Hvmn Enhancement: Biohacking, Health, And Cognition

13 days after publishing a paper on hydroxychloroquine (a potential drug for coronavirus treatment), The Lancet retracted the study due to faulty data.  In the midst of a global pandemic, the study (that have since been retracted) was used as a basis for the guidelines set by the WHO, the CDC, elected officials, and...well, let's hear how deep this rabbit hole leads us. Our guest today, James Todaro, MD, played a significant role in this multi-layered scandal: By revealing the red flags of a study published by one of the world's oldest and best-known medical journals, causing The Lancet to retract it in just 13 days. Buckle up and enjoy this episode of the H.V.M.N. Podcast. On another note, Father's Day is coming up! H.V.M.N. is offering a free bottle of Kado (our Omega-3 Healthkit) with any purchase on our website. Simply use the code "DAD" at checkout. https://go.hvmn.com/dad ------------------------- Prefer video? This episode is on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/4HYK5pL2Z_s Join the Official H.V.M.N. Pod

Less than half a year into 2020, we've experienced global, tectonic shifts that are still being felt now. It's time for modern leadership. Common attributes of leadership, such as assertiveness and charisma, are simply no longer enough in the current climate. As society becomes more connected and multi-faceted, our leaders must evolve as well. Communication, transparency, and empathy. Geoffrey Woo, founder of H.V.M.N., strongly believes these are traits essential for effective leadership. A leader that listens, a leader that unites. This is an element that has largely been lacking during these times of crises...this is what must be fixed. The H.V.M.N. Podcast will be donating all of the ad revenue we receive during the month of June to Talent x Opportunity (TxO) fund, a fund designed to invest in underrepresented and underserved founders. We hope that the leaders of the next generation will build a healthy future for all of humanity. You can directly donate to the TxO fund here: https://a16z.com/2020/06/03/ta

Kara Collier, the Director of Nutrition at Nutrisense, is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Nutrition Support Clinician who specializes in glucose control and metabolism. Kara, drawn to the power of continuous glucose monitors (CGM's), has meticulously experimented with various foods and the impact they would have on her blood glucose levels. By having real-time data tracked over years on a spreadsheet, CGM's have been indispensable tool that has helped (& continues to!) fine-tune her diet. With her previous experience working in traditional hospital institutions and becoming fed up with the shortcomings of standard care (recalling regular instances where metabolically-impaired patients were given soda & highly processed foods), Kara knew that truly personalized nutrition was the future - and she is working tirelessly to spread the message. For example, the effects of intermittent fasting between men and women seem to differ in substantial ways that are recently coming into light. Geof

With no stone left unturned from the past, Lance Armstrong pulls back the curtain on his cycling career, why he's thriving under quarantine (& decided to ditch alcohol), and how he's focusing on the path forward. Averaging 400-500 watts over a 30-minute interval (something a typical 25-year-old could do for only 30 seconds) Lance had nearly superhuman-level abilities. "It really wasn't [the doping]. At this point, I'm not here to fool or lie to anybody...but it wasn't. That was step 11 in a 10 step process. We put a lot of work into the team." In this podcast interview, Geoff Woo and Lance discuss the current coronavirus epidemic, beating cancer, war stories from the Le Tour days, preserving a competitive spirit, and how the global sport of cycling should evolve.   Check out Lance's podcast "The Move" here: https://wedu.team/themove   ---------------------------------------------------------------- Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/CEiQtpe8fik Join the Official H.V.M.N. Podcast Discord Serv

"Absolutely there are diets that can protect you against coronavirus. The health of an individual at a metabolic level is...everything." Dr. Paul Saladino is the leading authority on the science and application of the carnivore diet. He has used this diet to reverse autoimmunity, chronic inflammation and mental health issues in hundreds of patients, many of whom had been told their conditions were untreatable. Since the beginning of the global COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Saladino has been boldly voicing his opinions on how various countries implemented their lockdown policies and why the best, science-driven way to protect yourself begins with the root cause of so many diseases in the first place... The state of your metabolic health. According to this study (https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/met.2018.0105), only 12% of Americans are considered metabolically healthy. While there has not been formal random controlled trials published just yet, there is a strong case to be made with existing and emerging correlat

