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Know Your Physio
Knowing your physiology, the very science that makes you who you are, is the best thing you can do to optimize your health, bolster your performance, look and feel your best, and enjoy a longer and more fulfilling lifespan. My dedication to this field derives from a selfish place born out of necessity before it became the bright, selfless passion I'm known for. It was through my health journey (mainly battling ADD and ten years of Adderall dependency plus related side effects) and love for the scientific method that I found my way. Eventually, with the right knowledge and mentorship, I stumbled upon an enhanced state of awareness between mind, body, and spirit where healthy intentions met actionable steps and lasting, positive lifestyle change. Today I call this "physiological intuition," and to me, it's a right that every human being deserves to thrive with, without having to battle themselves or pursue a degree to discover it. Every day I spend on this planet, I get to connect with world-leading experts on my podcast and learn more of the substance I wish I could have gotten my hands on earlier, for YOU to apply and enjoy total mind and body fitness, personal mastery, and self-actualization! The more you #KnowYourPhysio… Enjoy the show!
Know Your Physio
Luis Palomeras: Unlock the Power of Recovery | Master Self-Reflection, Biofeedback, and Plant Medicine for Optimal Healing
We have a really unique and special episode for you today: we're sitting down with entrepreneur, health coach, mental health advocate, and athlete, Luis Palomeras! Not your average triathlete, he has a weightlifting and bodybuilding background and is now an endurance athlete, and he joins us today to detail the fascinating journey that led him to not only physical optimization but spiritual and mental mastery too. In this powerful conversation, we highlight how his recovery process was something he originally approached to improve his athleticism and sleep cycle and turned out to be the ultimate way to support his mental health, after a divorce and several difficult mental health episodes left him yearning for answers. We cover some epiphanies he had through plant medicine ceremonies, how mastering recovery needs to come first in order to maximize performance (and not the other way around), and ways to engage curiosity and non-judgment to support the synergy of the 4 pillars of mind, body, spirit, and energy. Jam-packed with tools and hard-won insights into the ways that we navigate our inner and outer landscape when it comes to performance, Luis answers all our questions with frankness, expertise, and a healthy dose of joy. This is one conversation you don't want to miss, so whether you're looking for physical optimization or mental development, we hope you join us to hear from today’s truly inspiring guest!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Luis kicks us off with a video introduction of himself and his pursuit of authenticity.
- Mental health; his most important lesson in training and recovery building up to Ironman.
- How his nervous system used to be sitting in fight or flight at any moment of the day.
- That you can become too attached to biometric analysis tools.
- How his pursuit of a good night's sleep became an obsession with finding internal peace.
- Hear about some epiphanies he had through plant medicine ceremonies.
- How his Ayahuasca experience created a deep understanding of inter-generational violence.
- Addressing the reactive and stressed parts of ourselves to function optimally in all areas.
- How the integration of his insights affected his understanding of anaerobic and aerobic activity.
- The importance of a neurotransmitter perspective on the exercise that you choose.
- Using breathwork and nasal breathing to regulate and understand your body.
- That your mental health and performance can work together during a race or competition.
- Luis talks us through his healing journey timeline, from fasting to journaling.
- How Luis' skepticism changed following a ceremony of burning his old journals.
- Defining an open heart, accepting how you feel, and embracing your nerves and doubts.
- Chatting about stoicism and how the pursuit of morality is the pathway to hell.
- Hear about the supplements, tools, and nutrition that he uses.
- Luis's next steps, and some motivational closing advice.
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