#308. The Thrive State: 5 Pillars for Optimal Health & Vitality, Bioidentical Hormone Therapy & Testosterone Optimization with Dr. Kien Vuu

Dr. Kien Vuu, triple board-certified MD and performance and longevity expert aims to help people reclaim their health by sharing the five essential pillars for vitality that we all can use. He provides insights on mental health and taking control of our thoughts. Additionally, he explains how to leverage the Thrive State methodology to optimize testosterone levels in men and the potential benefits of using bioidentical hormone therapy to extend longevity in women. Purchase the book - Thrive State Follow Dr. V on Instagram & YouTube Sign up for Erik’s weekly newsletter - Adaptation Join the AIM7 Beta Community Sign up for Erik’s weekly newsletter - Adaptation Join the AIM7 Beta Community Episode 2 Quotable moments: 22:42: "So if you're constantly focused on things you can't have, things you can't control, those types of things, if you're focused there, You're gonna prime your body to think that you are in a stressful state, that there's a sabertooth tiger after you and drive inflammation and lower your immune system." 23:05: “You can’t actually control all your thoughts. However, you can control the flashlight. Which thoughts do you wanna focus on? Which thoughts do you want to actually amplify?” 23:39: “We know that the emotions of love, of gratitude, of connection, of joy, of murth, creativity, all those positive celebratory emotions, gratitude being the top one in that list is actually anti-aging medicine. Whereas the emotions of stress, anger, hate, fear, resentment, worry, guilt, and shame drive the stress response.” 25:48: "If you're not paying attention to your sleep or what you're eating or moving or you're under a lot of stress. It drops the growth hormone testosterone in men which basically makes you feel sluggish, have brain fog, and put on fat easily." 26:51: “Women who start on bioidentical hormone replacement within 10 years of menopause actually live longer.” ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletter  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.