When I first conceived this podcast many moons ago, I noted Dr. Chris Ryan as one of my dream guests. I lived by (my version) of the “Sex at Dawn” lifestyle for many years, and although my wayward ways have most definitely changed, I strongly align to the core of Dr. Ryan’s thought-provoking literature.  Humanity has mutated into a strange and disconnected species of which intimacy to each other and the natural world has been well and truly severed. Chris’s most recent book, “Civilized to Death” is a startling anthology of how bad we’ve torched God’s natural plan.  In this episode, we unpack the threads of our existence, the expansiveness of travel, and how we can reclaim a little bit of what we’ve lost.    08:50 — Lessons From a Life on the Road A life fully traveled with “Scarlett Jo-Van-son” The concept of “detribalism” Getting comfortable with being an outsider How progress separates us from life Corporations as living, breathing entities    25:06 — Breaking Down “Sex At Dawn”  How I used “Sex at Dawn” to justify my fear of intimacy   The aftermath of the book’s publication and reactions  Intimacy networks in hunter-gatherer tribes  Looking at hunter-gatherers to understand ourselves    41:41 — “Civilized to Death”  Why hunter-gatherers were affluent The Affluent Society by John Kenneth Galbraith Natural selection through the ages and around the world Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared M. Diamond The fascinating connection between agriculture and birth rates  Why we demonize hunter-gatherer groups   01:03:58 — How Can We Gain From What We Have Lost? Community and health  Why treadmills are the enemy  Building modern communes  Can we integrate psychedelics into the Western world?   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: INSIDE TRACKER When you do what you love–like running, like racing, like enjoying the great outdoors–you want to do it for life. InsideTracker can help. InsideTracker was founded in 2009 by leading scientists in aging, genetics, and biometrics. Using their patented algorithm, InsideTracker analyzes your body's data to provide you with a clear picture of what's going on inside you and to offer you science-backed recommendations for positive diet and lifestyle changes. Then InsideTracker tracks your progress every day, every step of the way toward reaching your performance goals and living a longer, healthier life. You can get 25% off the entire InsideTracker store for a limited time by going to insidetracker.com/luke.       AND…   JUST THRIVE. I’ve been trying to fix my gut for years now. I’ve tried just about everything, and I have to say, most of the probiotics I’ve tried are a complete waste of time — with the exception of the Just Thrive Probiotic. It is the first and only 100% all-natural, spore-form, DNA verified and tested probiotic supplement clinically proven to help with leaky gut. Plus, it’s vegan, non-GMO, Soy free, dairy free, sugar free, salt free, nut free and gluten free, so anyone can use it. You can use code ‘luke15’ for 15% off at justthrivehealth.com/luke.   AND…   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 ingredients found in pomegranates. Go to “LUKE10” for 10% of any 2, 4 or 12 month Mitopure plans at timenutrition.com.   AND…   HIGHER DOSE. Experience the powerful benefits of infrared with HigherDOSE’s portable Infrared Sauna Blanket, and feel the difference after just one session. Infrared inc