Best Self Quantification Podcasts (2025)

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Shark data week! 41:38

1d ago41:38

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If you've ever thought your data was hard to get, wait until you hear about shark data. We are joined by shark scientist Jaida Elcock to discuss how she gets data about sharks, why it's so difficult -- and why it's so important that we do so despite the challenges. Whether you're naturally interested in sharks, care about our planet and oceans, or …

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The science of self-medication in animals 46:55

12d ago46:55

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When we think about advances in medicine, most of us probably first picture lab coats and fancy equipment -- but as our guest, biologist Jaap de Roode, author of the extraordinary new book Doctors by Nature: How Ants, Apes, and Other Animals Heal Themselves shares, sometimes big discoveries (in medicine and beyond!) can come from looking for data i…

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Sleep Smarter: The Science-Backed Supplement Stack 14:48

20d ago14:48

14:48

Are your sleep supplements actually helping — or just expensive hype? In this episode of Best Night Ever, Dr. Jay Khorsandi (@sleepbiohacker) cuts through the noise and breaks down the most effective, science-backed supplements for deep, restorative sleep. From magnesium and glycine to L-theanine, apigenin, and bonus compounds like tart cherry and …

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Sleep Optimization 101: Master Your Light, Temperature & Circadian Rhythms with Quick Tips 7:07

26d ago7:07

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In this episode of Best Night Ever, we go far beyond the basics of sleep hygiene and unlock the science-backed secrets to transform your nights — and your days. Join Dr. Jay Khorsandi as we break down the three most potent levers for better sleep: light exposure, body temperature, and circadian rhythm alignment. You’ll get practical hacks, advanced…

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Searching for life in the Milky Way 43:41

2M ago43:41

43:41

Is there life in our galaxy? How would we know if we spotted it? Dr. Moiya McTier, astrophysicist and folklorist, joins us to talk about her Ph.D. research on exactly that, plus the many surprising ways we get data about our universe (plus some existential pondering, of course)! Warning: we will be talking about the vastness of space and it's *no j…

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Fear and optimism in the age of AI 47:42

2M ago47:42

47:42

Vasant Dhar has been working on AI since way before it was cool (and before most people thought it was possible). I've admired his work for a long time and since I started this show have wanted to have him on as a guest to talk about the strengths and limitations of LLMs. A few days ago, he published an article in The Hill about how DOGE is using A…

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The power of turning political attitudes into numbers 30:36

2M ago30:36

30:36

We take it as a given that Americans are politically polarized, but how do we actually know if empirically this is the case? We talk with Prof. Patrick Egan (NYU) about how we can quantify something as abstract as a political attitude, why doing so helps us understand polarization, and how all of this helps reveal opportunities where we can make pr…

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Building a data warehouse to help find a cure for ALS 46:36

3M ago46:36

46:36

ALS is a fatal motor neuron disease that has no cure and is estimated to affect hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. Why is a cure, or even a meaningful treatment, so elusive? We talk with data engineer, scientist, and rare disease advocate Danielle Boyce at ALS TDI about her work helping us all better understand this terrible illness. While …

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Spying on Elon Musk and Tesla from space 42:21

3M ago42:21

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Oceans of numbers come pouring out at us each day about the big tech companies -- whether it's spending on AI, iPhone sales, Tesla stocks ... or, lawsuits against SpaceX by Cards Against Humanity? -- senior tech correspondent Rani Molla is on the case. We talk with her about how to make sense of all the numbers coming our way, the power of zooming …

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Just how much misinformation is out there? 51:31

3M ago51:31

51:31

We all have ideas about how social media and misinformation are affecting us and our world. But, as our guest Prof. Joshua Tucker explains, received wisdom is not the same thing as scientific findings. Join us for a tour de force through how to break down "social media" and "misinformation" into researchable parts that can be theoretically and quan…

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Season 2 trailer 0:58

3M ago0:58

0:58

Welcome to Season 2 of Behind the Data! We're going to explore brand new topics through the powerful lens of data, find common ground on some issues that are really dividing us, and even gaze into the night sky and the deep seas -- join us for an adventure, and then some, and walk away with a brand new way of looking at the world through the shared…

