Episode May 11, 2019

Smart Drugs, Nootropics, Microdosing With Psychedelics, Enhancing Deep Sleep, Rites Of Passage & Much More With Kyle Kingsbury Of Onnit.

Recently, I had the chance to sit down at Onnit, with my friend and the host of the Human Optimization Hour podcast: Kyle Kingsbury. During our discussion, we delve into a host of topics that including the latest and greatest on smart drugs, nootropics, and psychedelic micro-dosing, deep sleep enhancement, rites of passage and much more!

In my conversation with Kyle, you'll discover: -What Ben does to optimize his sleep...6:42

Sleep on Chili Pad (55 degrees) at home (use code: BEN25 for a discount)
Take cold shower while on the road
Heal body while sleeping
JOOVV light (20 minutes tops) (use code: BEN for a free gift at checkout)
Methylene blue
VieLight (use code: GREENFIELD for 10% off)
PEMF chair
NanoVi
Weighted blankets
Body balance mat (PEMF)
IntelliBed
Mind Fold Mask
Sleep Stream
Pzizz Sleep app
Side sleeping earbuds
To sum up: temperature, light, sound (and keep the laptop away from the bed)
Red Light iPhone (removes blue light from the phone)
"A good night of sleep begins when you wake up"
- Wait to cue your body until the time you want to wake up (when traveling)
- Light, movement, food
- Reset circadian rhythm
Supplementation:
- Careful with coffee after 4 pm
- Nicotine gum
CBD Oil, microdose of melatonin

-Optimizing psychedelics for performance...24:37

Ketamine (recalling previous traumatic experiences)
- Intranasal ketamine
- Ben's wife had difficulty with learning
- Ben can recall his childhood in vivid detail; connects with his boys
Microdose psilocybin
- Ben doesn't like to lose control of his cognitive function
- Use during nature experiences: hiking, hunting, etc.
Lysergi (LSD)
- Amplifies dopamine levels (beware of overdosing)
If legality is an issue:
- Racetam
- Anaracetam
- Oxyracetam
- Caffeine/nicotine stack
- Huperzine/acetylcholine (good for vagal nerve function)