some business education and practical work he decided to join these two passions. Eric sees biotechnology as a tool for solving the upcoming and current pro...
Mar 17, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 153
