RELOADED: You're Not Getting Older — You're Being Programmed | Dr. Mario Martinez

In this episode, Guy talked with Dr. Mario Martinez, explaining it inspired him to test biological vs chronological age and offering a partner discount for DNA-related tests. Dr. Martinez discussed longevity myths, arguing centenarians—not gerontologists—are the key evidence, and that genetics account for about 20%. He described "inflammaging," noting centenarians show compensatory immune responses and research suggesting some inflammatory processes become anti-inflammatory; in a study of 50 centenarians, average biological age tested about 25 years younger. He critiques biohacking and excessive supplements, emphasizing lifestyle, perception, and emotions. Martinez outlined eight factors—four perceptions (time, aging, health, self-valuation) and four emotions (generosity, gratitude, admiration, curiosity)—and introduced the Centenarian Consciousness Index (CCI) plus GlycanAge finger-prick testing to track biological age over time. They covered curiosity as an antidote to default-mode self-sabotage, cultural "portals" that enforce aging, moderation, connection, self-care, and language cues like saying "thank you" instead of "no problem." About Dr. Mario: Dr Mario Martinez is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in how cultural beliefs affect the interaction of productivity, health and longevity. He is the founder of Biocognitive Science and the Empowerment Code. He developed an organizational model that views productivity and wellness as inseparable components of sustainable profits. The Empowerment Code is the first organizational training program that brings combined principles of cultural psychoneuroimmunology, cultural neuroscience and cultural anthropology to the workplace.  Based on parameters that allow the immune system to make several hundred thousand decisions per minute, the Empowerment Code offers an organizational language that maximizes creativity, initiative and productivity, while diminishing conditions that contribute to chronic illnesses. Martinez holds a Masters degree in clinical psychology from Vanderbilt University and a Doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Madrid.  He also has post-doctoral training in psychopharmacology from Farleigh Dickinson University. Because of his work in how cultural beliefs affect the immune system, Martinez has investigated alleged cases of stigmata for the Catholic Church, the BBC, National Geographic and Discovery Channel. He lectures worldwide on his theory of Biocognition and teaches Empowerment Code principles to top US corporate executives and to global organizations in Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia Pacific. Key Points Discussed:  (00:00) - You're Not Getting Older — You're Being Programmed! (00:42) - Host Intro DNA Tests (02:46) - Meet Dr Mario (03:22) - Centenarians Secrets (06:17) - Inflammaging Explained (08:14) - Biohacking Myth (11:47) - Time Perception Power (14:39) - Phone Stress Loop (17:34) - Blue Zones Beyond (20:09) - Measure Your Healthspan (23:54) - Eight Longevity Factors (26:45) - Culture And Black Sheep (30:00) - Giving Without Strings (30:50) - Admiration Beats Envy (31:14) - Curiosity and Centenarians (31:55) - Default Mode Self Sabotage (34:09) - Demons Sirens Take Action (36:00) - Reinforcement Mindbody Code (36:24) - Inflammation and Age Bias (41:16) - Outlier Lifestyle Markers (44:24) - Toxic Family Milligrams (46:02) - Solitude Versus Loneliness (49:15) - Words Trigger Chemistry (49:45) - Oviedo Effect Authenticity (51:51) - Closing Australia Plans How to Contact Dr. Mario Martinez:www.biocognitive.com   About me:My Instagram: www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en Guy's websites:www.guylawrence.com.au www.liveinflow.co''