Still trusting labels like “heart-healthy” or “cold-pressed”?

Seed oils quietly erode gut health, brain function, & energy regulation. Dr. Cate Shanahan unpacks why they’re worse than sugar, what your mitochondria actually need, & which ancestral fats support real biosynergy. This episode brings clarity on the biggest dietary villain hiding in plain sight and how to kick it for good.

Dr. Cate Shanahan is a widely respected physician & author whose work has sparked major movements around ancestral nutrition, seed oil elimination, & traditional eating. Her book Deep Nutrition and nutrition strategies have influenced top health leaders, professional athletes like Kobe Bryant & Aaron Judge, and millions worldwide.

Known for exposing the metabolic damage caused by seed oils, she’s helped shift public discourse on nutrition from obscurity to mainstream awareness. Dr. Cate’s mission is to empower people of all backgrounds to reclaim their health through food not pharmaceuticals.

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• Eating a large serving of fries from a restaurant is said to deliver the equivalent toxicity of smoking an entire pack of cigarettes
• Oils can take up to six years to fully remove from the body
• The “Hateful Eight” seed oils Dr. Shanahan warns against include common household staples linked to chronic health issues
• Most seed oils were originally industrial lubricants; factory processing introduces toxins harmful to human health
• Labeling seed oils as “plant-based” misleads consumers into thinking they're safe, despite harmful effects
• Factory refining & heating oxidize fats, creates toxic byproducts that damage cells & contribute to disease
• Neutral or flavorless oils lack nutrients; strong-flavored oils often contain more beneficial compounds
• Seed oils trigger gut inflammation, leading to symptoms like bloating, heartburn, & IBS
• Oxidative stress from damaged fats accelerates aging, damages mitochondria, & drives chronic illness
• Detoxing seed oils supports taste reset, reduces sugar cravings, & rebuilds metabolic health
• Soy oil makes up 80% to 90% of all the seed oils being sold

00:00 The Dangers of Seed Oils 05:10 What Are the Hateful Eight & Why They’re Toxic 09:10 The Seed Oil Takeover: Industry & Influence 12:55 How “Healthier” Labels Mislead People 23:25 The Fish Oil & Cholesterol Myths 28:37 Practical Fixes for Everyday Health

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Can pressure actually fuel your success?

Dr. Haley Perlus reveals how Olympic-level habits turn stress into strength. From 5-minute rituals to mindset reframes, Dr. Haley Perlus shares how to bioharmonize your habits, rewire your mindset & use emotional regulation for lasting results. Perfect for athletes & high performers chasing clarity, confidence & consistency.

Dr. Haley Perlus is a Performance Psychology expert who helps business leaders & high achievers apply elite athletic mental strategies to reach peak performance. With a Ph.D. in Sport Psychology & certifications in coaching, fitness, & nutrition, she turns high-pressure environments into platforms for success.

Her clients include Fortune 500 companies & top executives seeking to master resilience, focus, & decision-making. Haley delivers science-backed tools that go beyond motivation to drive lasting productivity & leadership excellence.

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• Start your day with simple, consistent habits to set a positive tone & build success momentum
• Move daily & get outside to boost mood & bring out your best self
• Embrace pressure & stress as tools for growth & fulfillment
• Focus on strengths to handle stress & build control & confidence
• Recognize & accept uncomfortable feelings, then channel the energy into action
• Shift how you interpret stress and reframe stories to turn stress into a helpful force
• Tweak your environment to break mental blocks & improve motivation & focus
• Build micro habits daily then small consistent actions will grow into non-negotiables
• Build identity around inner strengths & values not just roles or achievements
• Bounce back quickly because success comes from fast recovery & energy shifts, not perfection

3:41 Goal Setting & Pre-Performance Routines

9:21 Redefining Pressure as a Performance Enhancer

16:32 Implementing Pressure & Stress Management Tactics

29:03 Role of Training, Habits, & Recovery

57:11 Tools for Optimal Focus & Concentration

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How are 500,000 people using neurofeedback to hack their sleep, stress & focus without relying on stimulants or wearables?

Ariel Garten, neuroscientist & Muse co-founder, breaks down how EEG & FNIRS technology tracks brainwaves in real time to guide meditation, sharpen focus, & deepen sleep. This episode reveals how brain training stacks up against smart rings, & why heart rate variability, digital sleeping pills, & prefrontal cortex tuning matter more than ever.

Ariel Garten is a neuroscientist & former psychotherapist who co-founded Muse, the brain-sensing EEG headband that’s helped over 500,000 users reduce stress, sleep better & improve meditation.

She’s passionate about making brain health accessible through innovative tech that empowers people to take control of their mental well-being. Ariel is also a sought-after speaker, known for bridging science, technology & human potential.

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• Learn how different brainwave types (delta, theta, alpha, beta, gamma) relate to your state of mind & focus
• Prioritize quality sleep, sunlight, food & loving connections as non-negotiables for long-term brain health
• Use clinical-grade EEG for real-time insight into brain activity as it’s more accurate than wrist or ring wearables
• Speed up meditation progress with tech that provides real-time feedback on attention & focus
• Train sleep quality with biofeedback tools like the digital sleeping pill that guide the brain into deeper sleep & track stages
• Support relaxation & boost brainwave coherence for calm focus through heart rate variability & controlled breathing
• Build cognitive flexibility through regular brain training & meditation to improve adaptability & focus recovery
• Boost brain oxygenation, endurance & prefrontal cortex performance through physical exercise
• Prioritize recovery especially sleep & relaxation, for brain growth & post-training performance
• Stay flexible by adapting meditation, exercise & brain training schedules to life’s changing demands

5:30 How Muse Made Clinical-Grade Neurofeedback Accessible at Home

9:25 Use Cases for Neurofeedback & Brain Training

27:07 Connection Between HRV, Vagus Nerve, & Brainwave Activity

37:58 Designing a Minimalist Muse Protocol for Daily Use

1:02:26 Addressing Myths & Misconceptions in Cognitive Training

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