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The Superhuman Blueprint Podcast
Hosted by Primal Wellness Coaching · EN
What if fatigue, brain fog, and burnout weren’t signs of getting older, but signals that your body is ready for an upgrade? The Superhuman Blueprint Podcast is where high performers discover the science and strategies to reclaim energy, sharpen focus, and thrive in every area of life. Hosted by executive wellness coach Drew Griesel, this show dives into the cutting edge of fitness, neuroscience, biohacking, and holistic health. Through expert interviews and no-fluff insights, you’ll learn how to optimize your body and mind, extend longevity, and unlock the next level of human performance.
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The Mistake Almost Every High Achiever Makes | Michael Ostrolenk
1w ago01:38:20Tap to summarizeWhat if lasting success isn't about pushing harder, but about building the capacity to recover, adapt, and grow stronger under pressure?I think a lot of us believe resilience means pushing harder. So when we feel burned out, overwhelmed, or emotionally disconnected, we assume we just aren't strong enough.But what if the problem isn't our mindset? What if it's our nervous system?In this conversation, Michael Ostrolenk helped me rethink what resilience actually means. Rather than relying on willpower alone, we explored how our body, mind, and relationships shape the way we respond to stress, recover from adversity, and perform under pressure.In this episode, we discuss:How nervous system regulation changes the way we handle stress and why recovery is just as important as resilience.What separates mentally resilient people from those who simply push through, and how anti-fragility helps us grow stronger through adversity.Why somatic psychology and emotional regulation are essential for achieving sustainable performance without burnout.What SEALFIT taught Michael about leadership, teamwork, and performing under pressure.How human optimization goes beyond fitness by improving our health, recovery, relationships, and long-term wellbeing.This conversation challenged the way I think about resilience, and I think it will challenge you too. If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right but still feel overwhelmed or disconnected, I hope this episode gives you a new perspective and practical tools to help you become more grounded, adaptable, and effective under pressure.Join the live executive training, The Hidden Performance Tax, to learn how to protect and stabilize your performance. Register here: https://www.primalwellnesscoaching.com/webinarTake Executive Wellness ScoreCard Here: 👇https://www.primalwellnesscoaching.com/scorecardReady to take control of your performance?Book a free strategy call with Coach Drew here: 👇https://www.primalwellnesscoaching.com/executiveedgeLearn more about Michael Ostrolenk here: 👇Website: https://michaeldostrolenk.com/Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/michael-ostrolenk-ma-mft-324665/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mostrolenk/
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You're Not Losing Your Sex Drive. Your Body Is Actually Asking for Help.
2w ago00:11:59Tap to summarizeIf you've noticed your low sex drive isn't what it used to be, it's easy to assume it's simply part of getting older. Maybe you've blamed a busy schedule, family responsibilities, or chronic stress, and over time you've accepted that this is just how life is now. It's a conversation many people avoid, even though it can affect both their confidence and relationship health.But what if that's only part of the story? Rather than seeing it as an inevitable part of healthy aging, this episode explores why changes in libido may be one of the earliest signs of poor health. Looking at it through the lens of preventive health and lifestyle medicine helps explain why your body often sends subtle signals long before something feels seriously wrong.In this episode, we'll cover:Why accepting it as "just getting older" could be causing you to overlook something more important.How sleep quality, hormone health, and metabolic health quietly influence how you feel every day.Why exercise and health are about supporting your body, not just changing how it looks.The reason your body shifts into survival mode when it's constantly under pressure.How investing in your healthspan can have a lasting impact on intimacy in relationships.By the end of this conversation, you'll have a better understanding of what declining libido may actually be trying to tell you, along with practical steps that can help you build a stronger foundation for your healthJoin the live executive training, The Hidden Performance Tax, to learn how to protect and stabilize your performance. Register here: https://www.primalwellnesscoaching.com/webinarTake Executive Wellness ScoreCard Here: 👇https://www.primalwellnesscoaching.com/scorecardReady to take control of your performance?Book a free strategy call with Coach Drew here: 👇https://www.primalwellnesscoaching.com/executiveedge
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Why High Performers Feel Lost (And What to Do About It)
