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   Dr. John Bergman became a chiropractor after an auto accident left him severely injured, but thanks to the therapies of alternative health, he made a full recovery. Inspired by the power he saw in the body, he now passionately advocates for alternative health practices.   EPISODE   When John Bergman got into a serious car wreck, he got the feeling that the medicine he was being prescribed may have been making him worse instead of better. He decided to research further and go to chiropractic school and has become a champion of alternative medicine. He wants people to truly start thinking about what modern medicine is doing to their bodies, and why their bodies are failing them. The answer, he believes, is that we might be misdiagnosing simple adaptive responses that our body is having to other problems - simple problems like stress, little exercise, too much time sitting, or taking in too many toxins from medications and processed foods. Traditional medicine might be overcomplicating things and overlooking

  Bill Donius is revolutionizing the way people think. He's the New York Time's bestselling author of Thought Revolution, and works with major companies such as Wells Fargo and Nestle to revamp their problem solving strategies.   EPISODE  Bill Donius knows your brain has a secret area that you are not fully utilizing - ever have that "aha!" moment in the shower, or laying in your bed, or while running – a seemingly magical idea that is captivating and motivating? What if you could trigger those ideas on demand? Bill says you can - in less than 60 seconds. It's all due to the specific roles of the hemispheres of the brain. Many of us know the idea of left brain/right brain - that the separate hemispheres of the brain are responsible for different types of thought. The left brain for analytical and logical thinking, the right brain for creativity and problem solving. Bill has been interested in accessing the right brain for problem solving for years, and now does seminars for Fortune 500 companies to teach CEO

  Mike Vardy is the founder of Productivityist, and host of the Productivityist podcast. He is a 3 time author, whose book’s include The Front Nine: How to Start the Year You Want Anytime You Want, The Productivityist Workbook and Beyond Trying and regularly contributes to outlets such as LifeHacker and The Huffington Post     EPISODE  Mike Vardy is known as the Productivityist, a fitting name, because he doesn't treat productivity like a tactic, he treats it like a belief system. Mike believes in productivity as a way to not just get you doing more, but get you doing more of the stuff that you love. He's been studying it since his early career at Costco,  an environment where an efficient system is crucial. He studied the greats, did some testing of their systems on himself, refined them according to their flaws and strengths and added a few of his own brilliant ideas to create "Now Your Way", the productivity system of his own creation. This show is chock full of tips that will get anybody rethinking the

  Carolyn Ketchum is the writer and creator of alldayidreamaboutfood.com, a popular blog dedicated to low-carb, gluten free recipes. She was the former VA for Stephan Spencer.   EPISODE  You might know Carolyn Ketchum for her highly popular food blog, All Day I Dream About Food, which receives over a million views per month. What you probably don't know her from is her past as my  rockstar virtual assistant. That's right, in this very special episode I'm baring all  and breaking down the secret entrepreneur technique of having a virtual assistant. Carolyn was an absolute rockstar VA, and we discuss how the entire process works in this little-seen role. If you've ever considered your own virtual assistant, or have hopes of working as a VA for a successful entrepreneur, this is a can't miss, because we are rattling off essential tips for an optimal entrepreneur/VA relationship. We cover: • the 3 lists of Freedom • how to find and screen the perfect VA • what a VA can do for your email and your calendar • how to

  Mike Rohde is a designer, author, speaker, illustrator, and sketchnoter extraordinaire. He professionally designs with Gomoll Research + Design, illustrated the New York Times bestseller REWORK, and has spoken at SXSW.   EPISODE    Mike Rohde believes that the idea of saving all the things we need to remember and need to do solely within our mind is an ineffective way to retain and process different experiences, ideas, and conversations we come across in our lives. Instead, influenced by his background as a UX designer, Mike is able to remember and process things in a highly creative, highy effective way that I'm excited about sharing. They're called sketchnotes, and they take the concept of taking notest to another level, w  amplified with small pictures, differing fonts, and emphasis on important details. In this episode, Mike peels back the layers of how sketchnotes rewire the way you process and retain information, and explains that anyone, artistically inclined or challenged,  can benefit from taking s

