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Letting go of strict routines leads to more freedom & a better life Share on XAvoid depending on wellness practices to define your day Share on XMeditation builds resilience by creating space between stimulus & response Share on XHeart coherence training enhances decision-making by linking heart & brain Share on XFilter outside information & trust your body’s own signals Share on XPodcast Sponsor Banner
About Cameron Benton
Cameron Edward Benton is a writer, podcaster, & former biohacker turned bioharmonizer whose work bridges neuroscience, spirituality, kink, & transformation. Based in Seattle, he hosts Getting to Know You, a podcast exploring truth through personal perspective.
His journey spans fine dining in LA to scaling a neuroscience company from $1.5M to $3.5M. Now writing a book about attending 54 concerts in a year, Cameron explores embodiment, emotional healing, & paradox with wit & depth—believing our stories are sacred keys to connection & reality
Top Things You’ll Learn From Cameron Benton
- [8:28] Neurofeedback & HRV Training
- What is neurofeedback
- Cameron’s journey into neurofeedback after college
- Deep dive into HRV & HeartMath training
- Benefits and insights gained from neurofeedback & heart coherence training
- HeartMath training facts:
- Involves using devices to measure heart rate variability & achieve coherence
- Helps the heart & brain communicate more effectively
- Where heart coherence training fits in daily routines
- Other practices to strengthen HRV
- [13:49] Meditation & Tips on Personal Health Practices
- Importance on the flexibility of routine
- Meditation & philosophical insights
- Benefits of meditation:
- Meditation increases the gap between stimulus & response, leading to better decision-making
- Fosters personal awareness and control over emotional & physiological responses
- How to enhance meditation’s effects
- Exploration of different meditation techniques like Holosync.
- The importance of detachment & resilience in daily life
- Why you should listen to body signals, such as heart & gut feelings
- [30:45] Use of Biohacking Tech & Filtering Information
- Experiences with Oura ring & its impact on daily perception
- Importance of not relying solely on wearables
- Challenges of information overload in the modern era
- Importance of tuning into personal signals amidst noise
- [38:24] Importance of Adaptability & Openness in Biohacking
- Trust & openness as critical factors in beneficial outcomes from biohacking practices
- Collective & individual perspectives:
- Exploration of collective vs. individual success
- Challenge of data and narrative in understanding human behavior
- Value of storytelling in understanding diverse perspectives
- The role of energy centers or chakras in personal awareness
- Encouragement to explore improvisation, dance, & social activities for personal development
- Personal exploration of spontaneity through 54 concerts
- Diverse learning & implementation strategies
- [47:38] Devices & More Resources
- Recommendations on meditation practices & resources
- Influential books & teachings
- HRV device recommendations
- Other devices to strengthen HRV
Resources Mentioned
- Website: 40 Years of Zen
- YouTube: Cameron Edward Benton
- Article: Top HRV Biofeedback Monitors Used by Pros
- Book: The Body Keeps The Score
- Book: The God Who Trusts
- Book: The Wisdom of Insecurity
- Book: On the Shortness of Life
- Book: The Heart Math Solution
- Teacher: Alex Hormozi
- Teacher: Scott Carney
- Podcast: Bulletproof Radio
- Podcast: The Time Ferris Show
- Gear: Ultrahuman Ring (code URBAN saves 10%)
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