Dr. Tim Jackson is a Functional Endocrinologist, a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), and an expert in nutritional biochemistry and digestive health. He has spent the last 15 years studying, researching and writing about Functional Medicine and Nutrition. He received his undergraduate degree in Health science and chemistry from Wake Forest University in 2003. He completed his Doctorate in Physical Therapy and Orthopedic Rehabilitation(DPT) from the Medical University of SC in 2009. He is the featured doctor for the MTHFR Support group of healthcare professionals, the founder of HealYourBody.org, and works to educate the healthcare community and public about the role of methylation in both health and disease. He comes on the show to discuss the functional medicine approach he uses with clients and the top 3 important tests (GI MAP/gut test, Dutch Hormone Test, and the Organic Acids Test) he suggests people get to help them optimize their health! I learned a lot about these tests on this show you and will too. Enjoy the show!

Dr. Royer is a believer in the power of the brain. For 25 years he has been working tirelessly to improve the brains of his clients and impact their quality of life. He combines cutting edge technology with proven principles and tools to produce the highest quality of expertise in brain optimization. His specialized training in neuropsychological testing/assessment allows him to provide individualized training recommendations for optimal performance. He is double board certified in neurofeedback and heart rate variability, providing him the means to produce brain balance.His experience with over 50 thousand brains confirms that the brain is our most valuable commodity and the more we know about it, the better we can maximize it throughout our lifespan. His passion for individualized client education drives his own practice, where he spends as much time educating his clients as he does performing treatment.

Dr. Mary is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor and a Certified Functional Medicine Doctor who specializes in integrative gastroenterology and hormone balancing in Los Angeles. She is the founder of Modrn Med, a telemedicine and virtual wellness company that provides concierge medical and health services to clients across the country from the comfort of their homes. Mary not only is an amazing functional medicine and naturopathic medicine doctor, but she also practices what she preaches. We cover topics like continuous glucose monitoring, which Mary does with herself and her clients. We dive into her top lifestyle behaviors in her own life and how to understand and properly optimize testosterone levels- mostly for men. But a lot of the same hacks work for women too! We get a bit science-y here and there, but we also made sure to keep it focused on high leverage behaviors and action you can take in your own lifestyle. That's what I love about Mary's work! To learn more about her practice you can visit her MODRN MED Website Here (https://www.modrnmed.com/). If you follow that link to her site you can also download her MODRN Food Strategy Guide right away and start taking action on what you're learning right away. Enjoy the show!

Matt Maruca is a student, entrepreneur, teacher of optimal human health, and the Founder of Ra Optics, his first company to share information and create products that teach people to build health in the modern world. Ra Optics is focused specifically on Blue Light Blocking Glasses to protect our sleep/wake cycle, melatonin, repair quality, mitochondria, energy levels, and health from toxic artificial lighting. He travels and has met with some of the leading researchers of quantum biology. Matt comes on the show to discuss the role of light in our health today. We discuss what artificial blue light is and how to properly block it at different times of the day. We dive into the role the sun plays and how we can create a healthy relationship with it. Matt also shares his personal process and top hacks for optimizing his own health. At only 20 years old, he’s got great energy and enthusiasm for this work and his company offers some of the best blue blocker glasses on the market! My partner Amanda and I love our blue blockers! To get your own pair of blue blockers for 10% off go to https://raoptics.com/ and use the code ‘healthhacker’. Enjoy!

Jae Gruenke is a Feldenkrais practitioner, running technique expert, and founder of The Balanced Runner System™. For the past 16 years she has helped countless runners from beginner to Olympian improve their form to run pain-free, efficiently, and fast. She specializes in helping runners whose problems haven't resolved with medical treatment and those committed to performing their best. I use to be one of those people who loved running. Then I was one of those people who didn’t. Thankfully, with the help of experts like Jae I’m now running pain free in the mountains with our 2 year old Mountain Dog. Hiking, jogging, and interval training can be done in a healthy way my friends! Tune in to learn how! If you want to dial in your form, learn about some key tips for the best ways to run and recover from running, you’ll love this episode! To learn more about Jae’s work you can visit her website here: https://www.balancedrunner.com/

Dr. Grace Liu is a pharmacist, an IFM-trained functional medicine practitioner and founder of The Gut Institute. She is a clinical pharmacist with a doctorate in practice for 20+ years and specializes in complex disease management. Dr. Liu PharmD consults and helps clients gain optimal performance through rebuilding the microbiome after damage from modern living. She uses nutrigenomic tools and other advanced functional lab testing to give the solutions, strategies and treatments that reverse modern gut dysbiosis and disease. She comes on the show to dive into all things gut health, and specifically the connection between gut health and hormones/sex drive! We discuss what the best lab tests to consider getting and how to approach the lab tests to optimize these key areas of our health. To learn more about Grace’s work you can visit her Gut Institute website here: https://thegutinstitute.com/. She also hosts an annual event for health professionals called Microbiome Medicine to support them with supporting their patients with gut health. Enjoy the show!

