You Can Close Your Eyes, But You Can't Close Your Ears | Alba Torremocha on Sound and Stress

You Can Close Your Eyes, But You Can't Close Your Ears | Alba Torremocha on Sound and Stress

Featuring Alba S. Torremocha   Instagram: @albastorremocha @willowaveapp Willowave: https://www.willowave.org In this episode of the Live More Podcast, recorded on Necker Island, I sit down with Alba S. Torremocha, award-winning composer, conductor and founder of Willowave, to explore something most of us never think about, even though it is shaping us every second of the day: sound. Alba makes a point early on that stuck with me. You can close your eyes, but you cannot close your ears. Sound is always coming in, and the brain is constantly processing it in the background, building a sense of whether we are safe or under threat. Most of us leave that running on a random playlist or the noise of traffic, when it could be working for us instead. We get into the physics and the physiology of it. We are mostly water, and sound moves through the body the way it moves through water. Certain frequencies have been shown to lower cortisol and shift the body into a calmer, parasympathetic state, which matters because chronic stress sits underneath so much of how we age. From there we cover sleep, focus, performance and the line between sound as wellness and sound as real, measurable tool. In this episode: • Why we are mostly water, and how sound physically vibrates the body • The frequencies shown to lower cortisol and move the body into a rest state • Why you can close your eyes but never your ears, and how the brain reads sound subconsciously • Brainwave entrainment, binaural and isochronic beats, and how the brain matches an outside frequency • How sound can deepen and extend the hours of deep sleep • Why nature sounds signal safety, and why harsh, sharp sounds still read as danger • The link between chronic stress, cortisol and inflammation • Subliminal affirmations, the inner narrative, and the brain as a pattern-matching machine • How music changes what we feel capable of (picture an epic film with the sound stripped out) • Flow state, and the gamma and alpha brainwaves behind deep focus • Why Alba wants to move sound out of pseudoscience and into hospitals, classrooms and everyday life Key takeaway: Sound is not background noise. It is one of the most powerful and overlooked tools we have for regulating stress, sleep, focus and emotion. Most people are leaving it on a random playlist when, with a little intention, it could be doing real work for them in the background. Studies and research relevant to this episode: • Music and cortisol — de Witte et al. (2020), Health Psychology Review. A systematic review and meta-analyses found that music interventions reduced cortisol, heart rate and blood pressure, the standard physiological markers of stress. • 528 Hz frequency — reviewed in Listening to Music as a Stress Management Tool (2022). Early research suggests 528 Hz music may lower cortisol and raise oxytocin. Promising, but still preliminary. • Binaural beats and brainwave entrainment — Garcia-Argibay et al. (2019), Psychological Research. A meta-analysis of 22 studies found a consistent, medium-sized effect of binaural beats on anxiety, memory, attention and pain perception. • Nature sounds and the nervous system — Gould van Praag et al. (2017), Scientific Reports. Listening to natural soundscapes shifted the autonomic nervous system toward the parasympathetic rest-and-digest state and increased high-frequency heart rate variability, a marker we often discuss on this podcast. • Stress recovery — Alvarsson, Wiens and Nilsson (2010). People recovered from a stressor faster physiologically while listening to nature sounds than while hearing noise. About Alba S. Torremocha Alba is an award-winning composer, conductor and multi-instrumentalist, and the founder of Willowave. She trained as a violinist and composer in Europe, graduated as valedictorian from the Musikene Conservatoire in Spain, and earned a masters in Film Scoring with honours from New York University, where she has also lectured on the science of sound. Her work spans orchestral pieces, film and video game scores, and years of research into psychoacoustics: how frequency and vibration shape emotion, memory and state. Willowave is her effort to bring that out of the studio and into daily life, stacking healing frequencies, brainwave entrainment, nature sounds and affirmations into soundscapes built for a specific state, whether that is sleep, calm or focus. Try the app: https://www.willowave.org/theapp Connect with me 🎙 Live More Podcast 📱 Instagram: @biohackrob 🔗 All links: https://linktr.ee/BioHackRob If you enjoyed this conversation, follow the Live More Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you do not miss an episode. A quick rating or review on Apple Podcasts really helps new listeners find the show, and if this one resonated, share it with someone who would get something from it.

