Episodes
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Michael Cordova is a board member of the Floatation Tank Association and a passionate floatation therapy advocate. Inspired by a transformative session in 2010, he opened his Floatation Therapy Centre in 2015, aiding organizations like Thames Valley Police Federation, The British Rowing Team, and Long Covid patients at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.
Michael gave the first TED Talk on floating in 2017 and spoke at the Float Conference in 2020. He's a regular on BBC Radio Berkshire's wellbeing panel and was featured in the Telegraph's Small Business 100. As the chair of the Floatation Tank Association's medical & research committee, he leads industry advancements.
He has set up pilot studies, co-authored a book, and advised several float centres. Michael's journey reflects his dedication to enhancing well-being through floatation therapy.
Highlights include:
Michael's Personal Journey into Floatation Therapy Overview of Float Tanks: What They Are and How They Work Key Health Benefits of Regular Float Tank Sessions Debunking Common Misconceptions About Float Tanks Enhancing Sleep, Energy, Focus, and Overall Performance Through Floating Tips for First-Time Float Tank Users to Maximize Their Experience -
The cold is uncomfortable, but can do wonders for your energy, stress, and resilience. In this episode, I have Mark Harper (the cold expert) come on to discuss the benefits of the cold, and how to easily integrate it into your life. This is one you won't want to miss! Resources discussed: https://www.drmarkharper.com To learn more, visit www.thesleepconsultant.com
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I recently had high-tier entrepreneur (and biohacking philosopher) Brad Hart on the podcast where we went deep on a variety of topics that help biz owners hit the top 1%. He also shares his own lab work where we break down his results. Definitely a unique episode, and one you don’t want to miss. Learn more at www.thesleepconsultant.com
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Stefan Andjelovic is the Founder & CEO of "For Your Success" - offering an all-round offering for Agencies, Coaches and generally service companies that want to grow. This offer includes a DFY, DWY and Recruitment offer and what we offer varies per individual company we work with. With 100+ companies that we have helped, our goal with For Your Success is to provide the highest quality services to their partners.
Highlights include:
From Fitness to Entrepreneurship: Stefan's journey to co-founding FYS services. Clarity Through Structure: Helping entrepreneurs overcome operational challenges. Wellbeing Drives Performance: Optimizing health for better business outcomes. 8+ Hours for Optimal Productivity: The importance of quality sleep for entrepreneurs. Longevity: The Entrepreneur's Priority: Tracking health metrics for sustained success. Enjoy!For more info visit www.thesleepconsultant.com
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Michael Garrett is a sports physiotherapist and founder of My Motion, a company that uses digital technology to optimize physical functioning and pain management for athletes and active individuals. With over 20 years of experience in sports medicine, Michael has an exceptional record in helping maximize the physical performance of athletes, ranging from Olympic boxers and gymnasts to professional golfers and dancers.
Highlights Include:
Overtraining Effects - How intense training impacts the body and recover properly to avoid injuries from overtraining.
Holistic Optimization - How maximizing performance requires focusing on lifestyle habits like nutrition, sleep, balance alongside training.
Biomechanics Matter - Identifying and addressing underlying biomechanical inefficiencies to help reduce pain and stress on the body from training.
Balance is Paramount - How developing strong balance correlates powerfully with longevity and disease prevention later in life.
Avoid Unnecessary Surgery - Scans don't always locate the true problem - exploring lateral causes and alternatives can help athletes avoid surgeries they may not need.
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Juraj Kocar is the CEO of Somavedic - an organization that's helped over 100,000 people in their home and office environments experience better sleep, more energy, mental clarity, and focus throughout the day. This is achieved by using a functional and frequency therapy device that harmonizes the adverse effects of EMFs, and much more - all backed by science and thousands of client experiences. As an endless optimist with a passion for building and growing new innovative projects, Juraj has many key insights into how to achieve optimal health.
