Decoding Superhuman

Julien Pineau unloads his knowledge on improving your mental performance through physical exercise, Q Training, movement, and sprinting.Who is Julien Pineau? Julien Pineau is a Humanist, Movement Specialist, and Founder of StrongFit, an intellectual and physical gym that has transcended the actual workout into an education. It’s a culture and a tribe of people who seek to apply force better. Julien is trained to visualize and correct proper human movement patterns.  He has a fascinating ability to diagnose imbalances, find the root of problems, and provide knowledge so you can become stronger, more fit, and a more resilient human. When he is not busy traveling, podcasting or changing the world he is raising his daughter in an environment of love and curiosity. He is a man on a journey inward as much as he is outward.Highlights[2:10] What is Q Training?[20:00] The role of noradrenaline and lactate[33:56] Overcoming anxiety and depression with training[41:47] The aspects of Q Training[55:05] Muscle aw

Del Jolly of Unlimited Sciences discusses the first real-world Psilocybin study. We talk about about the movement in psychedelics. Del was the outreach director for the Decriminalize Denver campaign, which passed a historical initiative to decriminalize psilocybin in the city of Denver.Who is Del Jolly? Del Jolly is the co-founder of Unlimited Sciences, a non-profit organization looking to further the research and acceptance of entheogens in modern medicine/society. He's also the co-founder of Umbo Mushrooms, the makers of performance bars and supplements that leverage key health benefits of the world's most powerful medicinal mushrooms. Del has also been instrumental in the success of the Decriminalize Denver movement and other similar initiatives around the country.Del comes from a position leading business development for Charlotte’s Web Hemp oil, the world’s largest CBD oil producer. Del is currently on the community board of advisors to the Realm of caring, a high impact cannabis non-profit, and was

Josh Trent of Wellness Wisdom joins the show for a thrilling conversation on trauma, breathwork, and plant medicine. Josh comes through with some of the deep personal experiences he had growing up, and how recognition of those experiences with plant medicine helped him with his relationships and to develop himself as a father. Who is Josh Trent? Josh Trent is the Founder of Wellness Force Media and host of the top-ranked iTunes podcast, Wellness Force Radio. Josh has spent the past 16 years as a researcher, trainer, and facilitator discovering the physical and emotional intelligence for humans to thrive in our modern world.After publishing over 300 high-level interviews with some of the most respected minds in the health, wellness, and self-help industries, Josh has been spotlighted in major wellness media outlets such as Onnit, Spartan, SEALFIT, and is a speaker for the FitTech Summit CES.Highlights[2:11] Josh’s journey to the Health Industry[8:55] How to deal with Trauma[17:45] Plant medicine and

Dave Siever joins the show to talk about audio visual entrainment. We delve deep into audio visual entrainment, its history, the scientific studies behind it, the typical use cases, clinical applications, and of course Dave's history.Who is Dave Siever? Dave Siever, C.E.T., graduated from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) in 1978 in Telecommunications. In 1980, he accepted a position at the University of Alberta, Faculty of Dentistry, as a design technologist.From late 1985 to 1987, Dave provided TMJ consulting services to 5 dentists in the Edmonton area. Over the years, Dave has helped treat approximately 1,500 patients with TMJ and MPD. This led to the inception of the original D.A.V.I.D. 1 in the spring of 1985, which was used in the Faculty of Arts to help acting students overcome stage fright.In the time since, Dave has continued developing several audio-visual entrainment (AVE), cranio-electro stimulation (CES), transcranial DC Stimulation (tDCS), and biofeedback devices, with eac

Richard Aceves (@rarebarracuda) is a pioneer and innovator in the world of movement. Richard is a firm believer in movement as a modality to express what an individual wants in the world. Richard and I talk about movement as a way to alleviate anxiety, why neural output is a key component of exercise, and how to create an Ayahuasca experience with movement.Who is Richard Aceves? Richard has worked passionately and tirelessly to educate, upskill, and experience all necessary avenues of the human being to work to the mastery of understanding the human body, mind, and soul. His expertise lies in identifying the missing link, targeting it through human movement, and guiding each individual through a journey of correct foundational movements, away from injury and dysfunction and towards success. His unwavering focus on teaching his athletes the fundamentals of movement mechanics is a testament to the upskilling of knowledge his client's experience. His number one priority is that his athletes are healthy and

