Dr. Craig Koniver, M.D. has been practicing Performance Medicine for over 18 years. Unsatisfied with the disease-based model of modern medicine, Dr. Koniver seeks to help his clients optimize their health and performance through more of a wellness-based approach.   Dr. Koniver’s client list includes Navy SEALs, NFL players, PGA golfers, UFC Fighters, NHL players, executives, Congressmen, and well-known celebrities. He’s made many appearances on other notable podcasts such as Aubrey Marcus, Kyle Kingsbury & Ben Greenfield.  You can find Dr. Koniver on Instagram @koniverwellness or at www.koniverwellness.com  Topics Explored:  > 13:13 What has been the trajectory of the global pandemic of COVID- 19 from Dr. Koniver’s perspective? What role has fear played?  > 17:42 What is the efficacy of masks for protection >  Will there be a second wave of the virus?   > 21:00 Vaccines, civil liberties, personal sovereignty > 26:34 What is the potential mental health fallout of the virus? How are loneliness, depression, isolation tied together? > 28:45 Link between Hormones and Depression: Could your low mood be caused by a hormonal imbalance? What factors of the modern environment might be influencing our hormones?  > 31:07 Sex hormones: progesterone & estrogen for women; the stress hormone cortisol which Dr. Koniver calls the big bully. > 38:43 Testosterone as a biosocial hormone for men and the importance of testosterone for well being. > 42:46 “Hormones are the most influential factor affecting an individual’s wellbeing on a day-to-day basis” > 43:16 What is lighting Dr. Koniver up in his practice lately? > 50:18 What is a miracle? Can changing the energetic vibration of our being by tapping into the power of reprogramming subconscious create miraculous recoveries?  > 47:25 What’s the connection between consciousness and spirituality with our physical well being? Can we learn to work with consciousness to feel good no matter where we are or what we’re experiencing? > 53:33 How does our mindset play into our overall health? (“Your ability to feel good in any sort of environment is up to you.”) > 55:28 Why is ketamine (often regarded as a recreational drug) now being used as an alternative therapy to treat things like anxiety and depression? Resources:  (books) Dr. Joe Dispenza   Subscribe to The Thought Room:  Apple | https://tinyurl.com/qp3mqnp Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/wxyzmdw Stitcher | https://tinyurl.com/wrxv39g   Connect with Dr. Koniver Instagram| https://www.instagram.com/koniverwellness/  Website| https://www.koniverwellness.com/    Connect with Hallie Rose: Thought Room IG | https://www.instagram.com/thoughtroompodcast/  Hallie Rose IG | https://www.instagram.com/hallie_rosebud/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/ThoughtRoomPod YouTube |http://bit.ly/ThoughtRoomYouTube  Website | www.thoughtroompodcast.com  Email | [email protected]    Sign up for the TRP Newsletter | www.thoughtroompodcast.com    HELP SUPPORT THIS SHOW!  → SUBSCRIBE:  Apple Podcasts +  Spotify + Stitcher +  Google Podcasts   → LEAVE A SHORT APPLE PODCASTS REVIEW:  Would you please consider leaving a typed review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? Even a one or two words! It takes less than 60 seconds and really makes a difference in helping to land prominent guests! (https://tinyurl.com/qp3mqnp)  →  SHARE: Spread the word! Share an episode, or tag @thoughtroompodcast on social media--tell us what you liked about this episode! DONATE:  Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/thoughtroom Paypal: paypal.me/thoughtroompodcast  Venmo | Send a send a one-time gift via Venmo @hallierose ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Special thanks to Emmy-Award winning composer Kodomo (Chris Child) for allowing us to use his brilliant track Concept 1 as our theme song.