THE VIBE SCIENCE PODCAST

Most of what stresses us out is completely out of our control, and we still pour our energy into it. Ryan Alford and co-host Chris sit down with Andrew Shaw, a UK behavioral change coach with a background in physiology and psychology, to talk about building the mental resilience and emotional intelligence to handle whatever life throws at you.

Andrew breaks down his simple framework for sorting what’s within your control from what isn’t, and why other people’s opinions of you belong in the second column. He explains why wishing for an easy life is delusional, why your problems aren’t as unique as they feel, and how acceptance turns a hard moment into “this is what I prepared for.” Midway through, Ryan realizes about 80% of what annoyed him that week was outside his control.

They also dig into emotional intelligence and why emotional regulation may be the biggest bottleneck to your potential. Andrew explains the “willingness dial”: turning it up lets you feel the full range of emotion while still choosing how you act.

**Topics Covered:**

* What mental resilience is and why it matters

* Separating what’s in your control from what isn’t

* Acceptance and psychological flexibility

* Letting go of what other people think

* Spotting limiting beliefs and thought distortions

* Emotional intelligence and emotional regulation

* The willingness dial and feeling the full range of emotion

* Taking meaningful action during hard moments

**Connect with Andrew Shaw:**

* Website: [https://andrewshawbsc.com/](https://andrewshawbsc.com/)

* Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/andrewshawbsc/](https://www.instagram.com/andrewshawbsc/)

* LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmshawbsc/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmshawbsc/)

* Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/andrewshawbsc](https://www.facebook.com/andrewshawbsc)

**Connect with Vibe Science & Ryan Alford:**

* Website: [https://vibescience.com/](https://vibescience.com/)

* Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/vibe.science/](https://www.instagram.com/vibe.science/)

* YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@Vibe.Science](https://www.youtube.com/@Vibe.Science)

* Ryan on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford/](https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford/)

* Ryan on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-alford/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-alford/)

*Content on this show is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your physician for diagnosis and treatment.*

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Ryan Alford and co-host Chris sit down with Sid Sriram, a bodybuilder and entrepreneur who went from losing his job, relationship and home to rebuilding his life in Miami. Sid shares how changing his environment kickstarted the turnaround, and why he now thinks the comfort zone is the most dangerous drug there is.

He breaks down his 3:30 a.m. routine and the competitive drive that pushes him to chase the next goal. He also explains why the joy is in climbing the mountain, not reaching the top.

The conversation closes on energy and vibration: how leveling yourself up naturally attracts the right people, and why the world reflects who you are.

Topics Covered:

Turning rock bottom into a reset

Changing your environment to change your life

Staying uncomfortable on purpose

Sid’s 3:30 a.m. morning routine

Competitiveness in fitness and business

Choosing quality over quantity in your circle

Vibrational frequency and the law of attraction

Connect with Sid Sriram:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidxsriram/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidxsriram

Connect with Vibe Science & Ryan Alford:

Website: https://vibescience.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vibe.science/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Vibe.Science

Ryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford/

Ryan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-alford/

Content on this show is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your physician for diagnosis and treatment.

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What does the science actually say about cannabis? Dr. Amanda Reiman, a public health researcher who has studied cannabis since 2002, joins Ryan Alford to cut through the stigma, from the endocannabinoid system to why most people use cannabis for everyday wellness, not to get high.

Amanda explains the idea of a “minimum effective dose,” and how FK Plus, where she serves on the Scientific Advisory Committee, combines low-dose cannabinoids with herbs and functional mushrooms for specific effects like energy, focus and sleep. She also breaks down why she believes prohibition backfires and how personal stories move lawmakers more than research.

She also explains the difference between functional and psychedelic mushrooms, and why research into plant medicine has lagged for decades.

Topics Covered:

• The endocannabinoid system

• Microdosing and effect-based products

• Cannabis, botanicals and functional mushrooms

• Prohibition and cannabis policy

• Psychedelic mushroom research

• Plant medicine and stigma

Links & Resources:

• Personal Plants: https://www.mypersonalplants.com/

• FK Plus: https://fkplus.com/

• Personal Plants on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/personalplants/

Connect with Vibe Science & Ryan Alford:

• Vibe Science: https://vibescience.com/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vibe.science/

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Vibe.Science

• Ryan Alford: https://www.ryanisright.com/

• Ryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford/

Content on this show is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your physician, and follow the laws in your state.

Is the oil in your kitchen helping you or hurting you? Udo Erasmus, author of Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill and a pioneer of the healthy oils industry, joins Ryan Alford to break down how oils are made, how they get damaged, and what that means for your health.

Udo explains why he believes frying increases inflammation, which fats hold up best if you do cook with them, and why omega-3 and omega-6 are the only fats your body truly needs. He also shares how omega-3s affect key heart disease risk factors, and simple ways to add healthy oils to food without heating them.

The episode also bursts a few myths along the way, including the one about bread crust being good for you.

Topics Covered:

• How oils are processed and damaged

• Frying, inflammation and the “least worst” cooking fats

• Omega-3 and omega-6 essential fats

• Omega-3s and cardiovascular health

• Simple ways to add healthy oils to your diet

Links & Resources:

• Udo Erasmus: https://www.udoerasmus.com/

• Your Body Needs an Oil Change: https://www.udoerasmus.com/p/your-body-needs-an-oil-change

• Udo’s books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Udo-Erasmus/s?rh=n:283155,p_27:Udo%2BErasmus

• Udo on Instagram: https://instagram.com/udoerasmus

Connect with Vibe Science & Ryan Alford:

• Vibe Science: https://vibescience.com/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vibe.science/

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Vibe.Science

• Ryan Alford: https://www.ryanisright.com/

• Ryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford/

Content on this show is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your physician for diagnosis and treatment.

Is all water really the same? Mario Brainovic, CEO and co-founder of Analemma Water, tells Ryan Alford why he believes it isn’t. He explains how coherent water technology is designed to bring water molecules out of a “chaotic” state and into harmony.

Mario shares the research his team has done over 18 years with more than 50 scientists, including a double-blind brainwave study with identical twins and placebo-controlled studies measuring ATP, NAD and heart rate variability. He also explains why he believes water picks up the frequencies of its environment, and why he thinks filtering alone doesn’t solve it.

He also shares the story behind the company, from selling his natural pharmaceutical business to Walgreens to bringing this technology into homes, and his simple advice on hydration: drink high-quality water and listen to your body.

Topics Covered:

Coherent vs. regular water

Water, frequency and the environment

Brainwave, ATP and NAD studies

Heart rate variability and whole-house water systems

Hydration, longevity and listening to your body

Links & Resources:

Analemma Water: https://www.analemma-water.com/

Analemma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/analemma_water/

Analemma on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@analemmawater1346

Connect with Vibe Science & Ryan Alford:

Vibe Science: https://vibescience.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vibe.science/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Vibe.Science

Ryan Alford: https://www.ryanisright.com/

Ryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford/

Content on this show is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your physician for diagnosis and treatment