A recovering serial entrepreneur who unconsciously became a serial spiritual entrepreneur and still working on unwinding the complexities of life. I share stores and insights on life experiences with business, coaching, personal development, plant medicine and more that have helped me to transform my own life through deepening my own self awareness and self inquiry (struggles, failures, triumphs, synchronicities, overcoming adversity and more). This podcast channel is also an archive of the ...
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Optimising your mind, body and soul. Hosted by Steve Stavs, Africa's Pro Biohacker, Health Futurist, and founder of www.madetothrive.co.za.
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Giocast 39 - Relinquishing Control, Robot Brain Dominance to Human Heart
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In this episode I share a recent trip to costa rica and conecting with some good friends and learning a lot about the tricks our mind plays on us to control us and shifting into the heart and the transformations that come along with it. Its not easy but worth it!
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“The Needles Secret” Marc Girardot’s Book unpacked. Vaccine Injuries and the Bolus Theory. What YOU need to KNOW.
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This is a controversial podcast about what has been the most taboo topic in medicine for over half a century - vaccine-induced harm. Revolutionary ideas are often seen as heretical before time proves them otherwise. Individuals like Marc are deemed heretics by the regime until they are proven right. Will Marc be proven right? Only time will tell, b…
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Cancer: A Metabolic Disease. Prof Seyfried (Ph.D) Gives a Hopeful and Practical Masterclass on Beating Cancer
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“A rapid advance in technology with a slower catchup in biology”. That simple but profound fact is at the crux of cancer. Week after week I walk into offices with dinosaur toys for my clients. Why? Because of exactly what Professor Thomas Seyfried will explain today - urban humans are evolutionary victims of the abundance of energy available, and s…
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Exhausted, Anxious, Depressed, or Brain Foggie? Implement the Fourth Phase of Water in Your Life: the Ez Water, Structured Water Show With Prof Pollack
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Liquid, solid, gas. H20. That’s water right? Not so fast. There is a fourth and fascinating phase of water called EZ or structured water. And this is not a new discovery but one that no attention is being paid to. And I cannot understand why. I structure my water, and after today’s discussion with the father of EZ water Dr Jerry Pollack, you may wa…
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Novel Chronic Pain Solutions: Psychedelics, the Psychobiome, and Psychedelic Coaching with Court Wing
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After 25 years of meeting and treating people in pain, I have learnt that chronic pain is a complex condition, and solutions often prove illusive. And as the pain continues month after month, year after year, failed treatment after failed treatment, doctor after doctor, people fall into depression, disillusionment and despair. Understandably so. Th…
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The Foot Health & Performance Podcast: Foot & Ankle Surgeon Dr Andrew Lundquist MD MBA, unpacks the Foundation for Foot Health, Insoles, High Heels, Peptides and how AI is Changing Medicine
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They are the unsung heroes of the body. Those trust steeds that move us through the journey of life, taking us from place to place, moment to moment, adventure to adventure. That’s right - our feet. These humble appendages are so often overlooked, taken for granted and expected to be okay. But feet need to be cared for and considered like everythin…
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Giocast 38 - Dreams, Lobsters, Growth and The River of Misery
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In this episode I share a recent dream I had that was an amazing metaphor for being caught in the middle, not sure whether to move forward or back and how growth is always uncomfortable. Follow along on IG @elementalgio
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Founder of Elemental Wellness, Giovanni Bartolomeo, goes deep on Breathwork, Cold Therapy, Rhythmical Medicine, & How to Scientifically Transform Your Brain
