May 22, 2025
Welcome to Ben Greenfield’s Weekly Roundup!
In this weekly post, I share with you my most interesting discoveries of the week, including the latest news on the fronts of fitness, nutrition, health, wellness, biohacking, and anti-aging research. I also recap my upcoming events and special announcements so you can keep up with opportunities to learn, giveaways, discounts, and more!
New Discoveries
Rewire Your Brain for Relaxation & “Journey” Without Psychedelics Using *This* Lamp 🧘😴
While you might be interested in exploring altered states with psychedelics like psilocybin or DMT, let’s be real: not everyone has time to recover from a full-blown trip before school pickup or their next Zoom call, nor are these compounds safe or recommended without intense preparation and integration.
That’s why (along with additional reasons you can read about here) I’m a big believer in using alternative therapies like light and sound to shift my nervous system, boost energy, improve sleep, and tap into creativity—drug-free.
One of my favorite devices to stimulate these effects is the roXiva lamp, which uses precisely tuned pulses of light and sound to guide your brain into specific, highly functional states—all without chemicals or side effects.
Whether you’re seeking deep calm, creative insight, or the perfect wind-down before bed, roXiva has a session for that—and I’ve even designed a few of my own.
One of my favorites is called the “Boundless Hero’s Journey.” It’s a guided, hour-long experience that walks you through the classic archetypal adventure: challenge, transformation, and return, leaving you feeling clear, creatively inspired, and deeply grounded. It’s like doing an internal ayahuasca journey (without the purging or the 12-hour time commitment).
And now, I’ve partnered with roXiva to release a brand-new “Silent Night” sleep series, which includes two sessions designed to retrain your nervous system for better sleep.
✅ Silent Night 1 is used during the day to prepare your body and brain for deeper rest (kind of like circadian rhythm training).
✅ Silent Night 2 is a guided nighttime session you use before bed. It calms racing thoughts, lowers physiological arousal, and helps you drop into a deeper, more restorative sleep state.
How does it work? RoXiva sessions use audio-visual entrainment and guided voicework to cue your system into deeper rest. It works even with your eyes closed to help elevate your state of awareness and initiate deep, lasting change from within.
If you want to dive deeper, check out my recent podcast episode with roXiva’s creator, Raffaele Gianfrancesco, where we break down how this device replicates the effects of psychedelics (like unity, awe, and deep relaxation) using only light and sound.
If you’re curious about drug-free tools for deep rest and peak performance—or you simply want to feel like your best self again—I recommend exploring roXiva here, where you can browse all the available sessions.
Curious about the tools I use to relax deeply and sleep like a rock? Here are some of my top resources to help you do the same:
- Top Sleep Experts Share BEST Tips to Fall Asleep Faster, Boost Deep & REM Sleep & Biohack Your Circadian Rhythm: Best Of Sleep!
- Deep Sleep Decoded: Everything You Need To Know To Increase Your Deep Sleep Percentages.
- The Best Sleep Podcast Ever: Everything You Need To Know About Sleeping Better, Hacking Sleep, Sleep Cycles, Insomnia, Sleep Apnea & More With Dr. Daniel Gartenberg.
- How Two Hard-Charging Busy Entrepreneurs Turn Off Their Brains, Meditate, De-Stress, Relax & Raise Kids: Anxiety Hacks & More With Katie Krimitsos.
- Fearproof Your Brain, Stress-Inoculation Tips, The Marriage Of Meditation & Technology, Digital Sleeping Pills & Much More With Ariel Garten.
- 10-3-2-1-0: Five Numbers To Remember For Lulling Yourself Into A Deep, Restorative Slumber (Without Fancy Biohacks Or Supplements).
- Everything You Need To Know About Sleep Cycles (And Four Ways To Hack Your Sleep Cycles).
📢 This Week in Health & Performance: What the Latest Research Says 🚀
🌾 Fiber Fights Cancer: A large review found that higher dietary fiber intake is associated with a 22% lower risk of developing cancer and a 17% reduction in cancer-related mortality. It’s especially protective against gastrointestinal (−32%), gynecological (−21%), and breast cancer (−8%) (read more here).
🧬 EAA’s Reduce Inflammation: Just 4g/day of essential amino acids (EAAs) reduced IL-6 levels (a key inflammatory marker) by 34% in adults with cystic fibrosis, while also improving self-rated physical health (study here).
🧼 Microplastics in Gum? Turns out, most store-bought gums release microplastics into your saliva, according to a recent study. If you see “gum base” on the label, it’s best to skip it and find a cleaner chew (study here).
💥 Cursing for Gains: New research shows swearing may enhance workout performance by boosting disinhibition, confidence, and pain tolerance (full study here).
🏋️♂️ Creatine Responders vs. Non-Responders: Genetics matter in terms of creatine’s effects. Variants in genes like ACTN3, AMPD1, and CKM determine whether creatine helps you build more muscle (discover more here). Women may benefit less due to naturally higher baseline stores.
💊 Best Creatine Form? A recent study confirms that creatine monohydrate is still king, while other forms offer no additional benefits (study here). I personally use 5g of Kion creatine monohydrate.
🔗 Want to dive deeper? Click the links above to explore the research, and click here to follow me on X for all the latest health and performance news hot off the press!