2w ago00:41:01Tap to summarizeWhat if feeling overwhelmed isn't coming from how much you're carrying, but from carrying things that no longer belong in your life?A lot of high achievers assume overwhelm is simply the price of success, so they keep pushing, working harder, and taking on more. But even after reaching their goals and building successful careers, something can still feel off. That's because overwhelm isn't always a workload problem. Sometimes it's misalignment, and no amount of productivity can fix heading in the wrong direction.In this conversation, Laing Rikkers shares lessons from a 30-year career in private equity, leadership, and executive coaching, along with the personal experiences that led her to rethink success, purpose, and how we spend our limited vital energy. Through stories of loss, resilience, and reinvention, she explores how self-awareness, self-reflection, and intentional decision making can help us create a more fulfilling path forward.In this episode, we'll cover: High performance and why successful people can still feel disconnected from what matters mostOverwhelm vs misalignment and how to tell whether you're dealing with a workload problem or a direction problemNavigating a career pivot and making difficult life decisions with greater clarity and confidenceThe power of journaling and morning pages for processing emotions, unlocking creativity, and supporting personal growthBusiness strategy, sustainable leadership, and how to avoid founder burnout while building a successful company and a meaningful lifeAlong the way, you'll hear practical questions to ask yourself, simple ways to reclaim your time and energy, and a framework for making choices that feel more intentional, aligned, and sustainable over the long term.Join the live executive training, The Hidden Performance Tax, to learn how to protect and stabilize your performance. Register here: https://www.primalwellnesscoaching.com/webinarTake Executive Wellness ScoreCard Here: 👇https://www.primalwellnesscoaching.com/scorecardReady to take control of your performance?Book a free strategy call with Coach Drew here: 👇https://www.primalwellnesscoaching.com/executiveedgeLearn more about Laing Rikkers here: 👇Website: https://www.laingrikkers.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morning_leaves_and_poetryLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laing-rikkers/
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Most People Don’t Notice Aging Until It’s Already Happening | Healthspan & Lifespan
3w ago00:55:14Tap to summarizeMost people don’t think about aging until their body starts feeling different.But what if those changes are happening long before we realize what’s actually happening inside the body?In this episode, Dr. Sofia Din explores the perspective that aging is a disease that may be slowed, managed, and better understood through modern approaches to hormones, wellness, and longevity medicine. Instead of waiting for the body to break down, this discussion focuses on recognizing the early shifts that happen during midlife and understanding how those changes affect your future quality of life.This episode covers:Healthspan vs lifespan and why living longer is not enoughMenopause, perimenopause, and hormone-related changes after 40How hormone health affects energy, metabolism, sleep, and recoveryThe rise of GLP-1s, peptide therapy, and modern biohackingThe connection between beauty span, healthy aging, and overall wellnessWe also talk about the emotional side of aging, the reality of watching the body change over time, and why many people are now becoming more proactive about preventative health and long-term wellness instead of waiting until symptoms become severe.Whether you’re interested in health optimization, navigating hormonal shifts, or simply learning how to support your body while aging gracefully, this episode offers a grounded conversation about where the future of health and longevity may be headed.If you enjoy thoughtful conversations around wellness, modern health trends, and the evolving world of the longevity podcast space, this episode will give you a practical and thought-provoking perspective on aging in today’s world.Join the live executive training, The Hidden Performance Tax, to learn how to protect and stabilize your performance. Register here: https://www.primalwellnesscoaching.com/webinarTake Executive Wellness ScoreCard Here: 👇https://www.primalwellnesscoaching.com/scorecardReady to take control of your performance?Book a free strategy call with Coach Drew here: 👇https://www.primalwellnesscoaching.com/executiveedgeLearn more about Dr. Sofia Din here: 👇Website: https://botoxguru.org/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofia-din-089385109/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sofiardin/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjuvanni/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJuvanniTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@botoxguru
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Why Self Discipline Matters More Than Motivation Under Pressure
4w ago01:01:44Tap to summarizeWhat if resistance to change isn't actually the problem?Most leaders assume resistance is something to overcome. When employees push back, ask difficult questions, or seem slow to get on board, it's often viewed as a barrier to progress. But according to Harvard-trained neuroscience researcher and author Travis Hahler, resistance isn't rebellion. It's biology.In this conversation, we explore the science behind change management and why so many change initiatives fail despite good intentions. Drawing from behavioral neuroscience, Travis explains what's happening in the brain during organizational change, why every change involves some form of loss, and how leaders can improve leadership communication, build trust in leadership, and strengthen organizational culture during times of uncertainty.In this episode, we cover:Why People Resist Change at WorkThe Neuroscience of Change and Threat ResponseHow to Get Employee Buy-In During Organizational ChangeWhy Change Initiatives FailHow Great Leaders Turn Resistance Into AdvocacyWhether you're focused on leadership development, change leadership, team leadership, or simply leading through change, this episode will give you a practical framework for understanding resistance and helping people navigate change more effectively.Join the live executive training, The Hidden Performance Tax, to learn how to protect and stabilize your performance. Register here: https://www.primalwellnesscoaching.com/webinarTake Executive Wellness ScoreCard Here: 👇https://www.primalwellnesscoaching.com/scorecardReady to take control of your performance?Book a free strategy call with Coach Drew here: 👇https://www.primalwellnesscoaching.com/executiveedgeLearn more about Travis Hahler here: 👇Website: https://travishahler.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneurologicalnomad/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travisdhahler/Get your copy of the book Rethink Resistance here: 👇https://linktr.ee/theneurologicalnomad
