#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