The Hacked Mind http://www.thehackedmind.com Optimize Your Brain Tue, 27 May 2014 12:43:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.9.1 The Hacked Mind podcast was born to share natural methods to alter the body’s hormones and neurotransmitters through various biohacking techniques. By spending countless hours testing natural methods, Mans Denton and his guests have achieved a more efficient and optimal lifestyle. These self-experiments, hacking techniques with diet and fitness, and other biohacking methods, will help you achieve mental health and a high level of brain function. By consulting doctors, nutritionists, biochemists, biohacking technology experts, and data-driven individuals, it is possible to achieve a high level of cognitive function without smart drugs or “Nootropics”. Biohackers on The Hacked Mind podcast will use age-old scientific concepts with modern technology to hack their brains. Mans Denton: Biohacker | Diet and Fitness Host | Blogger no Mans Denton: Biohacker | Diet and Fitness Host | Blogger mans@www.thehackedmind.com mans@www.thehackedmind.com (Mans Denton: Biohacker | Diet and Fitness Host | Blogger) The Hacked Mind podcast provides natural biohacking techniques to improve hormone function, cognitive function, memory, and efficiency. Mans Denton and his guests will provide a full spectrum of biohacking methods. biohacking, nootropics, hormone, cognitive function, nutrition, diet, fitness, self-experiments, paleo The Hacked Mind http://www.thehackedmind.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/spi-artwork2_copy.jpg http://www.thehackedmind.com THM Show 019 – Nate Miyaki, Carb Regulation for Injury Recovery, Ketogenic Diets for Athletes, Sustainability of Health Regimens, and Intermittent Feasting http://www.thehackedmind.com/nate-miyaki-carb-regulation-for-injury-recovery-ketogenic-diets-for-athletes-sustainability-of-health-regimens-and-intermittent-feasting/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nate-miyaki-carb-regulation-for-injury-recovery-ketogenic-diets-for-athletes-sustainability-of-health-regimens-and-intermittent-feasting http://www.thehackedmind.com/nate-miyaki-carb-regulation-for-injury-recovery-ketogenic-diets-for-athletes-sustainability-of-health-regimens-and-intermittent-feasting/#comments Tue, 27 May 2014 12:43:09 +0000 http://www.thehackedmind.com/?p=863   Summary: Welcome to The Hacked Mind show! This week I interview Nate Miyaki at Nate Miyaki.com. He has spent time in professional wrestling circles, he now trains clients, and has been a contributor to PaleoFX, Men’s Fitness, and Men’s Health among others. This episode we will cover: 1. Injury recovery and carbohydrate adjustments with activity [...]

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]]> http://www.thehackedmind.com/nate-miyaki-carb-regulation-for-injury-recovery-ketogenic-diets-for-athletes-sustainability-of-health-regimens-and-intermittent-feasting/feed/ 0   Summary: Welcome to The Hacked Mind show! This week I interview Nate Miyaki at Nate Miyaki.com. He has spent time in professional wrestling circles, he now trains clients, and has been a contributor to PaleoFX, Men's Fitness,   Summary: Welcome to The Hacked Mind show! This week I interview Nate Miyaki at Nate Miyaki.com. He has spent time in professional wrestling circles, he now trains clients, and has been a contributor to PaleoFX, Men's Fitness, and Men's Health among others. This episode we will cover: 1. Injury recovery and carbohydrate adjustments with activity 2. Ketogenic diets for athletes: useful or not? 3. Sustainability of diet plans 4. Intermittent feasting By the way, you can enter your best email address in the panel on the side or below and get a FREE ebook Brain Hacking 101: 12 Tangible Ways to Correct Your Neurotransmitter and Hormonal Balance Now. Discussion Topics [1:35] Recommendations for carbs and regulating based on activity and injuries [2:19] Injury macro ranges for recovery and activity [3:00] 100-125 g carbs / day and adjust upwards based on activity [4:30] Cutting while injured and total kcal / day; adjusting per day [5:50] Ketogenic diets and athletic performance [6:20] Ketogenic diets and anaerobic athletes [7:35] Cyclical ketogenic can work, but not recommended for anaerobic [11:20] Nutrient changes for workout vs. rest days; numbers over the course of a week [14:19] Physiology and sustainability with diets [17:35] High protein, satiety, and tissue construction [19:23] Less than a gram / pound of bodyweight is ideal [22:21] Intermittent feasting [27:16] Using experiences / practicality and research approach External Mentions Mike T. Nelson Metabolic Flexibility Thank You Thank you for listening and supporting The Hacked Mind show! Please consider leaving a review on iTunes if you liked what you heard. Also, you can get my free ebook just by entering your email address on the right of your screen or below this post. Once again, thanks for listening and see you next week! Mans Denton: Biohacker | Diet and Fitness Host | Blogger no 29:08 THM Show 018 – Chad and Brenda Walding, Sitting Chronically, Mobility Exercises, and Enhanced Performance http://www.thehackedmind.com/thm-show-018-chad-brenda-walding-sitting-chronically-mobility-exercises-enhanced-performance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thm-show-018-chad-brenda-walding-sitting-chronically-mobility-exercises-enhanced-performance http://www.thehackedmind.com/thm-show-018-chad-brenda-walding-sitting-chronically-mobility-exercises-enhanced-performance/#comments Mon, 19 May 2014 14:25:27 +0000 http://www.thehackedmind.com/?p=861   Summary: Welcome to The Hacked Mind show! This week I interview Chad and Brenda Walding at The Paleo Secret. They both have a Doctor of Physical Therapy and have a private practice that helps them combine theoretical knowledge with real world experiences. This episode we will cover: 1. Why sitting chronically is bad 2. What [...]

