Peak Performance

Peak Performance Life Podcast

Health EN ↓ 259 episodes

We answer the big question: how can YOU optimize your health, energy and mind so that you can perform at your highest levels every day. If you're the busy professional, mom on-the-go, the entrepreneur, or the avid health conscious individual, then tune in every week for a new episode. Topics include biohacking, detoxification, superfoods, gut health, brain health, nootropics, mobility, exercise, fat burning, ketosis, paleo, intermittent fasting, sleep optimization, stress relief, balanced living, meditation, immune health, inflammation reduction, habit building, productivity hacks and more!

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EPI 234: Dr. David Garley Director Of The BETTER SLEEP Clinic. Undiagnosed Sleep Apnea Issues, Top Sleep Tips, Tracking Devices, Prescription Drugs & Melatonin, And Do REM & Deep Sleep Actually Matter? 13.01.2026 49:08

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:03) Dr. Garley's background and why sleep became his passion (3:14) 85% of people with sleep apnea don't know they have it (5:20) What a modern home sleep test looks like (7:17) How untreated sleep apnea shortens lifespan (12:54) Are sleep medications helping or harming you? (18:00) Magnesium and other common sleep aids (24:30) The gold standard for insomnia: CBT-I (Cog...

EPI 233: World Renowned Mental Performance Coach On How To Redefine Your Potential, Create Empowering Beliefs, Build Unshakeable Confidence, And Live The Life You Deserve. With Charlie Smith 06.01.2026 47:03

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:37) Charlie's backstory: escaping trauma and rebuilding from rock bottom (3:41) The truth about mindset and why it matters more than motivation (4:34) The 5 Ks framework (7:39) How limiting beliefs get wired in and how to rewire them (14:04) The "integrity gap" and why we feel stuck (16:55) Our mind as a goal-serving mechanism (22:08) Morning routines that actually work...

EPI 232: Michael Snyder, PhD. Stanford Professor Shares His Thoughts On Full Body MRI Scans, DNA Testing, Continuous Glucose Monitoring, And The Future Of Health & Longevity Optimization 30.12.2025 51:17

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:41) Who is Dr. Michael Snyder, and what does he do? (3:44) Catching type 2 diabetes early through personal health tracking (5:59) Why knowing your health baseline matters more than one-time scans (8:49) Using smartwatches to detect illness before symptoms (12:02) Tracking health on a budget (17:04) Why glucose monitors may be the most powerful health tool (18:26) Diabet...

EPI 231: How To LIVE LONGER With Dr. Valter Longo. The Optimal Diet For Longevity, Fasting Done The Wrong & The Right Way, And How The "Fasting Mimicking Diet" Works 23.12.2025 51:47

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:56) Dr. Longo's surprising path from music student to aging expert (2:00) Early yeast studies and the 10x lifespan breakthrough (3:56) Launching the Fasting Mimicking Diet and supporting clinical trials (6:15) The dangers of long-term calorie restriction and yo-yo dieting (12:18) Why 12-hour fasting is safer than 16+ hours (18:22) Key differences in fasting for women (2...

EPI 230: Inner Excellence - Train Your Mind For Extraordinary Performance And The Best Possible Life. With #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Jim Murphy 16.12.2025 51:03

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:00) Jim's journey from pro athlete to elite coach (2:54) The desert years (4:18) How Inner Excellence went viral thanks to AJ Brown (7:17) Why performance training and life training are the same (8:09) The 3 mindset traps (8:56) "Selfless is fearless": how to get out of your own way (12:28) The BFF framework (14:40) How to change your belief system and grow beyond your...

EPI 229: Ryan Gottfredson Ph.D. - The 4 Mindsets To Become The Best Version Of Yourself. 09.12.2025 47:17

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:05) Ryan's journey from sports psychology to mindset research (2:41) The story of Cheryl and the difference between "doing" and "being" (6:37) Why mindset matters more than skillset (9:09) Fixed vs. Growth Mindset (11:54) Closed vs. Open mindset and the power of feedback (22:28) Prevention vs. Promotion mindset: how goals change your wiring (29:57) Inward vs. Outward mi...

