The Surprising Truth About Your Morning Coffee: Is It Hurting Your Brain?

Is your morning coffee secretly ruining your brain's energy? Discover the truth about optimizing your brain for more energy, better sleep, and improved focus in episode 825 of the Savage Perspective Podcast. Host Robert Sikes sits down with Dr. Patrick Porter to reveal how our modern lifestyle conflicts with our ancient biology and what you can do about it. They explore practical strategies for managing your cortisol, the real impact of blue light, and simple, effective habits to transform your daily routine and sleep quality for better overall wellness. Ready to pair a sharper mind with a stronger body? Join Robert’s FREE Bodybuilding Masterclass and learn the methods to build an impressive physique. Sign up here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2 Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters: 0:00 - The #1 Worst Thing You're Doing Every Morning  0:32 - How to Train Your Brain for More Energy  1:36 - Why Your Brain Isn't Built for the Modern World  2:32 - The Worst Foods for Your Brain (Is Your Breakfast on the List?)  3:13 - How to Biohack Your Brain with Sunlight  4:40 - The Tom Brady Rule for Maximum Recovery  5:53 - How Your Ancestors Are Still Influencing You  6:39 - The Real Reason You Get Sleepy at 2 PM  7:12 - How to Get a 4-Hour Nap in Just 20 Minutes  8:43 - The Secret to Beating Anyone's Sleep Score  9:31 - A Simple Breathing Trick to Unwind Your Mind  10:10 - The Shocking Truth About "Junk" DNA  11:33 - Proof That a Negative Mindset Makes You Sick  12:15 - The Perfect Morning Routine for Your Brain  14:17 - How to Maximize Your Workout Gains in 5 Minutes  16:13 - The Ultimate Post-Workout Recovery Stack  17:51 - Are You Wasting Your Food? How to Absorb More Nutrients  18:51 - Is Your Water "Dead"? The Truth About Structured Water  20:23 - The Science of "Good Vibes" (You're a Light Being)  22:38 - The Hidden Superpower You Already Possess  23:27 - The "Pill vs. Skill" Dilemma for True Health  25:22 - The Most Common Problem Found in 30,000 Brain Scans  26:54 - How Campfires Hypnotize Your Brain  28:54 - The Mental Health Crisis is a Physiological Problem  29:53 - The Truth About Blue Light Blocking Glasses  32:35 - How to Get Better Sleep (Expert Sleep Hacks)  33:01 - Why You're Getting Deep Sleep But NO REM Sleep  36:00 - How Much Sleep Do You Really Need? (It's Not 8 Hours)  38:35 - Why Alcohol is Pure Poison for Your Body  39:35 - Dr. Porter's Ultimate Sleep Hygiene Protocol  41:30 - How This Device Hacks Your Brainwaves  44:41 - The Science of Raising Your Brain's Voltage  46:51 - Why Most Binaural Beats on YouTube Don't Work  50:20 - The Surprising Effects of Psilocybin & Marijuana on the Brain  52:30 - Is Nicotine Actually GOOD for Your Brain?  54:07 - Where to Learn More About BrainTap  55:40 - Are People Focusing on the WRONG Things in Biohacking?