Apolo Anton Ohno has a remarkable track record as an athlete, becoming the most decorated American Olympian at the Winter Olympics and inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame. Post-sport career (& post "Dancing With the Stars" fame, as we're sure some are aware), Apolo continues to blaze new paths for himself and dedicates much of his time empowering others to reach their own goals. In this podcast interview, Apolo firmly states that he was at a factual, physiological disadvantage during his short track speed skating competitions when compared to his competitors. So, how did Apolo come out so frequently on top? What was he doing differently? How did he win 8 Olympic medals? As much as he was training his body for peak physical performance, he was also training his mind...if not even harder than his body. Pushing his mental game to the absolute limit, sharpening it, and continuously channeling it (all the way from training to race day) was his secret weapon. His mind was the key to success. The mental

Could intermittent fasting or time restricted eating help you stay safe from the coronavirus? Is it a good idea to put the human body under metabolic "stress", when many are already faced with a particularly stressful time? It's not a simple "Yes" or "No" answer. In this podcast, Geoffrey Woo & Dr. Latt Mansor explore the existing scientific literature behind intermittent fasting and dive deep into a recently published study, which showed that healthy participants actually boosted their immune system through 30 days of consecutive fasting. Extrapolating data from both this study and others, they come to their own conclusions and offer their best guidance to how one should think about intermittent fasting during the COVID-19 crisis. Resources: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1874391920300130?fbclid=IwAR1C-iB7gqrROP96m_BE-VKvfUbrK2ps7nZA-K1MWuHy8WcEvWwIxqLRwxM https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/08/180830113035.htm https://diabetes.diabetesjournals.org/content/45/8/1003.short htt

Strength vs. Cardio. That's a topic that's been discussed and argued over within many fitness schools of thought. Is one approach truly better than the other? In this podcast interview, we get interesting insights into this age-old question from Kris Gethin, who has competed as a lifetime natural pro bodybuilder and placed second place in the Natural World Championships. His mindset for training and nutrition has evolved throughout the years, as evident by his more recent involvement in Ironman races & ultra-marathons. Kris currently follows the DTP (Dramatic Transformation Principle) for building strength & muscle, which is high volume and very high intensity. As previously mentioned, Kris incorporates cardio for his health and longevity, completing Ironman races, Spartan courses, & ultra-marathons. Geoff digs into Kris' multi-faceted approach to building muscle, extending healthspan, learning to have a balanced mindset, eating a healthy diet, and much more!   You can follow Kris and his programs

Lisa Tamati is a professional ultra endurance athlete who has crushed some of the toughest endurance events in the world, such as the grueling Badwater Ultramarathon held in Death Valley. Lisa became the first woman from New Zealand to complete this infamous race. Lisa’s adventures have taken her far and wide, including a harrowing expedition through the Libyan Desert that nearly killed her. Despite having over 140 ultramarathons under her belt and achieving various accomplishments, Lisa has also struggled with her mental health - battling with her self esteem, body image, depression, fear, and anxiety. Ultrarunning forced Lisa to learn how to sharpen her mental health and push her physical limits even through traumatic events. In this interview, Lisa goes into great detail about how both her athletic & general life experiences (both positive & negative) made her become the woman she is today. When her mother had an aneurism and fell critically ill, she was unresponsive to the doctors’ standard of hea

With over 100,000 patient interactions and two decades of experience as a board-certified Family Medicine physician, Dr. Ted Naiman continues to accumulate a wide spectrum of knowledge regarding nutrition, fitness, and the keys to optimal human health. Most recently, Dr. Naiman collated his work into his book: 'The P:E Diet'. He makes it clear that he does not follow specific diet dogma (keto, paleo, carnivore, vegan, etc), but that his P:E Diet (protein vs. energy) explains the success of every successful diet out there. In an excerpt in the book, Dr. Naiman states... "What EXACTLY were the differences between the diet and exercise of these healthy elites versus those plagued by chronic disease? Gradually I came to the realization that the principles at work were unbelievably simple, and equally simple to implement. The rules for diet were so basic that I couldn’t believe I hadn’t realized them earlier. Target nutrient density—mostly just protein and minerals—while minimizing toxins, including the energy tox

