Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 10 hours ago
The difference between being healthy or not healthy mostly comes down to the simple things within your control like eating nutrient-rich foods, incorporating movement into your daily routine and following a stable sleep schedule.
Like Paul, BIOptimizers co-founders, Matt Gallant and Wade Lightheart ( paulchek.com/blog/podcast-episodes/382-metamorphosis-supplements-spirituality-and-peak-performance-with-wade-lightheart-and-matt-gallant ) constantly test, test and test their bodies, beliefs and products to ensure those simple things are always protecting and enhancing better health.
Building on that theme of experimenting, Matt talks about the 80,000+ experiments he’s done on BIOptimizers products over the years and Wade shares his bucket theory of nutrition that will make your health more bulletproof this week on Spirit Gym.
Besides the many great BIOptimizers products Wade and Matt have developed, you’ll want to check out the BIOptimizers Nutrition Coach Program ( bioptimizers.com/shop/products/nutrition-coach ). Look for Matt and Wade on social media via Facebook ( facebook.com/BiOptimizers ), Instagram ( instagram.com/bioptimizers ), TikTok ( tiktok.com/@bioptimizers ) and YouTube ( youtube.com/bioptimizers ). Listen to the BIOptimizers Awesome Health Podcast hosted by Wade on Apple Podcasts ( podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/bioptimizers-awesome-health-podcast/id1265940397 ).
0:00 Intro
2:19 Is maltodextrin in your electrolyte drink?
6:08 BiOptimizers’ bio-lab recently topped the 80,000 mark in experiments.
10:17 Wade’s concussion theory.
24.28 “Matt loves running experiments on everything.”
32:42 Do you have a zinc deficiency?
38:32 Can you really feel the truth?
51:30 How to make your health more bulletproof.
1:00:37 Wade’s bucket theory of nutrition.
1:08:55 Feeling the sensation of a weightlifter’s/athlete’s heart.
1:16:38 Understanding cofactors.
1:22:53 “One of the hardest things [for humans] to absorb is fat soluble molecules.”
1:33:21 Protecting your microbiome.
1:45:44 Wade’s small confession.
1:53:30 The power of the placebo and the biology of belief.
2:02:00 The benefits of experiential reality.
2:17:06 Substitute the word belief for hypothesis and your life will change.
2:23:00 “Children are the ultimate health hack.”
Listen to Paul's conversation with Wade Lightheart and Matt Gallant and check out the show notes page on our Spirit Gym website at paulchek.com/blog/podcast-episodes/410-simple-things-make-all-the-difference-with-matt-gallant-and-wade-lightheart
Thanks to our awesome sponsors!
• Spirit Gym myspiritgym.com (sign up for Paul’s live, virtual masterclass to learn how to live the life of your dreams today!)
• Organifi organifi.com/chek20 (save 20% on your purchase by using the code CHEK20 at checkout)
• BIOptimizers bioptimizers.com/spiritgym (save an extra 15% on your purchase by using the code PAUL15 at checkout)
• CHEK Institute paul.chekinstitute.com/spiritgym (learn about our Eat, Move and Be Healthy coaching program today!)
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Music Credit: Meet Your Heroes (444Hz), Composed, mixed, mastered and produced by Michael RB Schwartz of Brave Bear Music
The difference between being healthy or not healthy mostly comes down to the simple things within your control like eating nutrient-rich foods, incorporating movement into your daily routine and following a stable sleep schedule.
Like Paul, BIOptimizers co-founders, Matt Gallant and Wade Lightheart ( paulchek.com/blog/podcast-episodes/382-metamorphosis-supplements-spirituality-and-peak-performance-with-wade-lightheart-and-matt-gallant ) constantly test, test and test their bodies, beliefs and products to ensure those simple things are always protecting and enhancing better health.
Building on that theme of experimenting, Matt talks about the 80,000+ experiments he’s done on BIOptimizers products over the years and Wade shares his bucket theory of nutrition that will make your health more bulletproof this week on Spirit Gym.
Besides the many great BIOptimizers products Wade and Matt have developed, you’ll want to check out the BIOptimizers Nutrition Coach Program ( bioptimizers.com/shop/products/nutrition-coach ). Look for Matt and Wade on social media via Facebook ( facebook.com/BiOptimizers ), Instagram ( instagram.com/bioptimizers ), TikTok ( tiktok.com/@bioptimizers ) and YouTube ( youtube.com/bioptimizers ). Listen to the BIOptimizers Awesome Health Podcast hosted by Wade on Apple Podcasts ( podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/bioptimizers-awesome-health-podcast/id1265940397 ).
0:00 Intro
2:19 Is maltodextrin in your electrolyte drink?
6:08 BiOptimizers’ bio-lab recently topped the 80,000 mark in experiments.
10:17 Wade’s concussion theory.
24.28 “Matt loves running experiments on everything.”
32:42 Do you have a zinc deficiency?
38:32 Can you really feel the truth?
51:30 How to make your health more bulletproof.
1:00:37 Wade’s bucket theory of nutrition.
1:08:55 Feeling the sensation of a weightlifter’s/athlete’s heart.
1:16:38 Understanding cofactors.
1:22:53 “One of the hardest things [for humans] to absorb is fat soluble molecules.”
1:33:21 Protecting your microbiome.
1:45:44 Wade’s small confession.
1:53:30 The power of the placebo and the biology of belief.
2:02:00 The benefits of experiential reality.
2:17:06 Substitute the word belief for hypothesis and your life will change.
2:23:00 “Children are the ultimate health hack.”
Listen to Paul's conversation with Wade Lightheart and Matt Gallant and check out the show notes page on our Spirit Gym website at paulchek.com/blog/podcast-episodes/410-simple-things-make-all-the-difference-with-matt-gallant-and-wade-lightheart
Thanks to our awesome sponsors!
• Spirit Gym myspiritgym.com (sign up for Paul’s live, virtual masterclass to learn how to live the life of your dreams today!)
• Organifi organifi.com/chek20 (save 20% on your purchase by using the code CHEK20 at checkout)
• BIOptimizers bioptimizers.com/spiritgym (save an extra 15% on your purchase by using the code PAUL15 at checkout)
• CHEK Institute paul.chekinstitute.com/spiritgym (learn about our Eat, Move and Be Healthy coaching program today!)
• Paleovalley paleovalley.com/chek15 (save 15% on your first purchase)
We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.
Music Credit: Meet Your Heroes (444Hz), Composed, mixed, mastered and produced by Michael RB Schwartz of Brave Bear Music
