The Code: A Guide to Health and Human Performance

91. Why Ditching Multitasking Boosts Productivity

Constantly juggling many tasks and mastering none? In this episode, Dr. Andrew Fix takes on the multitasking myth, championing the idea of doing one thing brilliantly instead. With wisdom from books like 'Atomic Habits' and 'The Power of Habit', he dives into the magic of single-tasking. Dr. Fix shares tangible tips that have helped him, like using the 'do not disturb' feature on his devices and prioritizing tasks based on their importance. He also recommends mindful breaks and sprinkling movement into your work sessions to shake off stress. Leave the multitasking behind and enjoy more clarity, efficiency, and satisfaction.
Key Takeaways:
• Avoid multitasking in order to be more productive. Multitasking divides attention and leads to subpar performance.
• Use the "do not disturb" setting on your phone and computer to minimize interruptions and distractions.
• Prioritize tasks and schedule them in your calendar to ensure they get done. Focus on the most important tasks first.
• Close unnecessary tabs and focus on one task at a time. Minimize distractions by opening a new window for the task at hand.
• Take short breaks to recharge and move around. Use these breaks to briefly check urgent matters, but avoid getting sucked into distractions.
 
Quotes:
• "When we multitask, you are much more likely to make mistakes, have to go back and reread or rework things that you already started to do, but then your attention got pulled away to something else. And the truth of the matter is, if you've read any books or articles or research studies on the topic of multitasking, you know that we're more productive when we don't do it." (04:41 | Dr. Fix) 
• "I turn on the do not disturb setting on my phone or on my computer… so that I can focus on the things that I want to focus on without being interrupted." (06:23 | Dr. Fix)
• “One thing that has been linked to productivity is having your workspace set up in a neat, orderly fashion. Science shows that when you are in a messy environment, your brain is in the same scenario. It's cluttered.” ( 8:16 | Dr. Fix)
• "Take a very brief break to let your mind and body rest and recharge." (14:45 | Dr. Fix)
• "If you set priorities, remove the distractions, plan and schedule your time, and then take little breaks while you're going through things, that's gonna help you so much more, get so much more done." (16:23 | Dr. Fix)
 
Links
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90. Mindful Eating vs. Intuitive Eating

"Discover the secret to transforming your relationship with food and unlocking optimal health on this episode of The Code. Dr. Andrew Fix, your host and expert in health and human performance, delves into the fascinating concepts of mindful eating and intuitive eating. In a world filled with distractions and constant busyness, Dr. Fix reveals the power of being present and aware while enjoying your meals. Learn how to savor every bite, engage your senses, and truly nourish your body. Discover how to break free from diet culture, honor your body's needs, and develop a healthy relationship with food.
 
Key Takeaways:
• Mindful eating involves being present in the moment while eating, savoring the food, and being aware of the senses experienced.
• Mindful eating can help reduce distractions and stress, improve mental health, and potentially lead to changes in eating habits, such as eating less and stopping when feeling full.
• Intuitive eating focuses on listening to the body's signals of hunger and honoring those signals without judgment or restriction.
• Intuitive eating encourages respecting the body, nourishing it, and not being influenced by diet culture or body image concerns.
• Tracking food and portion sizes can help improve awareness of what is being consumed and make more informed choices, but it is important to find a balance and not become overly restrictive.
 
Quotes:
• "Mindfully eating means being mindful while you are eating. It means being present in the moment, being present with the food that you're consuming. Savoring that food and taking your time to chew it, to eat it, to be aware of the senses that you're experiencing." (03:08 | Dr. Fix) 
• “If you've never done any form of food tracking or food measuring, I think that would be a great exercise for almost anybody to go through at some point in their life just to improve your awareness of portion sizes and in knowing what you're putting in your body.” (13:02 | Dr. Fix)
 
Links
https://www.vinccitsui.com/blog/2019/01/mindful-eating-intuitive-eating#:~:text=Whereas%20mindful%20eating%20is%20about,with%20food%20and%20their%20body
 
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/mindful-eating/
 
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89. Five Steps to Live Nourished | Hally Brooke

“Our environment and our relationships are as important as our food and our movement,” says Hally Brooke. Dr. Fix and, Hally Brooke, the founder and CEO of the functional medicine and health coaching practice, Live Nourished, explore the holistic tapestry of health and well-being.
 
Hally is a Certified Functional Medicine Nutrition Counselor and Nationally Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach. She teaches that there are five key categories for living a nourished life and maintaining good health: nutrition, movement, mind and spirit, relationships, and environment. All of these areas of our life are intertwined.  She underscores the value of health coaching, illuminating how it bridges the divide between merely having knowledge and putting that knowledge into practice through the actionable steps that lead to genuine health transformation. And, for listeners navigating an entrepreneurial journey, there's a discussion of the often misunderstood correlations between business success and personal health and well being. 
 
