109: Matt Gallant 5 Mind and Body Hacks

Published: Dec. 14, 2016, 4:19 p.m.

b"Anything that could get me stronger, faster, smarter, more creative, I\\u2019m into it.\\nToday I\\u2019m talking to my friend Matt Gallant, who is a poker champion, ex-rock guitarist, has a degree in kinesiology, and is the CEO of BiOptimizers. I really wanted to share with you some of Matt\\u2019s tricks for mind and body hacking.\\n\\nI\\u2019ve gotten really into this kind of stuff, how to optimize your sleep, water technology, neuro-feedback, light, nootropics. I\\u2019m all about hacking the mind and body to access higher levels of creativity and productivity.\\n\\nMatt mentions a lot of products that he uses, and we\\u2019ve linked all of those up in the notes below. And be sure to use the code NICK10 to buy something on Matt\\u2019s site BiOptimizers to receive 10% off!\\nAt the end of the day, your success will go to another level as soon as you figure out what your core essence is.\\n\\nSome things we learn in this podcast:\\n\\n \\tHow Matt got into biohacking [3:50]\\n \\tHow to become more whole-brain [8:05]\\n \\tWhy Matt started sleep hacking [10:40]\\n \\tThe importance of quantity versus quality of sleep [13:00]\\n \\tWhat tools Matt uses to get good sleep [13:35]\\n \\tHow to get deeper sleep [15:10]\\n \\tThe benefits of getting good sleep [19:10]\\n \\tWhy you have to get enough water [34:10]\\n \\tWhat water technology Matt uses [35:40]\\n \\tThe five kinds of brainwave states [42:40]\\n \\tWhat neuro-feedback does [45:20]\\n \\tHow you can practice neuro-feedback [49:20]\\n \\tWhat is low level laser therapy (LLLT) [51:30]\\n \\tWhat is the best light [54:05]\\n \\tMatt\\u2019s favorite brain supplements [56:20]\\n \\tWhy you shouldn\\u2019t underestimate the importance of digestion [1:01:30]\\n\\nLinks mentioned:\\n\\n \\tLearn more about Matt's company BiOptimizers\\n \\tSleep tools that Matt uses:\\xa0The Oura Ring,\\xa0Power Sleep,\\xa0Swanwick glasses,\\xa0Chilipad,\\xa0Essentia, Casper, Less EMF, Delta Sleeper, Earth Pulse, grounding sheets, and the Stetzerizer\\n \\tTools that Matt uses to optimize his water:\\xa0Your Body\\u2019s Many Cries for Water\\xa0and\\xa0Enagic\\n \\tWorkshops and tools to learn and use neuro feedback: Biocybernaut,\\xa040 Years of Zen, and\\xa0Joovv\\n \\tNootropics and supplements you might want to try: VieLight, Quantlet,\\xa0Brain On from E3Live,\\xa0Oxaloacetate,\\xa0CBD,\\xa0Modafinil, Racetam, Qualia,\\xa0Masszymes, and P3-OM Probiotics\\n \\tGet Matt's guide on How to Triple Your Productivity\\n \\tMusic Credit: Lately I've Felt Unusual by Hello\\n\\nConnect\\xa0with \\xa0Instagram\\xa0|\\xa0Twitter\\xa0|\\xa0Website"