Product Of The Week
::: Save 10% on the LeelaQ EMF Blocker That Fits in Your Carry-On 🛡️✈️ :::
Ever feel off, anxious, or just not quite yourself while traveling? Crowded airports, hotel Wi-Fi, jet lag, and constant exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs) can throw your nervous system into a tailspin.
That’s why I travel with the LeelaQ Travel Bloc, a compact quantum energy device that’s designed to help keep your biofield balanced and your emotional state grounded, no matter where you are.
Whether you’re navigating tech-saturated environments like planes or electric vehicles, or just dealing with the chaos of everyday life, the Travel Bloc can help regulate your system at a deep, energetic level.
And yes, LeelaQ’s team has backed this portable EMF-blocking with scientific studies, which show:
✅ Measurable increases in heart rate variability (a key marker of stress resilience)
✅ Improved blood cell structure in just 10 minutes (live blood analysis)
✅ Nervous system regulation and emotional balance
✅ EMF harmonization, especially in high-exposure environments
My favorite thing about the Travel Bloc is that it is small enough to fit in your pocket, but powerful enough to help you stay clear, calm, and energetically aligned, including on the road or at home.
Whether you’re traveling, working from cafés, or navigating a tech-heavy world, this device has been shown to help reduce EMF exposure, support your focus, and protect your energy throughout the day.
🛡️ You can grab Leela Quantum Tech’s Travel Bloc here and use code BEN10 to save 10% off.
*Here’s* How to Chat with Me About Your Health and Wellness for FREE (No Strings Attached) 💬🧬📲
Ever wish you could pick up the phone and ask me a question about your health and wellness?
The new platform I co-created, LIFE Network, makes it easier than ever to connect with me and other trusted health experts, so you can get direct support, legitimate guidance, and real answers to your most pressing wellness questions.
Best of all?
It’s completely free to create a profile, connect with others, and start your journey toward better health (you can click here to sign up!).
Inside LIFE Network, you’ll gain access to:
Personalized content tailored to your unique health goals.
Supportive community forums where real conversations happen.
Wellness challenges to help you stay consistent and motivated.
- Expert-vetted product recommendations you can actually trust.
Ask Ben, an innovative tool built from thousands of my podcasts, articles, and interviews.
You can message Ask Ben anytime for free.
For live phone calls and deeper, real-time support, you can upgrade to LIFE Premium.
Each month, I also go live on the LIFE Lounge podcast with Community Manager and Certified Coach Karie Johnson, giving you the chance to ask your biggest health questions in real time. Stay tuned to get all the details you need to join us on the show in June! Until then, feel free to drop me a question here.
*Please remember: Information provided by me, LIFE Network, Ask Ben, and any other reference mentioned is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any health issues.
🥁 The Fully Updated Boundless Is Here! Get Ready to *Optimize* Your Body, Mind, and Spirit! 📚💪
Over the last year, I’ve been working tirelessly on something that I’m thrilled to finally share: the brand-new, updated version of my best-seller, Boundless, which is finally available!
Like a cookbook for the human blueprint, the revised and updated edition of Boundless gives you a zero-guesswork guide to becoming a complete expert in what makes your brain tick, your body work, your spirit happy, and your life fulfilled.
You can flip to *any* chapter and discover the most up-to-date, research-proven, trench-tested techniques to build muscle, burn fat, balance hormones, live longer, sleep better, have mind-blowing sex, and much, much more!
A few of the key topics that the latest version of Boundless explores are:
- Strategies to optimize mitochondrial density and biogenesis for peak energy and metabolic health.
- New methods to stimulate the vagus nerve for stress reduction, sleep quality, and higher heart rate variability using light, sound, and electrical interventions.
- Updated techniques for restoring circadian balance, combating jet lag, and maximizing sleep, naps, and meditation.
- Insights on the effects of electromagnetic frequencies on the brain and body, with tips on modifying devices for better shielding.
- The latest on addressing chronic infections, detoxifying from mold, and enhancing gut function with cutting-edge testing and treatments.
- New supplements, biohacks, and protocols based on recent longevity science, including age-reversal insights.
- Fresh routines and injury recovery tools, plus minimalist moves to burn fat throughout the day without gym reliance.
If you’re ready to go beyond the quick fixes and reclaim control over your vitality, this is your chance. Packed with insights on everything from breathwork to cold therapy and the latest anti-aging techniques, Boundless will help you build a balanced, sustainable approach to lifelong health. I can’t wait for you to experience everything this guide has to offer!
If you’re ready to discover a treasure trove of the latest science-backed strategies for improving every aspect of your mind, body, and spirit, click here to grab your copy of the newly launched Boundless.
Podcasts I Recorded This Week:
Could This ONE Simple Change Fix Your Sleep Forever?, Making Schools Healthy Again, and Why Your Air Filter Probably DOESN’T Work Right With Mike Feldstein.
Timeline Nutrition (code BEN), IM8 (code BEN), Ketone-IQ, ZBiotics Pre-Alcohol Probiotic (code BEN15), and Quantum Upgrade (code BEN15)
Why You’re Probably Wasting More Time Than You Think (& What To DO About It!) With Sahil Bloom.
LVLUP Health (code BEN15), CAROL Bike (code BEN), Just Thrive (code BEN), Organifi Shilajit Gummies, and RoXiva.
The Latest Content I Was Featured On This Week:
Men’s Health Australia: Red Light Therapy Legit?