Growing up in the era of Sex and the City and Bridget Jones, Kate Bee believed her drinking was simply what successful, independent women did. After all, she was a journalist and TV producer for the BBC - drinking after work was how people socialized. Except she was tired of feeling hungover and ashamed about what felt like more drinking than was healthy. When Kate decided to get sober, she was disappointed to find the only real support was through AA. She attended a few meetings, but left feeling like she didn’t fit in because she was getting sober before her drinking had negatively impacted her work or relationships. But, there was no middle ground - it seemed like you either didn’t have a real problem or you had to be a full-blown alcoholic to get help.That’s why Kate founded The Sober School, a coaching program that helps women feel inspired and empowered by their decision to quit drinking. She helps women who are ready to start living their best life learn how to do it without a glass of wine in hand. Kate comes on the show today to discuss her story, the challenges of approaching alcohol in our modern-day world, and how people can take inventory and take action on creating a healthier relationship with alcohol. And she's got some great solutions for people!Make sure you follow this link to check out her free “Wine O’Clock Survival Guide”! It will help you navigate the tricky time of day between 5-8pm, which tends to be when people feel the most tempted to drink. Enjoy!FULL SHOWNOTES HERE: www.elevateyourstate.co/podcast/kate-bee Notes:2:07 - why Kate started exploring sobriety herself7:50 - how long it’s been since Kate last drank and where she is at with drinking now11:07 - what really cemented her commitment to go sober19:41 - what Kate noticed as a change in her life without alcohol25:57 - the real reasons people drink alcohol34:58 - mistakes people make when they are trying to change drinking habits48:30 - what Kate does to elevate her state Links:The Sober Schooldry JanuaryUnpickled BlogTodd White’s episodeDavid Nutt study on drug harms and alcohol being one of the highestwine o’clock survival guide Quotes:08:40 - “It is possible to stop drinking without feeling as if you are being deprived of something or that you are going to miss out on something for the rest of your days.”17:26 - “Its so natural I think, that we get frightened when we make long term plans.”26:23 - “Most of us haven’t been taught how to manage our emotions or deal with our feelings so we use substances outside of our selves to manage that. And it might be sugar, it might be gambling… it might be social media, or it might be alcohol.”

Ben Joseph Stewart is a former professional musician turned conscious filmmaker. From the viral success of his first 3 feature documentaries (Kymatica, Esoteric Agenda, Ungrip) he has spent time visiting and researching shamanic cultures around the world, leading to his latest film project, a 14 part series called Psychedelica on Gaia.com. This was followed by a hosted series on human potential called Limitless. While working on two new documentaries with Chef Pete Evans regarding cannabis and awakening consciousness with psychedelics, Ben is in the process of launching a human optimization mystery school for those looking to take their life to the next level. Wow, what a great interview this was! For the record, we were in person together at my home in the mountains of Boulder, CO. And we discussed everything from Ben’s work in films, to human consciousness, to the role of psychedelics to help us heal, grow, and expand our minds. If you’re interested in learning more about what psychedelics are, how they can be used with intention and their role for the future of humanity, you will dig this episode. You can follow Ben on his Instagram @benstewartdahli and to watch his new Psychedelica documentary series you can head on over to Gaia here: https://www.gaia.com/series/psychedelica. You will be prompted to join as a member, which is definitely worth it if but just to watch this series! FULL SHOW NOTES AT: www.elevateyourstate.co/podcast/ben-joseph-stewart

Ronnie Landis is a leading expert in holistic health, natural nutrition, and human potential. He helps people all the way from driven entrepreneurs, athletes, visionary artists, actors/actresses, intuitive healers, all the way to stay at home moms and dads to perform at their best mentally, emotionally, and physically. Ronnie’s work ranges from exploring the fringes of cutting edge health sciences, food based nutrition, innovative supplementation strategies, and a deep passion for helping people overcome long held mental and emotional road blocks so they can experience every area of their life at their full potential. Ronnie comes on the show to dive into his work and approach to helping others optimize their health and performance! We get into lots of powerful topics- check out the show notes below! Ronnie is a good friend of mine from when I lived in San Diego. So check out the show notes and enjoy this episode!  To learn more about Ronnie’s work and how you can work with him, you can visit his website https://www.ronnie-landis.com/.

Bruce Cryer has had a diverse career spanning musical theater, biotech, personal development, health and well-being, and executive coaching. He began as a singer/dancer/actor on Broadway, including two years in The Fantasticks, the world’s longest running musical. Since the early 80s, Bruce has been teaching innovative approaches to optimal health, business success, personal balance, and human performance. He was named CEO of HeartMath in 2000, having helped launch the Institute of HeartMath with founder Doc Childre in 1991. Bruce has worked with leaders at Stanford University, Mayo Clinic, Kaiser, NASA, Unilever, Shell, Cisco, Dropbox, Vistage, and many other organizations including the NHS in the UK.In our interview we unpack his work as CEO with Heart Math and his recent health scare that helped him reactivate his creative spirit and launch his new platform, The Renaissance Human. Bruce is a new, yet dear friend of mine. And we haven’t even met in person! There are so many golden nuggets in this episode. So after you tune in, check out his work over at www.RenaissanceHuman.Co. Enjoy!