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💬 “ My mission is to help save people from a lot of the mistakes that I have made.” ~Noel Deyzel⚡️ Noel Deyzel is a bodybuilder and fitness influencer, known for his openness about his steroid use. He’s amassed millions of followers online, discussing diet and exercise strategies, and spreading messages about positive mindset and motivation.⚡ In this episode Noel and I explore the rising use of performance enhancing drugs in the fitness space, the impact this is having on male beauty standard - and why he’s cut back on everything.🎧 Stay tuned to find out:➡ How people are being more open about steroid use - and why that’s good AND bad➡︎ The risks teenagers as young as 16 are taking with their health in pursuit of muscle➡︎ The two major life events that have made Noel completely reconsider his life choices➡︎ The best and worst supplements to spend your money on➡︎ What “cheat day” looks like for Noel📕 Chapters(0:42) When Noel was skinny(1:43) Distorted beauty standards in fitness(5:18) The “fake natty” epidemic(7:31) The responsibility of being an “influencer”(10:31) Facing health consequences of steroids(20:40) There are no quick fixes(22:56) A simple supplement guide(30:07) The gut-muscle connection(32:14) Mindset and motivation(35:03) Noel’s cheat meal(36:58) Worst fitness trends(37:46) Most overrated supplement(38:43) Most underrated supplement(39:21) Most jacked person Noel’s ever met📱 Connect with me:TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajanInstagram: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr📱 Connect with Noel:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noeldeyzel_bodybuilder/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoelDeyzel/ 🔥 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe🔥 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.
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Memory Glitches: Can You Trust What You Remember? | Charan Ranganath
💬 “ Form memories with intention - and make the decisions in daily life that will give you the memories you want to hold onto.” ~Charan Ranganath⚡️ Charan Ranganath is a Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience and director of the Dynamic Memory Lab at the University of California at Davis. He’s also the author of Why We Remember: The Science of Memory and How it Shapes Us.⚡ In this episode Charan and I explore how your memory actually works and how to create a life worth remembering.🎧 Stay tuned to find out:➡ How scientifically accurate the movie Inside Out is when it comes to memory➡︎ How memories can degrade and become distorted over time➡︎ Why childhood memories are so hard - or impossible - to hold onto➡︎ How to be more intentional with your memory➡︎ The science of deja vu, PTSD, dreams and aphantasia📕 Chapters(0:34) The science of ‘Inside Out’(2:39) How memories degrade over time(5:56) When life “flashes before your eyes”(8:34) Remembering our dreams(12:30) Childhood memories(18:23) How false memories are made(22:51) Gaslighting(26:18) Why we fixate on negative memories(28:57) PTSD and traumatic memories(35:49) Is modern tech making our memory worse?(38:56) How to improve your memory(46:05) The science of deja vu(49:05) Aphantasia: How some people have no inner monologue📱 Connect with me:TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajanInstagram: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr📱 Connect with Charan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thememorydoc/ Website: https://charanranganath.com/ 🔥 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe🔥 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.
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Zen Monk’s Guide To Slowing Down & Enjoying Life | Haemin Sunim
💬 “ When you slow down and actually appreciate what we already have, that is the path to true happiness.” ~Haemin Sunim⚡️ Haemin Sunim is a Zen Buddhist Monk and author of three books - all of which focus on mindfulness, self compassion and finding peace in a busy world.⚡ In this episode Haemin and I explore the teachings of Zen Buddhism, and learn how they can be integrated into our daily lives.🎧 Stay tuned to find out:➡ How to slow down and stop living in a constant state of busyness➡︎ How to jump off the hedonic treadmill and stop clinging to cravings and desires➡︎ Why people with a greater sense of purpose live longer➡︎ Why spirituality and science are more closely linked than you realise➡︎ How to deepen your happiness today, even if you only have 5 seconds to spare📕 Chapters(0:32) The teachings of Zen Buddhism(3:45) Reincarnation and previous lives(5:05) Why we all feel lost right now(10:51) Random acts of kindness(12:44) Why we all need to slow down(17:22) Getting off the hedonic treadmill(19:23) Starting a mindfulness/meditation practice(21:47) The impact of stress on physical health(24:52) Quick ways to practice mindfulness(31:29) The “I don’t know” mindset(36:17) When things don’t go your way(42:33) How to be more lucky(45:12) Are spirituality and science at odds?(47:38) How to stop clinging to desires(50:48) Teaching our children self-acceptance📱 Connect with me:TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajanInstagram: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr📱 Connect with Haemin:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haemin_sunim/ Website: https://www.haeminsunim.com/ 📚 Haemin’s books:The Things You Can See Only When You Slow DownWhen Things Don’t Go Your WayLove for Imperfect Things🔥 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe🔥 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.
