We’re going to reveal your hidden “superpowers” in the form of what we call body hacks — ways to master your body’s responses and reactions. From how to recover after a tough workout to how to walk on fire, if you follow these techniques, you might just learn how to get the most out of … you!
In this episode, we explore how to get better — and last longer — at the game of survival. Whether you’re faced with a human threat, or Mother Nature herself is attacking you — we’ve got your back! We’re going to show you some hacks and tricks that might increase your odds of surviving some of life’s more challenging situations.
The pair of organs on either side of your nose is one of your top tools for receiving information from the world around you. Often, our eyes tell us just about everything we need to know. But there are certain situations when the eyes don’t have it. Sometimes our eyes can deceive us — and we’re better off keeping them closed.
Your body’s many automatic reflexes often make it feel like you’re not in the driver’s seat, but we show you some ways that you can still be the boss of you. If you’ve ever wanted to stop a sneeze, turn off your gag reflex, see without your glasses, hold your breath longer or be the last one to go pee, this is the episode for you.
Your senses tell you about the world around you, but they can be easily fooled. Taste, smell, hearing, sight and touch are not only interrelated — they’re sometimes at war with each other. We’ll give you the hacks you need to better coordinate and sharpen your senses — and maybe even change the way you perceive the world.
In this episode, we’ll show you how to maximize well-being by minimizing pain. In order to do that, you’re going to have to be willing to experience discomfort first. This episode might hurt a little, but it’s going to help a lot!