High Performance Longevity

Your mind is potentially your greatest asset. But it's malleable. And neuroscience has evolved tremendously. This episode explores how your common everyday choices improve or worsen your brainpower, and most importantly, what you can do today. Meet our guest Kayla Barnes is an entrepreneur and certified brain health coach with a mission to help her clients and community achieve optimal health thro...

What do mystics, shamans, and healers have in common? They operate on a different level. In this episode, we demystify the pathways accessed by miracle workers, better understand the chakras, explore how to harness special forms of light to improve your health, and overcome dis-ease with the "subtle elements". For a thorough exploration of the science (Quantum and Newtonian) behind the claims, I s...

There's not much that virtually every ancient culture agreed on. So when you come across a universal concept, take note. That's exactly why we're digging into the now scientifically validated world of subtle energy and the many names it has gone by throughout the ages. Meet our guest Cyndi Dale is an internationally renowned author, speaker, intuitive energy healer, and professor of energy medicin...

Have you heard of "infoceuticals"? Whenever we ingest an herb, supplement, drug, or other compounds, it alters the electromagnetism of cells. Certain processes start, others stop. The characteristic effects of the substance result. What if we could use modern tools to accomplish something similar? I tested a few of their products. Skeptical of its effects, I transformed my water into all kinds of...

More perspective leads to more options. This is true whether you're solving a nagging health issue or trying to take your performance to the next level. Our ancestors had answers to many ailments that leave modern medicine dumbfounded. Before Ayurveda, I discovered Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). So I brought on a guest to distill the system for beginners. Meet our guest Dr. Jonathan Stuart is...

Many people (myself included) get into fitness for the aesthetics and stay for the mental and emotional resiliency benefits. Fitness is much more than appearance. In this conversation with the hosts of The Fit Mess, we explore the power of vulnerability, opening up, therapy, and the non-physical perks of exercise. Meet our guests Zach Tucker and Jeremy Grater are the founders and hosts of The Fit...

Lost in the sea of fad diets that take the world by storm, only to fall out of popularity? Can't seem to stick to your healthy meal plan? Or, are you like me and you obsess over what you consume? The system we're discussing in this episode is deceptively simple and has a near-perfect track record. Meet our guest Sheri Traxler is an author, speaker, and coach. She mentors private clients and teache...

Your body's internal pharmacy can produce natural substances mimicking THC, cocaine, heroin, magic mushrooms, morphine, coffee, Viagra, and more. Every time you enter this bliss state, you become more effective for up to 48 hours. Getting more done, downloads of insight, and actually embodying the cliche of working smarter (without necessarily working harder). Of the dozens of meditation programs...

Despite what you may hear, two weeks of vacations can absolutely derail your health and take months to fully recover from. And never mind performance after that. Healthy living also doesn't need to mean suffering through bland food and avoiding social situations. In this short SoloSode, I share my approach to biohacking the holidays. The mindset, practices, and gear I use so that I can literally h...

People often learn martial arts to protect themselves and others. As any conflict resolution expert will tell you, violence should be your absolute last resort. Protection starts long before physicality. The most influential leaders diffuse tense situations by going in with an unusual mindset and awareness. They're also great communicators. Our guest came up with the "PeaceWalker System", which gi...

Heart rate variability (HRV) training has come into vogue over the last few years. But do you know how to actually use it? Chantea is a master of HRV. In this episode, you'll learn how to use biofeedback training to perform at your peak, what many practitioners don't know about optimizing your HRV, the power of audio visual entrainment (AVE), inducing the flow state, tips to enhance recovery, bust...

The industry of fitness for health and recreation is still young. Most of the research regarding the best types of training study either the untrained or young exercisers. What about everyone else? In this episode, we cover practical fitness for every age so that you can live at your optimal level. Meet our guest Pete McCall is a personal trainer, fitness educator, content creator for big-name fit...

Creativity is not a skill reserved for artists and musicians. You have creative potential, the ability to go from concept to inception. Whether that's the next great product, or an uplifting design. It all starts with your environment and beliefs. Then, long-term success depends on your inner game. The way you talk to yourself. How do you take control of your thoughts? You train them. Our guest th...

