March 31, 2022

31 March 2022

Tim Gray is the UK’s Leading Biohacker and Founder of the Health Optimisation Summit (use code BEN to save 20%). As a psychology specialist and a successful businessman, Tim founded and invested in multiple 6-figure businesses, including digital marketing agencies and London’s first private Hyperbaric Oxygen Clinic.

Tim Gray is known for his detailed tracking of more than 35+ biomarkers per day, is frequently in the mainstream media regarding practical, trackable, and immediately apply-able health hacks, and is featured on over 30 podcasts a year.

After years spent self-healing his body from chronic health conditions through biohacking alone, Tim Gray embarked on a mission to educate and empower the masses. As such, he created the Health Optimisation Summit, Europe’s largest health conference that showcases the best speakers from the health, biohacking, fitness, longevity, nutrition, functional, and preventative medicine spaces (including yours truly) in order to provide people with the knowledge, tools, and resources to take their own health and performance to the next level.

During our discussion, a two-parter including both my interview with Tim and his follow-up solosode, you'll discover:

-Part 1: How Tim got interested in biohacking initially…07:35

• Health crisis in 2010; bloating and food intolerances, brain fog
• Place of need; illness the cause of action
• 16-18 hour workdays, bad diet, etc.
• Chronic kidney stones, fatigue, antibiotics
• Doctors couldn't give any answers
• Butter coffee
• Hyperbaric oxygen therapy was a game-changer (use code BEN to save $500 off the Vitaeris)
• Mercury poisoning causing mitochondria dysfunction
• Chronic mouth breather; not getting enough oxygen
• Surprisingly difficult to find access to chambers in the UK
• Tim set up a clinic for personal use, found there was a legit demand for it
• Eventually sold his shares in prior businesses because of conflicting lifestyles

-Tim's morning routine…16:45

• Reset circadian rhythm with fresh air and light in the morning
• Blackout blinds
• Reverse osmosis filtered water
• Focus on the fundamentals
  • Breathing
  • Sleep habits
• Nuances of the simple stuff, devil is in the details
• Re-Timer
• Vitamin C
• Water and Wellness Quinton minerals
• Joovv red lights
• Silent reflection and meditation for 10 minutes; journaling
• The Four Questions book Byron Katie
• The Road Less Stupid by Keith Cunningham
• Breakfast is bacon, eggs, A2 dairy
• 8-hour feeding window (from 9am-5pm)
• Butter coffee with collagen
• Vitruvian form stretching exercises with the Vitruvian Trainer
• Rebounder
• Standing desk
• A lot of biohacks mimic nature
• Peptide Bioregulator peptides
• Khavinson peptides

-Tim's workday and go-to supplements…43:05

• Work remotely, on beaches, etc. except for 6 weeks or so before the London event
• MTHFR gene affects how much folate the body can metabolize and absorb
• Trimethyl Glycine (TMG) in the morning with Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) and methylfolate
• Saw Palmetto
• More supplements don't equate to better results
• For the MTHFR gene:
  • TMG
  • Magnesium
  • Active B12
• No rest during the day
• Blue light blocking glasses when the sun sets
• Ribeye steak with olive oil for lunch; sometimes chicken breast

-Strategies for staying active throughout the day…48:47

• Rebounder next to the desk; combined with breathwork
• Foam rollers
• Sedentary lifestyle is one of the biggest killers
• Podcast with Dr. Eniko Loud:
  • The Exciting Future Of Holistic Dentistry (& How Ben Greenfield Is Re-Inventing His Mouth!) With Dr. Eniko Loud.
• Laser surgery to reduce snoring

-Cool features at Tim's summit in London…56:10

• UK and Europe don't have the same type of conferences you find in the U.S.
• 105 exhibitors, like:
  • Dry Farm Wines
  • Saunas
  • Hapbee
  • Novothor photobiomodulation bed
    • James D. Carroll
  • Aquatru
  • BrainTap
  • TaoPatch
  • MindScopic
  • Neurohacker Collective Qualia Mind
  • Sensate vagal nerve stimulator (use code BEN to save $20)
  • Apollo
  • Alitura (use code BG20 to save 20%)
• Podcast with Andy Hnilo:
  • Insider Beauty Secrets For Men, Can You Eat Your Skin Care Products, How & Why To Smear Grass-Fed Colostrum On Your Face & Much More With Andy Hnilo Of Alitura.
• Podcast with Vishen Lakhiani:
  • Biohacking Beauty, Boosting Longevity, Building Perfect Eyesight, The Wild Diet, Memory, Learning & Beyond With Vishen Lakhiani.
• Some of the speakers:
  • Ben Greenfield
  • Dr. Satchin Panda
  • Dr. Jolene Brighten
  • Patrick McKeown
  • Jim Kwik
  • Vishen Lakhiani
  • Kris Gethin
  • Diana Rodgers
    • Sacred Cow
• TaoPatch patches help concentrate light and energy into the body
• MindScopic is a nootropic from Holland

-New tech that will change the game in coming years…1:04:30

• BrainTap
• Hyperbaric chamber
• NuCalm device
• Kaatsu BFR bands (use code BEN to save 5%)

-What to expect with the VIP package for the event…1:06:40

• Dinner with the speakers on Friday night
• VIP room to hang out with the speakers, try out devices

-Biohacking scene in London…1:07:45

• Not as well known as in the U.S.
• More commonly known as “health optimization,” but “biohacking” is getting bigger and bigger