EPI 228: Andrew Koutnik, PhD - Why Improving Your Metabolic Health With Evidence Based Solutions Is The Most Important Thing You Can Do. Plus How To Manage & Avoid Getting Both Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes. 02.12.2025 1:12:08

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:17) Dr. Andrew Koutnik's background & obesity struggles (5:00) Lifestyle's surprising role in autoimmune disease risk (7:47) The rise of metabolic dysfunction in kids and adults (13:17) Key health markers to watch (18:55) Can a ketogenic diet reverse metabolic dysfunction? (30:04) 10-year ketogenic case study results (42:30) Advice for the "average" person looking to fe...

EPI 227: She Travels The World To Learn Health Secrets From The Last Remaining Tribes That Still Live Off The Land. With The Sherlock Holmes Of Health Mary Ruddick 25.11.2025 52:30

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:11) Mary's global travels and ancestral healing approach (2:18) Exploring microbes and FMT in Norway (3:14) Why "fun" is vital to healing (5:17) How dance restores the body and mind (7:27) Why many tribes don't get diseases (9:54) The healing power of sunlight (12:47) Mayan culture's built-in gratitude practice (14:37) Birth microbes and their role in immunity (17:00) T...

EPI 226: Stanford Professor Shares Simple Strength Training "Hack" That Gets Better Results Than Steroids! Use It To Get Past Your Plateau. Plus Circadian Rhythm & Sleep Tips Revealed. With H. Craig Heller 18.11.2025 48:02

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:43) The accidental discovery that launched it all (2:18) Why the palm, not the arm, is key to heat transfer (5:00) Pull-up performance nearly triples using hand cooling (7:56) How the CoolMitt works and why it matters (15:39) Why cold plunges aren't the same as cooling during workouts (21:31) Circadian rhythms and peak performance timing (25:21) Tips to reduce jet lag a...

EPI 225: Legendary Strength & Conditioning Coach Michael Boyle Explains Why Most People Train The WRONG Way (And What You Can Do Instead). Smarter Training That Is Healthier, More Functional, & Reduces Risk Of Injury As You Age 11.11.2025 58:40

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:55) Mike Boyle's journey from bartender to elite trainer (3:39) Why traditional body part splits don't make sense for most people (6:45) What "functional training" really means (13:00) One-legged exercises vs. heavy squats (16:39) Why sprinters look better than bodybuilders (18:56) The truth about Instagram fitness and drug use (21:53) How to transition from "gym bro" t...

EPI 224: Sounding The Alarm On Spinach & Other So Called "Healthy" Foods That Are High In Toxic Oxalates & Could Be The Cause Of Your Health Issues. With The Author Of "Toxic Superfoods" Sally K. Norton 04.11.2025 50:37

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:17) Sally's return and her health journey (3:10) Discovering oxalates (6:11) What are oxalates, and the worst high-oxalate food to avoid (10:23) Symptoms of oxalate toxicity that most people miss (14:39) Safe daily oxalate intake (18:54) Why most doctors miss this (21:06) Other plant toxins: lectins, phytates, and more (24:28) How processed and plant-based foods damage...

EPI 223: How Women Can EAT MORE And LOSE WEIGHT + Increase Their ENERGY By Fixing Their Metabolism & Hormones. With Board Certified Functional Nutrition Practitioner Dani Conway 28.10.2025 51:26

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:07) Meet Dani Conway and her personal health journey (2:34) Why "eat more to weigh less" actually works (4:17) Macronutrient tracking: the right way (5:26) What metabolism really is and how to improve it (6:50) The calorie debate (9:50) First steps Dani takes with new clients (11:36) When carnivore and elimination diets make sense (12:59) Gut health: testing, symptoms &...