Dr. Tamsin Lewis is a medical doctor, qualified with honours from King's College London and Guys and St Thomas’ Hospital, with a specific interest in targeted lifestyle and nutritional interventions for improving health-span. Dr. Lewis was also a pro triathlete and became an Ironman Champion in 2014 – winning Ironman UK on her first attempt at the distance. Despite a clear and continuous passion for her health and wellness, Dr. Lewis fell ill to the novel COVID-19 virus on March 14th, 2020. In this podcast episode, host Geoffrey Woo digs into Dr. Lewis' unfortunate experience battling the coronavirus. Dr. Lewis shares helpful information she has gathered from her personal experience, including a time-table of the symptoms she recognized, how wearable biometric devices such as the Oura Ring were valuable, and how she responded taking the various pharmaceuticals (such as hydroxychloroquine) prescribed to her. You can follow Dr. Lewis and her continuing recovery story on her Twitter (https://twitter.com/sportied

To follow your "gut", it's essential to have a healthy gut in the first place. Most still shudder at the thought of bacteria flowing around in their body, but probiotics / prebiotics play a hugely important role in the health of your microbiome. Kombucha is a fairly recent and accessible beverage that introduces healthy bacteria into your diet. In this episode, we welcome Vanessa Dew, the co-founder of Health-Ade Kombucha. Geoff & Vanessa discuss the following and much more: How is kombucha brewed and why exactly is it healthy Building the fast-growing kombucha brand from scratch The future of kombucha and why the category is growing so quickly...could it catch up to the likes of "big soda"? Support the Gold Rush House Market Sale! (ends March 31st, so act fast!): https://goldhouse.org/goldrush/market/?cat=spring-equinox-2020 Learn more about H.V.M.N. here: https://www.hvmn.com/pod ---------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to our Youtube channel for the video version of

On an episode of the Netflix show "Goop Lab", Gwyneth Paltrow followed the 'fast mimicking diet' for five days. According to the experiment featured in the episode, she lowered her biological age by 1.7 years. Essentially a form of extreme calorie restriction, can a fast mimicking diet actually mimic...a true intermittent fast? Geoffrey Woo & Dr. Latt Mansor dive into a fun conversation and discuss the proposed science behind it.   Learn more about H.V.M.N. here: https://www.hvmn.com/pod -------------------------------------------------------------------- Send a message to podcast@hvmn.com with feedback, questions, and guest suggestions!

Dr. Hayley Teasdale is the new Lead Scientist over at Halo Neuroscience. Halo developed a headset (Halo Sport 2) that applies a small electric current (a method specifically known as transcranial direct current stimulation) to the part of the brain that controls movement, activating neurons so they fire more often when you train. The more neurons fire, together, the faster pathways are built in your brain. Prior to joining Halo, Dr. Teasdale came from a research background focused on non-invasive brain stimulation and motor control in Parkinson's Disease, with a particular angle on training proprioception and balance in order to prevent falls. In this episode, Geoff and Dr. Teasdale discuss... The importance of proprioception, which is the sense of self-movement and body position. It is sometimes described as the "sixth sense". As modern society evolved, have humans (at some level) lost their ability to truly tap into this sense? How does brain stimulation work mechanistically? What literature supports posit

At this point, we've heard of many adults following the ketogenic diet to great success, but what about developing children? When Danny Vega, an active athlete who received his M.S. in Human Performance from University of Florida, discovered the ketogenic diet in 2016...he never looked back. With so many years of pushing and stressing his body, experiencing the benefits of reduced inflammation, improved mental clarity, and overall well-being, Danny knew then that low-carb nutrition was a key pillar for his health. His ketogenic lifestyle also made an influence on his family, including his young children. They all follow the keto diet, genuinely love it, and report similar yet varying benefits that help each member prosper in their own way. Maura Vega (@fatfueledmom), suffered from eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and postpartum depression...keto corrected all of that. Dean, the youngest, has had astounding improvements in his eczema and mood. Desmond, the eldest, felt an immediate increase in energy and imp