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]]> http://www.thehackedmind.com/thm-show-018-chad-brenda-walding-sitting-chronically-mobility-exercises-enhanced-performance/feed/ 0 chronic sitting,Paleo secret,sitting solution   Summary: Welcome to The Hacked Mind show! This week I interview Chad and Brenda Walding at The Paleo Secret. They both have a Doctor of Physical Therapy and have a private practice that helps them combine theoretical knowledge with real world e...   Summary: Welcome to The Hacked Mind show! This week I interview Chad and Brenda Walding at The Paleo Secret. They both have a Doctor of Physical Therapy and have a private practice that helps them combine theoretical knowledge with real world experiences. This episode we will cover: 1. Why sitting chronically is bad 2. What you can do to improve chronic sitting problems 3. Improving cognitive and physiological performance By the way, you can enter your best email address in the panel on the side or below and get a FREE ebook Brain Hacking 101: 12 Tangible Ways to Correct Your Neurotransmitter and Hormonal Balance Now. Discussion Topics [1:18] Why sitting chronically is bad [2:00] 4 key problems with chronic sitting [2:50] Reasons for back, hip pain etc. [4:20] Chemical changes in the body due to chronic sitting [4:50] Bone density problems [5:13] Testosterone goes down cortisol goes up [6:14] Sitting even with proper exercise throughout the day is still problematic [8:46] "Active sitting" - move every 30-45 minutes for 2-4 minutes. Movements opposing chronic sitting posture [10:25] Big mobility exercises to do in between sitting [14:26] Advanced methods with lacrosse ball / foam roller [17:22] How starting can feel intense to the thoracic spine [20:15] Work productivity with better mobility and stability [21:36] Enhanced performance with better mobility and stability [23:00] Heavy lifts and mobility - IMPORTANT [24:40] Many other sitting symptoms [25:20] Improved digestion and other benefits of correcting mobility External Mentions The Paleo Secret Paleo Secret's Sitting Solution Thank You Thank you for listening and supporting The Hacked Mind show! Please consider leaving a review on iTunes if you liked what you heard. Also, you can get my free ebook just by entering your email address on the right of your screen or below this post. Once again, thanks for listening and see you next week! Mans Denton: Biohacker | Diet and Fitness Host | Blogger no 29:28 THM Show 017 – Molly Galbraith, Cardio in Workouts, How Women Train Differently, and How to Get My Mother Back in the Gym http://www.thehackedmind.com/thm-show-017-molly-galbraith-cardio-in-workouts-how-women-train-differently-and-how-to-get-my-mother-back-in-the-gym/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thm-show-017-molly-galbraith-cardio-in-workouts-how-women-train-differently-and-how-to-get-my-mother-back-in-the-gym http://www.thehackedmind.com/thm-show-017-molly-galbraith-cardio-in-workouts-how-women-train-differently-and-how-to-get-my-mother-back-in-the-gym/#comments Sun, 04 May 2014 03:09:58 +0000 http://www.thehackedmind.com/?p=854   Summary: Welcome to The Hacked Mind show! This week I interview Molly Galbraith, who is the co-founder of Girls Gone Strong and works with J&M Strength & Conditioning. Her training methods have improved the lives of thousands of women. This episode we will cover: 1. What role cardio has in a workout 2. How are women [...]

