Episode

#157 - Ben Greenfield - The Ultimate Daily Routine
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56:07
Published: Mon Apr 06 2020
Description

Ben Greenfield is a Coach, Author, Speaker, ex-Bodybuilder and Ironman Triathlete. We are what we repeatedly do. So when you have every known biohacking strategy at your disposal, what does one of the world's best known biohackers do every day? Today expect to learn Ben's entire daily routine from morning until night including his strategies for a morning routine, training, work, nutrition, supplementation, focus, naps, sleep and much more. Take a break from alcohol and upgrade your life - https://6monthssober.com/podcast Extra Stuff: Buy Ben's book Boundless - https://amzn.to/2xO1VT6 Check out Ben's Company - https://getkion.com/ Check out Ben's Podcast - https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/podcast/ Follow Ben on Twitter - https://twitter.com/bengreenfield Take a break from alcohol and upgrade your life - https://6monthssober.com/podcast Check out everything I recommend from books to products - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact

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Sixmonthsober.com is a course that offers guidance through 28 days, 90 days, or six months of sobriety to upgrade your habits and become a better version of yourself, with daily videos on personal productivity, sleep, fitness, diet, mindset and more.
00:00 - 02:48 (02:48)
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Sobriety
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Sixmonthsober.com is a course that offers guidance through 28 days, 90 days, or six months of sobriety to upgrade your habits and become a better version of yourself, with daily videos on personal productivity, sleep, fitness, diet, mindset and more.

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#157 - Ben Greenfield - The Ultimate Daily Routine
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Modern Wisdom
The speaker suggests helping others as a form of self-care, using a coconut oil mouthwash with essential oils in the morning, and using devices such as a chili pad for better sleep and blue-light blocking glasses for resetting the circadian rhythm when traveling.
02:49 - 08:48 (05:59)
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Self-care
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The speaker suggests helping others as a form of self-care, using a coconut oil mouthwash with essential oils in the morning, and using devices such as a chili pad for better sleep and blue-light blocking glasses for resetting the circadian rhythm when traveling.

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#157 - Ben Greenfield - The Ultimate Daily Routine
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Modern Wisdom
The speaker suggests drinking a good decaf like Swiss water process decaf for a week instead of regular coffee, before switching to cacao tea, which is lower in caffeine and contains theobromine and dopamine precursors.
08:48 - 14:12 (05:23)
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Cacao tea
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The speaker suggests drinking a good decaf like Swiss water process decaf for a week instead of regular coffee, before switching to cacao tea, which is lower in caffeine and contains theobromine and dopamine precursors. Adding minerals, hydrogen water, melanin or chlorophyll can also enhance its effects before red light therapy.

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#157 - Ben Greenfield - The Ultimate Daily Routine
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Modern Wisdom
The speaker likes to do a morning protocol that includes smearing some essential oils to stimulate the brain and reading through research articles on health, exercise science, and nutrition science.
14:12 - 21:20 (07:08)
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Health and Wellness
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The speaker likes to do a morning protocol that includes smearing some essential oils to stimulate the brain and reading through research articles on health, exercise science, and nutrition science.

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#157 - Ben Greenfield - The Ultimate Daily Routine
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Modern Wisdom
Ben Greenfield shares his productivity tips, such as doing focused deep work and saving carbohydrates for the end of the day, and his nutrition routine, including eating greens and fatty fish.
21:20 - 26:41 (05:20)
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nutrition
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Ben Greenfield shares his productivity tips, such as doing focused deep work and saving carbohydrates for the end of the day, and his nutrition routine, including eating greens and fatty fish.

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#157 - Ben Greenfield - The Ultimate Daily Routine
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The podcast discusses the benefits of reishi mushroom extract for relaxation, and using brain FM's binaural beats for focus during the day.
26:41 - 31:01 (04:20)
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Health
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The podcast discusses the benefits of reishi mushroom extract for relaxation, and using brain FM's binaural beats for focus during the day. The host also mentions the benefits of using grounding mats to reduce inflammation.

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#157 - Ben Greenfield - The Ultimate Daily Routine
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The podcast features discussion on balancing tools for different positions than just standing or walking, such as saddle chairs and footrests.
31:01 - 33:32 (02:30)
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Comfortable Standing
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The podcast features discussion on balancing tools for different positions than just standing or walking, such as saddle chairs and footrests.

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#157 - Ben Greenfield - The Ultimate Daily Routine
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The imperceptible flicker in LED lighting and non-native EMF emitted by wifi and Bluetooth devices can be harmful to our health, according to studies.
33:32 - 39:56 (06:24)
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Health
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The imperceptible flicker in LED lighting and non-native EMF emitted by wifi and Bluetooth devices can be harmful to our health, according to studies. Building biologists can help identify sources of dirty electricity and EMF in our homes.

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#157 - Ben Greenfield - The Ultimate Daily Routine
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Modern Wisdom
The podcast discusses how certain supplements such as resveratrol, blueberry powder, taro still bean, and cacao can help repair DNA.
39:56 - 47:32 (07:35)
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DNA repair
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The podcast discusses how certain supplements such as resveratrol, blueberry powder, taro still bean, and cacao can help repair DNA. Also, workouts have the potential to repair DNA if done consistently.

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#157 - Ben Greenfield - The Ultimate Daily Routine
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Ben Greenfield shares his bedtime routine, which includes essential oil diffusion, drinking Jell-O, blue light blocking glasses, and red lights.
47:32 - 54:37 (07:05)
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Sleep
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Ben Greenfield shares his bedtime routine, which includes essential oil diffusion, drinking Jell-O, blue light blocking glasses, and red lights.

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#157 - Ben Greenfield - The Ultimate Daily Routine
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Modern Wisdom
The constant need for multitasking, especially when it comes to not being focused and mindful on the task at hand, can cause problems.
54:37 - 55:53 (01:15)
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Productivity
Summary

The constant need for multitasking, especially when it comes to not being focused and mindful on the task at hand, can cause problems. It's necessary to set aside time that is free of multitasking in order to enjoy being present with loved ones and to ensure productivity in work environments.

Episode
#157 - Ben Greenfield - The Ultimate Daily Routine
Podcast
Modern Wisdom