Tools

Book by Dr. David Anderson; host strongly recommends it for both the general population and neuroscientists to better understand emotions, states, and behaviors.

Use a sleep study to assess sleep quality or sleep inefficiency if you consistently need excessive sleep or suspect disrupted sleep.

Use as support to assist squat practice and improve squat execution.

Example cardio machine for the fall/winter cardiovascular phase.

Salivary hormone testing tool used across the menstrual cycle; samples are taken about every other day for 15–16 total samples to map hormonal changes across the full cycle.

Reference chart for organizing strength work by percentage of one-rep max and total reps.

Heavy bands attached to the barbell to create dynamic variable resistance; as you stand up during the lift, the bands tighten and increase downward resistance.

Chains attached to the barbell as a form of dynamic variable resistance.

Cuff used on the arm or leg to restrict blood flow during low-load hypertrophy training.

Pitcher-style water filter for repeated use; lower-cost option under $100. Mentioned as able to remove fluoride and other contaminants, with the Clearly Filtered pitcher cited as an example.

Whole-house filtration system that connects to the home's piping to deliver purified water throughout the house; described as a higher-cost option around $2,000 or more.

Intermediate-cost countertop filtration system for larger volumes of water; described as costing roughly $200-$500 and used to remove unwanted contaminants.

For prolonged fasting, use supervised fasting clinics where micronutrients, vitamins, and electrolytes are monitored.

Wear tight-fitting compression clothing immediately after an overly hard workout and keep it on as long as possible to help prevent or reduce soreness. Examples mentioned include compression pants or leggings, a long-sleeve compression shirt/rash guard, and compression socks.

Use a force transducer with a standard movement and load to measure velocity day to day as a recovery or performance marker.

Recommended when waking with dry mouth, mouth breathing, snoring, or nighttime urination linked to mouth breathing; described as a first step for snoring.

Suggested alongside mouth tape to reduce mouth breathing, dry mouth, nighttime awakenings, and nighttime urination linked to mouth breathing.

App recommended for frequent travel; enter departure and destination information and it provides back-calculated guidance for light, stimulant, food, and hydration timing.

An inexpensive pillow that elevates the upper body can help if reflux is disturbing sleep.

Suggested compromise to reduce sleep disruption from a partner.

Suggested as a way to reduce partner-related sleep disruption.

Preferred over automated cuffs for accuracy; involves a cuff plus stethoscope on the brachial artery with manual listening.

Recommended as a home tool for blood pressure monitoring; Withings and OMRON were mentioned as decent options, though they tend to run high.

Suggested as a non-smoking cannabis delivery option; patches were mentioned alongside tinctures, gums, and edibles as alternatives to smoking.

Used to assess calcification and soft plaque in coronary arteries and guide how aggressively to lower ApoB; absence of calcification and soft plaque suggests coronary arteries are still grossly normal.

Recommended as the screening tool for colon cancer prevention because polyps can be seen on colonoscopy; screening should occur no later than age 40.

Presented as acceptable from an EMF standpoint; the guest says he uses Bluetooth headphones and is not worried because the power levels are tiny and far below concerning ranges.

Cooling vests are cited as a way to expose yourself to cold and grow brown fat over about 10 days.

Neoprene boots can reduce foot and ankle pain during cold exposure.

Wear during cold exposure, especially in windy outdoor conditions, to protect the ears/head, reduce dizziness or brain freeze, and help tolerate staying in for 1–2 minutes.