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You can survive weeks without food, days without water but only a few minutes without your breath. Yet when thinking about health, we spend so much time debating diets and exercise, and too little discussing how we breath, why we breathe, what we can use breathing for and the unexpected but meaningful places breathing can take us. So today’s episod…
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Optimize Your Mental Performance, Newest Wearable Technology & the Latest Stress, Anxiety, & Depression Biohacks. Steve Stavs on The Pressure Point Podcast
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This episode is a rebroadcast of my appearance on the October Health podcast Pressure Point. I sat down with October Health’s Alon Lits, who you may remember from my PANDA health episode because PANDA is now called October Health. October Health is an AI-powered performance psychology tool that can measure, track and improve staff performance and w…
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Stillness, Solitude, No-Light Therapy & Everything Rebalancing with Pavel Stuchlik
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The universe works in mysterious ways. Last week’s episode was all about getting quiet to hear more, and somehow this week’s episode is all about going into the dark to see more. We live in an overstimulated, hyperdrive world, and it’s leaving many of us living in dis-ease and disorder. More and more, we are all looking into screens for answers whe…
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Stop the Stimulation Noise, Down Regulate Your Nervous System & Get Quiet with Elaine Glass MLC
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Rest, relax, listen, less, be. Sounds simple, yet it’s not. In this modern plugged in, digital day so many of us our stuck in rush, push, argue, more and do. But where are we rushing to? What are we pushing for? Why are we doing what we do? When I ask people those why and who questions, you know what I get back? Silence. Ironically so because the a…
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Giocast 37 - Trip to Panama, Psychedelic Decriminalization and more
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I share a bit about a recent trip to Panama and attending a beautiful music festival called Reactor Venao, decriminalization of psychedelics and more.
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Fatty Liver Disease: 33% of Global Adults Suffer With This. BUT it is Reversible with Dietary and Lifestyle Changes! Dr Hanouneh MD & Kirkpatrick MS RDN
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Whether NAFLD or MASLD, the facts remain the same - livers are sicker than they’ve ever been. And the reason why is the crux of this episode. It’s not the ills of old like hepatitis or alcohol that’s actually why the majority of liver transplants are done - it’s fatty livers. And the saddest part - fatty liver disease is a completely avoidable and …
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Toxic Superfoods. Oxalates and Nutritional Myths, and Why You Need to Stop Your Spinach and Kale. Sally Norton MPH
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So nice, I had to do it twice. Or rather - so down beat, I had to do a repeat. I have done back to back episodes on the anti-nutrients in our food, especially the nasty nature of oxalates, because the topic is hugely unknown of. This was a truly mind-opening episode with Sally Norton. I saw so many interrelated health problems that may have oxalate…
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Eating For Your Genes. Amyloids, Histamine, & Oxalates. Nutritional Gems That You’ve Never Heard of. Teri Cochrane: The Wildatarian Diet
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Protein, carbs or fat? That’s what 99% of us are thinking about when it comes to food. But there is so much more to food, and that is what this episode is all about. Is your food nutritious? That’s what we wonder, but are we asking if it’s anti-nutritious!? A true pain to purpose story is why Teri Cochrane is on the show today sharing the science a…
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Giocast 36 Spirituality & Religion & Psychedelics.. Jesus too
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Is it one and the same? Is thee some overlap between them. Do you need to be religious to be spiritual and vice versa...
