Why High Performers Feel “Off” - Even When Life Is Working | J.H. Tepley
The Superhuman Podcast
Most high performers aren’t tired, lazy, or broken. They’re internally fragmented. In this episode of the Superhuman Podcast, I sit down with J.H. Tepley - bestselling author and founder of the Akari Temple - to explore why so many driven men feel off, drained, or disconnected even when their life looks successful on paper. This conversation goes far beyond biology, supplements, and productivity hacks. We break down: Why discipline, ambition, and intuition often fight each other The hidden “drag” that drains energy and momentum Trauma, subconscious programming, and energy leaks...
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This App Pays You to Explore the Real World | Alexandre Ouaknine
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In this episode of the Superhuman Podcast, I sit down with Alexander, the creator of Ulys Quest - a first-of-its-kind “travel-to-earn” platform that combines real-world exploration with geospatial tech, blockchain rewards, and gamification. Alexander spent nearly 30 years in IT and then went all-in building something most people thought was impossible: a living digital treasure hunt where you visit landmarks, confirm your presence, and earn rewards. We talk about the reality of being “too old” for corporate work, what it takes to build a real product (not just an MVP), and why his...
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Longevity Is an Operating System, Not a Pill | Richard Skaife
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In this episode of the Superhuman Podcast, I sit down with Richard Skaife, a longevity investor working at the intersection of biotech, mental health, and frontier technology. We talk about why longevity isn’t a supplement or a shortcut - it’s an operating system. We break down healthspan vs lifespan, why so many high performers burn out quietly, and how simple metrics like HRV reveal what your lifestyle is actually doing to your body. This conversation is for entrepreneurs, investors, and high performers who want sustainable energy and long-term performance without sacrificing their...
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How to Scale a Business and Exit for Maximum Value | Jeff Reynolds
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Most founders can get to $1M–$5M. Then they hit the ceiling. In this episode, Riley sits down with Jeff Reynolds (CEO, author, Managing Director at Sellside Group, and founder of PSF Accelerator) to unpack what actually separates service businesses that scale, become sellable, and command premium valuations from the ones that plateau. Jeff has helped grow, buy, and sell leading professional services firms - with experience across $1B+ in M&A activity and 17 acquisitions. In this conversation, we cover: The #1 reason service businesses stall after 30–50 employees The “Founder’s...
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Why Your Sleep Still Sucks (Even If You Get 8 Hours) | Dr. Snooze
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Sleep is the biggest performance multiplier most people ignore. In this episode of the Superhuman Podcast, Riley sits down with Dr. Daniel Gartenberg (Dr. Snooze) - founder of SleepSpace, sleep scientist, and author of 20+ peer-reviewed papers - to break down what sleep actually does for your brain and body, why deep sleep matters for memory and long-term brain health, and how technology like sound, light, temperature, and AI will personalize sleep improvement over the next decade. We cover: Why sleep impacts nearly every chronic disease (including brain health and Alzheimer’s risk) Deep...
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How Founders Scale Faster With AI-Powered Legal | Ryan Wenger
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Most founders don’t think about legal risk until it’s too late. In this full episode of the Superhuman Podcast, I sit down with Ryan Wenger - lawyer, founder, and CEO of InHouse, an AI-powered in-house counsel platform trusted by fast-growing companies. Ryan shares what he’s learned from building and exiting an $80M+ company and working with founders at every stage - from day one to scale. In this conversation, we cover: • The biggest legal mistakes founders make in their first year • Why NDAs and over-structuring often slow growth • The 3 legal documents every startup must get...
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Solving the Housing Crisis One Lot at a Time | Jared Jones
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Jared Jones is the Co-Founder of Middle Housing Partners and a veteran micro-developer who has spent over a decade working at the front lines of the housing crisis in California. Specializing in SB9, ADUs, and neighborhood-scale infill projects, Jared focuses on mission-driven development that restores affordability, strengthens communities, and brings people back to the neighborhoods they grew up in. He is also an EO (Entrepreneurs’ Organization) leader and a respected voice in small-scale development, strategic planning, and innovative build-to-rent models. What We Discuss Why big...
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The Truth About Grass-Fed Meat & Antibiotics | Mike Salguero
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Mike Salguero is the Founder & CEO of ButcherBox, the subscription-based meat company that grew from a Kickstarter into a bootstrapped nine-figure brand. In this episode, Mike breaks down what actually happens in the modern meat system (from pasture to feedlots), why antibiotics/hormones + confinement change everything, and how to choose higher-quality meat (even if you don’t use a delivery service). What's We Discuss How ButcherBox started: Mike and his wife were doing elimination diets (Whole30/AIP) to manage autoimmune symptoms, and the hunt for truly grass-fed beef became the spark...
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How to Sleep Like a Superhuman Every Night
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How to Achieve Superhuman Sleep (Sleep Nirvana): The Foundation of Peak Performance If you're waking up tired, relying on coffee to function, or feeling stuck at a constant 6 or 7 out of 10 — this episode shows you how to unlock what Riley calls Sleep Nirvana, the ultimate state of deep, restorative, superhuman sleep. Sleep is the foundation of everything: energy, clarity, mood, hormones, productivity, and long-term health. When your “battery” starts the day at zero, you burn through backup systems that were never meant to be used daily — leading to fatigue, brain fog, low performance,...
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Why Your Diet Might Be Hurting Your Focus
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The Superhuman Diet: How Food Is Secretly Controlling Your Energy, Focus & Performance Most people think diet is about weight loss — but in reality, the foods you eat directly determine your brain fog, focus, memory, mood, productivity, sleep, and even your income-earning capacity. In this episode, Riley breaks down why your gut is the command center for your entire life — and how certain everyday foods may be inflaming your body, slowing your brain, and capping your performance without you realizing it. You’ll discover: • Why gut inflammation instantly translates into brain...
info_outlineSuperhuman Tech: The Truth About Gadgets, Biohacking Devices & What Really Creates Results
Most high performers jump straight to the sexy tech—cold plunges, PEMF mats, red light panels, oxygen therapy, wearables… and while they can help, they often miss the most important piece:
If your internal systems are broken, no gadget can save you.
In today’s episode, Riley from Superhuman breaks down the real hierarchy of performance:
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Why tech and wearables are powerful only when paired with foundational health
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The biggest mistake high-level entrepreneurs and athletes make with biohacking devices
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The exact order you should follow: root cause → supplements → advanced tech
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Why you may have tried gadgets (PEMF, red light, cold plunge) and felt nothing
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How fixing your gut, brain, hormones, thyroid, and genetics unlocks exponential results
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The top devices Riley personally uses—and which ones are actually worth your money
Inside the episode, we cover:
Wearables
Oura Ring vs Whoop — how to use HRV, resting HR, sleep stages, temperature, and daily trends to identify hidden stressors sabotaging your performance.
Nervous System Tech
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Sensate – chest-based acoustic resonance that builds vagal tone
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Pulsetto – direct vagus nerve stimulation for instant calm, recovery, and clarity
Why both work… and when they don’t.
Brain Optimization Apps
How Brain.fm can 2–3x your focus, recovery, or relaxation using targeted sound frequencies.
Higher-End Biohacking Tools
Red light therapy, PEMF, float tanks, oxygen therapy, hyperbaric therapy, and more.
When to use them, when to avoid them, and how they fit into the Superhuman performance pyramid.
The Big Takeaway
Tech is incredible—but only when your biology is aligned.
Fix the root. Then accelerate with gadgets. That’s how you get faster results, deeper recovery, higher performance, and exponential gains.