Kevin sits down with Henry Shukman to discuss the misconceptions surrounding Zen, especially in Western cultures, and the true meaning of Zen as a path of existential training. Kevin and Henry explore the different aspects of Zen training, including the deeper study of self and experience. The conversation also covers the impact of awakening or enlightenment, the significance of Koans in Zen practice, and the compatibility of Zen with religious traditions. Guest Bio and Links: Henry Shukman is an authorized Zen Master in the Sanbo Zen lineage and is the Spiritual Director of Mountain Cloud Zen Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In addition to teaching meditation, Henry is an award-winning author and poet. His struggles and traumatic experiences as a youth, combined with a spontaneous awakening experience at 19, paved the way for Henry to develop a well-rounded approach to healing and awakening through meditation.  Listeners can connect with Henry at his website https://henryshukman.com/, and on IG @henryshukman   Resources:  Blue Cliff Record The Gateless Gate: The Classic Book of Zen Koans The Way App  Pre Order Original Love now at: https://henryshukman.com/writing/original-love  Mountain Cloud Zen Center  Show Notes:  [0:00] Introduction [0:00] Kevin introduces guest, Henry Shukman to the listeners  [3:30] Henry discusses the commercialization of Zen  [6:00] Misconceptions and the true essence of Zen [9:00] Question: When and where did koans originate?   [16:00] “Whether it's a discovery or the recovery of something long forgotten, in a way it doesn't matter, because it hasn't been present to me. And when it suddenly is. It changes everything. It really changes everything.” [19:00] Koans and how they apply to Zen practice  [23:30] Role of meditation in Zen [26:15] Question: What are the common curiosities that people approach you with and what can Zen solve for them? [26:50] “Zen is for revelation. It's sort of exposing us to more dimensions of what life actually is.” [30:15] Henry shares his personal journey into Zen [40:00] The importance of checks and balances when teaching Zen practices  [43:30] Question: What do you tell someone in hospice laying there and says: ‘Henry, Where am I going? Or I don’t want to die.’   [51:15] Question: How many koans did you have to pass to become a fully accredited Zen master?  [53:45] “In a certain way, Zen is absolutely not a religion. It's about changing our hearts and minds.” [56:20] Question: Do you think prayer can be a form of meditation? [59:00] Therapeutic benefits of psychedelics, plant medicine, and meditation to achieve awakening [1:04:25] Henry’s experience with 5-MeO-DMT [1:09:55] Reflections on the transformative power of Zen [1:12:45] Strategies to make a long-lasting practice with meditation  [1:16:00] The Way app offers guided meditation training [1:23:50] Download the Way app: https://www.thewayapp.com/  [1:31:00] Perspectives on drinking alcohol [1:37:00] Questioning ancient Zen feats of power [1:41:00] Extreme self-sacrifice and equanimity [1:46:55] “The ways that we think we'll find happiness, we might have it back to front. Where we think by getting what we want and pushing away what we don't want. That's the path to happiness. And it's very natural and very understandable, but it could be that there's another way that's actually deeper, which requires us to let go of that. And then we find that we're part of something already, which gives us basically an infinite amount of happiness, an infinite happiness.” [1:52:30] Closing thoughts  Connect with Kevin: Website: https://www.kevinrose.com/  Instagram - @KevinRose X - @KevinRose YouTube - @KevinRose

Kevin sits down with Chris Dixon to discuss his new book "Read Write Own: Building the Next Era of the Internet". They also dissect the history and evolution of the internet, including the rise of web2, corporate networks, and the decentralization promises of web3 and crypto. They discuss blockchain technology, crypto speculation vs utility, decentralized networks, NFTs, AI, and VR. Chris provides an overview of how blockchain and crypto can help build a more open, transparent, and user-empowering next era of the internet. Partners: Notion: Try Notion AI free to automate tedious tasks and streamline your work LMNT: Free sample pack of clean and sugar-free electrolytes Manscaped: 20% off precision engineered grooming tools with code KEVINROSE DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web Guest Bio and Links: Chris Dixon is a General Partner and has been at Andreessen Horowitz since 2012. He founded and leads a16z crypto, which invests in web3 technologies through four dedicated funds with more than $7 billion under management. Chris is the author of Read Write Own: Building the Next Era of the Internet. Listeners can learn more about Chris at his website https://cdixon.org/ or on X @cdixon  Resources:  Read Write Own: Building the Next Era of the Internet Show Notes:  [0:00] Introduction [0:00] Kevin introduces guest, Chris Dixon to the listeners  [3:00] Chris speaks on his book Read Write Own: Building the Next Generation of the Internet   [6:30] Insight into the early days of Internet evolution  [9:30] “For the most part, entrepreneurship on the internet is building networks.”  [11:30] Protocol networks, corporate networks, and blockchain networks  [15:00] Early days of YouTube   [22:00] Perspectives on the current state of internet technology [25:40] Question: How much do you think the average consumer will have to know about web three in the future?  [33:00] The intersection of AI and blockchain technologies  [34:30] The need for policies to protect creators online  [39:25] Question: ​​What are your thoughts on NFTs and how they evolved over the last couple of years? [43:30] Outside-in vs. inside out technologies   [55:00] The idea of federated social networks [1:00:00] Predictions and AI synergy Connect with Kevin: Website: https://kevinrose.com Instagram - @KevinRose X - @KevinRose YouTube - @KevinRose