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Cancer, Holistic Oncology, The Cancer Diet & Detox. Dr Katie Deming: The Conscious Oncologist
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This episode about cancer is a game-changer. 99% of anyone who listens to this will encounter concepts around cancer they have never heard before. Not only does Dr Katie Deming throw ideas about cancer being a genetic disease well and truly into the dustbin, she is putting forth a cancer ideology that breaks every medical mold. And that’s why I lov…
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The Testosterone Crisis for Men and Women. TRT, Viagra, Peptides, & Testosterone Biohacks that Optimize Performance
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People don’t want to believe it but men are in trouble. From college and university attendance to suicide and friendship, the men are not alright. Why? Well, there is no one single answer but I suspect a significant cause underlying men’s ills is because they don’t have the testosterone they need. So that’s what today’s episode is about with Dr Tra…
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Giocast 35 - spring renewal, upcoming eclipse and the carnivore diet
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Trying out a new diet, stepping into the new energy of spring and trying a new carnivore diet for the first time. Follow me on instagram @elementalgio
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Breast Cancer, Emotional Roots, Toxic Cancer Causes, & Self Love Therapies with Pychotherapist Dr Toni Galardi
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Every 2 minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer. Let that sink in. How can it be? How can it be that cancer diagnoses are only growing at the same time that there is more and more funding to fight cancer, more and more cancer drugs and more and more cancer doctors? Well, Dr Toni Galardi has a few things to say about that. Dr. Toni Galardi h…
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From Burnout to Breakthrough. Beat Mental Exhaustion, Emotional Bankruptcy, & Brain Fog. Dr Mark Rowe MD
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Feeling like you can’t take it anymore? Completely exhausted? Like no matter how much you do, you’re never getting anywhere? Life feeling dead, and like you don’t even have one more drop of energy to give? You aren’t alone. Not even close. At minimum 1 in 3 people are holistically and wholly exhausted, suffering what we now call burnout. Especially…
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Trauma Signatures, Lebron James, The 5 T’s of Trauma. Dr Marc Hauser PhD unpacks his new book Vulnerable Minds
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Is trauma bad? It’s not as simple an answer as you think. Trauma is associated with negativity - pain, abuse, depression, sadness. But trauma is actually also associated with things like resilience, anti-fragility, post-traumatic growth and yes, success. Why is that? Why do some people find power in pain, and others are unable to overcome hardship?…
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During my recent trip to Costa Rica there were a lot of weird synchronicities including some repeating numbers and a return of the Pleidians...sort of.. Check it out. Follow along on IG @elementalgio
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Ayurvedic Medicine 101: SuperHuman Ancient Healing Therapies for the Modern Day Woman. Katie Silcox M.A
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As the human story continues to evolve, many in modern times dismiss the practices and wisdoms of times gone by. Katie Silcox is not one of them. Reviving and re-embodying the 3,000 year old practice of Ayurvedic medicine and eclectic mysticism, Katie is approaching women’s health with an ancient and magical lens. The first principle of Ayurvedic m…
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Giocast 33 - Diving deeper into Integrity - Self love, Forgiveness, Sacrifice and Selflessness
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In this episode I continue my journey into a deeper understanding of integrity. Mother ayahuasca helped me to see that Seld love and forgiveness was a key component along with Selflessness and Sacrifice. Follow along on Instagram @elementalgio
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Fix Your Brain: Brain Fog, Anxiety, ADDH, Brain Imaging, & Neurofeedback with Cognitive Neuroscientist Dr Andrew Hill PhD
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One of the blessings of doing this show is speaking to someone who is truly changing the world and future of healthcare. Dr Andrew Hill is one of those someone’s. This show inspired me with hope, and I know it will you too, because it takes so-called diseases like ADHD and anxiety and then not only looks at them from a paradigm shifting point of vi…
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Holistic Marriage; Your Closest Community & The Strategies to Stay Connected. Sarah Intelligator esq. Unpacks her book “Live,Laugh and Find True Love:”
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What is a marriage? A piece of paper? A covenant? A contract? I know what marriage is and has been to me, but I also know that divorce rates are about 50% and like chronic disease, I would say we are losing the war against marriage, the relationship that for most people will form the crux of their lifelong community as first a child and then a pare…
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Giocast 32 - Exploring Integrity, Judgement and Desire.