EPI 222: The Diet That Improves Your Mental Health, Bipolar Disease, And More! Plus A Cardiologist Reveals Why Saturated Fat Is GOOD For You + What He Eats In A Day. With Bret Scher, MD 21.10.2025 46:04

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:14) Dr. Brett Scher's background (3:27) What is Metabolic Mind & the story of Matt's recovery from bipolar disorder (5:38) How metabolic health and brain health are connected (7:35) Emerging research on ketogenic diets and mental illness (10:37) Can anyone benefit from a low-carb lifestyle? (12:51) Is a vegan diet always healthy? (16:45) Should diet be the first step be...

EPI 221: World Renowned Psychologist & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Expert Dr. Josh Spitalnick On How To Improve Your Mental Health, Reduce Anxiety, And Enjoy Your Life More. 14.10.2025 55:43

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:11) Why anxiety is on the rise and how Dr. Spitalnik got into psychology (6:21) What CBT is and why it often works faster than other therapies (10:42) The most common types of anxiety his clinic treats (13:16) What exposure therapy looks like (17:02) Parenting with anxiety and how it affects your kids (22:38) Changing how you think vs. what you think (27:34) The "mansla...

EPI 220: The INCREDIBLE Benefits Of Going PALEO With Mark J. Smith, Ph.D. & How Peak Performance Founder Talor Zamir Lowered Inflammation & Got Rid Of His Pain By Going Paleo. Plus The Fastest Workout That Has INSANE Benefits (Anyone Can Do It). 07.10.2025 1:03:08

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (2:21) Dr. Smith's early work with Dr. Loren Cordain (4:31) The original research behind Paleo (7:08) Autoimmune healing (9:51) How Paleo can reduce pain, inflammation, and possibly avoid operations (13:18) The 3-part food rule (15:30) How your cravings fade and your palate resets (18:06) Paleo For Life (22:19) The average person's results on Paleo (26:35) Paleo ranks #1 f...

EPI 219: PELVIC FLOOR MASTERCLASS. Fixing Frequent Urination & Leakage Issues Without Medication. The Importance Of Pelvic Floor Health & More! With Dr. Sara Reardon 30.09.2025 38:03

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:04) Dr. Sarah Reardon and pelvic floor basics (2:32) Most common pelvic floor issues affecting men and women (4:48) What's normal when it comes to peeing at night (6:58) How to prevent adult diapers with age (9:46) Where to start if you're having symptoms (11:29) Why a squatty potty matters and how straining affects your pelvic floor (13:17) The benefits of using a bide...

EPI 218: How To Naturally Have More ENERGY (Without Caffeine Or Energy Drinks). Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist Katie Hardie Shares Simple Steps To Increase Your Daily Energy, Feel Great, & Live The Life You Deserve! 23.09.2025 53:50

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:32) From pull-up-loving kid to energy-depleted adult (5:28) Why most people feel tired and how food plays a big role (7:47) Building an energy-boosting breakfast (13:19) How blood sugar spikes wreck your energy and mood (17:25) The first steps Katie takes with new clients (20:06) Real breakfast swaps that reduce cravings and boost energy (28:03) What causes bloating and...

EPI 217: Why Diets Don't Work & Can Be Counterproductive Long Term. Here's What To Do Instead. Certified Athletic Therapist, Osteopath, And Hypnotherapist Sherry Shaban Shares Secrets For Blending The Mental & Physical For Long Lasting Success 16.09.2025 51:26

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:17) Sherry Shaban & her journey from injury to wellness leader (2:39) How returning to movement healed chronic pain (4:22) Her wake-up call from diet hopping to disordered eating (6:12) Knowing what and understanding behavior is key (9:19) Subconscious beliefs, fear, and why we self-sabotage (17:39) Emotional eating, childhood trauma & patterns to look for (20:52) Uncov...

EPI 216: John Assaraf - World Renowned Mindset and Success Expert On How To Train Your Brain, Breaking Old Habits, Creating A New Identity, Visualization For Success, And More! 09.09.2025 53:26

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:04) John Assaraf & the story of The Secret vision board (2:45) Why we don't follow through even when we "know better" (7:10) How to truly rewire your brain (12:49) Understanding beliefs, identity & self-image (18:58) John's backstory: From $1.65/hour to $10K/month (25:49) Daily habits that work (32:58) Why practice, not motivation, creates results (36:08) Using AI to mu...

