Could saying no actually be your best longevity strategy?

Blair LaCorte reveals why avoiding over-optimization and focusing on system biology, compassion, and purpose instead leads to authentic biosynergy and lasting vitality.

Blair LaCorte is a dynamic business executive whose career spans entertainment, aviation, AI, technology, aerospace, consulting, investing & military logistics. He has held CEO & C-level roles at leading companies like PRG, XOJET/Vista, TPG, Autodesk & Oracle, while also taking startups such as AEye Technologies & VerticalNet to IPO. Currently an astronaut-in-training with Virgin Galactic & Vice Chairman of the Buck Institute, Blair continues to drive innovation, growth & global impact.

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• Tech is for control, not a cure all Forgetting biology leads to problems, not progress
• Over optimizing health with gadgets causes new problems Step back & look at the whole picture
• Scientific knowledge & personal belief both affect your biology & well being more than most realize
• Staying healthy is better than only reacting to sickness Small daily choices matter more than silver bullets
• Focus on what works for you Test, observe, & stick with what fits your life & makes you feel good
• Relationships lower stress & boost your immune system Loneliness is a major health risk at any age
• Some stress helps growth Chronic unbroken stress harms your body Find ways to activate & calm yourself
• Knowing health tips isn’t enough Build habits you enjoy, ideally with friends or community support, for lasting results
• No two people are alike Track your own changes & work out routines & diets that fit you specifically
• Modern testing makes it easier to spot issues early Keep personal health records to track your biomarkers over time

04:19 Why Technology Alone Won’t Save Your Health

21:17 The Real Framework for Habit Change That Works

28:50 What Truly Multiplies Healthspan Results

36:44 Practical Ways to Strengthen Connection & Reduce Stress

46:28 How to Personalize Health in a Complex World

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Ever feel mentally foggy even after resting?

Bill McKenna of Cognitive Movement shares simple eye movements, spinning, and body-awareness exercises that bioharmonize your brain, sharpen focus, and boost decision-making, without drugs or endless study sessions.

Bill’s journey from high-thrill pursuits to spiritual exploration led him to develop a method for lasting transformation. After a near-death experience, he immersed himself in the mind-body connection & co-created Cognomovement with Liz. His work blends resilience, insight & a passion for helping others unlock their potential.

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• Holding your device at eye level supports happier brain chemicals & reduces sadness linked to looking down
• Time spent looking down at phones closely matches rising rates of depression & anxiety, especially in teens
• Where you move your eyes activates different brain areas—looking up sparks creativity, down triggers sadness
• Moving your eyes through certain positions acts like a workout for your mind, boosting different aspects of IQ
• Simple movements like spinning in a chair stimulate your brain’s processing speed, attention, & working memory
• Open peripheral vision improves mood, awareness, & reduces conflict in relationships & daily life
• Physical & emotional injuries show up the same way in brain scans & block certain mental functions
• Even just a few minutes of the right brain exercises daily create lasting improvements in focus & cognitive ability
• Children’s instinct to spin, run, & use their vision in different ways helps their brains develop properly
• Walking labyrinths or figure eights balances brain hemispheres, inspires new ideas, & solves tough problems

02:13 How Eye Position & Movement Influence Brain Function

20:39 Brain-Boosting Exercises You Can Do Anywhere

30:10 How to Identify & Correct Brain Weaknesses

41:51 Real-Life Results From Cognitive Movement

3:17 How to Start & Keep Progressing

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Think your gut health only affects digestion?

From fermented foods and targeted probiotics to peptides like BPC157, Dr. Vincent Pedre shares practical ways to rebuild microbiome balance and boost overall performance.

Dr. Vincent Pedre is the Medical Director of Pedre Integrative Health & CEO of Happy Gut Life, with over 25 years of clinical experience as a Functional Medicine-certified practitioner & gut biohacker. He’s the bestselling author of Happy Gut & he GutSMART Protocol, a 14-day personalized gut-healing plan. His latest creation, Happy Gut Coffee, is a clean, toxin-free brew that supports gut health & boosts energy from the first sip.

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• Antibiotics in childhood cause long-term gut problems. Fixing your gut requires targeted effort, no matter when the damage began
• Certain gut infections like E. coli trigger autoimmune responses, leading to chronic gut issues like IBS & leaky gut
• Taking multi-strain probiotics while on antibiotics helps your gut recover faster than waiting until after the antibiotics
• Regularly eating fermented foods strengthens the immune system, reduces inflammatory markers, & boosts gut microbiome diversity
• Short-term carnivore diets help people with severe bloating, SIBO, or trouble digesting vegetables, giving their gut a break
• Reintroduce vegetables slowly, beginning with fermented ones—they’re easier to digest & support rebuilding your gut flora
• Oral peptides like BPC157 & lorazatide repair tight junctions, reduce food sensitivities, & speed up gut healing
• Many chronic health issues trace back to hidden parasites, even if you don’t have gut symptoms Proper testing is key
• Short chain fatty acid butyrate made by gut bacteria heals the colon, reduces inflammation, & helps the brain
• Choose organic, mold-free coffee to protect your gut from pesticides, mycotoxins, & microplastics while getting gut-healthy polyphenols

01:21 How Antibiotics Damage the Gut

10:04 How to Restore Your Gut After Taking Antibiotics

18:11 Safely Reintroducing Foods & Fermented Products for Gut Healing

26:03 Dr. Pedre’s CARE Gut Healing System

35:46 The Connection Between Gut Health & Mitochondria

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