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How to inspect data about your own life to find fulfillment 54:48

6M ago54:48

54:48

How do we know what career/path/decision is right for us? How can data science help? In this special season 1 finale, we are joined by Megan Hellerer, career coach to luminaries such as AOC, as well as the author of Directional Living: A Transformational Guide to Fulfillment in Work and Life to discuss why traditional career advice doesn't work, wh…

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The art and science of measuring democracy 43:31

6M ago43:31

43:31

Is democracy in decline around the world? This is a major question on many of our minds, and luckily for us there are very smart, thoughtful people working on tracking (as well as explaining, understanding, and predicting!) exactly this. We are joined by professor Brigitte Seim, who is a project manager for the Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) datase…

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What can we learn from data about what actually happened in the election? 46:19

6M ago46:19

46:19

Approximately ten billion different narratives about what happened in the recent US presidential election have emerged since said election. But how many of these narratives can be substantiated by data? How can we tell? Political scientist Seth Masket joins us to discuss how to make thoughtful inferences from this data, how and why to be skeptical …

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What data does your doctor collect about you? 1:09:07

7M ago1:09:07

1:09:07

Dr. Steven Novella, clinical neurologist and host of The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe podcast joins us to share how he collects and analyzes data when he works with patients (there is so much more going on than I realized!) as well as how AI can hopefully improve the practice of medicine if we get it right. It's a longer episode than usual, but …

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The (often) false promise of personal fitness data 39:57

7M ago39:57

39:57

Science journalist and athlete Christie Aschwanden takes us inside the not-so-scientific world of the fitness and health data that's tracked by various apps we probably own and/or are tempted to buy, and she helps us more carefully discern what's actually useful to follow and what we're better off ignoring. Plus -- an existentially (and scientifica…

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Super cool data about movies (that are not reviews!) 39:10

7M ago39:10

39:10

When we think of data and movies the first (and maybe only) thing that comes to mind for many of us is movie reviews. But there is so much more we can learn about movies and ourselves if we just think outside the box a little bit and apply data and scientific thinking in creative ways. We talk with Walt Hickey, author of the book You Are What You W…

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Why can't we agree on crime statistics? 37:29

7M ago37:29

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Crime data is all over the news these days and, at least in the United States, it seems like you can tell any story you want to about whether crime is going up or down and whose fault it is. How should we be thinking about this data to figure out of what's really going on? We speak with Jeff Asher, crime data analyst and co-founder of JH Datalytics…

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Political polls 36:31

7M ago36:31

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Political polls are in our faces these days whether we want them or not -- especially if you're in the US during election season. We talk with polling expert and database journalist Dhrumil Mehta of Columbia University (formerly Nate Silver's FiveThirtyEight) about how to think about polls. Are they all just noise? Do they tell the future? Somethin…

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Season 1 Trailer 0:54

8M ago0:54

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This is a short preview of what to expect in season 1! We'll have eight episodes coming out Mondays, beginning Oct. 28 with two episodes, and six weekly episodes after that through Dec. 9. We'll cover topics from political polls to crime data, from fitness apps to medical data, and from TV & movies to the health of democracy, and more! Join us to g…

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#048 Athlete Health, Gut Testing & Vagus Nerve Activation with Dr. Stephanie Canestraro 58:31

9M ago58:31

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By TJ Anderson

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#047: Longevity Medicine Explained with Dr. Helen Messier 57:17

9M ago57:17

57:17

Helen Messier, M.D., Ph.D. is the Chief Medical Officer of Fountain Life, a preventative health and longevity company committed to transforming global healthcare from reactive to proactive. Dr. Messier is a scientist and a certified family practice physician who has devoted most of her career to harnessing data to close the translational gap in med…

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#046: Faraday Full Spectrum Sauna for Detox, Healing & Recovery with Brian Richards 1:12:11

