Chronic diseases start in the gut. So, why do we turn to pharmaceuticals to suppress symptoms instead of treating the real cause of our illness? Entrepreneur, Naveen Jain plans to turn the pharmaceutical industry upside down with gut microbiome test kits people can take at home. His company, Viome provides a complete inventory of the bio-individual flora and fauna in a person’s gut and offer suggestions on what foods may be causing inflammation and other disease-causing conditions.
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Key Takeaways:
[5:32] Naveen describes his early life and how it shaped him into the successful entrepreneur he is today.
[10:35] Viome was created to provide meaningful feedback to clients, based on testing their gut microbiome.
[24:54] Naveen debunks common myths about a supposedly healthy diet and lifestyle.
[38:50] Unpacking the functional microbiome test and utilizing the results.
[46:26] Pharmaceutical companies want to keep you sick.
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Most people know that proper health and nutrition is vital for a long, healthy life. But, in spite of this awareness most humans are strung out, and sleep-deprived. Drew’s good friend, Sean Stevenson is breaking the pattern and spreading the word about the importance of sleep in his internationally bestselling book, Sleep Smarter. During this episode, the Host of the top health and fitness podcast, The Model Health Show shares his tips and techniques for allowing the body to get the rest it needs. The right amount of sleep allows muscles to recover after a workout, increases mental cognition, and reduces the risk of disease.
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Key Takeaways:
[9:35] Shawn knew he was meant for something special and meditation allowed him to step into it.
[19:29] Why kids need strong role models and to have something to aspire to.
[22:50] The cool sciency stuff Shawn wonders why more people aren’t talking about.
[31:46] The science of sleep and melatonin resistance.
[39:00] How Shawn manages stress and stays motivated as a successful entrepreneur.
[45:58] Shawn finds fulfillment in his life through growth.
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Sleep Smarter, by Shawn Stevenson
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Starting each day with intention can be the easiest path to fulfillment and purpose but do you have the willpower to follow through? Benjamin Hardy joins Drew to discuss the main points of his book, Willpower Doesn’t Work, which describes why it’s easier to eliminate things from your life instead of going down the neverending rabbit hole of willpower. Ben shares social psychology examples of how humans adapt to their environments, tips for changing your environment, and how creating new experiences and investing in yourself can increase your chances for success.
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Key Takeaways:
[5:50] Ben leans into his core concepts when life gets busy.
[7:54] How Ben went from having zero accountability to studying social psychology.
[14:51] Tips for shaping your environment to live an intentional life.
[27:45] How to maintain momentum and prevent burn out.
[33:33] Creating new experiences for kids.
[36:12] For Ben, journaling is an emotional regulation tool and imagination igniter.
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Willpower Doesn’t Work: Discover the Hidden Keys to Success, by Benjamin Hardy
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Elevating the heart rate and cardio have been touted as the right path to losing weight for over 20-years but as Drew’s guest, Peter Hirsh describes functional movements and nutrition help you get into your best shape. Peter has 17 years of experience as a Personal Trainer. He is a Fitness Speaker, the Founder and Content Creator of the workout KettleBell Movement. His Kettlebell training is used in Corporate Wellness Programs and Workshops. During the discussion, you will hear how exercise has been influenced by misinformation and why cardio isn’t as important as you might think.
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Key Takeaways:
[4:59] As a fitness manager Peter noticed discrepancies in the calories in calories out paradigm.
[15:22] Misinformation about weight loss and diet has impacted the way people exercise.
[18:15] The 7 Primal Movements.
[27:57] Is Crossfit for everyone?
[29:58] Understanding your nutritional profile is the key to a healthy life.
[39:29] Kettlebell Movement is a video-based training site.
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