Stamina Lab

Beauty, Aesthetics and How We Make Decisions with Hassan Aleem, PhD.

In this episode of the podcast, Stamina Lab founder, Glen Lubbert sits down with Dr. Hassan Aleem. Hassan is an expert in neuroaesthetics, and his research focuses on how we learn and change preferences over time, and the role of aesthetics in social identity. Hassan has contributed to product development and strategy in diverse sectors like biometric wearables, fintech, and pharmaceuticals. He is currently advising companies on behaviorally informed product strategy at Nuance. During this episode, Glen and Hassan talk about how our brains use what we find as beautiful to give us an approach signal to learn more, basically driving our attention. Given this insight, they discuss how creating your environment with this mindset helps create the conditions for a mental state of more flow in your work, with the people you interact with, and of course how you better create the conditions for restorative sleep, which improves everything. In fact, Hassan shared how when you see something beautiful your brain feels safe which can help reduce stress and cortisol, and allow your brain time to recover. Engaging in these activities results in a 31% lower risk of dying from all cause mortality. An incredible result for a zero cost way to improve your healthspan! After this episode, you’ll walk away with strategies on how to use neuroaesthetics to open up your mind for exploration and growth. For full show notes and episode resources, visit staminalab.io. [https://staminalab.io/beauty-aesthetics-and-how-we-make-decisions-with-hassan-aleem-phd/] Topics: * Symmetry as an indicator of beauty and why our brain can more easily process symmetrical items/beings  * How beauty and aesthetics are an approach signal to your brain that tells it to slow down, pay attention, and learn and why this is important for the individual to understand  * Utilizing an aesthetic mindset to become more conducive to growth and success  * Being more self reflective to increase your resiliency  * How the aesthetics of your environment shape your mindset and can invite more flow state and reflection  * How to incorporate more aesthetic choices in your life and focusing on intention  * Adopting an exploration mindset to update your model of the world to cultivate more appreciation and meaning  * Using an approach signal and aesthetics to create a better sleep environment  * Understanding the connection of openness, self-actualization and aesthetic choices for identity transformation * How to train yourself in the art of noticing to cultivate more meaning in your own life  * More on the field of neuroaesthetics, the history of it and what’s to come   Book your discovery session for Stamina Lab's Sleep Coaching Program at staminalab.io/sleep/ [https://staminalab.io/sleep/]

How to Use Your Energy More Efficiently with Peiming Sun

Peiming Sun, author and holistic lifestyle mentor, joins Stamina Lab founder, Glen Lubbert on the podcast today to talk about cultivating more energy and joy in day-to-day life. Peiming has created the SLOW Framework which focuses on self-awareness, lifestyle habits, openness, and wisdom to make any transition you may be facing feel easier and in alignment with your values. One thing that Peiming touches on that is often overlooked is the impact our gut health and microbiome has on our energy and overall well being. Listeners will appreciate Peiming’s experience with Gene Keys and Tiny Habits as they tune into this episode. Whether you’re turning 30 or 60 years old, or somewhere in between, there’s actionable takeaways for you.  For full show notes and episode resources, visit staminalab.io. [https://staminalab.io/how-to-use-your-energy-more-efficiently-with-peiming-sun/] Topics: * The importance of knowing where our energy comes from so we can actually create more of it in our lives * Indicators of misalignment in your life and how to move through it using flow  * How to cultivate moments of joy in your everyday life (even during chores!) * The beauty of deep sleep and how this can be most restorative for your energy * Why a lack of focus or endless multitasking is one of the biggest energy leaks  * The connection of microbiology and increasing your energy  * The SLOW Framework that Peiming teaches to create sustainable life energy and happiness  * Connecting to your values and being aware of how they play out in your self-awareness and how Peiming uses her own values in her work  * Peiming’s advice for those who are ready to start cultivating more energy today  Book your discovery session for Stamina Lab's Sleep Coaching Program at staminalab.io/sleep/ [https://staminalab.io/sleep/]