10M ago1:12:11

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Founder of SaunaSpace, Brian Richards, joins the show to explain how he uniquely built one of the most powerful recovery devices on the planet- their Faraday Full Spectrum Sauna. We discuss the role EMF’s play in levels of stress and ability to heal. We cover the value of combining light therapy and heat therapy in one. And the top benefits Saunas …

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#045: MLB First Baseman Pete Alonso on Hunting, Nutrition & Staying Healthy Over 162 Games 32:16

1y ago32:16

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Pete Alonso is a 3X All-Star in Major League Baseball. Known for his home run power, Pete joins the show to talk about what it takes to stay healthy and optimal body composition throughout the long 162 game season. He talks about the importance of sleep, hydration, and the benefits he finds from dialing in his nutrition with Elevated Eats- both dur…

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#044: Anti-Inflammatory Cellular Health Using C60 with Ian Mitchell 1:30:02

1y ago1:30:02

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Ian Mitchell is the founder of Wizard Sciences, a world-class health and wellness research and development company. As a research scientist and pharmaceutical consultant, Ian is always exploring how to formulate products that enhance energy, extend healthspan, and optimize for reduced inflammation. We unpack the science of his two popular products,…

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#043: Simple Sleep Strategies & Advanced Quantification with Dr. Amy Bender 56:15

1+ y ago56:15

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By TJ Anderson

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#042: Unique Recovery for Elite Athletes with Strength Coach Andrew Hauser 1:22:17

1+ y ago1:22:17

1:22:17

Andrew Hauser is the owner of Continuum High Performance in Arizona. He’s spent 14 years as a Strength Coach & Athletic trainer for several MLB teams, including the Dodgers, Braves, Diamondbacks and the Phillies. Andrew now works directly with pro athletes through his private practice. He’s always on the cutting edge learning and integrating new mo…

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#041: The Truth About Stem Cells & Redefining Heart Health with Dr. Vassily Eliopoulos 2:16:17

1+ y ago2:16:17

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Dr. Vassily Eliopoulos is a renowned physician specializing in cutting-edge regenerative medicine at Rocky Mountain Regenerative Medicine in Boulder, CO. Dr. Vass and his team work with patients from all over the world supporting total health optimization and longevity. As leading global biologic specialists, they have authored the largest study on…

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#040: MLB Shortstop Nick Ahmed on Optimizing Performance & Recovery 41:44

1+ y ago41:44

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Nick Ahmed is a professional athlete with 10 years of experience as a shortstop in MLB. Nick shares his top habits and health hacks to maintain peak performance and optimize recovery during the grueling season. He is also a client of Elevated Eats, a custom meal prep company for pro athletes run by host TJ Anderson and his wife, Amanda.…

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#039: How to Enjoy Organ Meats with Chef James Barry 52:10

1+ y ago52:10

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Chef James Barry is the founder of Pluck, an organ meat seasoning company specializing in creative organ meat products using 100% grass-fed beef organ meats. To learn more go to eatpluck.comBy TJ Anderson: Bestselling Author, Your 'Health Hacking' Coach, Founder: www.elevateyourstate.co

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Unlocking Your Body's Potential: The Importance of Vitamins, Minerals, and Electrolytes 55:38

2y ago55:38

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Teeth, Emotions, and Trauma: A Mind-Body-Soul Approach to Dentistry 1:02:19

2y ago1:02:19

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After 20 years as a regular dentist, Dr. Isabel thought that becoming a holistic and integrative dentist was necessary for the health and well-being of her patients. She got a Ph.D. in Integrative Medicine and studied biological dentistry and the nutritional and psycho-emotional connections between the mouth and the body. She is currently coaching …

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Gut Hacks, Brain Boosts, and Life Lessons with Wade Lightheart from BiOptimizers 59:22

3+ y ago59:22

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For 10% OFF use code: bestnightever10 https://bioptimizers.com/ Follow BiOptimizers and myself on instagram https://www.instagram.com/bioptimizers/ https://www.instagram.com/sleepbiohacker/ We talked about: The power of enzymes and why we all need them! Leaky gut The biggest health mistakes you may be making How to optimize as you get older and act…

