The Drop №. 122 with Chase Hobby
VRB’s weekly list of things to read, watch, listen to, and try that have helped us live better and be better. Brought to you this week by Chase Hobby.
Improve health with cold and heat exposure
Listen to this episode of the Huberman Lab featuring Dr. Andrew Huberman interviewing Dr. Susanna Soberg, one of the leading researchers of all things cold and heat exposure. You'll learn how cold and sauna can improve metabolism, cardiovascular and brain health, balance hormones, improve insulin sensitivity, and decrease inflammation. The protocol releases dopamine and norepinephrine, which enhance energy, mood, and focus. Don't miss this one. Word to the wise: listen to this at 1x speed - you don't want to miss any of this one.
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What makes a good life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness
Watch What Makes a Good Life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness. This TED Talk by the study's lead executive, Robert Waldinger, explains the findings of one of the most famous and important studies to come out of academia in the last 50 years. What keeps us happy and healthy as we go through life? If you think it's fame and money, you're not alone – but, according to Waldinger, you're mistaken. As the director of the 75-year-old study on adult development, Waldinger has unprecedented access to data on true happiness and satisfaction. In this talk, he shares three important lessons learned from the study as well as some practical, old-as-the-hills wisdom on how to build a fulfilling, long life.
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Why You Need Zone 2 Training in Your Workout Plan
Read Why You Need Zone 2 Training in Your Workout Plan. When most of us work out, we jump right from resting to a full-on cardio session. But in skipping over Zone 2 cardio altogether, we miss out on a significant range of benefits to our health, fitness, and overall well-being. Read this summary of Zone 2 training if you want to unlock increased endurance, cardiovascular health, and a myriad of other benefits. Or if you're in the market for an excuse to run slower on your next jog.
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AI vacation itinerary
Try an AI Vacation Itinerary. I recently headed to Pittsburgh, a town I haven’t spent much time in. I used ChatGPT to create a daily list of things to do, including an itinerary, and it was epic. I asked it to list the sights, running trails, and best restaurants within a half-hour walking distance. With a little massaging, I wound up with a full-on itinerary for my trip. I’ll be doing this again.