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]]> http://www.thehackedmind.com/thm-show-017-molly-galbraith-cardio-in-workouts-how-women-train-differently-and-how-to-get-my-mother-back-in-the-gym/feed/ 2 molly galbraith   Summary: Welcome to The Hacked Mind show! This week I interview Molly Galbraith, who is the co-founder of Girls Gone Strong and works with J&M Strength & Conditioning. Her training methods have improved the lives of thousands of women. -   Summary: Welcome to The Hacked Mind show! This week I interview Molly Galbraith, who is the co-founder of Girls Gone Strong and works with J&M Strength & Conditioning. Her training methods have improved the lives of thousands of women. This episode we will cover: 1. What role cardio has in a workout 2. How are women different when training? 3. Recommendations for middle-aged women By the way, you can enter your best email address in the panel on the side or below and get a FREE ebook Brain Hacking 101: 12 Tangible Ways to Correct Your Neurotransmitter and Hormonal Balance Now. Discussion Topics [1:13] Cardio - when might it be useful? What are some different moderate cardio exercise uses? [3:12] Parasympathetic nervous system activity (low intensity cardio) [4:30] Workouts with cardio that are best/most efficient for injuries; anything 120-150 beats per minute [5:10] How women are different when it comes to lifting [6:47] Different training conditions for men vs. women [7:32] Women struggling to recover when stressed vs. recovering faster when not [8:28] Minimum effective dose for exercise [10:20] Anything works for 6 weeks. Is it sustainable? Training vs. exercise [12:40] 4 things to balance - health, performance, aesthetics, lifestyle [16:39] Smallest differences with training women learned in the gym [19:51] Best methods to help middle-aged women with exercise (my mom!) External Mentions The Modern Woman's Guide to Strength Training Jen Sinkler - Lift Weights Faster Thank You Thank you for listening and supporting The Hacked Mind show! Please consider leaving a review on iTunes if you liked what you heard. Also, you can get my free ebook just by entering your email address on the right of your screen or below this post. Once again, thanks for listening and see you next week! Mans Denton: Biohacker | Diet and Fitness Host | Blogger no 26:45 THM Show 016 – Dr. Rhonda Patrick, Magnesium for Energy, Vitamin D and Serotonin, and Epigenetics http://www.thehackedmind.com/thm-show-016-dr-rhonda-patrick-magnesium-energy-vitamin-d-serotonin-epigenetics/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thm-show-016-dr-rhonda-patrick-magnesium-energy-vitamin-d-serotonin-epigenetics http://www.thehackedmind.com/thm-show-016-dr-rhonda-patrick-magnesium-energy-vitamin-d-serotonin-epigenetics/#comments Mon, 28 Apr 2014 15:40:10 +0000 http://www.thehackedmind.com/?p=837   Summary: Welcome to The Hacked Mind show! This week I interview Dr. Rhonda Patrick, who does research on various topics in San Francisco. She writes at Found my Fitness and has made several appearances on the Joe Rogan Experience, PaleoFX conference, and others This episode we will cover: 1. Magnesium and the body’s use for energy [...]

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]]> http://www.thehackedmind.com/thm-show-016-dr-rhonda-patrick-magnesium-energy-vitamin-d-serotonin-epigenetics/feed/ 2   Summary: Welcome to The Hacked Mind show! This week I interview Dr. Rhonda Patrick, who does research on various topics in San Francisco. She writes at Found my Fitness and has made several appearances on the Joe Rogan Experience,   Summary: Welcome to The Hacked Mind show! This week I interview Dr. Rhonda Patrick, who does research on various topics in San Francisco. She writes at Found my Fitness and has made several appearances on the Joe Rogan Experience, PaleoFX conference, and others This episode we will cover: 1. Magnesium and the body's use for energy creation 2. Vitamin D importance and synthesis of serotonin 3. Epigenetics and modern studies of this phenomenon By the way, you can enter your best email address in the panel on the side or below and get a FREE ebook Brain Hacking 101: 12 Tangible Ways to Correct Your Neurotransmitter and Hormonal Balance Now. Also, special thanks to our sponsor for this episode: Pure Nootropics, which sells aniracetam and other nootropic drugs. Discussion Topics [1:19] Energy related benefits of magnesium [1:45] Oxidative capacity at the mitochondrial level [2:33] Increasing mitochondrial mass (new mitochondria) [4:48] Free oxygen radicals damaging mitochondria [6:00] Athletes need more magnesium [6:32] Supplementing with minerals - 400 mg/day recommended daily intake [7:02] Magnesium center of the chlorophyll molecule [7:52] 123 mg/day of magnesium is the most that can be absorbed [9:17] Body confusing nutrients and using the wrong enzymes (yikes!) [13:27] How vitamin D regulates serotonin synthesis [17:24] How fast does vitamin D produce serotonin? [19:10] How to tell whether you are vitamin D deficient [20:27] If you don't have 30 ng/mL you're at risk [22:35] Epigenetics and changes in gene expression [24:00] Yellow mice gene study [26:01] Neuro degenerative disease in rats [31:25] How to find Dr. Rhonda Patrick External Mentions Joe Rogan Experience podcast Paleo FX conference Thank You Thank you for listening and supporting The Hacked Mind show! Please consider leaving a review on iTunes if you liked what you heard. Also, you can get my free ebook just by entering your email address on the right of your screen or below this post. Once again, thanks for listening and see you next week! Mans Denton: Biohacker | Diet and Fitness Host | Blogger no 33:50 7 Hacks for Quicker Injury Recovery http://www.thehackedmind.com/7-hacks-quicker-injury-recovery/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=7-hacks-quicker-injury-recovery http://www.thehackedmind.com/7-hacks-quicker-injury-recovery/#comments Thu, 24 Apr 2014 14:41:00 +0000 http://www.thehackedmind.com/?p=839 As a competitive soccer player, I’ve struggled with my fair share of injuries. Hip surgery sidelined me at age 21 and recent events have made it hard to stay active. After straining some muscle or connective tissue during a Brazilian jiujitsu take down, I waited a month in recovery mode. Shortly before visiting a highly [...]

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