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The go-to source for the latest cutting-edge science on overcoming fatigue and increasing your energy. The Energy Blueprint podcast brings together the world's leading researchers, doctors, and nutrition and lifestyle experts on the subject of fatigue and energy to help you get your energy back.

The Energy Blueprint Podcast Ari Whitten

    • Health & Fitness

The go-to source for the latest cutting-edge science on overcoming fatigue and increasing your energy. The Energy Blueprint podcast brings together the world's leading researchers, doctors, and nutrition and lifestyle experts on the subject of fatigue and energy to help you get your energy back.

    Fitness expert: Get 40 minutes of exercise gains in just 20 minutes! - Børge Fagerli

    Fitness expert: Get 40 minutes of exercise gains in just 20 minutes! - Børge Fagerli

    In this episode, I’m speaking with Børge Fagerli, creator of an innovative and highly efficient resistance training method called Myo-Reps, which is a way to create 80% of the results in a fraction of the time. 
     
    Børge has spent over 25 years as a fitness coach and is known for his evidence-based approaches to nutrition, training, mindset, and lifestyle optimization. We became friends about 10 years ago (through a funny story you’ll hear in the podcast) and we went on to have many years of fruitful discussions and debates on a variety of health topics, and worked together to produce content on the interface of nutrition and circadian rhythm. He’s a great expert on fitness and body composition, and I think you’ll gain a lot of insights from his thoughts on training. 
     
    In this podcast, Børge and I discuss:
     
    His background as an engineer and bodybuilder and his research-backed reasons for focusing on fundamentals instead of getting caught up in wellness hype
    The 3 most essential factors you need to know to be successful in your exercise training…this is appropriate for ALL fitness levels!
    The number of exercise reps you should perform to see (and feel!) your body change and why this rep range is essential for women
    Why too many repetitions of one exercise might be the WRONG approach for most people
    The definitive answer to one of the most discussed questions in all of training: Will I get too big and bulky from lifting weights??
    Why training that feels too hard or intense might actually be keeping you from achieving your goals
    If “muscle confusion,” i.e., training your muscles with different exercises every time you work out, is a legitimate concept or pseudoscience 
    Myo-Reps, Børge’s strategy for achieving 40 minutes of exercise in just 20 minutes!
    The #1 mindset tip you can implement today to keep you strong and fit as you age
     

    • 1 hr 23 min
    Is inflammation the main driver of disease and death? with Dr. Tom O’Bryan

    Is inflammation the main driver of disease and death? with Dr. Tom O’Bryan

    In this episode, I’m speaking with Dr. Tom O’Bryan about his upcoming docu-series, The Inflammation Equation: Decoding the Steps to Optimal Well-Being, why he believes inflammation is at the core of disease, and his approach to solving it. 

    >> Click here to gain access to The Inflammation Equation 7-part docuseries to go deeper into what inflammation truly is and exactly how to keep it in check for optimal, full-body health.

    • 49 min
    Heart rate variability, polyvagal theory, the flaw in trying to HACK the body, and more with Dr. Mel Hopper Koppelman

    Heart rate variability, polyvagal theory, the flaw in trying to HACK the body, and more with Dr. Mel Hopper Koppelman

     
    In this episode, I’m excited to welcome Dr. Mel Hopper Koppelman back for the third time! Today, we continue our conversation on the overlooked importance of brain development but go on to explore heart rate variability (and how it can easily be misinterpreted), Polyvagal Theory, and her fascinating, physics-based thoughts on how our heart rate variability connects us to the universe!
    In this podcast, Dr. Mel and I discuss:
    An easy way to visualize brain development: the brainstem is the root that grows up into the trunk of our brain and branches off into the right and left hemispheres
    The underlying driver of illness for many people with chronic symptoms and why gut or immune health might continue to suffer if this isn’t addressed
    A clear, easy-to-understand explanation of heart rate variability and why this often-misinterpreted marker is crucial for vital health
    The 10-second at-home test Dr. Mel recommends to better understand your heart rate variability findings AND the functioning of your vagus nerve!
    Her physics-backed belief that our heart rate variability connects us to the “breath” or wave of the universe…and how this connection (or lack of connection!) relates to the vagus nerve, inflammation, nervous system development, and long-term health
    2 major predictors of mortality, i.e., how long you will live and the interesting pattern often found in people with autism
    The extreme importance of working with the body and tracking test results versus cleverly attempting to biohack or manipulate the body with supplements or drugs 
     

    • 1 hr 25 min
    Your 2 Brains And The Link To ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, And Autoimmunity with Dr. Mel Hopper Koppelman

    Your 2 Brains And The Link To ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, And Autoimmunity with Dr. Mel Hopper Koppelman