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Make America Healthy Again: Toxic Food or Toxic Information? | Dr Jessica Knurick
💬 “[MAHA’s] reliance on corrupt scientists and poisonous food additives is really a distraction from the real systemic issues.” ~Jessica Knurick⚡️ Dr Jessica Knurick has a PhD in nutrition science and takes an evidence-based approach to her role as a dietician. She’s been gaining a lot of attention on social media for her work debunking false health claims, particularly around the Make America Healthy Again movement.⚡ In this episode Jessica and I discuss the shortcomings of MAHA and why its claims around food dyes, seed oils and toxic chemicals are distracting us from the real issues at hand.🎧 Stay tuned to find out:➡ The true consequences of this ongoing erosion of trust in doctors and science➡︎ Why an ingredients centred approach to public health is a waste of time➡︎ Which systemic issues need to be addressed to have a real impact➡︎ Why baby formula is being demonised and how it’s impacting children and mums➡︎ How to spot (and avoid) health propaganda📕 Chapters(1:35) How MAHA erodes trust in science(5:14) How much blame does the food industry deserve?(13:38) The issue of corporate lobbying(17:42) Defunding the SNAP programme(21:55) Why are we hating on seed oils?(25:18) Food dyes are toxic?(34:46) Why focussing on ingredients is a waste of time(37:36) How babies are being affected by misinformation(46:56) Why supplements are still unregulated(50:36) The real link between FDA and Big Pharma(54:00) How to spot health propaganda📱 Connect with me:TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajanInstagram: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr📱 Connect with Jessica:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjessicaknurick/ 🔥 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe🔥 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.
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Can We Cheat Death? Nobel Prize Winner Breaks Down the Science of Living Forever
💬 “Evolution doesn't select for longevity. It doesn't care how long you live.” ~Venki Ramakrishnan⚡️ Venki Ramakrishnan is a Nobel Prize-winning biologist, former president of the Royal Society and author of Why We Die: The New Science of Ageing and Longevity.⚡ In this episode Venki and I uncover the science of why we die, whether there’s a biological reason why we can’t live forever, and what will happen if we do eventually crack the longevity code.🎧 Stay tuned to find out:➡ Whether the $30 billion longevity industry has brought us any closer to immortality➡︎ Why we’re living longer, but with more disability and disease than ever➡︎ Why death and our own mortality makes life worth living➡︎ How even scientists are taking controversial longevity drugs like metformin➡︎ The best, science-backed ways to add healthy years onto your life📕 Chapters(0:32) Why do we die?(3:06) What do we mean by death?(4:26) Are we close to reversing death?(5:57) Why we want to live forever(9:11) Do humans have an age limit?(11:07) Living healthier for longer(16:06) What causes ageing?(21:15) Your chronological age doesn’t matter(26:17) How to improve biological age(28:16) Why some animals live longer(31:35) Dangers of experimental longevity “hacks”(40:42) Ethical dilemmas of extending lifespan(46:04) Simple ways to life for longer(47:52) Memento Mori(53:46) Longevity research that works📱 Connect with me:TikTok:https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajanInstagram:https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr🔥 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity:https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe🔥 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”:https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 🎙️ AnOG Podcasts production.
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