With over 88,000 confirmed cases, the coronavirus (COVID-19) is the latest global outbreak endangering human health. The outbreak has reached the "Highest level of alert", according to WHO (The World Health Organization), with the director-general warning it can go in "any direction." As the virus continues to spread and health organizations respond accordingly, Geoff and Dr. Latt Mansor dive into the science behind COVID-19 and discuss some of the latest updates. PRODUCER NOTE: The first half of this episode was taped on 2/20, and the second half was taped on 2/27 due to new developments about the outbreak.   --------------------------------------------------------------------   Subscribe to our podcast and share your favorite episodes around! Honest reviews are always appreciated. Send a message to podcast@hvmn.com with feedback, questions, and guest suggestions!

Paul Benigeri, VP of Engineering and Growth at H.V.M.N., graduated from Stanford University with a BS in Computer Science. Paul, one of the first employees who joined the team, quickly went from an individual contributor to managing a world-class (& world-wide!) team of engineers, marketers, and designers. A natural biohacker and optimizer at heart, Paul not only pushes the boundaries of what H.V.M.N. can accomplish, but also himself. From 7 day fasts, to rigorous blocks of eating only meat, to seemingly never-ending fitness challenges, Paul constantly optimizes his health & performance through a systemized approach. Paul then applies the key learnings from his personal growth to the wider team at H.V.M.N. You can follow Paul's Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/benigeri/ Learn more about H.V.M.N. here: https://hvmn.com/pod   --------------------------------------------------------------------   Subscribe to our podcast, and honest reviews are always appreciated! Send a message to podcast@hvmn

Dr. Richard Veech spent decades studying human metabolism, with his scientific contributions, (particularly in the keto field), being highly lauded among his colleagues. "He has redefined our understanding of metabolism," said Dr. Thomas Seyfried of Boston College. In an airplane crash of 48 passengers in 1968, only 10 survived...including Dr. Veech. He was named a Hero of New Hampshire for providing medical care to the survivors even though he had a broken back. At age 84, Dr. Richard Veech passed away on Jan 30, 2020. We dedicate this episode of "Geoff Talk" to Veech's memory & scientific legacy. Geoff starts off with Dr. Veech's biographical facts, dives into some of his most interesting contributions to science, and discusses how Dr. Veech's work inspires his thinking and gives an indication to where the future of ketone metabolism, human performance, and healthspan is headed. We highly recommend watching the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/9ler8ksUAfE Refer

With over 250 documented fights in her professional career in Thailand, Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu (105lbs) is truly a fighting machine. How can one fight at such an intense volume? Along with discipline made of steel, Sylvie also follows the ketogenic diet to help further her performance both in the ring and aid in her recovery between fights. You can find more about Sylvie below: Sylvie's Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/MasterKM... Sylvie's Website - https://8limbsus.com/ Learn more about H.V.M.N. here: https://hvmn.com ------------------------------------------------------------- Find this podcast on Youtube: https://go.hvmn.com/subscribe-hvmn Send a message to podcast@hvmn.com with feedback, questions, and guest suggestions!

Ditch the flat treadmill. Hit the winding, mountainous, rocky trail instead. In this podcast, we chat with Erwan Le Corre (founder of MovNat). He follows a primal lifestyle of "natural movement", one that reconnects himself to the natural, innate capabilities of the human body. In modernity, most people only do a few movements each day, commonly finding themselves stuck in environments that limits their ability to move as freely as their ancestors could have. Geoff and Erwan and dig into the benefits of engaging with natural movements, why it might even be more beneficial for your cognition vs. pumping iron in the gym, and much more. You can find Erwan & MovNat here: https://www.movnat.com/ Learn more about H.V.M.N. here: https://hvmn.com ------------------------------------------------------------------ Send a message to podcast@hvmn.com with feedback, questions, and guest suggestions!