CHAPTERS
Off-grid home setup: solar power, hardwired internet, and EMF avoidance
Joe and Ben open by talking about Ben’s rural lifestyle in Spokane and his off-grid-oriented home setup. Ben explains his solar/battery arrangement and why he avoids WiFi/Bluetooth in favor of shielded hardwired ethernet.
EMF concerns and tracking the body: HRV as a personal signal
The conversation turns to whether WiFi/EMFs affect health and what evidence exists. Ben links his concern to nervous-system markers, especially heart rate variability (HRV), and claims his HRV drops when exposed to WiFi or while traveling.
Structured water, well-water contaminants, and filtration strategies
Ben explains “structured water” theories and why he treats and filters his well water. They discuss pesticides/glyphosate runoff risk, reverse osmosis, and re-mineralizing water after filtering.
Salt myths, sweat testing, and individualized sodium needs
Joe and Ben argue that salt is essential and that blanket fear around salt is overblown. Ben describes sweat sodium testing from his triathlon days and why some people may need far more sodium than others.
Training by recovery metrics: HRV-guided workouts and isometric ‘single set to failure’
Ben gives a detailed breakdown of how HRV can guide training intensity and help predict injury/illness risk. He also describes a force-plate-based isometric training method that’s time-efficient but taxing on the nervous system.
New Year, New Dick: gas-station pills, PRP, shockwave therapy, and stem cells
Ben recounts writing a Men’s Health piece where he tried multiple sexual performance and enhancement interventions. The segment includes suspect supplement ingredients, acoustic shockwave therapy, PRP injections, and ultimately stem cells—framed as most effective but still experimental.
MRSA and gym staph: scary infections, prevention habits, and home ‘antimicrobial’ routines
After discussing injection risks, the conversation detours into Ben’s MRSA experience from a triathlon travel situation. They discuss how severe staph can get, hygiene strategies, and Ben’s use of soaps and essential oils as precautionary measures.
Photobiomodulation gadgets: brain light probes and the ‘Joovv’ testicle light
Ben describes photobiomodulation devices for cognition and hormone support, including nasal/head light tools and the Joovv red/NIR panel. He claims benefits for focus and for testicular function via Leydig cell stimulation.
Tantra-style retention practices and the limits of self-experimentation
Ben describes “no ejaculation”/multi-orgasm practices and why he disliked them. Joe presses about whether biases shape the perceived value of such practices, and Ben admits the overall experiment wasn’t well controlled.
Regenerative medicine and peptides: IV stem cells, BPC-157, TB-500, and Regenokine
They broaden from sexual stem cell use to injury repair and anti-aging: injections into back tissue, IV push, and the legality gray zones. Ben explains peptides like BPC-157 and TB-500, while Joe introduces Regenokine and targeted imaging/thermography guidance.
Spine decompression toolkit: traction devices, ELDOA, sauna mobility, and hot/cold rituals
Ben outlines his daily mobility and recovery stack: neck traction, yoga trapeze, ELDOA stretching, infrared sauna mobility, and cold plunge routines. They also debate static stretching’s effect on power output and timing around training.
Smelling salts, peppermint inhalers, topical cannabinoids, and ‘entourage effect’ blends
Ben shares performance ‘arousal’ tools like Nose Torq and peppermint inhalers, plus topical CBD/THC products. The conversation drifts into unconventional delivery methods, including THC lubricants and rectal absorption anecdotes.
Float tanks and sleep engineering: edible blends, memory capture ideas, and sleep tech
Ben says he gets bored in float tanks and wishes he could record ideas without breaking the experience. They discuss voice-activated recorders, hotel light-blocking tricks, and Ben’s elaborate sleep system (cooling pads, soundscapes, airplane mode).
Sauna vs. cold: hormesis timing, vagus nerve tone, antioxidants, and hydrogen water
Joe and Ben compare post-workout heat and cold exposure and how timing affects adaptation. Ben argues cold can blunt beneficial exercise signaling if done too soon, while heat can amplify it; he adds vagus nerve and anti-inflammatory strategies like green tea and molecular hydrogen.
Freediving and spearfishing: breath-hold training, safety, and ketones for apnea
Ben explains how freediving became a mental and physiological training practice, including breath-hold improvements and equalization techniques. They discuss shallow-water blackout risks and Ben’s claim that exogenous ketones increased breath-hold time.
Keto for athletes: the FASTER study, carb timing, and performance ‘rocket fuel’ combos
Ben recounts participating in a long-term ketogenic athlete study and explains outcomes: higher fat oxidation without performance loss. He then discusses his current strategy of saving carbs for evening/post-workout and the potentially risky but powerful combo of high glucose plus ketone esters.
True biohacking, DIY body modification, and Train to Hunt archery fitness
They critique the buzzword ‘biohacking’ and contrast lifestyle optimization with extreme body mods like experimental night-vision eye drops. The conversation transitions into bowhunting: Train to Hunt competitions, pack/obstacle/shoot elements, and the importance of technique (target panic, surprise release).
Homeschooling, parenting philosophy, and the Human Garage bodywork rabbit hole
Ben shares his unconventional upbringing and how it shaped independence, then discusses his parenting approach of education over strict rules. The episode closes with the Human Garage: multi-therapist bodywork, controversial vibe, and extreme modalities like intraoral and pelvic floor techniques.