Highlights Include:
What are EMFs?: What are electro magnetic frequencies and do they negatively impact us. EMFs On Sleep: How these dangerous frequencies can disrupt our sleep, circadian rhythm, and energy levels throughout the day. How to Combat EMFs: How to use technology to eradicate EMFs from your immediate environment. Benefits of Somavedic device: How a device that sits on your bedside table can improve sleep quality, mental clarity, reduce stress, and make you feel your best. Juraj's favorite biohacks: How he combines the latest tech and his immediate environment to improve focus, well-being, and sleep while managing 2 companies.Resources Discussed:
www.somavedic.com
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Garrett Salpeter is the founder and CEO of NeuFit Neuro - a revolutionary device to increase physical & mental recovery and improve sleep. He holds a degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Texas and has extensive training in neuroscience and human physiology. As a health engineer, Garrett applies his engineering background to solving human performance issues through innovative neuromuscular re-education techniques. His book, The NeuFit Method, is an international best-seller providing guidance on how to optimize training and recovery. In addition to his work with New Fit Neuro, Garrett trains medical professionals and elite athletes worldwide on applying New Fit modalities. When not focused on advancing the field of functional neurology, Garrett enjoys hiking, skiing, and spending time with his family in Austin, Texas.
Highlights include:
1. How to recharge your battery fast: How to shift your body into a parasympathetic state for improved sleep, recovery and stress management.2. Improving wearable device scores: How using tech can improve sleep scores and heart rate variability (HRV) in just a few sessions.
3. Pushing past your genetic limitations: How to become a high performer more efficiently and effectively.
4. Recovering from disease: How Neufit can possibly help regenerate nerves for diabetic neuropathy sufferers.
Resources discussed:
www.neufit.com
www.instagram.com/neufitrfp
For more info, visit www.thesleepconsultant.com
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JW Biava has over 20 years of experience in the mold mycology field. As the Laboratory Director of Immunolytics, he oversees the lab's cutting-edge analyses of over 37,000 species of mold using techniques like Petri dish sampling and microscopy. JW's interest in mycology began at a young age while working for his family's laboratory business. In the early 2000s, he partnered with mold experts Dr. Walter Hayhurst and Dr. Donald Dennis to found Immunolytics and help address the health impacts of mold exposure.
Highlights Include
Dangers of Mold: How exposure to indoor mold can negatively impact sleep quality and disrupt the body's natural detoxification process.
Common Signs of Mold: Where to look, how to smell and how to find mold in areas people miss the most.
Mold Prevention: Tips for mold prevention using specific techniques and technologies.
How To Detect Mold: The best type of at-home mold testing for mold that is affordable and
Make Sure It Doesn't Come Back: How to create an environment that makes it impossible for mold to ever come back again.
Resources Discussed
Immunolytics website (immunolytics.com) for DIY mold test kits, educational materials, and expert consultation.
Phone number 505-217-0339 to contact Immunolytics with mold-related questions
For more on how to improve your sleep and overall performance, visit www.thesleepconsultant.com
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Jack Dell'Accio, CEO and founder of Essentia Organic Mattress, brings a wealth of knowledge in health and wellness to the Sleep Experience podcast. With a family background in the latex foam business, Jack embarked on a mission to create the world's only natural foam mattresses designed for whole body recovery. His innovation was driven by a personal experience with family members undergoing cancer treatments, leading him to develop a product that not only offers physical comfort but also addresses the need for clean indoor air quality. Essentia's mattresses have garnered acclaim from pro athletes, celebrities, and health gurus, making it a favorite on Dr. Oz's Hot List and featured in prestigious publications like O, The Oprah Magazine.
Highlights include:Jack's Origin Story: Jack's journey into the sleep and mattress industry began 21 years ago, fueled by his family's challenges with cancer and the quest for a sleeping solution that addressed both comfort and health concerns.
Essentia's Evolution: Starting with a focus on cancer patients and those in recovery, Essentia has evolved to cater to a wider audience seeking performance and wellness, including pro athletes and high-performance individuals.
The Science of Sleep: Jack discusses how Essentia's innovative mattress design significantly improves REM sleep and deep sleep, as evidenced by a study showing a 20-60% increase in these crucial sleep stages among athletes.
Understanding Mattress Toxins: The conversation delves into the harmful effects of conventional mattresses on sleep quality and health, highlighting the importance of choosing the right materials for both comfort and safety.
Simple Yet Effective Sleep Hacks: Beyond mattresses, Jack shares his personal sleep hack of using light-blocking glasses to improve the onset of sleep, emphasizing small changes that can lead to significant improvements in sleep quality.