Key Takeaways:
• Holistic wellness is multidimensional, encompassing aspects beyond just diet and physical activity. The five core pillars of health include nutrition, movement, mind and spirit, relationships, and environment.
• Health coaching bridges the gap between knowledge acquisition and sustainable behavior change. 
• Entrepreneurs often face the challenge of sacrificing personal health in pursuit of business objectives. Business leaders who prioritize self-care not only cultivate happier teams but also witness consistent business growth. Self-care isn't just about personal well-being; it's integral to professional success.
• The future of functional medicine will likely redefine our approach to healthcare, emphasizing comprehensive care teams and a focus upon prevention of illness and disease rather than treating symptoms.
 
Quotes:
• “Humans are the best example of Newton's law of inertia. Objects in motion stay in motion, objects at rest stay at rest. And for the most part, most people are physiologically, sociologically, emotionally at rest. We are really comfortable with our current norm.” (11:45 | Hally Brooke)
• “Our environment and our relationships are as important as our food and our movement.” (15:32 | Hally Brooke) 
• “So what I say when people ask what functional medicine is, I say two things. One, I say it's root cause medicine. So instead of going playing whack-a-mole with a bunch of symptoms, we say, okay, all of these symptoms are coming from one or two places. If we go fix that one or two places, we're gonna  heal all the symptoms.” (19:06 | Hally Brooke) 
• “Where I think it's going is that functional medicine will be medicine 10, 15, 20 years down the road. And the people who will be kind of the front runners of actually helping people heal are going to be health coaches and not necessarily health coaches, but a collaborative care team. A doctor who's putting together the plan and running the labs and doing the detective work, and then a health coach who is taking that plan and helping that client walk it out.” (22:29 | Hally Brooke)
 
Links
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88. Plan for the Life You Want

"If there's something that you really want to do, and it's important, and it's valuable to you, you need to plan that," says Dr. Andrew Fix.
 
Just as important as it is to be spontaneous and say "Yes!" to opportunities that develop in our lives, Dr. Fix also encourages us to embrace the other side of the coin and be very intentional in planning and prioritizing the things that are important to us. Dr. Fix encourages us to move beyond the vague notion of "someday" and instead, put our dreams and aspirations on the calendar. For example, if you dream of a big travel experience, decide when you want to go. By choosing a specific year and putting it on the calendar, you can start taking steps to make it happen.
 
It's true. Planning for the things that truly matter to us requires dedication and flexibility. Dr. Fix acknowledges that it's not always easy, but it's worth it. He shares his personal experiences of flexing his work hours and using vacation time strategically to ensure that both work and personal goals are achieved. The key takeaway from this episode is to prioritize the things that bring us joy and fulfillment. Instead of waiting for the perfect time or hoping that circumstances align, we should actively plan and organize our lives around these important experiences. By doing so, we can make our dreams a reality and create lasting memories.
 
Key Takeaways:
• It is important to prioritize and plan for the things that are important to you in the future.
• Instead of just saying "someday" you want to do something, make it more tangible by deciding where and when you want to go or what activity you want to do.
• Put important events or trips on your calendar to ensure they happen and then plan other things around them.
• Having a specific date or time frame in mind makes it easier to plan and take action towards your goals.
 
Quotes:
• "Because when we're trying to do these big things, like travel somewhere far, where, of course, you would probably want to go for no less than a week, if not even longer, it's hard to plan that around all the other things. Because stuff is going to constantly come up, whether it's work, or whether it's home life, or whether it's children's stuff. Something's always going to be pressing. Something's always going to be there that you could do instead. But if there's something that you really want to do, and it's important, and it's valuable to you, you need to plan that." (4:48 | Dr. Fix) 
• "Instead of just saying, ‘I hope one day we'll be able to do this thing that sounds really cool,’ how can you start to put the pieces in place to actually plan it? So that pulling the trigger to actually make it happen is not that big of a decision, right? You already have all the smaller steps and all the smaller decisions that need to take place handled." (7:03 | Dr. Fix)
 
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87. How Communities Cultivate Accountability

Community really helps breed accountability. And when we're accountable to ourselves and to other people, it helps us continue to move the needle forward. 
 
Stepping away from his usual setting at PhysioRoom, Denver's hub for performance-based rehab, Dr. Fix recaps a two-day conference he recently attended with his team. This event brought together over 200 healthcare professionals, each with their own stories and experiences from their practices. These weren’t just presentations and Q&As; they were intimate exchanges, moments of "I’ve been there," and collective brainstorming sessions to support one another.
 
