Health/Fitness
Improving your health and fitness has limitless benefits. Self-development has a lot to do with reducing your risks of diseases and prolonging your life. Thus, aside from the physical wellbeing, we cover topics on mental, spiritual, and emotional health as well. The following episodes will inspire you to lead a balanced and healthy life.
"I had learned to build a body from the outside in. I hadn't learned to build a body from the inside out." Wade Lightheart One thing we all want is vibrant, powerful, tremendous health. After all, health is wealth, right? You’re probably aware that exercise and diet are two important components of health. You might not realize, however, just how important your diet is (and not just in terms of how many calories you eat). Believe it or not, the fifth biggest killer is digestive-related illnesses. The key to avoiding…
"Alpha waves promote creativity, innovation, intuition, calmness, relaxation, and mood stability." Chris Keane Imagine how profoundly and powerfully it would impact your life if you spent 40 years as a monk meditating on a mountaintop. There’s no doubt you would gain enlightenment, clarity, and train your brain to function in remarkable ways. Unfortunately, most of us don’t have time to spend 40 years meditating. The good news is that there’s an incredible program that helps you reap many benefits of meditation in just five days. My guest today, Chris Keane…
Today’s show features an incredible story of transformation. AJ Mihrzad was just an overweight kid who wasn’t happy with the way his life was going. He studied and learned everything he could in effort to change his life. His hard work paid off and he eventually lost 60 pounds. Along the way, he discovered the joy of sharing his newfound knowledge to inspire others. AJ has repeatedly applied principles of transformation to all aspects of his life. He’s even added psychological and mental aspects to his fitness regimen. He has…
If you’ve ever tried to quit carbs, you know how hard it can be. But did you realize that carbohydrates are eight times more addictive than cocaine? Giving up fats can be incredibly difficult too. Fortunately, we don’t need to quit eating fats to be healthy. Some fats are essential while others can be detrimental to our health. It’s all about finding the right ones and creating balance in our diets. Udo Erasmus, acclaimed author of the bestselling book Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill, is here today to explain the…
Imagine having the ability to cure many chronic health conditions, ranging from IBS to headaches to eczema, all by modifying your diet. No, this isn’t a recommendation for the trendy panacea of cutting out gluten. Instead, the key to improving your health and vitality is in determining exactly which foods cause issues for your individual body. Sure, that might be gluten, but it might also be tomatoes, potatoes, or even broccoli. "The right food for you makes all the difference." Jeffrey Zavik Jeffrey Zavik, the founder of Immuno Laboratories and…
Hello, and welcome to Get Yourself Optimized! I’m your host, Orion Talmay. Wait… that doesn’t sound quite right, does it? Well, that’s because this week, I’m stepping in to interview my husband (and the usual host of this show), Stephan Spencer. In case you haven’t figured out yet what the big occasion is, it’s that this is episode #100 of this amazing podcast! "Knowledge is power. Always be learning, optimizing and up-leveling in every aspect of your life." Stephan Spencer with Orion Talmay In our conversation today, Stephan pulls together…
Happiness is something that we all want to achieve. Finding a way to create a life that is fun and successful is possible through a culmination of study, searching, and personal transformation. Today’s guest, Valerie Sheppard shares a four step process to finding happiness that she has distilled from her own personal journey and search for happiness. Valerie spent many years studying and searching for information about finding and achieving happiness. Her four step process consists of the commonalities she discovered in many different teachings. "Living Happy to Be ME…
Are you confused about what kind of diet to follow? Harvard educated psychologist Melanie Joy helps shed light on this controversial issue and how to choose a path that creates better health and aligns more with our basic human values. She even has tips for meat eaters to support a more sustainable lifestyle in a non-judgemental way. Dr. Joy explains how carnism, an invisible belief system or ideology that conditions us to eat certain animals affects all of our lives. Listen to this episode as we discuss taking back your…
Did you know there’s technology that can detect pancreatic, ovarian, and lung cancer for just three cents in only five minutes? Or that we’re increasingly able to modify our DNA? There have been incredible advances in diagnostic technologies, nanorobots, and the function of genes, all working towards saving lives. Today our conversation is with Jack Andraka about his love of science, how persistence paid off for him, and about the future of medicine. Prepare to be charmed by the 20-year-old wunderkind, who was only 15 years old when he invented…
If you’re concerned about aging, turn your attention to your telomeres. These protective caps of our chromosomes play a key role in aging, and can even indicate how your body might react when faced with the common cold. While we don’t yet fully understand every aspect of telomeres, it’s clear that our everyday choices can affect their length, and that making good choices can help you keep them as long as possible. Elissa Epel, today’s guest, is an expert in the field. She co-wrote the The Telomere Effect with Dr.…