Learn more at: https://myessentia.com
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Dr. Tracy Gapin is a leading expert in men's health and performance optimization. As the founder of the Gapin Institute, he specializes in helping high-performing individuals achieve peak health and vitality through personalized approaches. With years of experience in the field, Dr. Gatman combines cutting-edge research with practical strategies to unlock optimal wellness for his clients.
Highlights of the Episode:
Understanding the importance of deep sleep for overall health and performance. Exploring personalized approaches to sleep optimization, including lifestyle changes and targeted interventions. Recommendations for supplements and technologies to enhance sleep quality and track progress. Insights into advanced diagnostics and therapies for addressing sleep-related issues. Dr. Gapin's vision for the future of longevity and personalized medicine.3) In this Episode Section:
In this episode of The Sleep Experience podcast, we sit down with Dr. Tracy Gapin to uncover the secrets of high performance health through optimized sleep. Dr. Gapin shares his expertise in men's health and performance optimization, highlighting the crucial role of deep sleep in achieving peak vitality. From personalized lifestyle recommendations to advanced diagnostics and therapies, Dr. Gapin offers actionable insights to enhance your sleep quality and overall well-being. Tune in to discover how to unlock your full potential through better sleep habits and personalized health strategies.
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In this episode of The Sleep Experience podcast, we welcome Brittany Ford, also known as Biohacking Brittany, a holistic health nutritionist committed to helping us reach our fullest potential and achieve optimal well-being through the latest science, nutrition, biohacks, and natural remedies. As the host of the Biohacking Brittany podcast and someone who has navigated her own health journey, Brittany brings a wealth of expertise and insights to help us unlock our highest potential for long-lasting health.
Show Highlights Our Personal Health Journeys: We delve into Brittany's transition from facing unexplained health challenges as a teenager to discovering the power of natural health through a naturopath, sparking her passion for holistic wellness. The Importance of Personalized Health: Brittany and Riley Jarvis, our host, emphasize the significance of adopting a personalized approach to health. We discuss the notion that what benefits one person may not necessarily benefit another due to individual biological differences. Biohacking for Women: Brittany addresses the need for more female-focused biohacking practices, considering the distinct biological and hormonal differences between men and women, and her commitment to optimizing women's health. Our Favorite Biohacks for Sleep: Brittany shares her top biohacks for enhancing sleep quality, including the use of blue light blocking glasses and red lights, to support natural melatonin production and improve sleep. The Simplicity of Effective Biohacking: We advocate for simple, nature-based solutions over complex technologies for health optimization, suggesting that the most impactful biohacks are often free and easily accessible. In This Episode... Holistic Health Perspectives: Brittany Ford offers us an insightful look into the holistic approach to health, highlighting the importance of understanding and optimizing our individual health needs rather than following one-size-fits-all advice. Biohacking Insights: We explore practical biohacking strategies that can be seamlessly integrated into our daily lives, particularly focusing on improving sleep quality and overall well-being. Empowerment Through Self-Experimentation: This episode encourages us to become our own health advocates, emphasizing experimentation with different health and wellness practices to discover what uniquely benefits our bodies and lifestyles. Addressing Women's Health: A significant part of our conversation is dedicated to the specific health challenges women face and how biohacking can provide tailored solutions to meet these unique needs. Future of Health Optimization: Brittany and Riley discuss the potential of biohacking to revolutionize personal health management, highlighting the role of personalized data and natural remedies in achieving optimal health outcomes.Learn more at www.thesleepconsultant.com
Learn more about Brittany https://biohackingbrittany.com
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Ryan Hindmarsh, the former CEO of Sleep Therapeutics in Canada, has made a significant impact on improving lives through better sleep management. With a rich background that spans from coaching NHL hockey players to co-founding and managing leading sports clinics and fitness facilities in Toronto, Ryan brings a wealth of knowledge in enhancing both physical and mental performance. His commitment to health and wellness, coupled with his entrepreneurial spirit, has led him to focus on addressing sleep apnea and other sleep disorders through scientifically proven diagnostics and treatments, helping people transition to healthier and more successful lives
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: Entrepreneurial Journey: Ryan's path to entrepreneurship began in university, where he and a friend started a fitness company, training NHL players, Olympians, and junior hockey players. This early venture sparked his lifelong mission to help people achieve better health and performance. Innovative Training Methods: Ryan introduced cutting-edge training techniques to athletes 30 years ago, including bosu balls, sled pulling, and medicine ball tosses, significantly improving their performance and recovery. Transition to Sleep Therapeutics: Moving from fitness to sleep health, Ryan led Sleep Therapeutics to aid individuals suffering from sleep apnea through CPAP therapy, transforming many lives by significantly improving their sleep quality. Holistic Approach to Health: Ryan emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to health, advocating for a combination of medical treatment, proper sleep hygiene, diet, and exercise to achieve optimal health and performance. Sleep as a Foundation for Success: He stresses that sleep is foundational for high performance, advising leaders and high performers to prioritize sleep to enhance productivity, decision-making, and overall health.Learn more at www.thesleepconsultant.com
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John Zarbock is the founder and CEO of BioFit, a high-intensity training studio that leverages Adaptive Resistance Exercise (ARX) and smart AI strength training machines. These innovative approaches aim to optimize each workout's efficiency and the downtime between exercises. As a 20-year army veteran, Zarbock brings a wealth of experience in personal and physical growth, focusing on customized strength training backed by science. This approach helps his clients discover and live their full potential, contributing significantly to their professional achievements and overall well-being.
Highlights include: Origin Story and Transition to BioFit: Zarbock shares his journey from a 20-year army career to founding BioFit. His discovery of ARX machines and high-intensity training protocols marked a turning point, offering a scientifically backed way to optimize physical performance and resilience. The Importance of Rest and Recovery: The conversation highlights the critical role of rest, particularly deep sleep, in achieving optimal physical condition and maximizing gains from exercise. Zarbock emphasizes that without adequate rest, all efforts in diet and exercise could be in vain. Sleep as a Foundation for High Performance: Rest is framed as essential for top performers, serving as the linchpin for personal growth, stress management, and achieving fitness goals. The dialogue underscores the interdependence of sleep, diet, and exercise in reaching peak performance states. Personal Insights on Health and Fitness: Zarbock offers his view on health, stressing the balance between rigorous strength training and proper rest. He challenges common fitness misconceptions, advocating for a holistic approach to wellness that includes managing sleep and stress. Favorite Biohacks and Technologies: The guest shares insights into his biohacking journey, with a particular focus on the Oura Ring for tracking sleep and readiness. This discussion delves into the importance of personal experimentation in finding what works best for individual health and fitness goals. In This Episode...In this episode we'll explore the interconnectedness of sleep, exercise, and overall health with John Zarbock. We delves into Zarbock's unique perspective on achieving peak physical and professional performance through a combination of high-intensity training, rest, and personal growth strategies. By understanding the significance of rest in the fitness equation, listeners are encouraged to adopt a holistic view of health that equally prioritizes sleep, diet, and exercise. John's journey from an army veteran to a fitness entrepreneur and his insights into biohacking technologies offer valuable lessons on optimizing personal health and performance.
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Ron Martin, the founder of Nutrogenetics Unlimited, has dedicated over 35 years in the dietary supplement and food-related industries. His mission is to make nutritional genomics more accessible to the public, including students and educators. Ron emphasizes the importance of understanding the interplay between genetics and our environment to improve health, well-being, and performance.
Highlights The Role of Genetics in Health: How genetic predispositions can be identified and potentially mitigated through lifestyle changes, offering hope instead of fear. Understanding Nutritional Genomics: Nutritional Genomics and its impact on health, and the importance of personalized nutrition based on genetic makeup. The Power of Melatonin: The role of melatonin in sleep and its genetic connections, including its potential benefits for sleep disorders and neuroprotection. The Significance of Epigenetics: How our environment can influence gene expression, leading to the expression of beneficial genes and suppression of harmful ones. Future of Genetics in Healthcare: Predictions about the evolving role of genetics in healthcare, emphasizing the need for healthcare professionals to embrace genetic information for personalized treatment plans. About This EpisodeIn this episode we dive into the fascinating world of nutritional genomics with expert Ron Martin. We explore, how understanding our genetic makeup can revolutionize our approach to health and wellness. Ron sheds light on the significance of nutritional genomics, the impact of melatonin on sleep, and the promising future of genetics in healthcare. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of genetics, nutrition, and health, providing valuable insights into how we can leverage genetic knowledge for better health outcomes. Ron's passion shines through for making genetic research accessible to the public.
