The Evan Brand Show

Dr. Aaron Blaisdell received a B.A. in Biological Anthropology from SUNY Stony Brook an M.A. in Biological Anthropology from Kent State University and his Ph.D. in Psychology (Behavioral Neuroscience focus) from SUNY Binghamton. He is the president of the Ancestral Health Society and comes on the show to discuss his research in the lab as well as us questioning how modern life is helping us or hurting us. We also talk briefly about what stress does to the brain.

Dr. Alan Christianson is a Phoenix, Arizona-based Naturopathic Physician (NMD) who specializes in natural endocrinology with a focus on thyroid disorders. Today we talk about some personal hilarious stories about laughter and how we need to quit taking ourselves so seriously. Also we talk about a story where a man suddenly died after finally reaching his dream and why you have to enjoy the journey of life itself. Please write a review for the show on iTunes! Thanks!

Howard is the Executive Vice President of HeartMath. He is an internationally sought after speaker on the HeartMath approach to advancing human performance based on compelling scientific research linking heart function with health, emotional well-being and intelligence. Learn about the heart's role in emotions, health and how to take control of stress by using a demo in our talk today.

Evan Brand is the author, blogger and podcast host behind this site. After conquering years of depression, IBS and sleep issues with lifestyle, diet and mindset transformation he's sharing his experience. This episode is about sleep problems, artificial light, how neurotransmitters are created or impaired by foods and how to improve the production of them.

Paul Jaminet is the author of the Perfect Health Diet. Him and John have both been guests on the show previously. Today we talk about Vitamin C supplementation, what Paul had to do to make Paleo work for him, resistant starch and why it's good for you, where to buy your rice and Paul's comment on microwaving his food.

Dr. Tim Gerstmar is a Naturopathic doctor who specializes in digestive issues, thyroid disfunction, stress issues and many other problems that can be treated with lifestyle, diet and special medicines. We discuss the gut and how stress can impair digestion. We also discuss adaptogenic herbs that we love, use and recommend for stress and handling life when it gets tough.

Dr. Ray's has a practice called Northwest Foot & Ankle in Portland, Oregon which allows him to care for those who find their highest joy when in motion. In his 17 years as a podiatrist, he has learned that most foot problems can be corrected by restoring natural foot function. Today we discuss High heels, foot injuries, barefoot running, and the types of shoes we should we wearing. Are there corporate interests supressing the information about proper footwear? This question and more are answered with Dr. Ray. Pickup your copy of my new book back at notjustpaleo.com

Andy Holtz is the Director of Development and Advancement for Sustainable America, an organization dedicated to preventing a further food/fuel crisis. We discuss why the fuel market determines food quality and cost and how we can mitigate the inflation. We also discuss pollution and the massive island of plastic out in the ocean. Lastly, we discuss why local food is the only way of the future and simple ways to implement change in your life.

Dr. Eva Selhub is an Instructor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and a Clinical Associate of the Benson Henry Institute for Mind/Body Medicine at the Massachusetts General Hospital, Board Certified in Internal Medicine and trained in Eastern medical practices. Today Eva and I discuss the importance of nature, the secret ''trust'' chemical and how love can improve the health of your mind and body. Go to http://notjustpaleo.com/books to find directions on how to enter the free book giveaway!

Vinnie Tortorich is an author and podcast host. He trains celebrities in Hollywood and has made a lifetime career to help others eliminate sugar and other toxic foods from the diet. After being diagnosed with leukemia, Vinnie had to rethink his life and what really mattered. We talk about relationships and why you shouldn't settle if you aren't happy.

Mark Sisson is the blogger and podcaster behind Marksdailyapple.com who has created a massive wave in the alternative health realm. We discuss people that are anxious and depressed and ask the question if they really need their prescription meds. We are not doctors, but raise the question if nature can help us cure our problems. We also discuss why it's not worth being so hard on yourself and why it's important to live in the present moment. Please write a review on iTunes or check http://notjustpaleo.com/supplements to get your vitamins mentioned!

Martin Zucker is a writer who worked for Associated Press. He has over 25 years experience in the field of health writing and co wrote the book called Earthing: The most important health discovery ever? Tune in to learn about what grounding mats and connecting to the Earth can do for your health. From inflammatory diseases and conditions to sleep quality, we discuss the many benefits that our ancestors once had. Please write a review on iTunes if you have the program, as it helps the show reach a larger audience. Thank you for tuning in!

Dr. Rodney Ford is an associate professor, medical doctor and pediatrician. Dr. Ford is a pediatric expert who focuses on child health, food allergy, respiratory allergy, gluten-sensitivity, celiac disease and gastroenterology problems. Today we discuss gluten's various effects on the brain and how to heal from gluten exposure. We also discuss the difference between gluten free and gluten zero. We discuss supplements and methods for treating gluten exposure and discuss HOW much gluten really alters your mindset and moods. Keep up with my book release on sleep at http://remrehab.com

Ex-Olympic Swimmer Catherine Garceau joins us to talk about chlorine pools and how they caused depression and health issues for her. We also talk about emotional healing in general including sensory deprivation tanks, EFT technique and a couple personal stories that we thought of from earlier in life. Keep up with my latest book on sleep at http://remrehab.com

Kris Gunnars hails from Iceland. He writes exclusively on nutrition and is a certified personal trainer. Today we discuss 13 lies that made the world sick and fat. Some may find this episode to provide new information, while others may find that this episode is simply a refresher for what they already know. Regardless, don't forget to write a review if you use iTunes to listen to the show! My sleep project at remrehab.com is almost complete.. sign up now to receive updates on the release!

George Bryant is the man behind Civilized Caveman, a Paleo recipe site. George has been helping people deal with food cravings and other issues with his paleo dessert recipes. Today we discuss the importance of being honest about your self-image and how it wrecked George's self-confidence for a long time. We also discuss eating disorders and why George has deleted his facebook account. Please write a review on iTunes if you listen to the show there!

Certified Nutritional Therapist and Neurofeedback expert Nora Gedgaudas comes back on the show! We took time to free flow on the topics of stress in the modern world and how to take action upon it. We also discuss the bigger picture and how you as an individual can make a difference. Nora discusses that with community, we can many things. Please take 2 minutes to write a review for the show on iTunes! Thanks for listening.

A long-time listener to the show from the Philippines, Adam Winton, comes onto the show to interview Evan about some of his key concepts about life. From supplementation quality, timing and ingredients, to his morning and evening routines that lead to a successful day and quality sleep, Evan goes into the details of his personal life to help the listeners grasp a concept of the bigger picture of health. He also reveals the #1 thing to remember when it comes to life.

Dan Pardi is a sleep researcher, speaker and founder of Dan's Plan, a comprehensive plan to help fitness, lifestyle and stress levels in your daily life. Today, we discuss the hormones that are affected by sleep and why this is important to know about. We also talk about drugs and their influence on sleep such as caffeine and alcohol. We finish talking about the way you can shape your light environment and how you can beat seasonal depression with the use of Evan's favorite light box hack.

Tara Grant is part of Mark Sisson's Primal Blueprint Publishing company. She discusses her 20 her battle with an increasingly popular skin condition and how she defeated it with an autoimmunity paleo protocol. Also we discuss crock pot usage for bone broth and eventually discuss Primal sex and how we may not be wired for the lifestyle that we all live. Tara discusses her practice with Orgasmic meditation and the sparknotes version of how to perform it on your partner.