  Tim Hodges, LMP has been pioneering an effort to expand the methodology of Strain Counterstrain to effectively restore function to fascial systems, and receive chronic pain almost instantly.   EPISODE  Tim Hodges is a leading expert in fascial counterstrain, a relatively recent therapy that brings in new and exciting knowledge about fascia, the tissue fibers beneath our skin that enclose and separate our muscles and organs. It was originally thought that body workers (massage therapists, physical therapists, etc.)were only affecting muscle. Now, however, we know that they affect our body's protective tissue, and have the ability to affect dysfunctions in our protective systems that directly affect our vital systems, such as the venal system, the lymphatic system, the cardiovascular system, etc. This sometimes means for those going through chronic pain, the relief can be instantaneous. He and his partner Brian Tuckey have been revolutionizing what we know about fascia, what it does to the body, and its poten

  Raul Villacis is a strategic consultant, motivational speaker, transformation leader, real estate expert, and a writer. He is the founder and CEO of The Next Level Experience.  EPISODE  Like me, Raul Villacis has gone through a radical transformation. He was in a job that was going nowhere, his body was in a constant pain that doctors couldn't figure out, and he found himself turning to alcohol to escape his reality. It wasn’t until he found the power of a morning ritual that he turned his life around. For such a simple practice, it is amazing the type of power it can have in revitalizing a life and career. He's now a successful coach running a sought-after mastermind group, and has learned to master his state in a way that keeps him in control of his emotions and his destiny. We discuss: how to open your mind to personal development creating a ritual that sticks the elements of a power statement that transform your subconscious the role that gratitude plays in your motivations   For complete shownotes an

 Jay and Joy are co-founders of JingSlingers, a bi-coastal SuperFood powered optimum health and nutritional consulting company. Together they Educ8te, Illumin8te and Elev8te their students and clients, with Cutting-Edge Science and the Ancient Wisdom of SuperFoods and SuperHerbs, teaching them how to “Sling Jing” in the heart of their own homes, their kitchen. Their natural approach to SuperHero Health has them working with a number of Red Carpet celebrity clients all over the world in both the film & music industry.   EPISODE  Jay and Joy (a.k.a. The JingSlingers) are back again with another enlightening episode. This time, we focus not on what you put into your body, but what is already in it. It's all about checking in on the status of your body, seeing what needs work and attention, and healing ourselves with the proper techniques. Jay and Joy delve into what Jingslinging truly means, and how they can help return youthful energy to your body by treating it right and ridding it of toxins. Here are some

  Luther Cowden is a certified Resistance Flexibility trainer based in Los Angeles, CA who travels internationally to offer Resistance Stretching classes, workshops, private assisted stretching, couples stretching, workplace stretching, and online training. He was originally trained by the founder, Bob Cooley.  EPISODE You probably don't know much about what Luther Cowden does, but it could improve your life for the better instantaneously. Luther is a resistance flexibility expert, which sounds like a niche specialty, but when is the last time we had the thought that "I'm just not a flexible person", or "I really lost the ability to touch my toes like I used to". We all have those things that we feel that we just can't do with our body. As it turns out, it goes a lot deeper than that. These flexibility problems we have are in majority attributed to dense fascia, a sort of build-up of hard scar tissue that prevents our muscles from doing what they should, and the effects of that can branch into difficulties wi

 Dr. Mark Goulston is Founder of Heal the World, One Conversation at a Time, #1 international best selling author of six books, UCLA professor of 20 years, clinical psychiatrist, and expert advisor to FBI hostage negotiators. EPISODE Mark Goulston has the worst parts and best parts of the human brain mapped and understood like a Rubik's cube master. He's been a UCLA professor for 20 years, trains FBI hostage negotiators, is a trained psychiatrist - the man is unstoppable. The reason is he understands that the majority of the difficult conversations we have take root with some other problem - and Mark knows how to get people to open up about those problems. We all have difficult and unpleasant conversations throughout our lives. However, there's never really been a roadmap for how to deal with them, you simply wince and do your best. Luckily, Mark gives us the key to not only making these conversations smoother, but help you communicate on a deeper level We discuss: the difference between noticing and listeni

