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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   Watch us on YouTube Listen to us on Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify Follow us on our social channels: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

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  Watch us on YouTube   Listen to us on Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify  Follow us on our social channels: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter 

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  Watch us on YouTube   Listen to us on Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify  Follow us on our social channels: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter  

  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 Watch us on YouTube   Listen to us on Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify  Follow us on our social channels: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter   

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  Watch us on YouTube   Listen to us on Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify  Follow us on our social channels: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter 

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  Watch us on YouTube   Listen to us on Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify  Follow us on our social channels: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter 

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  Watch us on YouTube   Listen to us on Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify  Follow us on our social channels: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter 

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 Watch us on YouTube   Listen to us on Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify  Follow us on our social channels: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter 

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    Watch us on YouTube   Listen to us on Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify  Follow us on our social channels: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter   

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    Watch us on YouTube   Listen to us on Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify  Follow us on our social channels: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter 

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   Watch us on YouTube   Listen to us on Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify  Follow us on our social channels: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter 

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   Watch us on YouTube     Listen to us on Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify    Follow us on our social channels: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter 

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  Steven’s favourite smart drugs  Piracetam  GHB  Deprenyl  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   Watch us on YouTube     Listen to us on Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify    Follow us on our social channels: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter 

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    Watch us on YouTube     Listen to us on Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify    Follow us on our social channels: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter 

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   Watch us on YouTube     Listen to us on Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify    Follow us on our social channels: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter 

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    Watch us on YouTube     Listen to us on Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify    Follow us on our social channels: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter 

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   Watch us on YouTube   Listen to us on Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify  Follow us on our social channels: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter 

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   Watch us on YouTube     Listen to us on Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify    Follow us on our social channels: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter 

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 Watch us on YouTube Listen to us on Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify Follow us on our social channels: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

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 Watch us on YouTube Listen to us on Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify Follow us on our social channels: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter