I don’t know about you, but I have entered this year with a clear-cut intention to keep my mind, and my brain, in optimum condition. I figured an uptick in collective brain functionality is something we’re all in dire need of right now, which is why I invited Dr. Dan Stickler to join the show. As medical director for the Nuerohacker collective and co-founder of The Apeiron Center for Human Potential, he’s easily one of my brainiest neighbors here in Austin, TX.  Join us as we go full-throttle on the cutting-edge ammunition you need to supercharge your brain and feel fully sovereign in your meat suit. We talk about how ketamine is transforming the realm of neurofeedback, the nootropic wonders of Qualia, all things peptides, and the legitimacy of microdosing. You’ll learn about every physical modality that can boost your bandwidth. Buckle up!   05:40 — Dr. Dan’s Path to Optimization Medicine  Optimizing the body beyond the average  Looking for patterns over a singular root cause  The consequences of over-identifying with a medical diagnosis    18:47 — Brain Optimization + Stimulation  Examining brain patterns   Using ketamine for neuroplasticity My experience braining at Biocybernaut  The effects of ketamine on the brain  Being an objective observer to your past trauma  Nootropic supplements in tandem with treatment  How nootropics differ from “smart drugs” Using Qualia for cognitive enhancement    57:53 — Natural Products vs. Synthetic: Is There a Difference? How foreign substances react in our body  Is “natural” really better for you? How ceremony and ritual affects outcome    01:10:15 — The Peptide Lowdown  Separating fact from fiction: navigating the wild west of peptides  Why big pharma is going after peptides Using peptides to support the thymus gland The best way to use BPC-157 and TB-500 (I use alongside my JustThrive probiotic for a digestive boost) The benefits of Melanotan Using rg3 ginsenoside The best way to integrate peptides into your health routine    01:42:00 — Microdosing as Therapy  The argument for legalizing MDMA (The Love Drug: Marching to the Beat of Ecstasy by Richard S. Cohen)  The validity of microdosing and the importance of study The connection between microdosing and creativity  Epigenetic effects of EMF Dr. Dan’s most inspirational teachers (Dr. Plato, Nietzsche, and Pierre Teilhard de Chardin)   More about this episode. Watch on YouTube.   Connect with Luke on social media to learn how to take your lifestyle to the next level, plus catch exclusive live interviews & events: INSTAGRAM - @lukestorey // instagram.com/lukestorey/ FACEBOOK - facebook.com/MrLukeStorey/ TWITTER - @MrLukeStorey // twitter.com/MRLUKESTOREY YOUTUBE - youtube.com/c/LukeStorey THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: EATON HEMP. The CBD industry is all about trust, and with so many brands out there just slapping labels on products it is important to know where your products come from. I love Eaton Hemp because they’re transparent about where everything comes from–an organic farm in upstate NY where you get the goodness of clean soil. Head to eatonhemp.com and use the code: “LUKE” for 20% off all products.    AND...   ORGANIFI RED. When that 2:30 feeling rolls around, just drop a scoop of Organifi Red in some cold water, stir it with a spoon, and enjoy the antioxidant benefits. Healthier than coffee and no crash! Recharge your mind and body with a delicious superfood berry blend of premium, organic superfoods that contain potent adaptogens, antioxidants and a clinical dose of cordyceps, with zero caffeine and only two grams of sugar. Go to organifi.com/lifestylist and use code “lifestylist” for 20% off any item in the store.   AND…   MITOPURE. Mitopure is a breakthrough postbiotic which activates your body’s natural defense against aging. Clinically proven to unlock the potent bioactive, Urolithin A. It is the purest form of Urolithin A, a molecule, which is only produced as a by-product when gut bacteria digest specific