#031: How to fight chronic stress with Dr. Olli Sovijärvi

In another awesome episode of the Flowgrade Show, I present to
you one of the most charismatic characters of the Biohacking
Universe. Dr. Olli Sovijärvi does not only treat patients using
the most advanced techniques at the Antioxidant Clinic in
Helsinki. He is also one of the authors of the Biohacker's
Handbook, Organiser of the Biohacker Summit and surely the nicest
power-lifter whom I've ever come across.


Olli and I talk about the causes of chronic stress and the most
effective methods to live a balanced life even with family, kids,
multiple highly demanding projects, a full-time job and going to
saunas with cold-sensitive Germans. You will learn about Olli's
nutrition hacks, his ideal workout routine, how he meditates,
what kind of carbs he likes and how he can still smile at the end
of each day, even with his highly demanding lifestyle.


Enjoy!


Find the the video version of this podcast here:
https://www.flowgrade.de/en/blog/how-to-fight-chronic-stress-with-dr-olli-sovijaervi-flowgrade-show-episode-31


Show Notes


1:00 Olli and I talk about the last Biohacker
Summit in Helsinki

6:00 Olli show us his work environment

7:00 On stress-triggers and overstimulation

8:42 The often neglected symptoms of chronic stress

9:56 On thought patterns in the morning and using HRV as a
stress indicator

12:20 Why Olli does not quantify himself very much

14:00 From hundred hours per week to unlearning bad
habits and negative emotions

21:15 The patterns of chronic stress that Olli sees in
his daily work life

25:18 Olli's history with gastrointestinal problems and his
learnings

35:22 On the ketogenic lifestyle

37:30 On the best times for a workout

40:30 Why less protein is often better for your hormones

44:24 On the causes for low testosterone

46:00 Recommendations for optimal testosterone

49:00 Olli's evening routine using infrared saunas, cold
therapy and binaural beats

53:00 On supplementation and good coffee

55:05 Olli's number one advice for all listeners



Find more quotes and links of this podcast here:
https://www.flowgrade.de/en/blog/how-to-fight-chronic-stress-with-dr-olli-sovijaervi-flowgrade-show-episode-31