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On this episode I share about a recent trip to Rythmia Life Advancement center and some of the lessons in my ayahuasca journeys as I dive deeper into understanding the essence of integrity. Connect on IG @elementalgio
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The Future of Health: The New Data Centric Paradigm - Wearables, Dashboards and BioTech Dr Derek Yach MD
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What is the state of world health today? And what does the future hold? For the first time in a while, I sense some real hope. It’s not every day one gets to speak to someone who is and has been at the forefront of public health for decades and decades, and that’s exactly who Dr Derek Yach is. This episode is incredibly informative, with profound i…
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The AutoImmune Disease Epidemic: Why YOUR AutoImmune Healing Journey needs a Safe and Knowledgeable Community. Brightly Thrive Co-Founders Bring Hope and Empowerment
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Autoimmune disease is set to cost the US over 1 billion dollars in healthcare needs a year. That number is frighteningly large. And that is what an autoimmune disease condition and diagnosis does to people – it scares them, they feel overwhelmed, doomed and like the situation is too big for them to manage. I have seen this too many times in my life…
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Upgrade Your Mental Performance by Breathing to the Beat & Breathwork Music. Niraj Naik, founder of SOMA Breath shows you HOW
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What is your rhythm? What is your beat? Who are your tribe? These are important questions to ask oneself as we navigate into a new year,, and another fresh opportunity arises for anyone and everyone to start anew. I ask those questions because it is your vibe that attracts your tribe, and there is nothing more powerful and human than breathwork to …
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What happens when you get clarity on what needs to be done but your fears are holding you back from integrating the new found awareness into your everyday life?
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Prevent and Beat Disease! Light, Water and Magnetism are Your Only Health Foundations. Dr Jack Kruse MD (Rebroadcast Part 2)
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It’s been over 3 years since my episode with Dr Jack Kruse, and this is still my most downloaded and viewed episode in over 180 episodes. As I near my 200th episode, I wanted to reshare this episode for my newer listeners because it is so valuable! Dr. Jack Kruse is a world-respected neurosurgeon and CEO of Optimized Life and Kruse Longevity Center…
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Prevent and Beat Disease! Light, Water and Magnetism are Your Most Important Health Foundations. Dr Jack Kruse MD (Rebroadcast Part 1)
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It’s been over 3 years since my episode with Dr Jack Kruse, and this is still my most downloaded and viewed episode in over 180 episodes. As I near my 200th episode, I wanted to reshare this episode for my newer listeners because it is so valuable! Dr. Jack Kruse is a world-respected neurosurgeon and CEO of Optimized Life and Kruse Longevity Center…
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Best of the Best in 2023! 8 Health Heroes Share Short Life Changing Hacks
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What a year 2023 has been! It’s been tough, which I have been open and vulnerable about on the show, but I am also inspired and hopeful about the future thanks to talking to people all over the world working tirelessly to serve humanity. Whether trauma experts or hormone savants or the father of biohacking itself, 2023 was filled with incredible pe…
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The Art and Science of Group Healing, Community Medicine, Holding Space and SuperHuman Listening with Vanessa Cornell
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Can you be honest, open and vulnerable with a group of strangers? Share your scariest truths and deepest pains? I believe we all can, but most of us don’t for fear of judgment, shame and embarrassment. But I believe all of us need to overcome fear and immerse ourselves with community, and tap into the powerful healing power of being surrounded. Whi…
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The Protein Masterclass 101: Grass Fed Animal Protein, Plant Protein, & Protein Powders. Dr Van Vliet PhD
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This is the protein episode. The diet wars are raging stronger than ever, so I receive a lot of questions about which diet is best and what food to eat for weight loss or if plant protein is really as good as animal protein. I’m not picking sides either, everyone is unique and has the autonomy to make their own choices, but I do want to be on the s…
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Your Sexual Health; Finding your MOJO; & Optimizing Your Libido witn Sex Expert Deborah Kagan
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This is my third show of the year on sexual health! Before 2023, I had done no shows on this topic. So why so many now? I believe this could be one of the most overlooked aspects of our health and wellbeing. Everyone has heard plenty about diet and exercise, but who can discuss their sexual archetype, sexual matrix or sexual MOJO? Exactly. And that…
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Giocast 30 - have faith in us. Transcending Fear
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Night two from my recent trip to Rythmia in Costa Rica. We dive a little deeper into exploring the roots of fear, and some breakthroughs I had that may relate to you!By Giovanni Bartolomeo
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The Psychedelic Revolution, the Science, the Data, and Why Psychedelic Coaches are Transformative Mental Health Agents. Paul F. Austin
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The psychedelic revolution isn’t coming. It is here, and it is moving at full pace in the United States, and within the next year or two many drugs that people still associate with partying will become the gold standard in mental health care and medicine. I have such hope for the future of psychedelics and believe it is crucially important to educa…
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Giocast 29 - The roots of fear. Exploring Uncertainty.
