#13 Life Hacking Stress
| By Jonathan Roseland |
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In this episode, we discuss one of the most limiting things in your life, stress.
We give the chemical definition of stress and explain its biological purpose. We also give 18 powerful life hacks (ranging from diet and lifestyle to mindset and visualization) for decreasing and healthily managing stress. Includes the hilarious classic Budweiser Real Men of Genius series.
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In this episode we discuss
- 8 ways stress is killing you. Seriously.
- The biological and chemical definition of stress and its evolutionary purpose.
- The intricate relationship between stress and testosterone.
- Lifestyle and Biohacks for managing stress.
- The brain-healthy way to drink, if you are going to use alcohol to self-medicate your stress.
- Using masturbation to manage stress and testosterone levels.
- Diet hacking stress: which "comfort foods" are putting your body into a vicious cycle of stress and which heart healthy, brain empowering 'comfort food' you should be eating when stressed. What kind of fat should you be consuming daily to fight stress?
- The visualization exercise for vanquishing fear that is causing stress.
- Using humor to relieve stress.
- 5 inexpensive, natural supplements for decreasing stress.
Resources, supplements, and links
- Budweiser's Real Men of Genius radio ads (Super funny!)
- Bypassing customer service calling boards and getting human operator fast: http://GetHuman.com/
- Glycemic Index Food Chart
Supplements to beat stress
Zinc - Take this if you drink!
Ginseng - The stress-management adaptogen
Horny Goat Weed - Increase Sexual Arousal and Testosterone
Sources:
"Journal of Zhejiang University": Relationship Between Ejaculation and Serum Testosterone Level, Abstract
Chronic Stress May Make Cells Age Faster
14 ways to naturally increase your testosterone
Testosterone, Gonadotropin, and Cortisol Secretion in Male Patients With Major Depression
The Secret to Guys' Sex Appeal: Low Stress, High Testosterone, Strong Immunity
Stress: Portrait of a Killer - National Geographic documentary
Music
'Keep It Coming (Basto Remix)' by Starkillers & Nadia Ali
'Power' by Capeesh ft. Thelonious & Kid Dynomite
'I Made It' by Kevin Rudolf & Young Money
'Miles Away' Madonna Remix by MJOLLNYR
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