The High-Performance Combo: Epigenetics & Mindfulness

Andy Goram talks to Reiner Kraft Ph.D. about how to upgrade your well-being and performance by making intentional changes to your lifestyle and habits. In this episode, discover the power of epigenetics and mindful leadership as Reiner Kraft delves into the connection between the software of the mind and body. Imagine being in the high-speed lane of Silicon Valley, working with tech giants like IBM and Yahoo. That was Reiner Kraft's life back in the 90s. But the constant pressure and relentless deadlines took a toll on him, leading to stress symptoms he couldn't ignore and ultimately steering him towards mindfulness and the concept of biohacking. A computer scientist by training, Reiner began to view the mind and body as software and hardware, respectively. He started to explore the fascinating field of epigenetics, discovering how our genes interact with our environment, dramatically affecting our mental and physical health. This revelation transformed Reiner's approach to well-being, leading him to develop specific training and coaching programs to help others upgrade their 'mind and body software.'----more---- Key Takeaways Unlock the mysteries of how our environment can influence or genes, providing a fascinating look into the world of epigenetics and gene expression. Understand the power of mindful leadership, and how the cultivation of empathy, awareness, and resilience can positively influence your leadership effectiveness. Learn how strategic changes to your lifestyle and habits can function as mind-body software upgrades, enhancing both your well-being and performance. Explore the world where nature meets nurture, realizing how lifestyle choices contribute to genetic expression and shape who we are. ----more---- Key Moments 00:00:10 - Introduction00:01:10 - Purpose of the Podcast00:03:38 - Guest Introduction00:09:21 - Understanding Epigenetics00:15:04 - Impacting the Epigenetic Software00:17:50 - The Role of Genes in Health00:22:36 - The Power of Mindful Leadership00:25:50 - The Importance of Awareness00:29:29 - Measurable Mindfulness00:32:50 - Implementing Mindful Practices00:38:51 - Sticky Note #1 Mindful Minutes00:41:42 - Sticky Note #2 Conscious Recovery00:44:17 - Sticky Note #3 Vitamin D Gene Expression Booster00:45:23 - The High-Performance Mind Program00:46:31 - Conclusion ----more---- Join The Conversation Find Andy Goram on LinkedIn here Follow the Podcast on Instagram here Follow the Podcast on Twitter here Check out the Bizjuicer website here Get a free consultation with Andy here Check out the Bizjuicer blog here Download the podcast here ----more---- Useful Links Follow Reiner Kraft on LinkedIn here Find the Mindful Leader website here Follow Reiner on Instagram here Read Reiner's 12 Mindful Leadership Principles here Find the High-Performance Mind Programme here Find out about Oura Rings here ----more---- Full Episode Transcript Get the full transcript of the episode here