What resonated most with Dr. Fix was the simple power of being surrounded by peers who understand the journey. This collective spirit provided a sense of contributing value to peers by sharing your own experiences, of solidarity in shared challenges and a celebration of progress and successes. It was a reminder that there's strength in numbers and that there's value in both tackling challenges and celebrating successes together.
 
Dr. Fix's takeaway for listeners is straightforward: Seek out your community. Be it a dedicated fitness group, a professional network, or even a hobby club — these are the spaces where support, motivation, and accountability naturally thrive.
 
Key Takeaways:
• Having a community of like-minded people can provide accountability and support in various aspects of life, including fitness, mental health, and personal development.
• Being around a group of people who are going through similar struggles can help individuals realize that they are not alone and that it is okay to ask for help.
• Celebrating wins along the way is important, as it helps to motivate and encourage continued progress.
• Being part of a community allows for the exchange of ideas and the opportunity to learn from others' experiences and successes.
 
Quotes:
"Sometimes it just takes being around those people and having a community and talking to other people that are dealing with the same stuff to help you realize that, to help you realize that you're not alone, that you're not the only one that's having a hard time with things." (05:01 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
"You need to find a community. You need to have a community, something that you're a part of, some group that you're a part of, that can help hold you accountable." (08:39 | Dr. Andrew Fix) 
"Try to find your community. And how can you invest more into that and into those people? And just see where those relationships go, see what that flourishes into and see how by you being part of that community you end up really working on yourself and working on self-development and self-progression." (10:36 | Dr. Andrew Fix) 
 
 
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86. The Growth Over Fear Podcast Interview | Dr. Andrew Fix

For today’s episode, Dr. Andrew Fix visits The Growth Over Fear Podcast to emphasize the importance of movement to all aspects of our lives. As our lifestyles become more sedentary, any opportunity to move–including after dinner to lower blood sugar, or while we’re taking a work meeting to spark creativity—movement is crucial. Moving through an injury is the best way to promote healing, as opposed to the R.I.C.E. method, which is no longer considered effective as Dr. Fix explains. 
 
When it comes to eating for a healthy metabolism as well as training and recovery, the approach is the same. Dr. Fix will tell you how to determine the right amount of daily protein for your body as well as the often overlooked importance of consuming a balanced intake of micronutrients. By the time we reach our 30s, we start losing muscle mass, and nutrition is key to building and maintaining it. 
 
Perhaps the most important aspect of preventing injury and improving performance and overall health is getting consistently adequate sleep. Dr. Fix shares his 3-2-1 method for setting yourself up for a good sleep routine. Another major measure of health is good balance, in order to prevent injuries such as broken hips which, as we age, can have life-altering effects. 
 
Key Takeaways:
• Movement is crucial to all aspects of health, especially as we become more sedentary
• Building and maintaining muscle becomes increasingly important as we age
• The most important aspect of performance and injury prevention is getting good sleep
• Life begins at the end of our comfort zone
 
Quotes
• “The first and foremost thing that you need to do is move…really good for our bodies.” (5:13 | Dr. Andrew Fix) 
• “I don't like to necessarily say that one is more important than the other, I think they're all important. But I think these statistics when it comes down to sleep, and how that affects our performance, and prevention of injuries, is pretty staggering.” (25:54 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
• “The things that are really important to you, put those in place, put those healthy habits in place, and structure the rest of your schedule around that as best as possible.” (30:39 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
• “Once we get over the age of 65, falling and fracturing your hip is a very big concern. A…third end up basically living the rest of their life in a more assisted living-style scenario.” (37:12 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
• “In order to really live and continue to move your life forward, you have to step outside of your comfort zone.” (47: 10 | Dr. Andrew Fix) 
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85. The Difference Between Injury Prevention & Performance Enhancement

"If you want to improve your performance, or you want to reduce your risk of injury, you're going to do the same things." says Dr. Andrew Fix.
Fresh from a DEKA strong event, Dr. Andrew Fix brings a fresh angle to this episode. Dr. Fix shares that it's often more motivating to present healthy habits as performance-boosters rather than just injury-preventers. After all, what athlete doesn't want to enhance their performance, whether it's shaving off a minute from a run, adding weight to the bar, or simply improving stamina and endurance?
 
Dr. Fix emphasizes the interconnected puzzle of well-being. He talks about how sleep, movement, nutrition, and stress management are the key pieces. And it's not just about putting them together; it's about optimizing each one individually. He emphasizes the importance of having a game plan for workouts, tapping into the expertise of seasoned coaches, and addressing our mental health, which should not be overlooked when thinking about optimum performance. Dr. Fix nudges us to think of health as not just dodging pitfalls, but as a cohesive strategy to achieve our personal best.
 