The Connection Between Sleep and Brain Health with Dr. Shabnam Das Kar

Today on the Stamina Lab podcast, founder Glen Lubbert is joined by Dr. Shabnam Das Kar, a specialist in Functional and Metabolic Medicine, to talk about all things circadian rhythm. The circadian rhythm is of paramount importance when it comes to not only getting better sleep, but our overall well being. However, so many of us come up against many barriers every day that negatively impact our circadian rhythm. Throughout this episode, Glen and Dr. Shabnam discuss how to manage your circadian rhythm to improve sleep, brain health, and many of the body’s necessary functions. One of Glen’s favorite takeaways was the discussion around social jet lag and the constant feedback of data in our 24/7 world. You will be able to implement a lot of the key action steps from this episode without upending your daily life, which is important for so many of us because it makes major improvement feel within reach. Listen in to find your favorite takeaway to start getting better sleep tonight. For full show notes and episode resources, visit staminalab.io. [http://staminalab.io/the-connection-between-sleep-and-brain-health-with-dr-shabnam-das-kar/] Topics: * Why our circadian rhythm is so important to our brain health and overall well being  * How our modern life is constantly disrupting our circadian rhythm which then affects our sleep, blood pressure, brain health, mood, and so many other things  * Why managing your circadian rhythm is (or should be) a key stone lever/habit in your daily life  * Knowing the biggest cues of the circadian rhythm to decide where you can create the biggest impacts * More about time restricted eating (TRE) and how it impacts brain function, weight gain, and more  * The benefits and know-how that can come with tracking and utilizing different wearables  * How you can experiment with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to learn more about your metabolic level  * The different stages of sleep, their importance, and how they impact you daily and long term  * The negative impacts of alcohol on your sleep stages and other bodily functions  * Dr. Das Kar’s advice for shift workers to combat the negative effects of their work on their circadian rhythm  * Where you can start today to improve the health of your circadian rhythm  Book your discovery session for Stamina Lab's Sleep Coaching Program at staminalab.io/sleep/ [https://staminalab.io/sleep/]

Defining the Business Athlete with Taylor Johnson

Feeling stuck in the in-between? Maybe like you’ve plateaued and you’re ready to uplevel for your next challenge? This episode of the Stamina Lab podcast is for you. Stamina Lab founder, Glen Lubbert, is joined by Taylor Johnson, a former NFL performance coach who currently works with CEOs, entrepreneurs, and executives to give them a competitive advantage by adopting a holistic approach to their personal and professional lives. He integrates transformational coaching, cognitive and physical strategies, leadership development, and systems thinking to optimize performance and longevity. Throughout our conversation, Taylor gives plenty of actionable steps that you can take today to get clear on your values and take action that aligns with them in order to move out of where you are and get to where you want to be. No matter which area of life you may be stepping into, Taylor’s practices will help guide you to success.  For full show notes and episode resources, visit staminalab.io. [https://staminalab.io/defining-the-business-athlete-with-taylor-johnson/] Topics * How Taylor defines a “business athlete” and how this is at the core of what he does in his work with CEOs, entrepreneurs, and executives * What it was like for Taylor to make the transition from working in physical sports to esports * The 5 factors that are consistent between all sports and how Taylor has used these to guide his work * The framework that Taylor uses to help get his clients out of the liminal spaces they may be stuck in  * How Taylor helps his clients find their values to uncover their deepest level of programming  * The power of ridding yourself of baggage from your past experiences to take action on the things you actually want to do  * Cultivating a journaling and gratitude practice for ongoing physiological and psychological maintenance  * Giving yourself the rest and recovery needed to cognitively show up your best when it matters most  * Tools to increase focus and get into flow state * How Taylor approaches resilience with his clients and why he believes there is more after self-actualization  Book your discovery session for Stamina Lab's Sleep Coaching Program at staminalab.io/sleep/ [https://staminalab.io/sleep/]

Breathwork for Human Optimization with JJ Ruescas

In this episode of the Stamina Lab podcast, founder Glen Lubbert speaks with JJ Ruescas, a human optimization strategist, which includes being an expert breathwork coach. Glen has attended many of his live breathwork sessions in Austin, TX and they are a transformative reset from the stress and emotional buildup that cumulatively drags us down in all parts of our life. He often walks away from these sessions with a level of feeling alive that he can't believe comes from just breathing for 90 minutes. Even though you breathe every day, you probably don't know how to breathe optimally for different phases of your day. How do you breathe to prepare for a big presentation? To focus and drop into a flow state? To have more energy? To physically perform at your best? To wind down and get ready for sleep? Or even to have better sex? Glen and JJ discuss all that and more. If you really want to perform at your best, then learning how to breathe is a key skill. JJ breaks it down for you in this episode –  For full show notes and episode resources, visit staminalab.io. [https://staminalab.io/breathwork-for-human-optimization-with-jj-ruescas/] Topics: * The type of breathing that JJ believes we should strive for in our day to day * The difference between mouth breathing, nose breathing, and belly (or diaphragmatic) breathing  * What to do when you notice your breath and the power of awareness * The role that your nervous system plays in pairing with your breathing to either increase or decrease stress  * How breathwork can be effective for training, endurance, and recovery  * Carbon Dioxide and what you need to know in order to use it effectively for your overall performance  * How humming comes into play with breathing, regulating your nervous system, and even getting better sleep  * The role that social conditioning has in creating healthier breathwork and how JJ solves this in his client sessions  * The components of JJ’s Human OPS framework   * How JJ recommends that a beginner starts their breathwork journey  Book your discovery session for Stamina Lab's Sleep Coaching Program at staminalab.io/sleep/ [https://staminalab.io/sleep/]