Age Defiantly with Mark Young

Your blood work came back "Normal." Great news, right? Wrong. In a world where 90% of the population is metabolically unhealthy, being "Normal" just means you are average in a sick society. Mark Young sits down with Steve Giddens (President of Terrain Health, formerly MtOmics) live from Metabolic Health Day in Tucson. They discuss the launch of Terrain Health, a revolutionary platform that rejects...

What if the most important “treatment” decision you make this year is simply learning how to advocate for yourself? In this episode, Mark Young sits down with Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj for a direct conversation about patient empowerment: how to ask better questions, spot gaps in communication, and stop outsourcing your health to a system that often rewards speed over clarity. This isn’t about distrust —...

Cancer care is changing fast and many patients feel stuck choosing between “conventional” vs “holistic.” In this episode, Dr. Nathan Goodyear breaks down what integrative oncology can look like when the goal is precision, immune-focused strategy, and patient empowerment. Recorded at the Metabolic Health Day Conference in Tucson, AZ, this conversation explores why “standard of care” often misses th...

Is AI about to replace your job—or finally unlock your real potential? In this episode of Performance Driven Living, Mark Young sits down with Eric Steigelfest, co-founder & CEO of PurePlay, an AI-powered media intelligence platform, to talk about what actually happens to work, education, and advertising when bots can do almost everything faster than humans. They dig into the uncomfortable questio...

Is addiction really your problem—or the way you learned to survive? In this raw conversation from Metabolic Health Day in Tucson, Mark Young sits down with Joe Polish (Genius Network, Genius Recovery) to unpack addiction as a connection disorder, why you can’t punish pain out of people, and what it actually takes to heal. Joe shares decades of experience in addiction recovery, entrepreneurship, an...

Is Your Sunscreen Actually Toxic? Non-Nano Zinc, UVA/UVB & Endocrine Disruptors Explained Most of us were told, “Just wear SPF 30 and you’re safe.” But what if the lotion you’re rubbing into your skin is loaded with endocrine-disrupting chemicals, potential benzene contamination, and ingredients that quietly shut down your body’s own sun-defense system? In this episode of Performance Driven Living...

Erectile dysfunction is more than a bedroom issue—it’s often the first visible sign of systemic vascular trouble. In this fast-paced conversation, Dr. Nathan Bryan and Mark Young unpack how nitric oxide (NO) drives endothelial health, blood flow, and sexual function—and why PDE5 inhibitors (Viagra, Cialis) don’t work for many men unless the upstream NO pathway is working. If you (or a partner) are...

“Autism Isn’t Political—It’s Personal.” Special-Ed Teacher + Autism Dad Reveals IEP Secrets (and What Food Dyes Did Overnight) If U.S. autism rates are ~1 in 31 (and higher in some states), why do so many families still feel alone in IEP meetings? Today’s guest, Shane Taylor—veteran special education teacher, autism dad, and founder of IEPcentral.org—brings a rare 360° view: classroom, parent, and...

Struggling after the time change—and wondering if melatonin is really the answer? As “fall back” hit on Nov 2, 2025, sleep is top of mind again. Headlines are questioning long-term melatonin use and regulators have recently warned about misuse and labeling issues, while the American Heart Association continues to spotlight how sleep quality affects heart health. In this episode, Mark sits down wit...

What if cancer care isn’t about “kill the enemy,” but about changing the terrain so the enemy can’t live there? On location at Metabolic Health Day (Tucson, AZ), Mark sits down with integrative oncologist Dr. Nasha Winters to talk counter-culture oncology, why “I was healthy until cancer” is a myth, and how AI can serve relationship-first medicine instead of replacing it. We get into pre-habilitat...

On this episode of Performance Driven Living, host Mark Young sits down with Dr. Patrick Porter, creator of BrainTap, to ask a bold question: Can light, sound, and guided brainwave training help you think clearer, recover faster, and feel better—today? If you’re new here, we question everything (with receipts) to learn—or unlearn—what actually works. We keep it real, not medical. Why stick around?...

On this episode of Performance Driven Living, Mark Young sits down with Jay Campbell — 5x international bestselling author, men’s physique champion, and founder of BioLongevity Labs — for a no-BS masterclass on peptides, GLP-1s (semaglutide/tirzepatide), hormone optimization (TRT), metabolic health, and spiritual sovereignty. If you’re a biohacker, longevity seeker, fitness pro, or simply health-c...