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Our guest is Ryan Provencher, a seasoned professional in the firefighting field, holding positions as Training Division Chief, Health and Safety Officer, and Wellness Fitness Coordinator. As the founder of Firefighter Peak Performance and an Executive Fitness Advisor for Crackle magazine, Ryan brings nearly three decades of diverse experience, ranging from volunteer firefighter to firefighter paramedic and company officer. His dedication to merging the realms of firefighting and physical fitness has been central to his career.
Highlights of What Listeners Will Learn in 5 Steps:
The Critical Role of Sleep for High Performers: We discuss how essential optimal sleep is for productivity, stress reduction, and generating innovative ideas. Ryan's Personal and Professional Journey: We delve into Ryan’s journey, showing how his passion for physical fitness led to a rewarding career in firefighting and wellness. Challenges of Shift Work in Firefighting: We explore the impacts of irregular sleep patterns and shift work on the body and well-being of first responders. Effective Wellness Strategies for Firefighters: We share practical tips and lifestyle changes, including fitness, nutrition, and stress management, to improve overall health. Firefighters as Professional Athletes: We emphasize the importance of self-care, wellness, and the perspective of viewing first responders as athletes in their demanding rolesIn this engaging episode of the Sleep Experience Podcast, we sit down with Ryan Provencher, a seasoned fire department officer and wellness expert. Together, we uncover the unique challenges faced by first responders, especially firefighters, in managing their sleep and overall health. Ryan shares his personal journey, illuminating the vital connection between physical fitness and firefighting.
We delve into the effects of shift work on the body and mind and offer practical solutions and strategies to mitigate these challenges. Through our conversation with Ryan, we explore how firefighters can adopt a holistic approach to their health, viewing themselves as professional athletes to maximize their performance and well-being. This episode is essential listening for anyone interested in the critical role of sleep and wellness in high-stress professions.
Learn more at www.thesleepconsultant.com
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Nick Kozmin is the founder of Salesprocess.io, a consulting company specializing in helping SaaS businesses go from zero to 1 million, scaling his growth consulting business to over 20 million before age the age of 30 in Canada, Nick has a lot of insights into becoming a high performing entrepreneur.
Highlights include:
Nick's Transition from Engineering to Entrepreneurship: His journey from an engineering graduate to a successful entrepreneur, beginning with door-to-door sales and evolving to a SaaS business and consulting.
The Evolution of Consulting in 2023: Insights into the changes in the consulting industry post-COVID, focusing on new business challenges and opportunities in emerging markets.
Strategies for Scaling Businesses: The importance of crafting unique and impactful case studies for scaling revenue from a few thousand to millions per month.
Personal Routines for High Performance: Nick discusses his consistent routines in diet, sleep, exercise, and minimalism in software tools for maintaining focus and productivity.
Future Trends and Optimism: An outlook on technological advancements, especially in electricity and fusion power, and their potential impact on business efficiency and environmental health.
For free resources around morning routines, visit www.thesleepconsultant.com
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Today we're diving into the fascinating world of nootropics and sleep, exploring their incredible impact on productivity and peak performance.
Mark Effinger, also known as Mr. Newts, is a visionary in the realm of brain enhancement. Mark's journey from building a radio at five to creating some of the most effective brain and mood enhancing formulas available today. As the Chief Product Officer at Nootopia, he is dedicated to optimizing brain functions globally.
Highlights include:
Mark's Origin Story: From childhood experiments to cutting-edge nootropic development. The Science of Nootropics: Understanding how these brain nutrients can drastically improve cognitive function and emotional well-being. Sleep & Performance: Explore the critical role of sleep in achieving peak mental and physical performance. Practical Tips & Insights: Learn how you can apply these insights to enhance your daily life, boost productivity, and achieve a higher state of mental clarity.Whether you're looking to enhance your cognitive abilities, improve your emotional well-being, or simply boost your day-to-day productivity, this episode has a few golden nuggets you don't want to miss.
