#190 How You Can Turn Addictive Behaviors into an Obsessive Focus | Dotsie Bausch on Impact Theory

On this episode of Impact Theory, Olympic silver-medalist Dotsie Bausch joins Tom Bilyeu to discuss such matters and explore the full depth of addictive habits to show how you can take control of your addictions and re-aim them towards new-productive outlets. They speak about the drive that suffering breeds, the other side of addiction and pain, how we are all addicted to something, how Dotsie re-aimed her addictive tendencies towards cycling, the impact therapy had on her life, why you shouldn’t be afraid to enter ‘the darkness,’ and how pushing yourself always leads to growth.

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Beginnings | Dotsie shares her story of first picking up cycling. [0:31]

Suffering | Dotsie discusses body dysmorphia, anorexia, and how discipline ties in. [2:54]

Sickness | Dotsie discusses how she pointed her pain towards hardcore Olympic training. [5:53]

The Other Side | Dotsie shares how she overcame anorexia and ‘flipped the coin.’ [8:52]

Addiction | Dotsie discusses how relinking the mind and body leads to powerful healing. [13:22]

Fear | Dotsie shares how her addictions was her best friend and worst enemy. [16:42]

Cycling | Dotsie discusses how she began to point her obsession towards cycling. [20:00]

Miles | Dotsie shares how she went from inexperienced in cycling to ‘Olympic ready.’ [24:26]

Go Harder | Dotsie discusses why she kept pushing herself in pursuit of greatness. [27:02]

Compete | Dotsie discusses being competitive with oneself versus others. [30:25]

The Darkness | Dotsie shares what it means to ‘go to a deep dark place.’ [32:55]

Growth | Dotsie reveals how improvement is always the reward to pushing yourself. [36:56]

Anger Stick | Dotsie shares her story of using an anger stick to release emotions. [37:59]

Hindsight | Dotsie discusses how her story is filled with many times of not giving up. [42:46]

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Why Science Is Waking Up to the Powerful Benefits of Vitamin D | Dr. Joel Gould on Health Theory

September 24, 2020

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Vitamin D, gut health, and your microbiome. What actions must we take today to build ourselves up for a lifetime of undeniable health? How do we know if our diet, supplements, and environment are causing us harm rather than good? On this episode of Health Theory, Dr. Joel Gould joins Tom Bilyeu to address these questions head on and discuss the hidden benefits of Vitamin D that no one seems to be talking about. They reveal the root causes of symptomatic health problems, how your gut is influenced by Vitamin D, the negative impact of the vegan diet, how the key to aging is deuterium, why you should be eating grass-fed, which supplements to take and when, and the ‘must-dos’ to achieving optimal health. This episode is brought to you by: Butcher Box: For a limited time, new members can get 2 pounds of free ground beef in every Butcher Box order by signing up today at ButcherBox.com/impact WHOOP: For 15% off your order, go to https://www.whoop.com and use discount code HT at checkout. Better Help: Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory Audible: Get 1 credit to pick any title and 2 Audible Originals from a monthly selection. Visit audible.com/impact or text IMPACT to 500-500 SHOW NOTES: Intro | Dr. Gould shares his story of Crohn’s Disease, weight change, and treatment. [0:18] Root Causes | Dr. Gould introduces the importance of Vitamin D for a healthy gut. [4:59] Your Gut | Dr. Gould discusses why he’s only one of few that are championing Vitamin D. [7:42] Early Signs | Dr. Gould discusses oral health and the discoveries of Dr. Weston A. Price. [11:11] Discovery | Dr. Gould shares the scientific discovery of Vitamin D. [13:37] Trial & Error | Dr. Gould shares what the groundwork laid by Dr. Weston A. Price led to. [17:01] Poison | Dr. Gould shares why he refers to big-pharma as petrochemicals. [20:20] Health | Dr. Gould discusses the connection between the sun, diet, and Vitamin D. [24:05] Father Time | Dr. Gould discusses what deuterium is and how it ages us. [26:54] Grass-Fed | Dr. Gould reveals how humans evolved to eat things that ate grass. [31:47] Seed Oils | Dr. Gould lists and discusses the common seed oils we need to avoid. [35:07] The Villains | Dr. Gould discusses the villains that are causing harm to our health. [36:52] Evolutionary Level | Dr. Gould defines the levels of Vitamin D for optimal health. [39:02] The Third Villain | Dr. Gould discusses the effects of Vitamin D deficiency. [41:00] Nutrient Density | Dr. Gould reveals why a vegan diet is not as healthy as you may think. [47:18] Breaking Down | Dr. Gould how your diet and health decisions add up over a lifetime. [54:18] K2 | Dr. Gould discusses Vitamin K2, its benefits, and how we get it. [58:29] Supplements | Dr. Gould reveals the vitamins and minerals he supplements for. [1:01:55] Children | Dr. Gould discusses the power of sleep has for children’s development. [01:06:01] What You Can Do | Dr. Gould reveals his ‘must-dos’ for optimal health. [1:09:30] QUOTES: “... do not eat industrial seed oils, do not eat processed carbohydrates and sugar.” [25:42] “We literally utilize sunlight for so much more than Vitamin D. It literally charges the water in our bodies.” [40:50] “If you’re not sleeping properly, you are not repairing and regenerating. Simple as that.” [41:52] “Vitamin D literally is the power of sunlight in our bodes and that’s what keeps us young.” [45:39] FOLLOW JOEL: Website: modernhuntergatherers.com Instagram: https://bit.ly/35WWgco

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Conversations with Tom | Ryan Holiday on Achieving Greatness Through the Lens of Stoicism

October 1, 2020

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On this episode of Conversations with Tom, bestselling-author Ryan Holiday joins Tom Bilyeu to discuss stoicism, character, and the philosophy of action and how it can be applied to your life today to create a drive towards your goals. They discuss how the stoics would interpret today’s political culture and identity politics, the power of moderation as a virtue, why character is crucial to play the infinite game of life, what true heroes look like, and equality in America.

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Stoicism | Ryan and Tom discuss how the ‘stoics’ would interpret today’s culture wars. [0:46]

Be Involved | Ryan discusses how stoicism is a philosophy of action, not thought. [7:02]

Politics | Ryan discusses today’s identity politics and it’s consequences on one's self. [12:00]

Equilibrium | Ryan discusses virtues and their balance needed in today’s political culture. [17:55]

Preferred Indifference | Ryan reveals why you should seek independence in thought. [23:41]

Goals | Ryan discusses leadership, shared goals and how ego can be detrimental. [28:26]

Character | Ryan reveals why character is what you need for the infinite game of life. [34:54]

Elasticity | Ryan discusses the idea of ‘greatness’ and its elasticity. [41:48]

Greatness | Ryan shares the incredible story of James Stockdale. [49:18]

McCain | Ryan reveals why John McCain is in the same camp of greatness. [58:43]

Heroes | Ryan reveals why we don’t celebrate true greatness in today’s culture. [01:02:41]

Women’s Strength | Ryan discusses the power, courage, and impact of female heroes. [1:09:25]

Sink or Swim | Ryan discusses the consequences of today’s changing world. [1:18:44]

No Shoving Principal | Ryan discusses the power of competition and the drive to win. [1:22:16]

Disadvantages | Ryan discusses the history of the unfair playing field in America. [1:29:00]

Approaches | Tom discusses the different approaches to solving the same problem. [1:43:37]

Impact on Others | Ryan discusses the ultimate purpose of stoicism. [1:46:46]

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