 Christ Gatchis is the founder of Axis Labs, one of the most reliable names in sports nutrition supplementation.   EPISODE  Chris Gatchis has been fascinated by the real effects that a properly balanced nutrition and fitness can have on your entire life since he was a teen. But when he started his own nutrition company, Axis Labs, he noticed something strangely off with his body. He was still following a fitness regimen he knew to work for him in the past, and was currently working for others, but found himself gaining weight, feeling sluggish, and just not feeling his prime. When he when to the doctor for a checkup as he and his wife were trying to conceive, the problem came to light. His testosterone levels were frighteningly low. Because he had the resources, he decided to do something about it himself, and find a way to help other men in the same situation. andropause - the natural reduction of testosterone levels that men experience (similar to the menopause that women have that reduces their estrogen l

  Cristo D'Arcy is an alternative health expert who is a master in energy and healing. His objective is to free up individuals and companies from negative thoughts and experiences that are holding them back from achieving their potential.   EPISODE  Cristo D'Arcy can't tell you exactly what he does. He's been a healer and energy restorer for around 15 years, and he manages to be simultaneously astounded by what he does as well as his biggest skeptic. Cristo has always been aware that he had skills that bordered on the fantastical. When he realized that his life wasn't made for conventional schooling, he looked to alternative medicines to be able to use his gift with others. But to him, it perhaps wasn't far-reaching enough. Instead, he was introduced to a kungfu grandmaster who taught him about energy healing, and something finally felt right. Now, he's traveling across the country giving individualized healings and diagnostics of what is going on in the energy spectrum of the body. Our body is made of so muc

  Luke is a Life Stylist, public speaker, and entrepreneur. Since 2008 Luke has also served as Founder and CEO at School of Style, the nations most prominent fashion school for stylists.   EPISODE  Celebrity and musician stylist Luke Storey believes in the power of fashion that goes beyond making yourself look good. He believes in its ability to help you present yourself in the best way possible to the world. There's a certain power that comes with looking good and knowing you look good. Luke's all about helping you harness that power to boost your career and social life. Even if you aren't a celebrity or rockstar, there are simple things you do to transform your style, and boost your confidence. In this episode, Luke gives incredible style advice that you especially can't afford to miss, and how to identify style goals that will convey the image you want to have for yourself. Before you go out and start shopping, Luke advises, you're going to want to know more about your archetype and your body type and how

  Dr. John Jaquish  is the Inventor of bioDensity system that rapidly enhances bone health for individuals that are affected by the bone disease osteoporosis and helps Astronauts that spend long periods of time in zero gravity.   EPISODE  When John Jaquish developed the BioDensity machine, he had no idea of the commotion it would create in the fitness community. He was originally trying to develop a relief for his mother's osteoporosis. Not only did he achieve his goal in improving his mother's bone strength and fighting osteoperosis, he also started a revolution in muscle building, joint health, and bone health. He's CTO and innovator of BioDensity, a physical training machine that works to build strength and build density of muscle, bone, and joints, and its far from your regular weight training. John tapped into the power of high-impact training, and ever since he's been helping others around the country use natural adaptation of the body to achieve unbelievable results. I personally have tried his machine

Christine Peterson is cofounder and past president of Foresight institute, the leading nanotech public interest group. She writes, lectures, and briefs the media on coming powerful technologies, especially nanotechnology and life extension. Peterson holds a bachelor's degree in chemistry from MIT.   Christine Peterson, future tech expert and board advisor for the Machine Intelligence Research Institute, sees into the future in a way that most cannot. In the constantly advancing world of technology and research, it is her job to look at what is happening and frame it in the larger concept of societal development, how it might affect humanity, and what it might mean for the human body itself. There are a lot of amazing technologies being developed that are under the radar that have the potential to drastically change the quality of life for humanity, within decades.  Christine and I sit down to discuss everything from nanotechnology to cryogenics to finding a soulmate, all in the effort of getting the most ou

