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July 10, 2019

Why Sleep is the Most Important Pillar of Health with Professor Matthew Walker

This interview originally aired 12 months ago as a
2 part conversation, which have proved to be two of the most popular episodes
that I have released so far. Many listeners have asked me to re-release them as
one single conversation so that they can listen from start to finish without
interruption, so here it is!





Sleep is one of the most undervalued components of
our health, yet neglecting it can have devastating consequences. In this
episode, I talk to world-leading sleep researcher, author of the international
best-selling book ‘Why We Sleep’ and Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology,
Matthew Walker. We discuss everything you ever needed to know about sleep.
Matthew shares some brilliant tips to combat jet lag, explains how sleep can
enhance athletic performance and decrease risk of injury and reveals just how
much caffeine consumption can impact sleep. We explore the reasons behind the
current global sleep-loss epidemic and how sleep deprivation can affect every
aspect of our health – from our blood sugar levels and our risk of heart attack
to our mental health. Finally, we discuss alcohol’s impact on sleep and the
staggering financial costs associated with lost sleep. Matthew also shares what
he has changed in his own life since starting his research. This is an
invaluable conversation – I hope you enjoy it!





Please note: Matthew has agreed to do a follow-up podcast to answer any questions you may still have about sleep. Listen and let me know which questions you would like me to put to Matthew via my closed Facebook group (Dr Chatterjee 4 Pillar Community Tribe), where you can also discuss other podcast episodes and any lifestyle changes that you are trying to make.





Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.*








Click here for more information on our sponsor calm.com/livemore





Click here for more information on our sponsor athleticgreens.com/livemore





Watch the video version of this interview in full below.









Find out more about Matthew



Website   Facebook   Twitter





Matthew’s book – Why we
sleep





Further reading:



The Lancet – A sleep prescription for medicineThe Guardian – How to boost your business? Let Workers sleepIndependent – 14 of the biggest sleep myths debunked Tech Insider Sleep tip videos with Matthew Walker5 Tips For Falling Asleep QuickerHow To Tell If You’re Sleep DeprivedWhat Happens To Your Body And Brain If You Don’t Get SleepHow To Take The Ideal Nap And Avoid Bad SleepWhat Happens To Your Brain When You DreamHow Lucid Dreaming Works



Dr Chatterjee’s resources:



NEW Facebook community group – Dr Chatterjee 4 Pillar Community TribePodcast – Why When You Eat Matters with Professor Satchin Panda part 1, part 2Podcast – The Sleep Hacking Secrets of the World’s Top Athletes with Nick LittlehalesFB Live with Matthew WalkerBlog 4 Tips to Help You SleepRCGP accredited Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine course



Dr Chatterjee’s books:



Find Dr Chatterjee’s 4 Pillar of Health in The 4 Pillar PlanAvailable in the US & Canada with the title How to Make Disease DisappearOrder Dr Chatterjee’s book The Stress Solution.Pre-order Dr Chatterjee’s NEW book Feel Better in 5



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*DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.


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Why Sleep is the Most Important Pillar of Health with Professor Matthew Walker - Dr Rangan Chatterjee

This interview originally aired 12 months ago as a
2 part conversation, which have proved to be two of the most popular episodes
that I have released so far. Many listeners have asked me to re-release them as
one single conversation so that they can listen from start to finish without
interruption, so here it is!





Sleep is one of the most undervalued components of
our health, yet neglecting it can have devastating consequences. In this
episode, I talk to world-leading sleep researcher, author of the international
best-selling book ‘Why We Sleep’ and Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology,
Matthew Walker. We discuss everything you ever needed to know about sleep.
Matthew shares some brilliant tips to combat jet lag, explains how sleep can
enhance athletic performance and decrease risk of injury and reveals just how
much caffeine consumption can impact sleep. We explore the reasons behind the
current global sleep-loss epidemic and how sleep deprivation can affect every
aspect of our health – from our blood sugar levels and our risk of heart attack
to our mental health. Finally, we discuss alcohol’s impact on sleep and the
staggering financial costs associated with lost sleep. Matthew also shares what
he has changed in his own life since starting his research. This is an
invaluable conversation – I hope you enjoy it!





Please note: Matthew has agreed to do a follow-up podcast to answer any questions you may still have about sleep. Listen and let me know which questions you would like me to put to Matthew via my closed Facebook group (Dr Chatterjee 4 Pillar Community Tribe), where you can also discuss other podcast episodes and any lifestyle changes that you are trying to make.





Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.*








Click here for more information on our sponsor calm.com/livemore





Click here for more information on our sponsor athleticgreens.com/livemore





Find out more about Matthew



Website   Facebook   Twitter





Matthew’s book – Why we
sleep





Further reading:



The Lancet – A sleep prescription for medicineThe Guardian – How to boost your business? Let Workers sleepIndependent – 14 of the biggest sleep myths debunked Tech Insider Sleep tip videos with Matthew Walker5 Tips For Falling Asleep QuickerHow To Tell If You’re Sleep DeprivedWhat Happens To Your Body And Brain If You Don’t Get SleepHow To Take The Ideal Nap And Avoid Bad SleepWhat Happens To Your Brain When You DreamHow Lucid Dreaming Works



Dr Chatterjee’s resources:



NEW Facebook community group – Dr Chatterjee 4 Pillar Community TribePodcast – Why When You Eat Matters with Professor Satchin Panda part 1, part 2Podcast – The Sleep Hacking Secrets of the World’s Top Athletes with Nick LittlehalesFB Live with Matthew WalkerBlog 4 Tips to Help You SleepRCGP accredited Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine course



Dr Chatterjee’s books:



Find Dr Chatterjee’s 4 Pillar of Health in The 4 Pillar PlanAvailable in the US & Canada with the title How to Make Disease DisappearOrder Dr Chatterjee’s book The Stress Solution.Pre-order Dr Chatterjee’s NEW book Feel Better in 5



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*DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.


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July 3, 2019

Michael Pollan: Could Psychedelics Solve the Mental Health Crisis?

CAUTION ADVISED: this podcast contains swearing





Many of you will know Michael Pollan as a world-renowned food writer but now he has written a book that brings psychedelic drugs into mainstream consciousness. But why? Long before they gained a bad reputation, it seemed to researchers, scientists and doctors as though psychedelics were going to be the new wonder drugs for mental illnesses. They promised to treat conditions like alcoholism, depression and anxiety without the side effects associated with conventional drugs. But unfortunately, in the 1960’s, there was a backlash against the counter-culture who had embraced psychedelics and all further research was banned. Now, decades later, the world is in the grip of a mental health crisis. But thankfully, there is a glimmer of hope – research has recently begun again on the amazing potential of LSD, DMT and psilocybin.





This week, I sit down with Michael Pollan to take a deep dive into this extraordinary world. We explore the remarkable history of psychedelics, the findings of the current research in this area and Michael shares his own personal experiences with psychedelics under the guidance of therapists. Whilst larger scale studies are still needed, we talk about how therapist-guided psychedelic drug therapy could potentially change the way healthcare is delivered for mental illnesses – perhaps meaning a resolution of not only symptoms for patients, but also in many cases, the fundamental root causes. Finally, we discuss the potential wider use of psychedelics as a tool for social change. This really is a gripping and eye-opening conversation – I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!





Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.*








Click here for more information on our sponsor calm.com/livemore





Click here for more information on our sponsor athleticgreens.com/livemore





Find out more about Michael:



Website     Twitter     Instagram





Michael’s books:



How to Change Your Mind: The New Science of PsychedelicsCooked: A Natural History of TransformationFood Rules: An Eater’s ManualIn Defence of Food: The Myth of Nutrition and the Pleasures of Eating: An Eater’s ManifestoThe Omnivore’s Dilemma: The Search for a Perfect Meal in a Fast-Food WorldThe Botany of Desire: A Plant’s-eye View of the World



Further learning:



michaelpollan.com – Articles from Michael Pollan Find out more on Psychedelics from Dr Robin Carhart-Harris Video – Brain Imaging Studies with Psilocybin and MDMA  Audio – Dr Thomas Insel: Our Mental Health System is Badly BrokenPsychopharmacology publication – Psilocybin occasioned mystical-type experiences: immediate and persisting dose-related effects Imperial College London – Imperial launches world’s first centre for Psychedelics Research Kings College London – Psilocybin trials The Guardian – They broke my mental shackles: could magic mushrooms be the answer to depression?Independent – Magic mushrooms could replace anti-depressants within five years



Dr Chatterjee’s resources:



Podcast – How To Be Well with Dr
Frank Lipman
Podcast – How
to Open Your Mind and Change Your Life with Dr Tara Swart
Find Dr Chatterjee’s 4 Pillar of Health in The 4 Pillar PlanAvailable in the US & Canada with the title How to Make Disease DisappearOrder Dr Chatterjee’s latest book The Stress Solution.



