In this enlightening episode of the Urban Monk Podcast, host Pedram Shojai engages with Angelo from Kion to investigate one of the most misunderstood aspects of nutrition: protein. Moving beyond the polarized debates and one-size-fits-all advice, Angelo explains the fundamental science of why protein is literally the building material of your body - not just another energy source like carbs and fats. The conversation addresses the challenges of getting adequate protein as we age, the critical difference between essential and non-essential amino acids, and why traditional approaches to protein often fall short, especially for women over 40.

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In this enlightening episode of the Urban Monk Podcast, host Pedram Shojai engages with Dr. Srini Pillay, a psychiatrist, brain researcher, and author, to investigate the intersection of artificial intelligence, human consciousness, and the concept of living with vitality in an increasingly dynamic world. The conversation addresses the challenges of navigating the uncertainties associated with the AI revolution through curiosity rather than fear, the risks of delegating our emotional experiences to technology, and the potential shortcomings of the current longevity movement. Dr. Pillay shares valuable insights derived from his research on the "unfocused mind," the significance of agency in the evolution of consciousness, and the notion that true vitality, defined as more than the mere absence of illness, should be an essential objective.

When rocket scientist Mark Fox started experiencing debilitating anxiety around blood pressure measurements that haunted him for 40 years, he never imagined he'd become a pioneer in nervous system healing technology. In this groundbreaking conversation with Dr. Pedram Shojai, Mark reveals how his skepticism transformed into innovation as he developed the Vaguvibe - a pendant that increases heart rate variability by up to 50% in just 30 minutes.

From teachers reporting dramatic improvements in students' attention without medication changes to trauma survivors finding peace after decades of suffering, this episode exposes why Big Pharma has zero interest in cheap solutions that actually work. Mark shares the latest third-party lab data proving that vagus nerve stimulation isn't just alternative medicine - it's the future of healthcare that puts healing power back in patients' hands for less than the cost of a monthly prescription.