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 159: Functional Medicine vs. Traditional Medicine. Testing, Heavy Metals, Detoxing, & Lowering Inflammation. With "Eat To Treat" Author Maggie Berghoff 06.08.2024 48:02

Show notes: (1:25) Maggie's personal health journey and discovery of functional medicine (4:56) Differences between traditional and functional medicine (6:36) Importance of functional medicine lab tests (11:06) Heavy metal toxicity and practical tips to reduce exposure (21:38) Everyday detoxification and reducing inflammation (29:08) Mindset challenges and its impact on overall health (34:46) Magg...

EPI 158: Top UK Fitness Expert Brian Keane. Rewire Your Mindset To Easily Lose Weight & Get Healthier. Simple Strategies That Get Big Results 30.07.2024 47:37

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:14) The question that changed Brian's life and career direction (7:25) The importance of patience and consistency in weight loss (13:07) Metabolism and the dangers of severe calorie restriction (16:16) Benefits of resistance training and monitoring progress (18:51) Safe calorie deficit guidelines and individual adjustments (24:56) Importance of having a coach for accoun...

EPI 157: Why You Should Get A DNA Test To See What Genes You Have (Or Don't Have) So You Can Address Any Imbalances. With Cofounder of The DNA Company Kashif Khan 23.07.2024 46:10

Show notes: (1:41) Kashif's journey and discovery of genomics (10:29) Supporting mitochondrial health (12:20) APOE gene and Alzheimer's risk (18:01) Importance of taking action based on genetic insights (24:15) Methylation and holistic DNA testing approach (29:55) The role of DNA in understanding health outcomes (34:05) Common genetic issues, particularly in female hormone health (36:15) The DNA C...

EPI 156: Mary Ruddick Travels The World To Study The Last Remaining Traditional Cultures. Learn Her Top Insights As To What Makes Them Healthier Than Us 16.07.2024 57:29

Show notes: (1:24) Mary's background and motivation for exploring traditional cultures (3:07) The diversity of diets among global tribes and their implications for health (10:48) Traditional diets vs modern Western diets and their impact on health (17:24) Carbohydrate intake among traditional cultures (22:20) Longevity and disease resistance among traditional communities (27:55) Modern plant proce...

EPI 155: Dr. Ted Naiman Shares His SATIETY Index Per Calorie For Different Foods As Well As His Protein To Energy Ratio Which Is The Master Concept Behind Every Dietary Strategy 09.07.2024 47:34

Show notes: (1:17) Dr. Naiman's research journey (6:10) The concept of protein leverage (14:05) Understanding protein percentage (18:44) Carnivore diet benefits and pitfalls (26:08) Plant protein vs. animal protein (32:32) Thoughts on essential amino acids (34:38) Satiety and the satiety index (43:35) Protein intake recommendation (45:06) Learn more about Dr. Ted Naiman (45:45) Outro Who is Dr. Te...

EPI 154: Dr. Neha Sangwan - How Your Emotions and Your Communication Affect Your Health and What You Can Do To Improve It. Plus How To Avoid Burnout and Perform at Your Best 02.07.2024 52:24

Show notes: (0:34) What led Dr. Sangwan to where she is now? (6:54) The triad of stress and burnout (9:49) Mind-body connection and self-awareness (16:55) Managing stress and emotions (25:25) Catching negative thought cycles (35:03) Building invisible bridges and holistic approach to health (40:15) Managing immediate emotional responses (45:20) Resources and further learning (50:35) Outro Who is D...

EPI 153: Dr. Charles Brenner - Pioneer In NAD Research Discusses Which Molecules Work Best For Increasing NAD And Why It's Important. Should You Take NR, NMN, or NAD IV's 25.06.2024 44:56

Show notes: (1:25) Introduction to NAD (4:09) Differences between NR, NMN, and NAD (7:05) The discovery of NR (12:23) Applications and commercialization of NR (22:42) Clinical studies on the benefits of NR (27:09) The effectiveness of NR (29:57) Differing standards in blood marker tests (34:05) Immune response triggered by NAD treatments (37:53) Debunking the myths around resveratrol (39:05) Niage...