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*DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.


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Published on July 03, 2019 05:05

Michael Pollan: Could Psychedelics Solve the Mental Health Crisis? - Dr Rangan Chatterjee

CAUTION ADVISED: this podcast contains swearing





Many of you will know Michael Pollan as a world-renowned food writer but now he has written a book that brings psychedelic drugs into mainstream consciousness. But why? Long before they gained a bad reputation, it seemed to researchers, scientists and doctors as though psychedelics were going to be the new wonder drugs for mental illnesses. They promised to treat conditions like alcoholism, depression and anxiety without the side effects associated with conventional drugs. But unfortunately, in the 1960’s, there was a backlash against the counter-culture who had embraced psychedelics and all further research was banned. Now, decades later, the world is in the grip of a mental health crisis. But thankfully, there is a glimmer of hope – research has recently begun again on the amazing potential of LSD, DMT and psilocybin.





This week, I sit down with Michael Pollan to take a deep dive into this extraordinary world. We explore the remarkable history of psychedelics, the findings of the current research in this area and Michael shares his own personal experiences with psychedelics under the guidance of therapists. Whilst larger scale studies are still needed, we talk about how psychedelic drug therapy could potentially change the way healthcare is delivered for mental illnesses – perhaps meaning a resolution of not only symptoms for patients, but also in many cases, the fundamental root causes. Finally, we discuss the potential wider use of psychedelics as a tool for social change. This really is a gripping and eye-opening conversation – I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!





Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.*








Click here for more information on our sponsor calm.com/livemore





Click here for more information on our sponsor athleticgreens.com/livemore





Find out more about Michael:



Website     Twitter     Instagram





Michael’s books:



How to Change Your Mind: The New Science of PsychedelicsCooked: A Natural History of TransformationFood Rules: An Eater’s ManualIn Defence of Food: The Myth of Nutrition and the Pleasures of Eating: An Eater’s ManifestoThe Omnivore’s Dilemma: The Search for a Perfect Meal in a Fast-Food WorldThe Botany of Desire: A Plant’s-eye View of the World



Further learning:



michaelpollan.com – Articles from Michael Pollan Find out more on Psychedelics from Dr Robin Carhart-Harris Video – Brain Imaging Studies with Psilocybin and MDMA  Audio – Dr Thomas Insel: Our Mental Health System is Badly BrokenPsychopharmacology publication – Psilocybin occasioned mystical-type experiences: immediate and persisting dose-related effects Imperial College London – Imperial launches world’s first centre for Psychedelics Research Kings College London – Psilocybin trials The Guardian – They broke my mental shackles: could magic mushrooms be the answer to depression?Independent – Magic mushrooms could replace anti-depressants within five years



Dr Chatterjee’s resources:



Podcast – How To Be Well with Dr
Frank Lipman
Podcast – How
to Open Your Mind and Change Your Life with Dr Tara Swart
Find Dr Chatterjee’s 4 Pillar of Health in The 4 Pillar PlanAvailable in the US & Canada with the title How to Make Disease DisappearOrder Dr Chatterjee’s latest book The Stress Solution.



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*DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.


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June 26, 2019

Tennis: A Game for Life with Jamie Murray

CAUTION ADVISED: this podcast contains mild swearing.





Having won 6 grand slam titles, Jamie Murray is one of the most successful British tennis players of all time. This week, with Wimbledon nearly upon us, I sit down to talk with him about what he does behind the scenes to keep fit and healthy and what we can all learn from this – from the equipment he carries with him to how he focuses his mind before a match. We talk about his childhood, how much tennis he and his brother (Andy Murray) played as children and whether just focusing on one sport is beneficial for children. We also discuss the benefits of playing doubles and Jamie talks about his YouTube channel in which he has created instructional videos to help people improve their doubles game. Jamie believes that tennis is a game for everyone – I hope this conversation inspires you to pick up a tennis racket or simply get more active.





Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.*








Click here for more information on our sponsor athleticgreens.com/livemore





Find out more about Jamie:



Instagram    Twitter    Facebook     Website





Jamie
Murray’s YouTube channel





Further learning:



Jamie Murray YouTube – Jamie Murray – What’s in my
bag?
Wikipedia.org – Jamie’s career recordsThe Times – Jamie
Murray wins sixth Grand Slam doubles title
Telegraph – Jamie
Murray: Mum was never a pushy parent – they got ‘iron-fist Judy’ all wrong
The Times – Jamie
Murray on life with brother Andy and mum
Mens
Health – Diet
in a day: Jamie Murray




Dr Chatterjee’s resources:



Podcast – The Sleep Hacking Secrets of
the World’s Top Athletes with Nick Littlehales
Find Dr Chatterjee’s 4 Pillar of Health in The 4 Pillar PlanAvailable in the US & Canada with the title How to Make Disease DisappearOrder Dr Chatterjee’s latest book The Stress Solution.



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*DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.


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Tennis: A Game for Life with Jamie Murray - Dr Rangan Chatterjee

CAUTION ADVISED: this podcast contains mild swearing.





Having won 6 grand slam titles, Jamie Murray is one of the most successful British tennis players of all time. This week, with Wimbledon nearly upon us, I sit down to talk with him about what he does behind the scenes to keep fit and healthy and what we can all learn from this – from the equipment he carries with him to how he focuses his mind before a match. We talk about his childhood, how much tennis he and his brother (Andy Murray) played as children and whether just focusing on one sport is beneficial for children. We also discuss the benefits of playing doubles and Jamie talks about his YouTube channel in which he has created instructional videos to help people improve their doubles game. Jamie believes that tennis is a game for everyone – I hope this conversation inspires you to pick up a tennis racket or simply get more active.





Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.*








Click here for more information on our sponsor athleticgreens.com/livemore





Find out more about Jamie:



Instagram    Twitter    Facebook     Website





Jamie
Murray’s YouTube channel





Further learning:



Jamie Murray YouTube – Jamie Murray – What’s in my
bag?
Wikipedia.org – Jamie’s career recordsThe Times – Jamie
Murray wins sixth Grand Slam doubles title
Telegraph – Jamie
Murray: Mum was never a pushy parent – they got ‘iron-fist Judy’ all wrong
The Times – Jamie
Murray on life with brother Andy and mum
Mens
Health – Diet
in a day: Jamie Murray




Dr Chatterjee’s resources:



Podcast – The Sleep Hacking Secrets of
the World’s Top Athletes with Nick Littlehales
Find Dr Chatterjee’s 4 Pillar of Health in The 4 Pillar PlanAvailable in the US & Canada with the title How to Make Disease DisappearOrder Dr Chatterjee’s latest book The Stress Solution.



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*DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.


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June 19, 2019

The Secret to a Long and Happy life

CAUTION ADVISED: this
podcast contains swearing.





A long healthy life is no accident. It begins with good genes, but it also depends on good habits. If you adopt the right lifestyle, experts say, chances are you may live up to a decade longer. So, what’s the formula for success? National Geographic Explorer and author Dan Buettner has lead teams of researchers across the globe to uncover the secrets of Blue Zones—geographic regions where high percentages of centenarians are enjoying remarkably long, full and happy lives. In this week’s episode, I talk with Dan about his adventures in the Blue Zones and discuss what we can all learn from his findings.





Dan
found commonalities amongst each of these Blue Zones which led to a formula for
success that includes lifestyle, community and purpose. We delve into all these
areas and discuss how achieving a long, healthy and happy life is something
that goes far beyond personal responsibility. People in these longevity hot
spots do not pursue health and happiness. Health and happiness ensues from the
environment which they are in. Dan explains what you can do to design your
surroundings to stack the deck in favour of health, longevity and happiness. We
also discuss Dan’s Blue Zones Project – a health and longevity initiative that
models the principles of communities around the world that have the longest
living people and applies those principles to other cities and communities. The
results have been staggering.





Finally,
Dan explains how he has changed his own lifestyle following his research and he
shares his top tips for living a longer and more fulfilling life. This is a
fascinating conversation – I hope you enjoy it!





Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.*








Click here for more information on our sponsor athleticgreens.com/livemore





Find out more about Dan and The Blue Zones:



Twitter     Facebook     Instagram     





Blue Zones Website     





Blue
Zones Vitality Test





Blue Zones
Happiness Test





Books on The Blue Zones:



The Blue Zones Solution: Eating and Living Like
the World’s Healthiest People
The Blue Zones of Happiness: Lessons from the
World’s Happiest People
The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer from
the People Who’ve Lived the Longest




Further learning:



Gallup World
Poll
nationalgeographic.com
About
Dan Buettner
TED Talk – How to live
to be 100+
outsideonline.com – Life
Tips from Happiness Expert Dan Buettner 
nbcnews.com – What
‘Blue Zone’ city Loma Linda, California can teach us about living longer 

theguardian.com – The
island of long life
nytimes.com
My
Dinner With Longevity Expert Dan Buettner (No Kale Required)




Dr Chatterjee’s related resources:



Read about Mowai Mates
and Purpose in The Stress Solution.Find Dr Chatterjee’s 4 Pillar of Health in The 4 Pillar PlanAvailable in the US & Canada with the title How to Make Disease DisappearBlog – How to L.I.V.E MorePodcast – Making
Movement Easier with Chris Boardman
Podcast – Eating
for Longevity with Professor Valter Longo
Podcast – The
Science of Happiness with Meik Wiking




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*DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.


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The Secret to a Long and Happy life - Dr Rangan Chatterjee

CAUTION ADVISED: this
podcast contains swearing.





A long healthy life is no accident. It begins with good genes, but it also depends on good habits. If you adopt the right lifestyle, experts say, chances are you may live up to a decade longer. So, what’s the formula for success? National Geographic Explorer and author Dan Buettner has lead teams of researchers across the globe to uncover the secrets of Blue Zones—geographic regions where high percentages of centenarians are enjoying remarkably long, full and happy lives. In this week’s episode, I talk with Dan about his adventures in the Blue Zones and discuss what we can all learn from his findings.





Dan
found commonalities amongst each of these Blue Zones which led to a formula for
success that includes lifestyle, community and purpose. We delve into all these
areas and discuss how achieving a long, healthy and happy life is something
that goes far beyond personal responsibility. People in these longevity hot
spots do not pursue health and happiness. Health and happiness ensues from the
environment which they are in. Dan explains what you can do to design your
surroundings to stack the deck in favour of health, longevity and happiness. We
also discuss Dan’s Blue Zones Project – a health and longevity initiative that
models the principles of communities around the world that have the longest
living people and applies those principles to other cities and communities. The
results have been staggering.





Finally,
Dan explains how he has changed his own lifestyle following his research and he
shares his top tips for living a longer and more fulfilling life. This is a
fascinating conversation – I hope you enjoy it!





Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.*








Click here for more information on our sponsor athleticgreens.com/livemore





Find out more about Dan and The Blue Zones:



Twitter     Facebook     Instagram     





Blue Zones Website     





Blue
Zones Vitality Test





Blue Zones
Happiness Test





Books on The Blue Zones:



The Blue Zones Solution: Eating and Living Like
the World’s Healthiest People
The Blue Zones of Happiness: Lessons from the
World’s Happiest People
The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer from
the People Who’ve Lived the Longest




Further learning:



Gallup World
Poll
nationalgeographic.com
About
Dan Buettner
TED Talk – How to live
to be 100+
outsideonline.com – Life
Tips from Happiness Expert Dan Buettner 
nbcnews.com – What
‘Blue Zone’ city Loma Linda, California can teach us about living longer 

theguardian.com – The
island of long life
nytimes.com
My
Dinner With Longevity Expert Dan Buettner (No Kale Required)




Dr Chatterjee’s related resources:



Read about Mowai Mates
and Purpose in The Stress Solution.Find Dr Chatterjee’s 4 Pillar of Health in The 4 Pillar PlanAvailable in the US & Canada with the title How to Make Disease DisappearBlog – How to L.I.V.E MorePodcast – Making
Movement Easier with Chris Boardman
Podcast – Eating
for Longevity with Professor Valter Longo
Podcast – The
Science of Happiness with Meik Wiking




para





*DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.


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June 12, 2019

Pushing Your Limits and Discovering Yourself with Kilian Jornet

When was the last time you were
completely alone?  Not alone by modern standards, but truly alone –
with no mobile phone or outside influences providing information to your brain.
Can you think of a time? Global icon, prolific mountain runner and guest on
this week’s episode, Kilian Jornet believes that it is only when you take away
the storm of information, that you can discover what your true priorities are.
And for him, the mountains are the tool to do just that. Not only do they allow
him to explore the beauty of nature, they allow him to discover himself. He
explains that by pushing his body to its limits, all the masks that he wears in
everyday life are removed and he is able to find out who he really is.