Fled Iran at 13, Schooled with a Terrorist, Built 300K Speaking the Truth | Younes Sadaghiani

Featuring Younes Sadaghiani YouTube: @Younessrocks Instagram: @younessrocks X: https://x.com/younesrocks [https://x.com/younesrocks] Some people are shaped by comfort. Younes Sadaghiani was shaped by everything but. Born in Iran and arriving in the UK at 13 years old without speaking English, Younes rebuilt himself from the ground up. What followed was a journey through adversity, reinvention, public scrutiny, and eventually becoming one of the UK’s fastest growing independent political commentators with over 300,000 followers across social media. But this conversation goes far deeper than politics. What interested me most was not simply Younes’ opinions. It was the mindset required to hold them under relentless pressure, criticism, and public attention without losing himself in the process. In this episode of the LiveMore Podcast, we explore mental toughness, metabolic health, fasting, gut health, discipline, modern masculinity, social media, evolutionary biology, resilience, and what modern comfort is quietly doing to human performance. One of the most powerful moments in the conversation: “You need to be very mentally tough. It’s not for everyone to say the truths that I say.” That raises a deeper question most people never ask themselves honestly: What truths are you not saying, and what is that costing you? In this episode, we discuss: • Arriving in the UK from Iran at 13 and rebuilding from scratch • Going to school with a classmate who later trained with ISIS • From lifeguard to LSE to Chelsea FC to Fast and Furious 10 • How teaching A Level students unexpectedly launched his media career • Why mental toughness is built through repetition, not personality • The psychology of resilience under public scrutiny • How social media rewards outrage and dehumanisation • Why modern comfort is making people biologically weaker • The evolutionary argument for fasting and eating one meal a day • Why 85% of people fail basic metabolic health markers • Visceral fat, HbA1c, blood pressure, and the numbers that actually matter • Gut health, inflammation, and cognitive performance • Carbohydrate timing and why energy crashes happen between 2pm and 4pm • How to build a social media presence without losing your identity About Younes Sadaghiani Younes Sadaghiani is an Iranian born British political commentator and media personality. He studied politics and international relations at the London School of Economics and holds a master’s degree in international sports management. He spent five years at Chelsea Football Club across sports, marketing, and events, appeared in Fast and Furious 10, and has been featured on GB News, Talk TV, Newsmax, Iran International, VOA Farsi, and the Jerusalem Post. Connect with Younes Sadaghiani YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Younessrocks [https://www.youtube.com/@Younessrocks] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/younessrocks [https://www.instagram.com/younessrocks] X: https://x.com/younesrocks [https://x.com/younesrocks] Connect with me 🎙 LiveMore Podcast 📱 Instagram: @biohackrob 🔗 Free 15 minute longevity consultation: https://calendly.com/biohackrob/30min [https://calendly.com/biohackrob/30min] If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it.

Being Fit Doesn’t Mean You’re Healthy | James Cooper

Being fit doesn’t necessarily mean you’re healthy. In this episode of the LiveMore Podcast, I sit down with James Cooper, founder of BTX in Hampstead, nutrition graduate from King's College London, and third Dan black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, to explore why modern health and fitness culture may be failing more people than ever. Despite having more gyms, more supplements, more information, and more “health hacks” than any generation before us… People are still exhausted, overweight, burnt out, inflamed, injured, and ageing poorly. I’ve known James for over 20 years, and he’s one of the very few people in the fitness industry I genuinely respect because he actually lives what he teaches. This conversation goes far beyond aesthetics. We explore longevity, VO₂ max, ultra-processed foods, obesity, gut health, muscle mass, movement quality, martial arts, Japanese culture, supplementation, discipline, purpose, and why so many people are training completely wrong. In this episode, we cover: • Why cardiovascular fitness and VO₂ max are among the strongest predictors of longevity • Why strength training becomes more important as we age • Why most people destroy themselves in training instead of training intelligently • The truth about GLP-1 drugs including Ozempic and Wegovy • The impact of ultra-processed foods, emulsifiers, and artificial ingredients • Why protein matters, but fibre and gut health may matter even more • Why Japanese culture produces some of the healthiest and longest-living people in the world • The psychology behind obesity, binge eating, and sustainable transformation • The role of supplements including creatine, omega-3, magnesium, taurine, NMN, and vitamin D • Why movement quality and martial arts build real-world athleticism • Why success without health ultimately means very little One of the most powerful moments in the episode: “If someone steps out of a Ferrari but they’re unhealthy… people don’t truly see that as success anymore.” About James Cooper James Cooper is the founder of BTX, a performance-focused gym in Hampstead, North London. He studied nutrition at King’s College London and has over two decades of experience in strength training, body transformation, martial arts, and performance coaching. Connect with James Instagram: @jamescooperbtx Website: BTX London [https://www.btxlondon.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Independent Supplement Verification Resources • Labdoor [https://labdoor.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] • ConsumerLab [https://www.consumerlab.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] • NSF Certified for Sport [https://www.nsfsport.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] • Informed Choice / Informed Sport [https://choice.wetestyoutrust.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] • USP Verified [https://www.usp.org/verification-services/verified-mark?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Connect with me Instagram: @biohackrob All links: BioHackRob Linktree [https://linktr.ee/BioHackRob?utm_source=chatgpt.com] If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast, leave a rating, and share it with someone who would benefit from it. Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, supplementation, medication, or exercise routine.