Resources:
https://nootopia.com/shop
www.thesleepconsultant.com
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Learn the key connections between sleep, health, and better peak performance with today's guest Molly Maloof - physician, entrepreneur (www.DrMolly.co) and a regular contributor at global health conferences, with her work highlighted in CBS News, National Geographic, and Reuters.. Known for her expertise in personalized medicine, Molly shares her insights on how enhancing sleep can lead to remarkable improvements in productivity, creativity, stress management, and overall wellbeing.
Key Points:
Personalized Medicine and Biohacking: We start with Molly's journey into the world of Silicon Valley, where the merging of technology and healthcare sparked her interest in personalized medicine and the biohacking movement.
The Importance of Sleep for High Performers: Understand why sleep is often overlooked especially in ultra high-functioning individuals, and the common misconceptions about sleep and its profound impact on mental and physical performance.
The Spark Factor: Molly's new book - focusing on mitochondrial health, metabolic monitoring, and the importance of building resilient social networks for overall health and longevity.
Stress and Its Effects: Stress management, where we highlight the importance of understanding and responding to stress signals. Molly shares her new insights from her medical practice and background about emerging scientific ways to improve stress resilience naturally.
The Future of Health Tech: Lastly, we dive deep into the future of health technology. Learn the future of direct-to-consumer health products, continuous glucose monitors, and advancements in HRV (Heart Rate Variability) monitoring. A new world where we become rewarded for good health, creating positive feedback loops to peak health globally.
To learn more about Molly Maloof, visit www.DrMolly.co
Visit www.TheSleepConsultant.com to get the latest sleep biohacking resources.
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The mission and vision of Matt, the co-founder and CEO of BiOptimizers, is clear and ambitious: to usher in an era of biological optimization for humanity. This revolutionary goal aims to dramatically elevate the average healthspan and lifespan to over 100 years, while enhancing our cognitive abilities by adding an extra 10 IQ points to every individual on the planet. BiOptimizers is dedicated to transforming both the quality and quantity of human life, guiding individuals from states of illness or suboptimal health to peak biological states where every bodily function harmonizes perfectly.
Matt's journey to this endeavor is rooted in his extensive experience as a seasoned, serial entrepreneur. Having successfully established 15 profitable companies, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in business development. His achievements include capturing over 8 million leads, conducting more than 19,000 marketing experiments, investing over $40 million in digital advertising, and generating upwards of $100 million in online sales.
Visit TheSleepConsultant.com and www.bioptimizers.com to learn more
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Dr. Mickra Hamilton an international epigenetics expert who is the CEO & Co-Founder of Apeiron Zoh Corporation, a Complex Systems, Precision Performance Ecosystem that Curates Limitless Expression. A Systems Designer and creative disruptor in the field of Precision Human Performance, she informs a new paradigm of what is possible for human flourishing and purposeful evolution. Dr. Hamilton speaks internationally on the focus areas of the epigenetics of the human system and environment, breathing science, conscious leadership and peak psychophysiological performance.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: Why our genes don't have to control our destiny How to turn our bad genes off and our good genes on Cutting edge gene technology and how to influence How reversing aging is closer than you think 5 steps to start radically shifting your epigenetics to work your favor In this episode…International epigenetics expert Dr. Mikra Hamilton dives deep into the intricate world of genetics and its broader implications on human performance. As the CEO of Apeiron Zoh Corporation, Dr. Hamilton shares her profound understanding of how genes, when interacting with the environment, can be optimized for peak human potential. The discussion sheds light on the transformative power of epigenetics, suggesting that our lifestyle choices can significantly influence gene expression. The future of genetics, Dr. Hamilton forecasts, is teeming with groundbreaking innovations like nanobots for targeted cancer therapies and young plasma transfusions that reverse aging.
Hamilton’s insights offer a fresh perspective on the role of genetics in everyday life, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's unique biological code. Notably, her work and forward-thinking approach challenge the status quo, emphasizing that individuals have the agency to shape their health outcomes by making informed lifestyle choices. Dr. Hamilton's message resonates deeply in today's era, especially for those aiming to achieve a perfect synergy between genetics and environment for holistic well-being. Her vast expertise serves as a beacon for all looking to navigate the exciting yet complex terrain of genetics in the future.
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