Key Takeaways:
• Addressing mobility and strength issues can both reduce the risk of injury and improve performance.
• Not everyone prioritizes injury prevention until they have experienced an injury, but almost everyone wants to perform better.
• Sleep is crucial for both reducing the risk of injury and enhancing performance.
• Chronic suboptimal sleep (less than 7 hours for at least 14 days) increases the risk of musculoskeletal injury by 1.7 times.
• Balancing sleep, movement, nutrition, and stress management is essential for optimizing health and human performance.
 
Quotes:
• "What I've learned, at least with people who are serious about fitness, is not everybody cares about the injury prevention piece if they haven't sustained an injury. But almost everybody wants to perform better." (4:58 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
• "The same things that we would do to help somebody mitigate their risk of injury are the same things we're going to do to try and help them improve their performance." (05:56 | Dr. Andrew Fix) 
• "Sleep, movement, nutrition, stress management, and relationships. But especially those first four, those things, if you have your sleep dialed in, you're managing your stress effectively, you move and exercise and have an adequate training program, and then your nutrition is dialed in. If you can balance out those four buckets and really have things in line, you are going to really improve your performance and or really reduce your risk of injury." (6:20 | Dr. Andrew Fix) 
• "The amount of sleep that consistently has been found to be associated with increased risk of injury is less than or equal to seven hours of sleep, which when sustained for periods of at least 14 days has been associated with a 1.7 times greater risk of musculoskeletal injury." (12:01 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
 
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84. A Review on Creatine Supplementation for Performance & Health | Bryan Cash

If you've ever wondered about the real benefits of Creatine, or hesitated because of fears about sudden muscle bulk, this episode is for you. Dr. Andrew Fix and Brian Cash, a Colorado firefighter, supplement store owner and athlete have an in depth conversation about one of the most widely used but often misunderstood supplements, Creatine. 
 
Brian dives deep, explaining the science Creatine — highlighting uses for various goals and use cases, but also debunking myths that are pervasive and widely held.  Brian helps listeners understand that Creatine plays it’s biggest role in aiding muscle function and ensuring quicker recovery, not making massive abrupt muscle gains. One of the episode's key takeaways? The importance of consistency. Whether you're actively training or enjoying a rest day, Brian emphasizes the value of a daily Creatine ritual.
 
But it's not all about Creatine. Brian also illuminates the broader spectrum of supplements, underscoring the importance of clean protein, vital multivitamins, and the benefits of fish oil. His approach is clear-cut and straightforward: opt for quality and steer clear of unnecessary additives.
 
Join us for an episode that blends Brian's experience and passion, ensuring listeners walk away more informed and inspired about smart supplementation.
 
Key Takeaways:
• Creatine is a supplement that can help with muscle gain, strength, and recovery.
• Taking creatine consistently is more important than doing loading and cycling phases.
• Creatine is beneficial for both weightlifting and endurance athletes.
• Creatine can assist with maintaining muscle mass and reducing the risk of soft tissue injuries.
• In addition to creatine, other recommended supplements include clean protein, a well-rounded multivitamin, fish oil, and vitamin D.
 
Quotes:
• "Creatine in and of itself, we make, we make creatine via the Krebs cycle, right? We produce it. ATP is what we're, what our muscles are firing off of. Adenosine triphosphate is ATP. And that's what's giving me the ability to raise my arm up or squat bench clean, or make that muscle fire efficiently over a period of time, whether it's through just getting out of bed or exercise." (10:14 | Brian Cash) 
• "If I can get  5% improvement by taking creatine, then 5% over the course of a year is a lot." (18:00 | Brian Cash) 
• "More muscle mass or a stronger muscle, not even making it bigger, but more dense, is going to help with those posture and joints tie-ins. It's going to assist with making those ailments be less invasive." (24:58 | Brian Cash)
• "I think protein is my core, a gender-specific or a very sport-specific, well-rounded multivitamin to not get everything that we need, but to get what we're not getting." (32:08 | Brian Cash)
• "I like singles. I like to know I'm just getting 5,000 IU of D and if I need K or anything else, I can add that in." (40:48 | Brian Cash)
 
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83. A Dose of Spontaneity

"Most people are over saving and under living." says Bill Perkins.
 
Have you ever stopped to think about how you're spending your time and money? Are you saving up for that dream vacation or big purchase, thinking that it will bring you ultimate fulfillment? In this episode of "The Code," Dr. Andrew Fix explores the concept of living a fulfilling life by optimizing our health, wealth, and time.
 