You’re Moving Wrong — And It’s Shortening Your Healthspan (Most People Are)

You’re Moving Wrong — and it’s shortening your healthspan (most people are) In this episode of the LiveMore Podcast, I sit down with Dr Lisa Corsa, Doctor of Physiotherapy and founder of Premier Therapy Solutions in Boca Raton, Florida. Dr Corsa flew from Miami to London to record this conversation — and what she shares will completely change how you think about movement, injury, and longevity. Because you can optimise your biomarkers, train consistently, and follow every protocol… But if your body isn’t structurally sound, it will catch up with you. In this episode, we explore:  • Why running isn’t bad for your knees when done properly  • Why most gait analyses are incomplete  • The real drivers of chronic pain and failed surgeries  • How poor biomechanics leads to long-term joint damage  • Why movement quality is one of the strongest predictors of longevity  Key takeaway: Longevity isn’t just about living longer — it’s about maintaining the ability to move, perform, and function for decades. And most people are neglecting the very thing that determines that. About Dr Lisa Corsa Dr Lisa Corsa is a Doctor of Physiotherapy, manual osteopath, and founder of Premier Therapy Solutions, a private concierge clinic in Boca Raton, Florida. Her work focuses on identifying the root cause of pain through biomechanics and structural alignment, helping patients avoid unnecessary surgeries and restore full function. 🌐 https://www.premiertherapysolutions.com [https://www.premiertherapysolutions.com] Connect with me LiveMore Podcast Instagram: @biohackrob All links: https://linktr.ee/BioHackRob [https://linktr.ee/BioHackRob]

Without Mental Health, Nothing Else Matters — Joey Kolirin on Depression, Suicide & Addiction

Featuring Joey Kolirin  Without mental health, nothing else matters.  In this deeply honest episode of the LIVEMORE Podcast, I sit down with Joey Kolirin to explore depression, OCD, addiction, suicidal thoughts, and the hidden struggles so many people carry behind closed doors.  Joey shares his personal journey through mental health challenges — from therapy and hospitalisation to food addiction and the internal battles that most people around him never saw. This is a raw and unfiltered conversation about what it really means to struggle, and what it takes to begin rebuilding.  We also explore the deeper connection between mental and physical health — including the role of exercise, sleep, routine, dopamine, social media, and the pressures of modern life.  Because you can have the physique, the career, the money, the habits, and even the biomarkers — but if your mind isn’t in a good place, none of it means what it should.  This is one of the most important conversations I’ve had on the podcast.  If this episode helps even one person feel less alone, start a difficult conversation, or ask for help — it has done its job.   🔍 In this episode, we cover:  *  Joey’s experience with depression, OCD, addiction, and suicidal thoughts  *  Why men often suffer in silence  *  The difference between looking okay and actually being okay  *  Addiction beyond drugs and alcohol (food, dopamine, compulsive behaviours)  *  The role of exercise in mental health — and why small steps matter  *  Sleep, routine, and nervous system regulation  *  Social media, comparison, and the modern mental health crisis  *  Identity, shame, and the masks people wear  *  What it really means to live well    📲 Connect with Joey:   Instagram: @joeykolirin     🎙️ About the LIVEMORE Podcast   Conversations at the intersection of longevity, mental health, and peak human performance — exploring what it truly means to live well.     🤝 If this resonated with you:   *  Follow the podcast  *  Share this episode with someone who may need it  *  Leave a review to help us reach more people