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The SuperHuman Academy Podcast
Hosted by Collin Jewett · EN
Voted Best Podcast Episode of 2016 by ProductHunt, The SuperHuman Academy Podcast (previously The Becoming SuperHuman Podcast hosted by Jonathan Levi) interviews extraordinary people such as Dave Asprey, JJ Virgin, Robb Wolf, Hal Elrod, Joe Polish, Wim Hof, and many more to bring you the skills, tips, and tricks to overcome the impossible. From physical fitness to learning and memory, we seek to understand optimal performance and superhuman abilities through engaging conversations and interviews with some of the world's most interesting people.
SuperHuman Academy is on a mission to create and facilitate a community where people from every walk of life are sharing their knowledge, skills, and passions in positive and relational ways. It all starts with with the free course that will change your life in 60 minutes or less, The SuperHuman Hour.
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Ep. 344: The Subconscious in Action W/ Chris Duffin
1w ago01:10:27Tap to summarizeGreetings, SuperFriends! Chris Duffin joins us today to discuss the science of human performance, focusing on why recovery and resilience are driven by cellular signaling rather than sheer willpower. Drawing from his extensive experience in physical achievement and systems thinking, we explore how to optimize your body's recovery systems, the importance of foundational mechanics, and why sustainable output is built through stacking small, intelligent advantages. We also touch on the role of nutrition, environment, and why the most effective breakthroughs often come from addressing biological bottlenecks rather than simply increasing effort. If you have ever wondered how to transition from simply pushing harder to training smarter for long-term capacity, this episode offers a practical, science-backed framework for upgrading your physical and mental performance. – Collin Jewett
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Ep. 343: The Mind Beneath the Mind W/ Michelle Walters
3w ago00:58:16Tap to summarizeGreetings, SuperFriends! Michelle Walters joins us today to explore the science and practice of hypnotherapy, what hypnosis actually is, and how it can help people build confidence, change behaviors, and expand what they believe is possible. Drawing from her experience as a certified hypnotherapist, we discuss subconscious programming, positive suggestion, emotional states, confidence cues, and why lasting change often happens one small belief at a time. If you've ever been curious about hypnosis, personal transformation, or how to overcome limiting patterns, this episode offers a practical look at how the mind can be trained to support growth and lasting change. – Collin Jewett
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Ep. 342: Where Most Conversations Go Wrong W/ Michael Ostrolenk
Jun 400:58:44Tap to summarizeGreetings, SuperFriends! Michael Ostrolenk joins us today to explore the hidden emotional mechanics behind communication, conflict, and connection, and why most conversations fail long before the actual problem is discussed. Drawing from decades of work in somatics, resilience training, and human development, we discuss nervous system regulation, emotional safety, reflective listening, and the idea that understanding must come before change can happen. If you've ever struggled with difficult conversations, recurring conflict, or feeling misunderstood, this episode offers a practical framework for creating deeper connections, stronger relationships, and more meaningful communication in every area of life. – Collin Jewett
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Ep. 341: The Brain in the Wrong Place W/ Dr. Steve Rondeau
May 1401:00:38Tap to summarizeGreetings, SuperFriends! Dr. Steve Rondeau joins us today to explore how different brain patterns influence performance, focus, stress, learning, and behavior and why "normal" may not actually be the goal. Drawing from over 50,000 EEG brain scans, we discuss ADHD-like traits, high-performance wiring, meditation, environment fit, and the idea that many so-called weaknesses may actually become strengths in the right conditions. If you've ever felt like your brain works differently from everyone else's, this conversation offers a practical and surprisingly hopeful framework for understanding how you're wired and how to build a life that works with your brain instead of against it. – Collin Jewett
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Ep. 340: How Long Could Humans Really Live? W/ Dr. Bill Andrews
May 102:26:03Tap to summarizeGreetings, SuperFriends! Dr. Bill Andrews, a molecular biologist and longevity researcher, joins us today to explore the science of aging and the possibility that it may be more reversible than we think. We discuss telomeres and telomerase, as well as how understanding the biological mechanisms behind aging could reshape the future of health and human lifespan. If you've ever wondered whether aging is inevitable or simply a problem science hasn't solved yet, this conversation offers a fascinating look at what may be possible in the decades ahead. – Collin Jewett
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Ep. 339: Turn Off the Struggle Switch W/ Daniel Packard
Apr 1500:43:06Tap to summarize*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-695cccd6-3254-8326-9883-7eede044b2f7-1" data-testid= "conversation-turn-142" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn= "assistant"> Greetings, SuperFriends! In this episode, I sit down with Daniel Packard, an engineer turned anxiety and fear specialist, to explore how anxiety, procrastination, and self-doubt may all stem from the same underlying nervous system response. We discuss why many personal development approaches fall short, how fear shows up physically in the body, and what it looks like to engineer your internal system for lasting change. If you've ever felt stuck in patterns you can't seem to think your way out of, this conversation offers a different lens for understanding fear and how to stop it from running your life. – Collin Jewett
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Ep. 338: When the Past Isn't Really Over W/ Edit Kiss
Apr 101:00:44Tap to summarizeGreetings, SuperFriends! In this episode, I sit down with Edit B Kiss, a former petroleum engineer turned healing practitioner, to explore how unresolved memories may shape our current reactions, habits, and challenges. We discuss how meditation and subconscious work can help release emotional patterns and create new possibilities in the present. If you've ever noticed recurring frustrations or emotional triggers, this conversation offers a thoughtful lens for understanding where they might come from and how to move forward. – Collin Jewett
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Ep. 337: When Beliefs Become Ceilings W/ Danielle McGeough
Mar 1801:02:45Tap to summarizeGreetings, SuperFriends! *]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "request-695cccd6-3254-8326-9883-7eede044b2f7-0" data-testid= "conversation-turn-70" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> Danielle McGeough joins us for a thoughtful conversation about beliefs, identity, and the role of self-reflection in personal growth. We explore how planning and journaling can become tools for understanding your patterns, expanding your emotional awareness, and holding identity more lightly. If you've ever felt torn between wanting certainty and wanting freedom to evolve, this episode offers a practical lens for thinking, feeling, and growing with more intention. – Collin Jewett
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Ep. 336: Breathe Beyond the Hustle W/ Adam Ludwin
Mar 401:03:38Tap to summarizeGreetings, SuperFriends! *]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "request-695cccd6-3254-8326-9883-7eede044b2f7-0" data-testid= "conversation-turn-70" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> Adam Ludwin went from building a $100M+ tech company to building one of the fastest-growing breathwork platforms for high performers. In this episode, he explains how functional breathing can improve focus, sleep, stress resilience, and long-term health, without adding more to your schedule. If you care about performance, longevity, or simply feeling sharper day to day, this conversation offers a practical starting point. – Collin Jewett
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Ep. 335: Joy on the Other Side of Loss W/ Amy Shaw
Feb 1801:08:44Tap to summarizeGreetings, SuperFriends! *]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "request-695cccd6-3254-8326-9883-7eede044b2f7-0" data-testid= "conversation-turn-70" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> In this episode, Amy Shaw shares how she navigated the loss of her husband while raising ten children on her own, many with special needs. Rather than being defined by grief, she chose presence, faith, and gratitude as daily practices, finding clarity and strength in the middle of chaos. This conversation explores resilience, spiritual trust, and how asking better questions can transform even the hardest seasons of life. – Collin Jewett
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