James has dedicated his career to enabling people to perform at their best, through sharing novel data and cutting edge insights. In this episode, James provides a myriad of tactics for taking your productivity to the next level.Who is James Hewitt? James Hewitt is a performance scientist and award-winning communicator. He has dedicated his career to enabling people to perform at their best through sharing novel data, cutting-edge insights, and practical tools, developed in his work with the world’s most demanding and top-performing organizations.Highlights[3:40] From national athlete to performance science[16:30] Issues in the modern workplace[23:05] Tools for improving productivity[31:45] Sleep, stress, and nutrition[37:05] How to identify your best focus time[42:01] When should you exercise? [48:10] The importance of an evening routine[57:20] Balance as a useless tool for high performersResourcesDr. Aki HintsaThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen CoveyThe Pareto Principle or the 80/2

Are Glycans the future of Biological Age Testing? Nina Lauc, the cofounder of GlycanAge, joins the podcast for a round 2 on Glycans. We delve into the utility of biological age testing, what affects glycans, and how we can use glycans to help predict our future healthWho is Nikolina Lauc? Nikolina is a successful entrepreneur and co-founder of several startups in the field of SaaS, travel, and property, scaling them from one customer to a couple million in revenue. She has extended experience in optimizing resources, managing small teams in fast-growth environments, and building consumer products and services that focus on retention. Nina is leading GlycanAge in its development from a biomarker in research studies to a consumer product.Highlights[4:50] What are Glycans?[6:30] How accurate are glycan tests?[10:21] Lifestyle modification and the impact on glycans[22:20] Using biological age as a benchmark[24:40] Safe estrogen levels[32:35] Using glycans to predict autoimmune conditions[42:15] My GlycanAge

The world's leading Hypnotherapist for High Performers, Elliot Roe joins the to talk about hypnotherapy as a solution for anxiety and trauma throughout life. Elliot shares his experiences with his own fear of flying, healing childhood trauma, and supporting World Series of Poker Champions. Who is Elliot Roe? Elliot Roe is a leading expert in Mindset Optimization for High Performers and is the world’s #1 Mindset Coach for poker players. In just the last 3 years his poker clients have won over $50,000,000 and nearly every major tournament title, including the World Series of Poker Main Event. His clientele also includes Olympic medalists, UFC Champions, Hollywood Actors, Business executives and wall street traders. His unique mindset coaching system leverages the power of hypnotherapy to eliminate fears and breakthrough mental roadblocks allowing you to operate in a state of peak performance every day.Highlights[3:30] What is hypnotherapy?[10:30] What happens in a Hypnotherapy session?[15:11] Core mem

A complete breakdown of epigenetics and biological age with Dr. Lucia Aronica, the lecturer at the Stanford Prevention Research Center. Dr. Aronica shares her comprehensive knowledge on genetic testing and the utility of it, and why a lot of those genetics tests out there aren't worth it.Who is Dr. Lucia Aronica? Dr. Lucia Aronica, Ph.D., is Lecturer at the Stanford Prevention and Research Center, Genomics Lead at Metagenics Inc., and editor of the peer-reviewed journal Life by MDPI. Her research investigates how diet, genetics, and epigenetics interact with each other to impact our health and longevity, and how to use this information to design personalized lifestyle interventions.She is an acclaimed speaker and serves as an advisor for companies active in the personal genomics and precision health field. Dr. Aronica received her PhD from the University of Vienna and has research experience from the University of Oxford, University of Southern California, and University Federico II of Naples. She has pu

Dr. Gordon Lauc is the world’s leading glycan researcher. In this podcast, Boomer sits down with Dr. Lauc to understand the function of glycans, how glycan testing is currently being used, why glycans are not mainstream and how they may serve as an indicator of future incidences. Are glycans the future of predictive testing? Check it out in this episode. Who is Gordan Lauc? Dr Gordan Lauc is Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Zagreb Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry and founder and CEO of Genos Ltd. He graduated molecular biology at the University of Zagreb Faculty of Science in 1992, and obtained PhD in Biochemistry and the University of Zagreb in 1995. He got his postdoctoral training at the Institute for Medical Physics and Biophysics in Münster and Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. Since 1993 he is employed at the Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry in Zagreb. Between 1998 and 2010 he was also part-time employed at the University of Osijek School of Med