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Healthspan vs. Lifespan: What the World's Top Longevity Scientists Are Discovering
Jun 900:55:57Tap to summarizeWhat if longevity isn't really about living longer? What if the goal is to improve your healthspan? Most people think longevity is about extending their lifespan. But adding years means very little if those years come with poor quality of life, chronic stress, and declining health. We know we should follow a healthy lifestyle, but it's not always clear what actually matters most for preventive health and long-term well-being. The leaders in longevity science and aging research aren't trying to help people live forever. They're focused on extending the number of years you stay healthy, active, mentally sharp, and able to enjoy life. That shift from healthspan vs lifespan changes the conversation completely.In this episode, David Donnelly, creator of the Forever Young documentary, explores:Healthspan vs lifespan: what longevity scientists are actually focused onResistance training, exercise and longevity, and dementia prevention: why movement may protect your brain as you ageSocial connection, human connection, and the surprising link between relationships, loneliness and health, and life expectancyBlood work, biomarkers, biological age, and modern tools for health optimizationChronic stress, daily walking, healthy aging, and how technology affects long-term healthStay with us through the end as David shares the simple habits that matter most for healthy aging, what aging research reveals about cellular senescence and epigenetic reprogramming, and why social connection may be just as important as exercise, nutrition, and blood work when it comes to living well for longer. Join the live executive training, The Hidden Performance Tax, to learn how to protect and stabilize your performance. Register here: https://www.primalwellnesscoaching.com/webinarTake Executive Wellness ScoreCard Here: 👇https://www.primalwellnesscoaching.com/scorecardReady to take control of your performance?Book a free strategy call with Coach Drew here: 👇https://www.primalwellnesscoaching.com/executiveedgeLearn more about David Donnelly here: 👇Website - https://www.foreveryoung.film/Substack - https://foreveryoungfilm.substack.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/foreveryoungdocX - https://x.com/theagingdocFB - https://www.facebook.com/people/Forever-Young-Film/61572955294447/YT - https://www.youtube.com/@ForeverYoung-FilmFilm Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gT2V-USKm6gWatch Forever Young Here 👇https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/forever-young/umc.cmc.4t1561uviumw4ofcri0ufql7v?ctx_at=6
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Blood Flow, Supplements, and Mitochondrial Health: Why Your Body May Not Be Using What You Take
Jun 200:56:12Tap to summarizeWhat if your supplements aren’t the real problem? What if the bigger issue is whether your body can actually deliver those nutrients where they need to go?In this episode of The Superhuman Blueprint Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Luke Bucci to unpack a more practical way to think about supplements, nutrition, and aging well. We talk about why some products in the supplement industry may help, why others may turn into expensive urine, and why the real answer often comes back to blood flow, nitric oxide production, and whether your cells can actually use what you’re taking.We also get into mitochondrial health, ubiquinol, omega-3s, krill oil, mineral absorption, antioxidant nutrients, and the gut microbiome, plus why nutrient depleted soil may affect the quality of the food we eat.In this episode, we cover:How blood flow affects aging and energyWhat nitric oxide production does in the bodyWhy the gut microbiome matters for nutrientsHow mitochondrial health supports cellular energyYou’ll also hear why basics like strength training, better food choices, and stress management may have a bigger impact than chasing every new supplement. By the end, you’ll have a clearer way to think about what your body actually needs to feel stronger, sharper, and more resilient over time.Join the live executive training, The Hidden Performance Tax, to learn how to protect and stabilize your performance. Register here: https://www.primalwellnesscoaching.com/webinarTake Executive Wellness ScoreCard Here: 👇https://www.primalwellnesscoaching.com/scorecardReady to take control of your performance?Book a free strategy call with Coach Drew here: 👇https://www.primalwellnesscoaching.com/executiveedgeLearn more about Luke Bucci here: 👇Website: https://juvenon.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juvenonwellness
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Executive Coaching for High Performers: Building Self-Awareness and Mental Toughness Under Pressure
