Alcohol vs. Weed: Which One’s Destroying Your Productivity? | Peter Attia - PT 2

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🗓️ 9 October 2024

⏱️ 67 minutes

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In today's episode of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu sits down with Dr. Peter Attia to dive deep into the complex and multifaceted issues surrounding modern society's impact on men's health. They discuss everything from the plunging levels of testosterone to the weighty effects of body fat on hormone balance. Peter Attia offers an eye-opening perspective on androgen receptor saturation and its critical role in shaping our mood and physical strength, while also highlighting the potential benefits and risks of testosterone therapy. Venturing into history, they explore life expectancy trends, reflecting on how stress and lifestyle changes have influenced longevity. They also address the emerging challenges posed by "deaths of despair" among men and the profound sense of isolation many face today. Join us as we uncover the unsettling reality of a society grappling with the unintended consequences of its advancements. Additionally, the duo dives into the effects of substances like alcohol and marijuana, scrutinizing their influence on mental health and daily functioning. With an eye on a healthier future, they discuss innovative approaches like dopamine fasting and highlight the promising developments in weight management drugs. They also ponder the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in healthcare and the ethical considerations around brain-computer interfaces. Get ready for a compelling conversation that blends historical reflections, cutting-edge science, and personal anecdotes, offering valuable insights into navigating the modern world while striving for a healthier, more balanced life. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS ButcherBox: Get your choice of a free protein in every box for a year, plus that $20 off your first order with code IMPACT at https://butcherbox.com/impact. Tonal: Go to https://tonal.com and get $200 off with promo code IMPACT. Huel: Try Huel with 15% OFF today using code IMPACT at https://huel.com/impact. Miro: Bring your teams to Miro’s revolutionary Innovation Workspace and be faster from idea to outcome at https://miro.com. Design.com: Ready to transform your brand? Head to https://design.com/impacttheory and get up to 88% off. FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here. If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. LISTEN AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Thoughtful driving tips from Eso, number three.
0:03.0	This is Kiran. He's doing 70 on the motorway,
0:07.0	on his way to a cheeky spar appointment,
0:10.0	though his diaries as he's visiting a client.
0:12.8	Naughty Kiran, lowering his speed to 60 could save him up to 9% in fuel on the journey.
0:19.8	Enjoy that hot stone massage, Giron.
0:22.6	Slowing down a little.
0:23.8	I'm Tom Bilew and this is Impact Theory.
0:26.4	Welcome back for part two of my conversation
0:29.1	with the one and only Dr. Peter Attia.
0:32.2	To your point about variability of response to something,
0:36.0	feels a lot in the way of interpretation.
0:39.0	So I was actually listening to an episode that you did with Lane Norton,
0:42.0	he was talking about anxiety
0:43.2	something unfortunately I know up close and personal and he was saying it was a big
0:47.5	breakthrough for him to re-contextualize the nothing about the
0:51.9	physiological stimulus needed to change for him to change his relationship with it.
0:55.6	He just had to tell himself, oh this means that I'm focused and I'm ready and this is a good thing.
1:00.4	And this is engaging my brain and making sure I take this seriously and I'm going to move forward and he said that that just completely changed his sense of what anxiety was.
1:08.0	So that is and it's very similar to what I do when either I feel anxiety coming on or like when I've smoked and it I can feel it that the panic attack trying to become the thing that's hijacking my brain.
1:25.1	So the way that I think of these things is this is a means of processing data.
1:29.2	It's an interpretation of a of the
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