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Night one of my recent week at Rythmia I started to really look at the root of fear within me. Where it comes from and how to transform it...to be continued.By Giovanni Bartolomeo
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Bright Line Eating: The Most Successful Worldwide Weight Loss Program with Food Pychologist, Cognitive Scientist, & Addiction Free Dr Susan Peirce Thompson Phd.
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Decisions, decisions, decisions. I don’t think people appreciate the sheer volume of decisions they make every day. This has led to decision fatigue, as well as with the added daily stressors of modern life a willpower gap crisis. Add engineered food at an industrial scale and we have a food addiction epidemic driving the rampant obesity and diabet…
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The Future of Health Care: Medicine 3.0 Is Preventative & Proactive. Dr Coburn Allen MD and Medici CMO unpacks a Healthier Future
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Something must be done to change the trajectory of human health because the trends are catastrophic. But my mission is to transform lives and empower people to a life of good health, so despite sometimes feeling like this war is too big to win, I also know there are so many health heroes out there fighting in the same fight I am. That includes Dr C…
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What is freedom?Freedom is the only worthy goal in life. It is won by disregarding things that lie beyond our control. Circumstances don't make the man, they only reveal him to himself. - EpictetusBy Giovanni Bartolomeo
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The Miracle and New Hope of Photobiomodulation (PMB) in Brain Health and Mental Performance: Dr Brandon Crawford Functional Neurologist DC FIBFIN -CN
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Brain health has been at the top of my health radar for 2023. I have already done powerful episodes with Dr Dale Bredesen and Dr Kristen Willeumier, but this episode with incredible genius and inventor Dr Brandon Crawford blew me away. He is taking brain health and healing to a new level with his custom-invented lasers that leverage different frequ…
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Beat Chronic Pain, Regenerate Your Joints, The Latest Regenerative Medicine Tech with Dr Matt Cook MD
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You know when you are in the presence of a true expert, and that would describe my guest today, Dr Matt Cook. He has a deep well of knowledge and experience when it comes to everything regenerative health and what we can do to both extend our life and extend the good, healthy years of life. If you have any interest in peptides or stem cells or are …
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Upgrade Your Mental Performance, Avoid Brain Fog and Burnout with Phd Neuroscientist Dr Willeumier
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If you lose your mind, you lose your life and I'm seeing more people losing their mind, & therefore their life. 2023's been my hardest year of seeing more & more people fall into despair as their brain degenerates so rapidly. We need to do something about this. A few months ago I had Dr Dale Bredesen to prove to people Alzheimer’s can be reversed, …
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Developing a Lifestyle of Movement, & Sustainable Exercise Programs: Celebrity Mr Fitness America Tony Horton Shows You How!
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Start-stop, start-stop, start-stop. I see it every day & have seen it every day for over 20 years. What am I talking about? Exercise. Or movement. Why? Why are people unable to sustain a movement or exercise practice despite it being more powerful than any diet could ever do? Tony Horton knows why, & I believe may have broken the start-start code. …
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Why Your Sexual Health is Crucial, Your Erotic Blueprint and Understanding Your Sexual Archetype. Jaiya
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Did you have a good sex education? Almost nobody does or did. & that is why there is so much shame around the topic of sex, & why we are so unaware of the profound healing & health potential that exists in the sexual realm. I also love it because it brings it back to everyone’s uniqueness, & their unique sexual “data”. This was an enlightening & en…
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