EPI 215: The NEW ORAL TESTOSTERONE Taking The Industry By Storm & Why It's Better Than Injections. Safety Efficacy, Not Shutting Down Natural T Production, SHBG, Total vs. Free Testosterone, And More! 02.09.2025 47:34

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:01) The 13-year FDA journey and breaking stigmas (4:09) Why it's different from other oral testosterone (6:12) Mimicking the body's natural testosterone rhythm (9:10) Estrogen balance, side effects, and fertility concerns (13:51) Testosterone's role in women's health (16:56) Free vs total testosterone and SHBG reduction (24:08) Testosterone vs weight loss drugs (29:55)...

EPI 214: Dairy Farmer & Agricultural Sustainability Expert Shares A Different Point Of View On GMOs, Glyphosate, Organic, Grass Fed, & Other Labels. With Tara Vander Dussen 26.08.2025 50:30

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:45) Tara Vander Dussen as a Farmer, Scientist, and Podcaster (2:48) Why Food Fear is spreading online (3:45) Milk myths and what's actually wrong with our food system (7:13) Tara's balanced take on GMOs and Glyphosate (12:20) Why farmers use pesticides and what tillage means (18:12) Grass-fed vs. grain-finished (20:57) What food labels really say and don't say (26:45) C...

EPI 213: EYE HEALTH Secrets With Dr. Pam Theriot. Staring At Screens All Day? Use These Tips To Save Your Eyes & Avoid Dry Eyes 19.08.2025 43:32

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:08) Dr. Pam Theriot and her background (2:05) The TEDx talk: "Seeing Clearly in a Screen-Filled World" (4:18) How long can you go without blinking? (5:51) Why screens reduce blinking and cause dry eyes (7:11) Easy changes to make your screen setup eye-friendly (8:21) The "prepare, perform, preserve" approach (10:34) Thoughts on blue light and nighttime screen use (13:09...

EPI 212: Dr. Michelle Jorgensen. Holistic Dentist Shares Top Oral Health Tips Including What She Uses Instead Of Flouride, Which Mouthwash Is Good, Important Root Canal Warning, & More! 12.08.2025 49:12

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:58) Dr. Michelle's health crisis and how she got into holistic health (6:37) Rethinking fluoride and safer alternatives (12:26) The right kind of mouthwash (16:15) Benefits of copper tongue scrapers (20:07) Prebiotics vs probiotics for oral health (22:37) The hidden dangers of root canals (32:23) Shifting into holistic health care (39:45) Diet, oxygen, and cellular ener...

EPI 211: Increasing Testosterone, Improving Mood, Lowering Inflammation & More Reasons To Give COLD WATER A Try. With Thomas Seager Of Morozko Forge 05.08.2025 47:54

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:01) How Thomas discovered cold plunging during a tough time in life (2:53) Cold showers vs. ice baths: what's the real difference (13:00) The science: mitochondria, cholesterol & hormones (23:08) Recovery, muscle growth & performance (24:32) Mental health benefits of cold plunging (34:35) Ice baths and women (38:58) What makes Morozco Forge ice baths unique (43:50) How...

EPI 210: For WOMEN Over Age 35 - Here's EXACTLY What To Eat To Boost Your Metabolism, Lose Weight, Have More Energy, & Feel GREAT! With Nagina Abdullah 29.07.2025 48:40

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:12) Nagina's struggle and breakthrough (5:09) Energy in midlife (6:44) #1 reason women can't lose weight in midlife (11:51) Why food, not workouts, is key to a faster metabolism (15:10) Fat-burning breakfast tips: protein, fiber, and healthy fats (23:12) Swapping hidden sugar bombs for better choices (28:05) Making your smoothies (33:01) Cinnamon, vinegar, and other blo...