  Lazo Freeman is the champion in sculpting physique, training with him you will become a champion over your body in 12 weeks.  Episode:  One look at Lazo Freeman and you'd never imagine he was anything but the hyper-confident, successful man you see in front of you. However, his love affair with fitness originally happened because of a disconnect he was seeing in his life with the way he wanted it to be. Early on in life he realized he could not control many outside circumstances that were affecting his self esteem. What he could control and work on was his physical self, and he worked on that, believing it would lead to clarity of mind. Turns out, it was one of the best decisions he's ever made. Within the first few weeks of beginning his training, he won a body transformation competition, and found himself hooked. It turned into a part-time job while finishing school, then a full-time job, then an incredibly lucrative career in teaching others how to meet the goals they want in their life by first loving t

  Shaahin Cheyene is an Iran-born American businessman, writer and filmmaker. He wrote and directed the award-winning 2008 documentary film Serpent and the Sun: Tales of an Aztec Apprentice. He is currently the founder and current CEO of the companies Accelerated Intelligence, a maker of nutritional supplements, and Victory Films, a documentary film production company. He was the founder of the now-defunct company Global World Media, a maker of legal intoxicants. Cheyene developed several alternative medicine products, including "Herbal Ecstacy," an ephedra-based alternative to the drug MDMA, commonly known as "ecstasy."   Episode: We've done several shows on The Optimized Geek about enhancing your body, your career, and your lifestyle, but now we investigate how to get the best brain response and the best work out of your brain. Shaahin Cheyenne has worked in nootropics, aka "smart drugs" since he was 15, and believes that people aren't paying enough attention to how they are treating their brain. He gi

  Domingo M. Silvas, III is Domingo is a serial entrepreneur and US veteran. He is the chief executive officer of EscapeArtist. Prior to EscapeArtist,he was the co-founder of 11i Solutions, and the Chief Executive Officer of Aqua Gold International Inc, a publicly traded US company with subsidiaries in Canada and China from July 2009 to March 2010. This week on Optimized Geek, Domingo gives some sage advice on how to get started in international business and investment. If your company has even a small percentage of revenue coming from abroad, it might be time to think about starting an international business corporation to limit your income that is immediately taxable by the US. And once you get started in international business, it becomes easy to see that there is a multitude of opportunities to get on board with and to overall make sure the money you worked hard to earn is secure from threats in the economy and even from the lawsuits.   Some of the insanely valuable tips we cover today: how your assets a

  Jay and Joy are co-founders of JingSlingers, a bi-coastal SuperFood powered optimum health and nutritional consulting company. Together they Educ8te, Illumin8te and Elev8te their students and clients, with Cutting-Edge Science and the Ancient Wisdom of SuperFoods and SuperHerbs, teaching them how to “Sling Jing” in the heart of their own homes, their kitchen. Their natural approach to SuperHero Health has them working with a number of Red Carpet celebrity clients all over the world in both the film & music industry. Joy and Jay have been sought after speakers for live events, radio and internet media interviews and they have multi-media projects in the works. Episode:  There are easy ways of extending our longevity and maximizing our best life that the average Joe like you or I simply aren't taking advantage of. These are the kind of realities that Jay and Joy, The JingSlingers, want to enlighten us with. They make their living being optimized health counselors to everyday people and some well-known pub

Jaiya is one of the most progressive and well educated sexual wellness experts. She works with couples and singles to help them overcome intimacy issues, deepening connection and communication, leading to the creation of more fulfilling relationships. Jaiya holds certifications as a Somatic Sexologist, Sexological Bodyworker, and Tantra Teacher. When Random House needed their newest sex expert they sought out Jaiya and she co-authored the book Red Hot Touch: A Head To Toe Handbook for Mind-Blowing Orgasms with her co-teacher Jon Hanauer. Together they also created their best-selling, award winning DVD series by the same title. Jaiya strives to eradicate sexual shame and invites those she works with to explore how much pleasure they can possibly experience.   Episode Today I'm probing the brain of Miss Jaiya, sexologist extraordinaire. I attended her workshop with my fiancée, and was astounded by the deep understanding she has of human sexuality. She knows what people crave, why people crave it, and how to