Episode 80: MUSHROOMS, METABOLISM, MID-LIFE & MUSCLE with Wade Lightheart

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Wade Lightheart from BiOptimizers joins Kristin to discuss health optimization and longevity. Wade shares his personal journey of re-entering bodybuilding competition and running a marathon after a 12-year hiatus. The conversation explores medicinal mushrooms, metabolic health, proper diet, and exercise habits to maintain body fat and build muscle. Wade discusses the importance of cardiovascular health, recovery techniques like cold therapy and lymphatic drainage, and the benefits of innovative supplements from BiOptimizers. Emphasis is placed on redefining longevity and health through practical and philosophical approaches. If you’re looking for the insight and motivation to live a healthy, happy life, this episode is for you.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• How are mushrooms connected to the human brain?
• What are the best mid-life practices for maintaining muscle mass and losing fat?
• How can mushrooms act as a supplement to improve metabolism and neurofeedback?

KEY TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Guest Introduction: Wade Lightheart

(00:55) Diving into Longevity and Metabolism

(03:08) Wade's Return to Bodybuilding

(04:14) The Science of Muscle and Fat

(08:48) Cardiovascular Health and Marathon Training

(16:58) Mindset and Overcoming Challenges

(23:35) The Patience of Progress

(29:50) Neurofeedback and Cognitive Health

(31:58) The Brain-Mycelium Connection

(33:06) Nootropics

(33:27) Mushroom Benefits in Neurofeedback

(34:15) Mushroom Consumption

(35:16) Cold Therapy and Brain Training

(37:45) Understanding Metabolism

(45:47) Exercise and Metabolism

(52:05) Innovations at Bioptimizers

(1:01:52) Future of Health and Vitality

MENTIONS:

Website: https://wadelightheart.net/

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KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED:

WELLPOWER, Kristin Weitzel, biohacking, health and wellness, mushrooms, metabolism, mid-life, muscle

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