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Why Touch is Important & How Cove May be the Solution for Patience with Your Kids, Peak Performance at Work, and the Latest Sleep Solution! 57:47

3+ y ago57:47

57:47

Could you use a little more help with stress reduction? I know I could. And you know, I'm always on the hunt for the coolest and most impactful technology to help you stress less and feel better. In this show, I'm sharing with you a new device in the world of stress reduction and better sleep, and it's called Cove. I get a lot of products and techn…

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How To Do Keto The Right Way With Ben Azadi From Keto Kamp - Common Mistakes, Hunger Hacks, Inflammatory Offenders And More 1:00:00

3+ y ago1:00:00

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You are in for a treat on this one. I know I may say that a lot in other episodes, but this one literally is about treats and about food and about all kinds of tactics that we can use to get our health better. Specifically, we're going to be talking about keto. And you've probably heard of keto. You may have done it, you know, or you know, someone …

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The Science Behind Sleep, Serenity, and Success with BrainTap Founder Dr. Patrick Porter 1:20:46

3+ y ago1:20:46

1:20:46

Dr. Patrick K. Porter, PhD, is an award-winning author/speaker and the founder of BrainTap®, the leader in technology-enhanced meditation. Dr. Porter pioneered the use of brainwave entrainment to improve clarity, sleep & energy, and remains at the forefront of scientific research. He founded BrainTap with the goal of making this technology acce…

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Part 2 - The Science of Light with Founder of Viva Rays Roudy Nassif 43:02

3+ y ago43:02

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www.vivarays.com use code: Jay10 for 10% off https://www.sleepbiohacker.com/ https://www.instagram.com/vivarays/ https://www.instagram.com/sleepbiohacker/ Now more than ever, we are exposing ourselves to artificial light from our phones, devices, TVs and LED lighting. This exposure is taking its toll on our bodies. We are sleeping poorly, waking up…

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Harnessing The Power Of Light and Circadian Biology With Roudy Nassif From Vivarays - Part 1 45:42

3+ y ago45:42

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Roudy Nassif Co-founder and Head of R&D at VivaRays Now more than ever, we are exposing ourselves to artificial light from our phones, devices, TVs and LED lighting. This exposure is taking its toll on our bodies. We are sleeping poorly, waking up tired and sluggish, with a lack of energy and an inability to stay focussed. For most of his life, Rou…

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Feel Good Frequencies - How To Recover Stronger, Boost Your Energy And Optimize Your Life with HAELO CEO Jeff Monroe 55:15

4y ago55:15

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In this episode, I'm chatting with Jeff Monroe who is the CEO and founder of a unique and revolutionary new type of PEMF device that is called the Haelo. If you are an athlete, or you live an active lifestyle or you just want more energy AND recovery you’ll want to listen to this episode as we discuss the role this technology plays in helping you l…

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Ask A Dentist - The Dental AMA (Ask Me Anything) Solocast: How To Remineralize Teeth, Best Brushing Techniques, Are Silver Fillings a Problem, Root Canal Considerations, Ozone and More! 50:14

4y ago50:14

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The topic of oral health and its role in overall health has received a lot of attention lately. As we learn more about the connection between your mouth and your body in general, we understand the necessary steps we need to take to advance our health journey one step further. Join me in this solo episode where I uncover and discuss a number of diff…

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Playing With Your Emotions - A Revolutionary Biotech Device That Lets You Choose How You Feel. An interview with Hapbee founder Scott Donnell 59:49

4y ago59:49

59:49

Ever wanted to have “on-demand” access to a range of emotions without having to drink or smoke a cigarette or ingest any substance for that matter? Meet Hapbee which has been called “The Netflix Of Emotions” Join me on this fun and fascinating interview with the founder of Hapbee, Scott Donnell, as we talk about the following: How the technology wa…

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The Next Level Water Episode - Why Filtering Your Water May Not Be Enough, How To Bring Out The Most In Your Water and Reconnecting With The Basics 1:02:25