Actors, business people, politicians, athletes, and other highly-skilled professionals all suffer from a phenomenon that weighs them down and limits their success. Despite dominating their respective fields, they feel like everyone else knows something they don't. That one day they'll be "figured out". Causing stress. Fear. Self-doubt. Overwhelm. Today, you'll learn how to harness imposter syndrom...

In the crowds I hung out with, talking about emotions often elicited eye rolls and yawns. That changed when I discovered the science of emotions and affection. We now know of a strong link between emotional health, mental health, and physical health. This episode will unveil how you can understand, connect, and persuade, like many of history's most influential leaders. Meet our guest Irvine Nugent...

Nothing in life is random. "Randomness" indicates one or more causal factors that we don't yet understand. I'm constantly searching for systems, frameworks, and knowledge that adds to my understanding. That's what drew me to holistic health, and how I came across this week's guest. Meet our guest Jake Carter is a Global Educator and Researcher in Functional Medicine and Nutrition and is the Founde...

For years, I had wanted to test out CGM technology to better understand how my unique body responds to specific foods, drinks, and lifestyle habits. What if your daily "health" habits are actually setting you back? Blood glucose is one powerful metric that can help you make optimal decisions. The problem? Back then, I got quoted $1,500 for a 90-day experiment. I passed. The cost has dropped signif...

I've never thought much about my facial muscles. As you'll learn today, that's a big mistake. Hundreds of muscles between your shoulders and head keep you alive and functioning well. Just like we train major muscle groups with weight lifting, running, and sports, so should we train the smaller ones we use automatically. Meet our guest Karese Laguerre is a Registered Dental Hygienist. She graduated...

Biohackers are the new modern-day alchemists of the 21st century. So far, today's science has struggled to quantify and define someone's "vibe". Health optimization isn't just about optimizing your sleep, your energy levels, and your overall health. It also extends to your various forms of energy. This conversation links aesthetics, transmuting esoteric energies, and nootropics/cognitive enhanceme...

You've heard of magnesium. Any talk of vitamins and minerals made my eyes gloss over until I read Carolyn Dean's book The Magnesium Miracle. I learned how this one mineral played a role in virtually every health condition. The most prevalent deficiency that flies under the radar. This episode shines much-needed light on the science, uses, and benefits of magnesium. Meet our guest Natalie Jurado is...

When I began researching natural nootropics and adaptogens, mushrooms continued to come up. I first blended Lion's mane into my MCT oil-laced coffee. Functional, adaptogenic mushrooms. Aside from a tasty addition to your meals, mushroom extracts act as adaptogens to bring the body back into balance and promote high performance. So I sought a guest to explain the science of mushrooms in everyday la...

When you study a subject for 50 years, you can become one of the world's foremost experts. In recent years, medicinal mushroom extracts have exploded in popularity. Lion's mane coffees, chaga teas, turmeric reishi lattes... but are you wasting your money on junk? This episode will teach you to buy high-quality mushroom supplements. Meet our guest Jeff Chilton studied Ethno-mycology at the Universi...

Humans have used herbs medicinally for millennia. Indispensable in the toolkit of shamans, healers, and traditional medicine folk. Today, despite quick dismissal by Western medicine, well-trained herbalists get astounding results. With a little research and some basic ingredients, you can make your own remedies. To prove this, I brought on an herbalist that nomads around the country in a van. Note...

Why do you exercise? To feel good? To be able to do what you want? To look good? Losing weight, adding muscle, and getting lean check all boxes. Building your "Million Dollar Body". Our guest this week wrote a book titled exactly that, and we cover a wide range of topics. From fat loss myths to principles for all-day lasting energy, to key quick routines which set you up for success. Your ideal tr...

The human body is built to move in all kinds of different ways, through many planes. Modern training, however, ignores all but front-to-back and sometimes side-to-side movement. For maximum resilience, and to thrive anywhere, add natural movements that train all planes. These are the fundamentals that help you transfer your fitness work into everyday life. Meet our guest Ben Reuter is a natural mo...