Episode 2: Biohacking Pain with Amir Khan
Chances are you’ve experienced some type of pain in your life.
Whether it’s physical or emotional, chronic or acute, pain is very much a shared human experience.
And not to be a Debbie Downer, but it’s probably not a matter of “if” but “when” for anyone who is physically active or training.
In today’s episode I sit down with Human Potential Coach Amir Khan to talk about the art and science behind Biohacking Pain.
If you’re unfamiliar with the term, simply put, Biohacking is the art of changing the environment inside and outside of you so your body will do what you want.
I don’t know about you, but as someone who has been on a lifelong mission to realize my physical potential, I definitely want my body to do what I want!
Biohacking has been made famous and popular by people like Dave Asprey and Ben Greenfield but you don’t have to be a multi-millionaire in the tech world to practice biohacking.
As you’ll learn in this in-depth discussion with Amir, there are so many ways to take care of our bodies and relieve (or even prevent!) pain that don’t cost us very much money or time at all.
If you’re looking for a few ways to help improve your performance, mindset, or health RIGHT NOW - go check out the library of free resources I have on the download page.
Get your pen and notepad ready - there are TONS of details and information in this episode that you do not want to miss!
Here’s a brief overview of the episode:
[04:57] Amir’s background and how he became interested in the world of biohacking and what biohacking means
[14:27] What people can do to prevent pain and injury on a day to day basis with different self myofascial release techniques for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine
[19:44] Why you’re probably rolling out and stretching your IT band completely wrong and what to do instead
[22:25] Our bodies sense pain in opposite areas and how to go about correcting imbalances
[30:58] Placebo vs. nocebo effect and the power of intention
[35:36] Mitochondrial health and is it always bad to have inflammation in our bodies?
[47:12] The value of having blood work done before trying any supplement protocol and other ways to track your health
[57:41] Cryotherapy benefits and why athletes shouldn’t jump into an ice bath immediately after training
[60:09] The importance of understanding HRV for recovery from training and how to manage your stress response
[60:23] Amir’s last minute recommendations for other hacks that can help with pain and recovery
