For the past three years, I've been tirelessly toiling behind the scenes to create the book I've personally always wished existed: a complete guide to optimizing the human body, mind, and spirit—written with no stone unturned, no fluff, no “watered down” drivel—just pure, hardcore, practical, from-the-trenches content.
I won't lie: nearly every big New York publishing house turned me down for this book.
- It was too big. (The completed manuscript was over 1100 pages, and we trimmed it down to 608 pages for the final release.)
- It was too comprehensive. (It wasn't a flash-in-the-pan, pop-culture, buy-it-at-your-airport-bookstore read that someone could get through in a few days then toss and move on.)
- It was too edgy. (After all, I cover everything from the energy medicine to enemas to crazy sex tips to psychedelics and far beyond.)
But nonetheless, I decided to plow forward and write a book that I personally wanted to read and that I've always wanted to write: a big, beautiful, hardcover blueprint that anyone could rely on for years as a cookbook for all things performance, fat loss, digestion, brain, sleep, sex, spirit, happiness, anti-aging, longevity, and much more. (Heck, just the section on longevity covers every molecule in existence that can maximize your lifespan, and is over 173 pages alone!)
I call the final result “Boundless: Upgrade Your Brain, Optimize Your Body & Defy Aging,” and you can consider it to be the last book you'll ever need to unlock unparalleled breakthroughs in performance, recovery, sleep, gut health, hormone balance, and much more.
In this podcast, Angelo Keely, former podcast guest and co-founder and CEO of Kion, puts me in the hot seat. We reveal a ton of tips from the book, including hacks, tricks, and strategies for longevity, sleep, jet lag, the immune system, fat loss, fasting, and beyond.
During this discussion, you'll discover:
-Why Ben wrote Boundless [6:30]
- “A book I've always wanted to write, and to read”
- Brain, Body, Spirit optimization
- Beyond Training was largely body-focused, but didn't get into brain, spirit, anti-aging components
-Who the book is for [10:15]
- Anyone who wants optimal energy all day long
- Give ideal combination of lifespan and healthspan
- Written based on personal experiences, podcast guest experiences, etc.
- It's not meant for quick consumption
-Why Ben wrote the book the way he did and how a reader should go about consuming it [16:15]
- It's a blend of time in the trenches and well-researched science
- Web page for each chapter; references, podcasts, etc.
- “This book is more of a treasure,” something you can explore for months and months
-Ben explains the training and diet plans in the book [20:45]
- Training plans:
- Beginner: max fitness w/ minimum effective dose of exercise
- Intermediate: Add a sauna session w/ breathwork, cold soak or swim
- Advanced: Add biohacks (cold thermogenesis gear, holotropic breathwork, etc.)
- There's no one diet that's perfect for everyone, but there are some commonalities among diets:
- Regular periods of intermittent fasting
- Low amount of inflammation
- Periods of fasting and feasting
- Detox throughout the year
- Multi-colored plants and spices
- Diet plans in Boundless:
- Beginner: Clean up protocol; choose what diet will jump start the body
- Intermediate: Wahls Protocol, Plant Paradox diet, low carb Mediterranean
- Advanced: Weston A. Price protocol, paleo diet, ancestral diet
- Travel: Eating healthy on the go
- The book is written to allow the reader to determine what is best for their own body, rather than prescribing a solution
-A brief overview of the 200+ page chapter on anti-aging and longevity [35:00]
- Stacs (Sertuin Activating Compounds)
- Fisetin – plant polyphenol
- Add Wild strawberry powder to morning smoothie
- Dark cacao powder
- Curcumin powder
- Matcha green tea
- Combo to increase cellular autophagy:
- Very multi-modal approach for a proper approach to the topic
-Ben's approach to weight loss [46:00]
- Three steps:
- Overnight fast
- Morning cardio in the fat-burning zone
- Cold shower or cold therapy
- Supplements to increase conversion of white fat to brown fat
-The best way to read and consume the book [53:25]
- It's written in order to start from the beginning (begin with fixing the brain)
- Address each element of your body/life and move to more advanced protocols
- Fasting protocols are listed in order of importance (getting started to major spring cleanups)
- John Douillard's LifeSpa
- Book: The Longevity Diet by Dr. Walter Longo
-Hacks for the brain found in Boundless [58:10]
- Peptide sequences
- peptidesociety.org
- Some peptides for the mind are not injectable (SEMAX, Dihexa)
- How to “eat yourself smart”
- Book: Super Fuel by Dr. James J. DiNicolantonio
- Glycine and Spirulina can protect your brain from effects of canola oil
-New hacks for travel [1:06:30]
- Grounding and earthing
- Ultimate Longevity
- BGF podcast w/ Clint Ober
- Grounding mat
- Xeno hormesis
- Decreasing inflammation
- Glutathione before and after travel (Alms Bio)
- Hydrogen water tablets (Quicksilver, Water and Wellness)
- Ketones
- Nose unblocking exercise:
- Pinch nose w/ fingers
- Inhale and hold breath (Do while walking for best results)
- As soon as you need to take a breath, inhale through the nose
-Tips for immune system health [1:17:30]
-And much more…
Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode.
Resources from this episode:
– BGF podcasts mentioned:
– Quicksilver (use code GREENFIELD15 for a 15% discount)
– Water and Wellness (use code GREENFIELD for a 10% discount)
– Book: The Longevity Diet by Dr. Walter Longo
– Book: Undoctored by William Davis
– Book: Super Fuel by Dr. James J. DiNicolantonio
– Real Ketones (code: BGF15 for 15% off of entire purchase)
– Alms Bio Glutathione (code: BENGREENFIELD10 for a 10% discount)
– Beekeeper's Naturals Bee Propolis
– Colostrum (code: BEN)
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51 Responses
What’s the best way to recover for sleep after a late BJJ session? My class usually ends around 8:30 or 9 and I find it difficult to get my HR down in order to get some quality rest. Occasionally wake up super early with a slightly elevated HR. I do take CBD oil about 30 min before bed.
Any other suggestions?
Can’t wait for the new book! Pre-ordered and waiting.
Would you share the amounts of each ingredient for your autophagy promoting tea or do I have to wait until the book comes out?!!?
Can I use a probiotic yogurt (plain, full fat) as the base to add the Bio Gaia probiotic to? I tried it with the coconut milk today and although I can definitely just take a shot or two of it, I’d be interested in seeing if I can just try it with the yogurt I’m already eating.
Thank you!!
Kindle version for pre-order? I really don’t want a HUGE paper book.
Kindle version will be available when sale launches. You can sign up here to be notified when that happens: https://boundlessbook.com/
Hi Ben,
As others have stated, having a bear of a time finding wild strawberry powder. Plenty of Strawberry powders but none specifically stating wild strawberries. Any recommendations?
Thanks!
Hi Ben,
Can’t seem to find wild strawberry anywhere! Any difference between regular strawberry powder and wild?
Anybody catch the name or info on the ayurvedic cleanse diet?
Nvm I found it
Hi Ben, where to buy Dihxea. My mother has alzhaimer and maybe this could help. Thanks
I'd recommend finding a doctor who specializes in peptides here: https://peptidesociety.org/
I want to pre-order but have to get the Kindle version (eyesight issues). Will this be available in time to partake in the sweepstakes? Thanks for writing the book and getting us all pumped on it!
Ben, Could you link to a wild strawberry powder you use? I see strawberry powder but not wild strawberry powder on Amazon.
Great podcast! In the UK we have the liquid form of the Gaia probiotic… can that be used to make the coconut yoghurt?
Any ideas what to substitute for gelatine for vegans?