Kevin is joined by Chris Hutchins, an expert life, finance, and health hacker to discuss topics such as leveraging points for travel, biohacking for health longevity, property tax hacks, and how to protect your identity online. Chris comes to the table with a wealth of knowledge and insights on making life better, one hack at a time. Partners: DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web Manscaped: 20% off precision engineered grooming tools with code KEVINROSE LMNT: Free sample pack of clean and sugar-free electrolytes Notion: Try Notion AI free to automate tedious tasks and streamline your work Guest Bio and Links: Chris Hutchins is an avid life hacker, financial optimizer, and host of the award-winning podcast All the Hacks, where he shares his quest to upgrade his life without having to spend a fortune.  Listeners can learn more about Chris at his website https://chrishutchins.com/, https://allthehacks.com/, on IG @chrishutchins and X @hutchins  Resources: All the Hacks Podcast What’s in My Wallet for 2024 Card Optimizer Spreadsheet  Alfie weightloss program  The Peter Attia Drive Podcast Trumpkin’s Notes On Building A Sauna Almost Heaven Saunas All the Hacks Partner Deals Show Notes:  [0:00] Introduction [1:10] Kevin introduces guest, Chris Hutchins to the listeners  [1:45] All the Hacks Podcast [2:44] “I like having better outcomes and I don't like spending money on it. And that's led to a life of research and optimization and relationship building to try to get to the bottom of it.”  [4:00] Travel hack with points  [11:00] What’s in My Wallet for 2024  [12:30] Card Optimizer Spreadsheet  [15:00] Rules follow when opening a new credit card account  [23:00] Chris's approach to biohacking and health optimization [29:00] Alfie weightloss program [32:00] Chris and Kevin speak about their biohacking experiences  [41:00] The Peter Attia Drive Podcast  [42:30] Benefits of hot sauna usage and cardiovascular health  [43:30] Trumpkin’s Notes On Building A Sauna [50:00] Sauna price ranges  [52:00] Costco sauna hack [54:00] Benefits of the cold plunge and the Wim Hof method  [59:30] All the Hacks Partner Deals  [1:01:00] Using chatGPT to get more info out of blood work [1:02:00] “If I'm going to spend a thousand dollars this year on my health, that's not covered by insurance. Where can I have the most impact either treating or testing something?” [1:02:45] Medical bills are negotiable [1:03:00] Never Pay the First Bill: And Other Ways to Fight the Health Care System and Win [1:09:00] Hacking Healthcare, Prescriptions and Medical Bills  [1:10:00] Property tax hack [1:13:00] Save money on your property taxes [1:17:00] Chris speaks on AI and the impact it might have on us [1:19:00] DeleteMe hack  [1:24:30] Check your state's unclaimed money database  Connect with Kevin: Website: https://www.kevinrose.com/  Instagram - @KevinRose X - @KevinRose YouTube - @KevinRose

Matt Walker chats with Kevin about the latest sleep science and hacks. Matt is a Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. He is also the founder and director of the Center for Human Sleep Science.