What happens when unapologetic faith collides with functional medicine? Today I sit down with Dr. Austin Lake—DPT, functional medicine practitioner, and creator of the Active Life program—whose straight-talk on women’s midlife health, mindset, and stewardship is…refreshing. We dig into authenticity on social media, why the Church should be the healthiest community on earth, how ancient wisdom keep...

What if 20 minutes could deliver a full-body strength session, boost fat loss, protect your joints, and even support rehab? Today Mark sits down with Henri & Krisztina Schmidt, the innovators behind VisionBody, a wireless wearable EMS (Electro-Muscle Stimulation) system that blends low + mid-frequency “frequency cocktails” to activate deep muscle fibers while you move. We dig into how EMS works (n...

Can you run a company, raise a family, and stay truly fit—without burning out? Bonnie Barnes says yes. The founder of Fit CEO On The Go (triathlete → bodybuilder → gym owner → nutritionist → transformation coach) joins Mark to reframe high performance across body, mind, and spirit. She shares how healing trauma, upgrading self-talk, and building simple habits paved the way for steady, stimulant-fr...

College is where most of us make our first real adult decisions—and where a lot of lifelong habits begin. Rebecca Sanchez, Executive Director of the Lifelong Wellbeing Foundation, joins Mark to share how an “on-campus voice for longevity” is helping students build health, resilience, and purpose across the eight dimensions of well-being—before burnout, debt, or poor habits hardwire. From redefinin...

Algae that fuels astronauts, elite athletes—and maybe your morning routine. Dr. Catherine Arnston (ENERGYbits) sits down with Mark at the Changing Life & Destiny Conference for this episode of the Performance Driven Living Podcast, to unpack why spirulina (energy/focus) and chlorella (detox/recovery) might be the most underrated “fast food” on earth—and how a midlife leap with zero science backgro...

Former pro ballplayer and Real Ketones co-founder Rob Rogers joins Performance Driven Living to unpack what ketones really are, why BHB (beta-hydroxybutyrate) can feel so different from caffeine, and how shifting from sugar to ketones may impact brain speed, energy, appetite, and more. We also get personal on philanthropy: supporting military families and fighting human trafficking. Not medical ad...

Ben Azadi—New York Times bestselling author of Metabolic Freedom and founder of Keto Kamp—joins Mark Young to unpack keto as a metabolic state (not just a diet), why fasting insulin is the sleeper lab everyone should know, and how to use intermittent fasting safely and effectively. We also walk through exactly what happens in a 24-hour fast and how to balance fasting with stress, recovery, and per...

Latin voices, global health impact. Today we sit down with Yolanda Benet (producer/host of Reconecta) and Yelissette “Yeli” Aguirre (biohacking consultant and co-host) to unpack their new project: Reconecta Biohackers TV—a Spanish-first wellness and longevity channel connecting ancient practices with cutting-edge tech. We talk mission, representation across Spanish-speaking markets, and how Recone...

Your lymphatic system is your body’s sewage and drainage network—but it doesn’t move itself. In this episode, Mark Young sits down with Doreiby “Dori” Riker (Occupational & Lymphatic Therapist; founder of Robust Wholeness) to demystify lymph health, from post-op recovery and cellulite to autoimmune patterns, breast implant illness, and the emotional “gunk” our bodies store. Dori shares her path fr...

In this inspiring episode of the Performance Driven Living Podcast, host Mark Young sits down with Kymber and Alexis McClay — better known as The Naven Twins — to talk about their mission to empower women through holistic health, skincare innovation, and educational wellness initiatives. From building the Naven Clinic to launching their peptide-infused skincare line, Koa Life, the twins share thei...

In this episode of Performance Driven Living, host Mark Young sits down with Brian Burzynski — founder of Synergy Release Method® and Intelligent Threads® — to explore the fascinating intersection of quantum energy, body mechanics, and wearable technology. Brian shares his unique path from self-taught “quantum engineer” to innovator in muscle and structural alignment, revealing how he developed cl...

What if true health wasn’t just about your body—but your mind, spirit, and the words you speak? Mark sits with Rob Vasquez and Dr. Randy Johns—The Happy Healthy Guys—to explore how science and faith come together to create lasting health and happiness. In this powerful conversation, you’ll learn why seed oils may be the hidden roadblock in your metabolism, how your “I am” statements can shape your...

In this inspiring and deeply personal episode, Mark welcomes Laurent Goldstein, the documentary filmmaker behind Your Second Fifty—a follow‑up to his original film made 12 years ago. We dig into reframing aging (chronological vs. biological vs. psychological age), why words and mindset matter, and how new modalities (peptides, stem cells, red light therapy, hyperbaric oxygen, “biohacking”) have ex...