Many thanks xx
You should try Agar-agar (it’s vegetal gelatine) derived from alguae
Haven't used that, but I don't see why not. Just make sure it has the L. reuteri strain. I would try something like this as a gelatin substitute: https://amzn.to/2NpMpRa
Excited for the book.
In anticipation of diving into this transformation, what blood and other tests should we get done so we know what are the best diets, etc?
Here's a pretty comprehensive article I wrote on testing: https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/article/self-qua…
Where can you buy Wild Strawberry powder and do you have a recommended supplier/brand?
Additionally to this very question I had was this: strawberry powder vs. just taking a fisetin supplement? In each case…what is the best source?
Ben
Can’t wait to get my hands on this new book. After listening to the podcast this morning,
I wanted to get more information about what my wife should eat while she is pregnant. She is currently 8 weeks pregnant and I won’t be able to get the book until another couple of months. Do you have any recommendations for us to make sure we are doing everything we can to have a healthy and symmetry baby. I can’t wait to preorder the book. Thanks again
Can you tell me when an Audible version be available for preorder.
Yes I would like an audible version, too. Would it be possible to buy the hard copy and get an audible version for a discount? No worries if not, but it would be great to listen to the book and have the hard copy as a reference. Thanks for considering!
Audible version will not be available for pre-order.
hi, where You can buy CMAX, Dihexa?
Yes! I was wondering this too!
I’ve been at at least three different parties where there was someone with congestion, and I’ve suggested the nose-unblocking exercise. I was always (ALWAYS) initially laughed at, until the person tried it, and it worked like a charm. Such a great hack!
Hey Ben,
Can you please confirm the temperature in the oven for making own yogurt. Was it 110-115º C or F???
Thanks!
Fahrenheit
Since the science is always changing, how will you provide updates or important changes to the science if some of the new age supplements you are recommending turn out to be problematic in humans?
Same way I always have, via my podcast and articles.
Hey Ben. Long time listener. I had a question about my morning aerobic routine. In the summer I’m running an easy three miles followed by a cold shower and a walk to work with a cup of green tea. In the winter it could be -20 and the last thing I want to do is jump in a cold shower. Will just being in the cold for my run and 20 minute walk to work after take care of what the cold showers were doing? Seems like a no brainer but never hurts to ask.
Assuming you've got clothes on when you're out walking… no, won't have the same effect. :)
Hi Ben! Longtime silent listener, thank you for all of the ongoing (not to mention free!) content, education and entertainment! I was wondering if you have a go-to Kitchari recipe that you enjoy?
I do. Here you go: https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/wp-content/uploa…
Where can i buy subcutaneous peptides?
I recommend finding a doctor in your area here: https://peptidesociety.org/
Yep this here redneck from New Mexico done went and bought hisself the preorder for Boundless so that I may someday outrun my genetic limitations!
Seriously Ben, a sure runaway best seller, I can hardly wait to get it and thanks for giving some of us more sneak peaks and good stuff that hit the cutting room floor.
THE BLOODY BOOK AINT AVAILABLE UNTIL 2020…..
Where can you buy CMAX and Dihexa? Almost no information on either from a google search.
It was a typo, look up SEMAX
You can pre-order on Amazon, Barnes&Noble, BAM!, Indigo and some other sites.
Preordered the book! Love the daily workout video.
When will edited portions of book be available?
Stay tuned to your email for updates. We'll be sending them periodically between now and release in January.
Hello Ben !
I cannnn’t wait to read your book! ???? I was wondering will there be any translated versions of your book: Boundless in French. I’d love to give a copy to my sister… The Perfect yet late Christmas gift!
Thanks a lot for you devotion, your passion and your desire to share all that knowledge with us. I truly appreciate your work.
Where can one buy the CMAX?
I haven’t been able to find it either? the only mention I even found of it was in the value table of an antihistamine that also said the product caused drowsiness. So we need a products name please Ben!
Yep, its SEMAX
That was a typo. Look up SEMAX.
Where can you buy the book?
it's available for pre-order: https://boundlessbook.com/