May 2601:14:00Tap to summarizeSome leaders look confident because they’ve built a strong image. But pressure has a way of revealing what confidence is actually built on.In this episode, Damon D’Amore talks about the side of executive coaching that most people do not see: the doubts, blind spots, ego, and private identity work behind high-level leadership. This is a conversation about self-awareness, mindset, and the difference between a leader who looks steady and a leader who has done enough work to stay steady when things get hard.They also unpack how high performance, decision making, and executive presence are shaped long before someone walks into the boardroom. From scarcity mindset and mental toughness to self-validation and hard tradeoffs, Damon explains why real confidence is not something leaders can fake for long.In this episode, we cover:Executive coaching and the identity work behind leadershipSelf-awareness and the private proof behind confidenceMindset, pressure, and high performanceDecision making when fear and scarcity mindset show upExecutive presence and how leaders carry themselves under stressPersonal brand vs. identity when no one is watchingLeadership development, performance coaching, and the cost of growthWomen leadership and what it means to own authorityCareer growth, professional growth, and long-term personal growthDamon brings the kind of honesty most leaders rarely get in public: the next level does not just test your skills. It tests the parts of you that have been hiding behind the title, the wins, and the armor.Join the live executive training, The Hidden Performance Tax, to learn how to protect and stabilize your performance. Register here: 👇 https://www.primalwellnesscoaching.com/webinarTake Executive Wellness ScoreCard Here: 👇https://www.primalwellnesscoaching.com/scorecardReady to take control of your performance?Book a free strategy call with Coach Drew here: 👇https://www.primalwellnesscoaching.com/executiveedge Learn more about Damon D’Amore here: 👇Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damondamore/Website: https://legacymentor.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legacymentorofficial/
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Nervous System Regulation, Brain Fog Recovery, and the Mind Body Connection With Danielle Pashko
May 1901:00:17Tap to summarizeA lot of people are trying to fix their health by pushing harder with stricter diets, harder workouts, and endless wellness protocols, yet they still feel exhausted, anxious, foggy, and disconnected from their own body. What if the missing piece isn’t another protocol, but learning proper nervous system regulation after years of living in survival mode?This episode explores how nervous system healing, the mind body connection, and simple holistic health practices may play a bigger role in recovery than most people realize. From visualization techniques for healing to movement practices that support the brain and body together, this conversation challenges a lot of common assumptions around health.In this episode, we cover:Nervous system regulation and chronic stressThe mind body connection and chronic illnessTai Chi for brain health and the Qigong benefits tied to recoveryWing Chun Kung Fu, proprioception training, and neuroplasticity exercisesBrain fog recovery and practical healing toolsBy the end of this conversation, you’ll understand why so many people stay stuck in cycles of stress and symptoms even when they’re trying hard to get healthy. You’ll also walk away with practical ideas that may help support recovery, improve mental clarity, and help you feel more grounded in your body again.Join the live executive training, The Hidden Performance Tax, to learn how to protect and stabilize your performance. Register here: 👇https://www.primalwellnesscoaching.com/webinarTake Executive Wellness ScoreCard Here: 👇https://www.primalwellnesscoaching.com/scorecardReady to take control of your performance?Book a free strategy call with Coach Drew here: 👇https://www.primalwellnesscoaching.com/executiveedgeLearn more about Danielle Pashko here: 👇Website: https://www.soulhakker.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoulhakkerLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellepashko/
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Brain Fog Treatment with Light Therapy: How Photobiomodulation Boosts Energy
May 1200:52:59Tap to summarizeWhy does your brain still feel tired, foggy, or slow even when you’re doing everything right?Most people assume the answer is more coffee, better supplements, or just pushing through. At the same time, many believe issues like memory loss or needing brain fog treatment are just part of getting older. So they either ignore it or try to outwork it. This conversation challenges the idea that your brain runs on willpower alone. It runs on energy at the cellular level, and if that system is off, pushing harder will not fix it. What’s interesting is that something as simple as light therapy, specifically photobiomodulation and near infrared light, can help manage inflammation and brain health, support how your brain produces energy, and improve circulation over time. In this episode, we break that down in a way that actually makes sense and show you where this fits in without overcomplicating it, especially when it comes to brain optimization techniques, circadian rhythm optimization, and even the benefits of sunlight for mental health.Here is what we cover:how light therapy improves brain functionwhat is photobiomodulation and how light therapy for brain health actually workshow to increase ATP production naturally for better energy, mental clarity and focus, and working memory improvementbrain fog treatment and simple ways to improve daily performancehow transcranial photobiomodulation supports cognitive performance and recoveryblue light vs red light therapy and what it means for sleep, aging and brain function, If you’ve ever felt like your brain isn’t operating at the level you know it should, or you’re thinking more about long term brain health, this episode will give you a clearer way to think about it. We also get into where this actually fits alongside the basics like sleep, exercise, and daily habits, so you can see what matters most and what can move the needle.Join the live executive training, The Hidden Performance Tax, to learn how to protect and stabilize your performance. Register here: https://www.primalwellnesscoaching.com/webinarTake Executive Wellness ScoreCard Here: 👇https://www.primalwellnesscoaching.com/scorecardReady to take control of your performance?Book a free strategy call with Coach Drew here: 👇https://www.primalwellnesscoaching.com/executiveedgeLearn more about Chris Garvin here: 👇Website: https://www.neuronic.online/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neuronic/
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