4y ago1:02:25

1:02:25

Are you looking to take your drinking water to the next level? In this insightful conversation, I speak with the co-founders of Mayu Water and learn the secrets behind the magic of water and what we are doing (and not doing) to our water. You’ll meet Ze’ev and Shay (the co-founders of Mayu) and you’ll learn about their mission to revolutionize the …

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Life Synchronicities, Ayurvedic Medicine and Sleep Hacks With The Renegade Pharmacist - From Legal Drug Dealer to Breathwork Healer 1:22:21

4y ago1:22:21

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How many breaths do you think we take per day? We breath in and out about 22,000 times a day but how many of those are we consciously focusing on and using to manifest our life goals? In this podcast I have an in-depth conversation with Niraj Naik, aka The Renegade Pharmacist to learn more about his journey from corporate pharmacist to a holistic h…

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How To Upgrade Your Sexual Health and Performance - A Conversation With Dr. Amy Killen 50:13

4y ago50:13

50:13

If you listen to the Best Night Ever podcast you probably care about your physical and emotional health. But what about your sexual health? When was the last time you thought about what is happening "downstairs"? In this fun and fascinating episode I talk with Dr. Amy Killen about what can go wrong with men and women as they age and what can be don…

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A Cannabis Masterclass - Historical Roots, Decoding Your DNA, The EndoCannabinoid System and Life Lessons With Len May. 1:19:07

4y ago1:19:07

1:19:07

You’ve probably heard of these letters: THC, CBD, but what about CBG or CBN, how about terpenes, or phytocannabinoids? What do they really mean and how can we optimize our experience with them. Now you may be thinking this is a weed show for stoners, but it’s not. Not even close! This is a really fun and intriguing conversation with an expert on ca…

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You’re Doing Fitness All Wrong - A Conversation With X3 Bar Founder Dr. John Jaquish 53:43

4y ago53:43

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Are you looking to hack your exercise routine? Do you like to think outside the box? In this episode I chat with a very controversial figure in the fitness and health industry who thinks almost everything we do to get stronger is either backwards or wrong. My guest is Dr. John Jaquish. He’s a Wall Street Journal Best Selling author and inventor of …

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A Recipe For Recovery, Healing and Lifelong Health with Performance and Supplement Expert Shawn Wells 1:18:54

4+ y ago1:18:54

1:18:54

Have you given your supplements much thought recently? How about your daily routine, energy levels, gratitude practice, stress mitigation, or even building a community? These are some of the topics that we touch on in my conversation with the wildly popular podcast guest Shawn Wells. Shawn is a product formulator and expert in the fields of perform…

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Sleep Solocast - A Look Back On Sleep Across Time & Common Sleep Myths Debunked 19:08

4+ y ago19:08

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How did our ancestors sleep? What is biphasic sleep? Is it good to be able to sleep anytime or anywhere? How does snoring or sleep apnea affect your sleep? What about alcohol or coffee? Join Dr. Jay as he shares some little-known facts about sleep through the ages and where we have gotten to now. This is a shorter episode. Please let us know your t…

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What Happens in Vagus Stays in Vagus - Activating Your Vagus Nerve For Optimal Health With Dr. Navaz Habib 45:24

4+ y ago45:24

45:24

Did you know you have a powerful nerve in your body that controls many of your involuntary processes, it can make you more resilient and is often overlooked when it comes to health and longevity? Join Dr. Jay Khorsandi in this fascinating and eye-opening discussion about the Vagus Nerve with Dr. Navaz Habib. Dr. Navaz Habib who is an expert in the …

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Life Frequencies And Awareness Hacking - A Metaphysical Discussion With WWE Wrestler and Conscious Crusader PJ Black 1:00:55

4+ y ago1:00:55

1:00:55

Ever wondered if there is more than meets the eye? Join me in a fascinating discussion with a larger-than-life WWE wrestler and seeker of truth PJ Black. He also goes by the name Darewolf and you’ll find out the story behind his name and his extreme lifestyle both in the ring and out in the world. He’s such a multidimensional guy and it’s hard to r…

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