The SuperHuman Academy Podcast

Ep. 344: The Subconscious in Action W/ Chris Duffin

Greetings, SuperFriends! Chris Duffin joins us today to discuss the science of human performance, focusing on why recovery and resilience are driven by cellular signaling rather than sheer willpower. Drawing from his extensive experience in physical achievement and systems thinking, we explore how to optimize your body's recovery systems, the importance of foundational mechanics, and why sustainable output is built through stacking small, intelligent advantages. We also touch on the role of nutrition, environment, and why the most effective breakthroughs often come from addressing biological bottlenecks rather than simply increasing effort. If you have ever wondered how to transition from simply pushing harder to training smarter for long-term capacity, this episode offers a practical, science-backed framework for upgrading your physical and mental performance. – Collin Jewett

Ep. 343: The Mind Beneath the Mind W/ Michelle Walters

Greetings, SuperFriends! Michelle Walters joins us today to explore the science and practice of hypnotherapy, what hypnosis actually is, and how it can help people build confidence, change behaviors, and expand what they believe is possible. Drawing from her experience as a certified hypnotherapist, we discuss subconscious programming, positive suggestion, emotional states, confidence cues, and why lasting change often happens one small belief at a time. If you've ever been curious about hypnosis, personal transformation, or how to overcome limiting patterns, this episode offers a practical look at how the mind can be trained to support growth and lasting change. – Collin Jewett

Ep. 342: Where Most Conversations Go Wrong W/ Michael Ostrolenk

Greetings, SuperFriends! Michael Ostrolenk joins us today to explore the hidden emotional mechanics behind communication, conflict, and connection, and why most conversations fail long before the actual problem is discussed. Drawing from decades of work in somatics, resilience training, and human development, we discuss nervous system regulation, emotional safety, reflective listening, and the idea that understanding must come before change can happen. If you've ever struggled with difficult conversations, recurring conflict, or feeling misunderstood, this episode offers a practical framework for creating deeper connections, stronger relationships, and more meaningful communication in every area of life. – Collin Jewett

Ep. 341: The Brain in the Wrong Place W/ Dr. Steve Rondeau

Greetings, SuperFriends! Dr. Steve Rondeau joins us today to explore how different brain patterns influence performance, focus, stress, learning, and behavior and why "normal" may not actually be the goal. Drawing from over 50,000 EEG brain scans, we discuss ADHD-like traits, high-performance wiring, meditation, environment fit, and the idea that many so-called weaknesses may actually become strengths in the right conditions. If you've ever felt like your brain works differently from everyone else's, this conversation offers a practical and surprisingly hopeful framework for understanding how you're wired and how to build a life that works with your brain instead of against it. – Collin Jewett

Ep. 340: How Long Could Humans Really Live? W/ Dr. Bill Andrews

Greetings, SuperFriends! Dr. Bill Andrews, a molecular biologist and longevity researcher, joins us today to explore the science of aging and the possibility that it may be more reversible than we think. We discuss telomeres and telomerase, as well as how understanding the biological mechanisms behind aging could reshape the future of health and human lifespan. If you've ever wondered whether aging is inevitable or simply a problem science hasn't solved yet, this conversation offers a fascinating look at what may be possible in the decades ahead. – Collin Jewett