World leading water researcher Robert Slovak joins me on the show to talk about the things you have to know about the water we all drink.Who is Robert Slovak? Robert Slovak devoted himself to the science of water after life-altering experiences. He took his astronautical and mechanical engineering degrees and decided to pursue the research of reverse osmosis with his brother Jack. The dynamic duo were considered the early developers of Reverse Osmosis technology.Robert is best known for co-founding Water Factory Systems in the early 1970’s. He and his brother were among the early developers of Reverse Osmosis (RO) technology and its many applications.Their successful innovations encompassed home and office RO drinking water systems, bottled water production, laboratory purification, hemodialysis, seawater desalination, microchip production, bottled water production, water vending, spot-free vehicle washing and more.As a result of the rapid growth of RO applications, Robert’s ongoing seminars, and a best-

Ian Mitchell is one smart dude. I'm happy to call him a friend. This podcast covers a wide range of topics from the use of Carbon 60 (C60) in hair loss to Ozone for gut health. Ian is constantly innovating, inventing, and drawing on a lattice of knowledge. Who is Ian Mitchell? Ian is a leading researcher of Carbon60 and holds many new patents in the space. He is working towards bringing quantum medicine into the forefront and using nanoparticles and many other modalities to enhance peoples’ and pet's lifespans and more importantly health spans.Ian has founded Biocharged, a company that was inspired by Nikola Tesla, the original expert in ozone, and is committed to packing as much ozone into a pill.Highlights[5:20] Life as a jazz musician and builder[22:40] Solving complex problems[30:07] Nikola Tesla and Ozone[38:25] How Ian arrived at Ozone for his latest company[46:21] The Numerous Benefits of Ozone TherapyResourcesIan Mitchell with Dave AspreyWalter Russell elemental chartNikola Tesla’s Ozone Generato

When discussing what to do for Episode 200, Roy suggested he ask a series of questions which he wouldn't share with me ahead of time. This episode was unscripted (at least from my side). Roy contacted a few close friends and sourced a number of questions. The result is a fun conversation about the podcast, perfectionism, psychedelics, and much more. Highlights[11:55] My process for identifying what technology, wearables, and supplements to buy[19:45] Unlearning[29:30] Ultimate lowest point since starting the podcast[37:49] Bad trips, DMT, and perspective[50:01] Candid thoughts on the trauma trend[55:45] How I would spend a billion dollars in one dayResourcesThe Body Keeps the ScorePart 1 and Part 2 of the interview with Francisco Gonzalez LimaNicotine with Dr. Neil GrunbergThe Unspoken Reality of Anxiety with Dr. David RabinKeto. Explained. with Dr. Dominic D’AgostinoProtecting the Asset: A Conversation on Essentialism with Gregory McKeownEssentialism By Gregory McKeownSponsorsTroscriptionsOne of my favorite

David Johnson teaches negotiation at Stanford Law School. We discuss multi-million dollar deals, navigating crucial personal conversations, and the top tips for being a better negotiator.Who is David Johnson? David Johnson has been teaching Negotiation at SLS annually since 2006, in conjunction with his full-time practice of law in Silicon Valley from 1996 to date.  In addition, he is a Lecturer in the Hasso Plattner School of Design (a/k/a “the d.school”), where he has recently completed the third instance of his new course, Negotiation by Design.He has testified before the California Assembly on legislation addressing software liability.  Thereafter he appeared before Congress, as lead counsel for the Business Software Alliance in hearings before the House Subcommittee for Science and Technology. He currently serves on the California State Bar Executive Committee on Alternative Dispute Resolution, and its subcommittee on Education and Inclusivity. David is a regular speaker at conferences, se

Bestselling author and women's health expert, Dr. Mindy Pelz joins the podcast today. Women's health is a topic that, I admit, is covered rarely on this podcast. Dr. Pelz joins me for a fascinating conversation on the ketogenic diet for women, fasting for women, and how to thrive in menopause. Who is Dr. Mindy Pelz? Dr. Mindy’s career started 26 years ago when she opened up Family Life Chiropractic, now known as Family Life Wellness.  Her unique approach has led her to work with multiple Silicon Valley Corporations, some of Silicon Valley’s top CEOs, Olympic Athletes, Academy Award-winning actors, professional musicians and, most importantly, everyday families.She is now a public figure in the alternative health world and is commonly known as, The Reset Doc. She has created one of the most popular  Youtube health channels out there, as well as creating a private facebook group consisting of over 30,000 members who participate in a monthly, Fast Training Week.Currently, her local clinic ran by h