Inspired by a podcast interview with Bill Perkins, a successful hedge fund manager and author of the book "Die with Zero," Dr. Fix delves into the idea of net fulfillment. It's not about living the longest life or accumulating the most wealth, but rather about living a life that is truly fulfilling. Perkins challenges the conventional notion of saving money for later in life, arguing that we often end up over-saving and under-living.
 
Dr. Fix reflects on the importance of seizing the present moment and making the most of the time we have. He shares a personal experience where he and his wife decided to be spontaneous and take a trip to Mount Evans, only to be met with a few unexpected hiccups in their ideal travel plans. Instead of being disappointed, they embraced the unexpected and made the best of their day by exploring a different route and enjoying the charm of a nearby town.
 
While financial stability is important, it's the moments we create and the time we spend with loved ones that truly bring us fulfillment. If you are over-saving and under-living you will find inspiration in this episode!
 
Key Takeaways:
• Take advantage of the time you have with the people in your life and prioritize experiences and memories.
• Money is a tool that can enhance happiness when used for experiences
• Time is a finite resource that cannot be manufactured, so it should be used wisely.
• It's important to be spontaneous and seize opportunities for new experiences and adventures.
• Optimizing life for maximum fulfillment involves finding a balance between health, wealth, and time.
 
Quotes:
• "People need to start optimizing their life sooner…a lot of people are saving money, they're saving for experiences and memories later in life that when they actually get there, you're too old to do them." (03:13 | Dr. Fix) 
• “All of us are going to want more money, right? We could all earn more. We could all benefit from having a little bit more money. But at a certain point, the finances are not really going to drive happiness, right? Unless you're using those finances for experiences, for time, for spending time with the people doing things that you're going to remember, right? Having more money in the bank doesn't necessarily make you more happy past a certain point, because that money really is like a tool, right? It's the vehicle that's helping you get to where you want to go. And we all want more of it, but there's some things we can't. We can't just manufacture. We can't manufacture more time. So we need to use it to the best of our abilities and use it wisely.” (11:59 | Dr. Fix) 
 
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82. Living Your Big Life | Devon Nelson & Christy Garbus

"Direct primary care allows for more time, flexibility, and accessibility, providing a higher level of personalized care for patients." - Christy Garbus
 
In this episode of The Code, Dr. Andrew Fix sits down with Christy Garbus and Devon Nelson, owners of Big Life Integrative Health, to discuss the benefits of direct primary care. They delve into the challenges of the traditional insurance-based healthcare model, where providers are limited by time constraints and the need to bill for each individual visit. In contrast, direct primary care offers a more personalized and flexible approach, with longer appointment times and direct access to providers via phone, text, or telemedicine. The team at Big Life Integrative Health aims to provide comprehensive care, including direct primary care, functional medicine, weight loss, hormone consultations, IV hydration, and neuro therapy. They emphasize the importance of building relationships with patients and providing accessible, high-quality care. Tune in to learn more about the advantages of direct primary care and how it can revolutionize the healthcare experience.
 
Key Takeaways:
• Direct primary care offers a more personalized and flexible approach to healthcare compared to traditional insurance-based models.
• In direct primary care, providers have more time to spend with patients, allowing for better communication and comprehensive care.
• Direct primary care memberships cover annual physicals, labs, and visits with the provider, providing access to care without additional costs.
• Direct primary care can be a cost-effective option for individuals with high-deductible insurance plans or shared healthcare plans.
• Direct primary care models prioritize building relationships with patients and providing accessible care through telemedicine, phone calls, and in-person visits.
 
Quotes:
• "In the direct primary care model, we're not bound by insurance. Patients can text us with quick questions, and we can have visits via telemedicine or phone call. We have more flexibility and can spend more time with patients." (16:10 | Devon) 
• "The direct primary care model allows for more time with patients and a better quality of care." (18:44-00:18:52 | Devon)
• "Direct primary care providers manage a smaller patient load, around 600 to 800 patients, compared to the 2,500 to 3,000 patients in the traditional insurance model." (24:03-00:24:20 | Devon)
• "We're building a relationship with you and walking with you on your health journey. It behooves you to maintain that relationship with your provider over time." (30:46 | Christy)
• "Most people with health care plans are relatively healthy, don't typically go to the doctor often, and need affordable coverage. They're usually younger and have small businesses where they don't get coverage through work." (35:10 | Devon)
 
Links:
Connect with Christy Garbus and Devon Nelson:
Website: Biglifecolorado.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biglife.health/
 
 
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