EPI 152: Tips For Better Fertility, Healthier Pregnancy, And Setting Your Child Up For A Healthy Life. With Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Lily Nichols 18.06.2024 48:42

Show notes: (1:09) What got Lily into the work she does today (2:29) Maternal health and its impact on the baby's long-term health (5:18) Addressing fertility challenges with nutrition (13:56) Role of supplements in preconception and pregnancy (17:29) Recommended foods for fertility and pregnancy (23:52) Managing stress and its impact on fertility (29:41) Toxin exposure and fertility (39:15) Gesta...

EPI 151: The Right & Wrong Way To Lose Weight. Why Your Metabolism Can Make Or Break Your Weight Loss Journey. With The Dietitian That People Go To When Nothing Else Works, Michelle Shapiro RD 12.06.2024 44:31

Show notes: (0:52) Michelle's journey of getting into the work she does now (1:53) Wrong and right way to lose weight (3:00) Importance of protein and understanding metabolism (8:49) GLP-1 medications: benefits and risks (12:50) Inflammation and weight gain (17:08) Healthy weight loss strategies and tips (27:16) What role does muscle play in losing weight? (29:07) The psychological aspect of losin...

EPI 150: Dr. Shawn Baker - Super Fit 57 Year Old World Record Holder Shares Why He Switched To Carnivore & What Were The Results. Plus How He Helps Patients Lower Inflammation In Their Body 04.06.2024 54:00

Show notes: (0:52) Shawn's evolution to getting into carnivore (11:01) Inflammatory and processed foods (16:55) Achievements and sports (22:29) What does Shawn eat in a day? (28:02) Carnivore diet benefits and impact on satiety and digestive health (33:50) Challenging conventional views with the carnivore diet (47:44) The Revero Health (51:10) Where to find Shawn (52:12) Outro Who is Dr. Shawn Bak...

EPI 149: Dr. Catherine Clinton - Quantum Biology Health Educator Shares Easy Ways To Improve The Energy Charge Of Your Body 28.05.2024 45:57

Show notes: (1:24) What is quantum biology, and how she got into it? (7:49) The impact of quantum biology on health (12:05) Benefits and importance of grounding (16:19) Measuring electrical charge (25:14) Light management in daily life (31:16) Importance of clean, mineral-rich water (36:12) Tips for mineralizing filtered water (38:18) Hidden health hazards in everyday environments (43:05) Where to...

EPI 148: Dr. Morgan Nolte - Why Your Insulin Resistance Can Predict Your Future Health. Plus Proven Morning & Evening Routines That Change Your Health & Can Add Years To Your Life 21.05.2024 49:42

Show notes: (1:48) How Dr. Nolte got into studying insulin resistance (5:28) Understanding insulin resistance (8:51) Things that impact your insulin (18:33) Mindset and avoiding insulin resistance (21:03) Creating a personal faith formula (27:20) Starting an evening routine (41:04) Overcoming attachments and prioritizing personal growth (45:12) Where to find Dr. Nolte (47:53) Outro Who is Dr. Morg...

EPI 147: How To Increase Your HRV & Why It's So Important. Surprising Cannabis & HRV Connection. Plus A Deep Dive Into Spermidine Supplementation For Longevity. With Don Moxley 14.05.2024 48:12

Show notes: (1:23) How he got into being a sports scientist (8:45) Raising HRV, understanding longevity, and the HRV-cannabis connection (20:25) Cardiovascular conditioning and strength training for optimal health (28:31) Exploring HRV Plus (32:01) Understanding autophagy and inflammation (40:25) Spermidine and its benefits (44:28) Where to find Don (46:24) Outro Who is Don Moxley? Don Moxley is...