SHOW NOTES Two big reasons for having today's guest on the show, and how I've been using Sanbo Zen meditation to stay mentally engaged and emotionally grounded during the pandemic. [00:00] Who is Andrew Huberman? [03:35] What's new and exciting in the world of neuroscience: how did we get here, who's getting involved, and where are we going? [05:26] What practical applications of neuroscientific discoveries does Andrew see becoming available in the not-too-distant future? [13:37] What is the vagus nerve, and how can it be manipulated to promote physical and mental well-being? [16:25] The therapeutic potential of neuromodulation and how it compares to traditional treatments. [24:46] Does treating neurological disorders (such as depression) with these new technologies last over the long haul, and is there concern they're just relieving symptoms without addressing their root causes? [27:06] Until this technology becomes available to consumers, what does Andrew suggest for people looking to improve their mood, hone their focus, and feel more productive? [31:53] Why exposing yourself to bright, natural light early in the day is essential for establishing optimal sleep patterns, how much is ideal, and why getting outside for your daily dose is key. [34:36] Why Andrew doesn't endorse blue-light blocking glasses to alleviate the effects of late-night exposure, and what he recommends instead. [38:46] Breathing exercises for stress reduction: physiological sighs contrasted with the Wim Hof method. [42:07] A practice Andrew considers to be "the one that has had the greatest effect on everything from ability to buffer stress [to] learning and memory": yoga nidra, or NSDR (non-sleep deep rest). [49:04] Nostril breathing versus mouth breathing. [52:32] How it's currently believed the glymphatic system works to remove neurotoxic waste from our brains as we sleep, protecting us against degenerative conditions like Alzheimer's disease. [57:29] Why Andrew does not recommend melatonin supplements for sleep -- and what he uses instead. [1:01:29] Supplements that may increase testosterone. [1:06:31] The pros and possible cons of creatine. [1:08:04] Why men shouldn't treat estrogen like an enemy, and what we should know about turmeric's effect on DHT. [1:08:44] Why there's no catch-all supplement to increase "cognitive" function, and one of the surprising compounds some of Andrew's Nobel-winning colleagues take for focus that he doesn't personally recommend. [1:10:15] Some cognitive-boosting supplements Andrew does recommend (and a few more he definitely does not). [1:11:54] Parting thoughts. [1:13:31] PEOPLE MENTIONED Henry Shukman Matthew MacDougall Karl Deisseroth Robert G. Heath David Spiegel Samer Hattar David Berson Jamie Zeitzer Wim Hof Brian Mackenzie James Nestor Sandra Kahn Paul R. Ehrlich Robert Sapolsky Jared Diamond

Kevin & Tim back together again for The Random Show, covering all their latest obsessions and interests. This episode covers the latest Bitcoin craze, 2021 New Years Resolutions, their favorite books, lucid dreaming, the benefits of couples therapy, and more!

Andy Rachleff is one of the most influential and successful Venture Capitalists of all time. In this episode, we discuss the traits of successful entrepreneurs, what makes a good idea, product-market fit (a term Andy coined), building Wealthfront, how to hire, doubling down on what's working, day trading vs index investing, tax-loss harvesting, bitcoin, and much more.

In this episode, Kevin speaks with Josh Clemente about continuous glucose monitors, insulin, metabolic health, tips for hacking glucose levels, and more.Josh Clemente, Founder of Levels, is a mechanical engineer and CrossFit-L2 trainer. At SpaceX, he led a team to develop life support systems that sustained astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley on their May 2020 trip to the International Space Station aboard Dragon Endeavor: the first new crew-carrying spacecraft since 1980. Josh has also spent time designing and building Hyperloop technology at Virgin Hyperloop One and leading engineering for a company providing vehicle-based rescue systems for emergency response teams. SHOW NOTES What does metabolic health entail, and why should we care about tracking glucose? [01:36] What changes our metabolic health as we age, and what drew Josh's attention to this as a serious issue? [03:58] With so many dietary choices available, how can we know what will work for our optimal health? Hint: it's highly individual (with a possible exception for people who share an identical twin). [07:52] Why Josh and I constantly monitor our own glucose levels even though we're not diabetic or even pre-diabetic, and why even the healthiest among us should consider doing the same. [12:16] Why do health providers seem hesitant to prescribe CGMs as a preventative measure? How long does Josh think it's going to be before we see CGMs being available to consumers over the counter, and what are the potential risks to be aware of? [20:22] When 88 percent of American adults are metabolically unhealthy, how do we determine what constitutes a "healthy" blood glucose range? [26:00] How does Josh stay within what he considers a healthy range? [29:16] What physical exercise does Josh consider optimal for maintaining a healthy range, and how close to mealtime is ideal? [31:23] How does Sauna usage affect the data? [35:11] Why we shouldn't take the glycemic index at face value. [36:48] How important is sleep to maintaining healthy blood glucose levels? [38:30] Food combining: how much does it matter if you eat starches before proteins (or vice versa)? [41:38] Does the rate of consumption/chewing make any difference to the data? Will eating an apple affect you differently than drinking a smoothie or juice made with that same apple? [45:41] What supplements might someone take to positively affect their blood glucose levels? [51:03] Josh explains how his company, Levels, aims to help us maximize our metabolic fitness with minimum invasiveness. [54:01] How does the program work, and what kind of budget is Level geared toward? [56:43] The ways in which Level can pinpoint the causes, effects, and solutions when your numbers fluctuate unexpectedly. [1:01:22] What we might expect Level to look like in five years. [1:02:28] How are glucose and insulin involved in unwanted weight gain? [1:03:55] What can you do if you're interested in giving Level a whirl? (Go to levels.link/krose to skip the waitlist of 28,000+ and join the early access program.) [1:08:19] A further appeal to people who think monitoring blood glucose is just something for diabetics to worry about. [1:09:41] How does fasting affect blood glucose? [1:13:00] PEOPLE MENTIONED Peter Attia Rhonda Patrick Jason Fung Casey Means Tim Ferriss Darya Rose Justin Mares