Kilian and I discuss the benefits of
solitude, failure and visualisation. We delve into Kilian’s amazing feat of
climbing Everest twice in one week and talk about how immersing oneself in a
challenging situation can be a form of mediation. Finally, Kilian shares some
brilliant tips to help us all connect with ourselves and live our best
lives.  I found Kilian’s single-minded drive to live the life he
wants to live truly inspiring – I hope this conversation inspires you
too. 





Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.*








Click here for more information on our sponsor athleticgreens.com/livemore





Find out more about Kilian:



Website       You tube    





Facebook    Instagram    Twitter
   





Kilian’s books:



Run
or Die: The Inspirational Memoir of the World’s Greatest Ultra-Runner
Summits
of My Life: Daring Adventures on the World’s Greatest Peaks




Further learning:



Documentary – Path to EverestYoutube – Kilian Jornet Explains Why
He Scaled Everest Twice in a Week
Youtube – GoPro: Kilian Jornet –
Running Ridges
Chamonix.net – Mont-Blanc
Speed Record: Ascent and Descent on Foot
The Guardian – Ultra
runner Kílian Jornet smashes Bob Graham endurance race record
Redbull – Meet the
man who just smashed an iconic 63-mile UK running challenge
Men’s
Health – Why I
Climbed Mt. Everest Twice in a Week




Dr Chatterjee’s resources:



Podcast – Rich Roll on
How to Find Your Purpose
Podcast
Treating Anxiety and
Depression with Dynamic Running Therapy with William Pullen
Podcast
Born
to Run with Vassos Alexander
Find Dr Chatterjee’s 4 Pillar of Health in The 4 Pillar PlanAvailable in the US & Canada with the title How to Make Disease DisappearOrder Dr Chatterjee’s latest book The Stress Solution.



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*DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.


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Pushing Your Limits and Discovering Yourself with Kilian Jornet - Dr Rangan Chatterjee

When was the last time you were
completely alone?  Not alone by modern standards, but truly alone –
with no mobile phone or outside influences providing information to your brain.
Can you think of a time? Global icon, prolific mountain runner and guest on
this week’s episode, Kilian Jornet believes that it is only when you take away
the storm of information, that you can discover what your true priorities are.
And for him, the mountains are the tool to do just that. Not only do they allow
him to explore the beauty of nature, they allow him to discover himself. He
explains that by pushing his body to its limits, all the masks that he wears in
everyday life are removed and he is able to find out who he really is.





Kilian and I discuss the benefits of
solitude, failure and visualisation. We delve into Kilian’s amazing feat of
climbing Everest twice in one week and talk about how immersing oneself in a
challenging situation can be a form of mediation. Finally, Kilian shares some
brilliant tips to help us all connect with ourselves and live our best
lives.  I found Kilian’s single-minded drive to live the life he
wants to live truly inspiring – I hope this conversation inspires you
too. 





Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.*








Click here for more information on our sponsor athleticgreens.com/livemore





Find out more about Kilian:



Website       You tube    





Facebook    Instagram    Twitter
   





Kilian’s books:



Run
or Die: The Inspirational Memoir of the World’s Greatest Ultra-Runner
Summits
of My Life: Daring Adventures on the World’s Greatest Peaks




Further learning:



Documentary – Path to EverestYoutube – Kilian Jornet Explains Why
He Scaled Everest Twice in a Week
Youtube – GoPro: Kilian Jornet –
Running Ridges
Chamonix.net – Mont-Blanc
Speed Record: Ascent and Descent on Foot
The Guardian – Ultra
runner Kílian Jornet smashes Bob Graham endurance race record
Redbull – Meet the
man who just smashed an iconic 63-mile UK running challenge
Men’s
Health – Why I
Climbed Mt. Everest Twice in a Week




Dr Chatterjee’s resources:



Podcast – Rich Roll on
How to Find Your Purpose
Podcast
Treating Anxiety and
Depression with Dynamic Running Therapy with William Pullen
Podcast
Born
to Run with Vassos Alexander
Find Dr Chatterjee’s 4 Pillar of Health in The 4 Pillar PlanAvailable in the US & Canada with the title How to Make Disease DisappearOrder Dr Chatterjee’s latest book The Stress Solution.



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