-Part 2: Tim Gray's daily biohacking routine…1:10:10

• Reverse osmosis water filter with hypertonic added to it
• Chlorella added to the water
• Blue light blocking glasses when waking up to keep circadian rhythm in check
• DAO enzyme supplement
• Trimethyl Glycine (TMG)
• Bulletproof style coffee to break the fast
• 3000 calories per day; enough protein as possible
• Collagen and other proteins added to foods
• Daily reflection: deal with the inside in order to deal with the outside
  • 10 minutes sit in silence
  • Ask why have been triggered by various events/circumstances
  • Visualizations
  • Affirmations
• Airofit breath work device
• Mouth tape at night
• Roman chair
• Vitruvian trainer
• Hyperbaric oxygen sessions 2x per week
• Read 20 pages of a book every single day (~2 books per month)
• Methylene blue (use code BEN to save 10%)
• Red light therapy
• Neti Pot with saline solution
• Kion Aminos
• Rebounder next to the standing desk to keep the brain active
• Breathwork and mouth taped with rebounding
• Diet:
  • Predominantly meat-based diet
  • Duck eggs
  • Nitrate free bacon
  • Whey protein shake
  • Ribeye steak for lunch
• Grounding pad on standing desk
• Walk on grass barefoot during the day
• Take calls 2x per week 2-5 pm
• The Circadian Code by Dr. Satchin Panda
• Oura Ring

-And much more!…

Upcoming Events:

• RUNGA: The Gathering (May 12-14, 2022). Register for the event now by clicking here (only 50 spots available)
• Health Optimisation Summit, May 22-29, 2022
• Keep up on Ben's LIVE appearances by following bengreenfieldlife.com/calendar

Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode.

Resources from this episode:

– Tim Gray:

• Health Optimisation Summit (use code BEN to save 20%)

– Podcasts:

• The Exciting Future Of Holistic Dentistry (& How Ben Greenfield Is Re-Inventing His Mouth!) With Dr. Eniko Loud.
• Insider Beauty Secrets For Men, Can You Eat Your Skin Care Products, How & Why To Smear Grass-Fed Colostrum On Your Face & Much More With Andy Hnilo Of Alitura.
• Biohacking Beauty, Boosting Longevity, Building Perfect Eyesight, The Wild Diet, Memory, Learning & Beyond With Vishen Lakhiani.
• The Secrets Of Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine Diet, Does A Morning Cup Of Coffee “Break Your Fast”, The Circadian Clock & Much More!
• The Pill – Everything You Need To Know About The Dangers Of The Pill, How To Get Off It Safely & Safer, More Natural Birth Control Alternatives.
• Maximize Oxygen Utilization Efficiency, Simulate High Altitude Training, Get The Cardiovascular Capacity of a Navy SEAL & More With “The Oxygen Advantage” Author Patrick McKeown.
• Unlocking The Superpowers Of Speed Reading, Memory Enhancement, Learning Skills Faster & More With Jim Kwik.
• Biohacking India: Sleep, Jet Lag, Hidden Environmental Killers, Air Pollution, Antiviral Tips, Eating For Longevity & Much More!
• Sunlight Makes You Skinny & Blue Light Makes You Fat: 11 Ways To Biohack Light To Optimize Your Body & Brain.

– Books:

• The Four Questions book Byron Katie
• The Road Less Stupid by Keith Cunningham
• The Circadian Code by Dr. Satchin Panda

– Food And Supplements:

• Kion Immune
• Kion Aminos
• Kion Clean Protein
• Trimethyl Glycine (TMG)
• Vitamin B12 (Active B12)
• Methylfolate
• Magnesium
• Saw Palmetto
• Quinton Hypertonic
• Chlorella
• DAO Enzyme
• Collagen
• Qualia Mind
• A2 Milk
• Coffee
• US Wellness Meats
• Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil
• Dry Farm Wines

– Gear And Equipment:

• HBOT (use code BEN to save $500 off the Vitaeris)
• AquaTru Reverse Osmosis Water Filter
• Blackout Blinds
• Re-Timer
• JOOVV
• Rebounder
• Standing Desk
• Vitruvian Trainer
• RaOptics Blue Light Blocking Glasses
• Foam Rollers
• Sauna
• Clearlight Sauna
• Hapbee
• Novothor Red Light Therapy Bed
• Aquatru
• BrainTap
• TaoPatch
• MindScopic
• Sensate (use code BEN to save $20)
• Apollo
• NuCalm
• Kaatsu BFR bands (use code BEN to save 5%)
• Airofit
• Mouth Tape
• Roman chair
• Ultimate Longevity Grounding Mat
• Oura Ring

– Other Resources:

• Alitura (use code BG20 to save 20%)
• Methylene blue (use code BEN to save 10%)
• Peptide Bioregulator Peptides
• Khavinson Peptides
• Mercury Toxicity And Neurodegenerative Effects
• Spiritual Disciplines Journal

Episode sponsors:

–Endure: My new book, Endure, is now available for pre-order! I’ll gift you the first three chapters of Endure as an instantly downloadable e-book and I'll give you a sweet discount on the exact journal my family and I developed and use each day, The Spiritual Disciplines Journal.

–Willo: Willo lets members tailor their experience to suit their taste and wellness preferences. Members can even monitor the progress of their produce each step along the way. Use code BEN20 for 20% off.

–HigherDOSE: Get your own Infrared Sauna Blanket or Infrared PEMF Mat at HigherDOSE.com today and use my exclusive promo code BEN at check out to save 15% off!

–Kion Sleep: Contains only natural ingredients with long clinical research history behind them that are safe to take every night. There’s no grogginess: You’ll wake up feeling refreshed, recovered, and energized!

–Runga: For all the details and to apply for one of the limited spots at this incredible event, head on over to BenGreenfieldFitness.com/RUNGA

Do you have questions, thoughts, or feedback for Tim Gray or me? Leave your comments below and one of us will reply!