EPI 146: Dr. John Jaquish - What You've Been Taught About Nutrition & Weightlifting Is Wrong! How Much Protein Can Your Body Absorb In 1 Meal? Why You Are Not Making Gains With Your Workouts. Plus New Breakthroughs In Testosterone & Hormone Optimization 07.05.2024 48:16

Show notes: (1:58) Developing revolutionary strength training protocols (5:20) The X3 bar's effectiveness in muscle stimulation (10:07) Personal workout regimen and its results (14:26) Protein intake, dietary misconceptions, and the low carb diet (19:38) Debunking myths about carbohydrates, cholesterol, and dietary needs (25:07) Veganism and the environmental impact of vegetable farming (28:55) Te...

EPI #145: Meal Timing, Weight Loss, Protein, Carbs, and Lifestyle Changes. Plus Why Cynthia Thurlow Left Clinical Medicine After 20 Years To Pursue The Root Causes Of Chronic Health Issues 30.04.2024 50:37

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:08) Who is Cynthia Thurlow and what her background is (4:03) Addressing root causes like insulin resistance (9:27) Exploring intermittent fasting benefits (16:48) Differential fasting approaches for menopausal women and men (23:55) Prioritizing protein and exploring other protein sources (28:16) Personalized carbohydrate intake, the importance of monitoring biomarkers,...

EPI 144: Dr. Anthony Youn - Author Of "Younger For Life" Shares How To Slow Aging, Look Younger, And Feel Younger. Known As America's "Holistic Plastic Surgeon" With Over 5M Subscribers On YouTube 23.04.2024 52:50

Show notes: (1:15) Who is Dr. Anthony Youn? (4:33) Nutrition and skin health (10:12) Intermittent fasting and autophagy (14:17) Product recommendations for basic skincare routine (21:33) Considerations for choosing skincare products (26:14) Sunscreen and its importance (34:55) On Botox, its safety, and long-term effects (44:17) Red light therapy and for skin rejuvenation (48:03) Exercise for maint...

EPI 143: MASTERCLASS On HRV (Heart Rate Variability). The Most Important Metric Your Wearable Gives You. What It Means & How To Improve It. With Dr. Torkil Faero, author of "The Pulse Cure" 16.04.2024 44:00

Show notes: (2:24) The basics of HRV (5:55) HRV and overall health (14:01) Factors that influence HRV (18:36) Exercises that are beneficial to HRV (22:03) Managing stress for better HRV (30:57) HRV and training readiness (35:03) Activities that impact HRV (37:57) Stress response and optimizing HRV (40:46) Where to find Dr. Faero (42:10) Outro Who is Dr. Torkil Faero? Torkil is the driving force...

EPI 142: Dr. Rani Banik - Eye Health Expert Shares Practical Tips To Improve And Protect Your Eyes + Reduce Fatigue & Headaches. Surprising Info On Sunglasses, Blue Light Blocking Glasses, Sun Gazing, LASIK, and More! 09.04.2024 42:15

Show notes: (1:13) How did she get into the line of work she's in? (2:26) Common issues she sees with her patients (6:17) Good practices, supplements, and exercises (13:44) On blue light-blocking glasses (20:32) UV, sun gazing, and red light (26:24) Finding the right eye health supplement (29:24) Most common eye issue as we age (34:29) Exercises for eye health (36:14) On LASIK eye surgery (38:49)...

EPI 141: How To Test (And Fix) Your Home To Ensure You Are Limiting Dirty Electricity, EMFs, Mold, & Chemicals. Plus Air Quality & Water Quality Tips. With Ryan Blaser 02.04.2024 46:57

Show notes: (1:42) The background and how Ryan got into this field (3:25) EMF exposure and how it affects our body (11:31) Managing EMF exposure (20:49) Air quality, filtration systems, and mold growth (28:42) How to avoid mold in the home (32:26) Chemicals in the home (34:47) Water quality and water filtration (40:00) Learn more about Ryan (41:49) Lighting (45:08) Outro Who is Ryan Blaser? Rya...