    In this episode, I’m back with Dr. Mel Hopper Koppelman, discussing what she believes is one of the most important and overlooked areas in health—how brain development in childhood might be at the root of the health problems you’re experiencing as an adult.
    You’ll likely have some ‘aha!’ moments (maybe big ones) while listening to the podcast. 
    In this podcast, Dr. Mel and I discuss:
     
    The fascinating fact that we actually have 2 brains…and how brain imbalances impact your immune system and overall health
    How evolution led to our specialized, complex brain design and the main purposes it serves
    Myths debunked: The misunderstood idea that the left brain controls math and logic and the right brain controls creativity, and whether it’s true that we only use 10% of our brain 
    The overlooked brain imbalance called “functional disconnection” and why this might be at the root of health problems such as autism, ADHD, gut dysfunction, autoimmunity, dyslexia, depression, anxiety, or even chronic infections 
    The surprisingly easy-to-test primitive reflexes (that start in the womb!) and how they’re connected to chronic disease 
    Could you have an immature brain stem? Dr. Mel tells us the symptoms that let you know AND how to address this issue
    Why some popular health solutions might actually make you worse based on the specific brain imbalance you’re experiencing 
    How brain imbalance can lead to changes in blood tests, such as low white blood cell count
    Practical ways you can assess if you have an imbalanced brain, accounting for your particular skills, health history, and childhood experiences
    The important distinction between pathologizing neurodiversity vs. helping those who wish to improve their brain’s functionality in certain areas
    The liberating knowledge that our brains are malleable and trainable, and we can heal even longstanding brain-related issues!  
     

    • 1 hr 12 min
    The Flaw Of Seeing Health Only Through Lab Markers And Biochemistry | Dr. Mel Hopper Koppelman

    The Flaw Of Seeing Health Only Through Lab Markers And Biochemistry | Dr. Mel Hopper Koppelman

    In this episode, I’m speaking with Dr. Mel Hopper Koppelman about her powerful and unique view of medicine, a context that I believe is much more effective than the conventional or even functional medical models we’re used to. 
    I’m really excited to share this episode with you; Dr. Mel and I had a fantastic conversation that, if practically applied, points us in a new and much more effective direction for building true health.
    In this podcast, Dr. Mel and I discuss:
    How some scientists and clinicians get stuck in the “biochemical weeds” instead of working from a bigger, more accurate picture of health, aka, first principles thinking
    The 2 ways we can view lab tests (blood, stool, hormone, or even organic acid tests) and why most practitioners—even functional practitioners—get it WRONG!
    Why even a “good” result on a blood test might not mean much for your quality or length of life!
    Her favorite tool to practically address health imbalances and disease that fits perfectly into a big-picture paradigm
    The 2 metabolic classifications Dr. Mel uses to help her patients based on her deep knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine…and why other medical models aren’t able to help people with chronic fatigue and similar symptoms
     

    • 56 min
    The Right Way To Breathe For Increased Performance And Energy with Patrick McKeown

    The Right Way To Breathe For Increased Performance And Energy with Patrick McKeown

    In this episode, I’m speaking with Patrick McKeown, author of The Oxygen Advantage, who shares his amazing expertise on the breathing habits you need to know to reduce stress and anxiety, raise your energy levels, and boost performance…and they’re NOT what you expect!
    I’m also incredibly excited to share that I’ve partnered with Patrick to offer a one-of-its-kind Breathing for Energy program, the ONLY course available that teaches you how to use your breath to battle low energy, brain fog, depression, and chronic anxiety. Save $200 on this revolutionary course when you order today! 
    In this podcast, Patrick and I discuss:
    The negative impact modern life has on our breathing patterns and why just 24 hours of stress or being sedentary can shift us out of optimal breathing habits
    Why the popular advice of “just take a deep breath!” might be the worst thing you can do for your physical and mental health!
    The “oxygen paradox” and the extreme importance of a balance between oxygen and carbon dioxide…and how to achieve this health-enhancing equilibrium
    The nearly unbelievable role of carbon dioxide in getting oxygen into your cells and how it’s not the waste product you think it is
    The fascinating interplay between stress and breathing…stress affects your breathing, but did you know the way you breathe affects your levels of stress?
    A practical, easy-to-use tool that takes less than 1 minute to track your breathing patterns and if they’re leading to health or fatigue and disease
    How sleep apnea, grinding your teeth at night, and waking up exhausted are connected to your breathing patterns…and how to stop these problems for good! 
    2 specific breathing tips for people with chronic fatigue
    How most yoga, pilates, and stress counselors are not teaching you the right way 

    • 58 min

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