The World’s Greatest Formulator, Shawn Wells joins the show to shed light on the dark sides of the supplement industry. I ask Shawn to share his top tips on selecting supplements so you guys don't need to waste your money anymore. Shawn talks about his personal experience with things like chronic fatigue syndrome, Epstein-Barr, fibromyalgia, depression, insomnia, obesity, and he talks openly about psychedelics.Who is Shawn Wells? Shawn Wells, MPH, LDN, RD, CISSN, FISSN is a product formulator and expert in the fields of performance nutrition, longevity, fitness and supplementation. He earned his master’s degree from UNC-Chapel Hill, where he studied nutritional biochemistry with a minor in exercise science. Shawn is a Registered Dietitian with a decade of experience as a Chief Clinical Dietitian in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities. He is also a Certified Sports Nutritionist and has worked with celebrity clients and professional athletes.On the road to being dubbed “The World’s Greatest Formulator

Former NFL Offensive Tackle Eben Britton speaks openly the NFL, opiates, and how cannabis saved him. After 6-years as a professional football player, Eben retired and became an advocate for responsible cannabis use. Who is Eben Britton? Eben Britton is a former American football offensive tackle who played six seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Selected 39th overall in the 2009 NFL draft, he spent four years with the Jacksonville Jaguars followed by two with the Chicago Bears, last playing football in 2014.Eben was born in New York City and raised in Los Angeles, California. Somewhere in his bi-coastal upbringing lies the essence of his being. A bridge between two worlds (the east and the west). Always finding peace in the middle of two extremes.His early years were filled with athletics and art. He fell in love with football and writing. Eben earned a degree in creative writing from the University of Arizona.Driven by a deep desire to overcome the adversity of his childhood, Eben battled his

This is a deep dive into all things cannabis with one of the pioneers of the industry, Len May. Len goes over the different implications of cannabinoids and the long history of humans and the cannabis plant. Len takes the time to walk me through my genetics and what the implications are for my future cannabis consumption.Who is Len May? Len May is a Certified Medical Cannabis Specialist in Medicinal Genomics, with 25 years of cannabis-related experience. He is president of the Cannabis Action Network, and a board member and lifetime member of California Cannabis Association. May has a Masters of Medical Cannabis and an Endocannabinoid Formulation Specialist Certification from the Institute for the Advancement of Integrative Medicine. Currently, Len May is CEO and Co-Founder of Endocanna Health, a Bio-Science Technology company. Highlights[3:20] Going from Philadelphia to LA to cannabis[10:10] Benefits from the different cannabinoids[17:23] Genetics and the endocannabinoid system[25:15] Research behi

Dr. Val Brown is the Founder of NeurOptimal. He is called the “trainer of neurofeedback trainers” and in this episode shares his background in the space. Dr. Brown covers his Five Phase Model of neurofeedback and how Neuroptimal actually uses their own Period Three Approach to track the data that goes to your central nervous system. Dr. Val explains the claims behind how NeurOptimal can transform your brain and performance, and even help with things like PTSD. Who is Dr. Valdeane W. Brown? Dr. Brown had a long and varied history in the field of mental health before even pursuing his Ph.D. in Psychology. For over 25 years he taught Continuing Medical Education courses across a wide range of clinical topics including Rapid Transformation of Borderline Phenomenology, Dual Diagnosed Clients, Dynamics of Family Therapy, Working With Angry Adolescents. For many years he was a featured and keynote speaker at numerous national and international conferences in the fields of neurofeedback, child psychology, T

Dr. Chris McCurdy is the international expert on Kratom. Dr. McCurdy and I discuss this "plant of controversy" in detail. Kratom almost became a schedule one substance in the United States. The work of Chris Bell, Dr. McCurdy and others prevented this. In the podcast, Dr. McCurdy and I delve into the long history of Kratom use in places like Southeast Asia, Kratom benefits, and why the controversial cases involving Kratom should be revisited. Who is Dr. Chris McCurdy? Christopher R. McCurdy, Ph.D. B.S.Ph, FAAPS, professor, Medicinal Chemistry, college of Pharmacy, University of Florida.Christopher McCurdy, Ph.D., is a broadly trained medicinal chemist, behavioral pharmacologist and pharmacist whose research focuses on the design, synthesis and development of drugs to treat pain and drug abuse. For over 20 years, much of his research has focused on opioid, Neuropeptide FF and sigma receptor ligand/probe design, synthesis, pharmacological evaluation and development.Watch below leading research scientist Dr