EPI 140: Dr. Erik Korem - Sports Wearables Pioneer Shares How To Avoid Injuries & Burnout. Plus He Explains Stress & Adaptive Capacity, How He Decreased Injuries In Professional Athletes He Worked With, How To Get The Most Out Of Your Wearables, And More! 26.03.2024 51:58

Show notes: (2:07) A brief background (5:28) Athlete tracking innovations (9:54) Enhancing stress resilience with sleep (28:46) Aim7: A personalized wellness app (35:33) Enhancing mental strength with mindfulness (39:30) Improving longevity through health and fitness (50:10) Outro Who is Dr. Erik Korem? Dr. Erik Korem is a sports scientist with a passion for solving the data-to-action gap in weara...

EPI 139: The Fit Father & Fit Mother Project With Dr. Anthony Balduzzi. How Accountability + Purpose = Long Lasting Change 19.03.2024 48:12

Show notes: (1:39) Optimizing health for adults over 40 (6:10) The struggle with consistency and sustainability (14:28) The nervous system and overall health (21:06) Rewiring your brain for health (28:58) Proactive vs. reactive (34:09) Identifying food sensitivities (38:42) The Fit Father and The Fit Mother project (46:23) Outro Who is Dr. Anthony Balduzzi? Dr. Anthony Balduzzi, NMD, is the Found...

EPI 138: Dr. Florence Comite - Reversing Your Biological Age And The Importance Of Hormone Optimization 12.03.2024 54:03

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (5:11) All about precision medicine for health longevity (7:10) Individualized approach to precision medicine (16:52) Importance of testosterone in men and women (21:28) Hormone optimization and its benefits (31:51) Enhancing longevity through blood therapy (41:42) Knowing the tools needed to prevent strokes and other heart diseases (52:14) Outro Who is Dr. Florence Comite...

EPI 137: SUSTAINED Weight Loss - Hidden Reasons You Are Not Losing Weight. Plus How To Have Less Gas, Bloating, and Constipation With Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer 05.03.2024 47:02

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (2:03) Weight loss and gut health (11:01) Weight loss resistance (17:11) Understanding blood sugar levels and inflammation (25:18) Proper nutrition to decrease inflammation (32:41) Digestive health and food sensitivities (45:13) Outro Who is Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer? Dr. Jessica Hehmeyer's life work is empowering individuals to create and sustain radical breakthroughs in hea...

EPI 136: David Steinman - Author of "Raising Healthy Kids". Beware Of These Toxic Chemicals In Perfumes, Colognes, Deodorant, Body Wash, Shampoo, Toothpaste, Drinking Water, Shower Water, And More! 27.02.2024 39:18

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (4:31) The beauty of being anti-toxic (11:29) Avoiding carcinogens in everyday products (20:59) Choosing healthy products to protect family's health (32:25) Health concerns and conscious shopping (37:29) Outro Who is David Steinman? David Steinman is the author and coauthor of the groundbreaking bestsellers Diet for a Poisoned Planet and The Safe Shopper's Bible and dire...

EP 135: Dr. John Lewis - 26 Year Strong & Fit Vegan Shares What He Eats & Why He Left Academia After An Alzheimer's Study That He Ran. Plus Why Polysaccharides Are So Important For Brain Health 20.02.2024 58:52

Show notes: (5:28) Chronic disease as a national security issue (10:03) The nutritional impact of different diet types (19:21) Diet and nutrition perspectives (26:38) Understanding different types of sugars (32:45) The Importance of Polysaccharides in Nutrition (42:12) Significant cognitive improvement in Alzheimer's patients (51:58) Daily Brain Care and Brain Vitamins (57:03) Outro Who is Dr. Joh...