Peak Performance Life Podcast

The brain is always active, even during sleep. However, certain activities can engage the brain in new ways, potentially leading to improvements in memory, cognitive function, or creativity. Although the brain gets plenty of exercise daily, certain activities may help boost brain function and connectivity. This, in turn, may help protect the brain from age-related degeneration.   Today, Dr. Tommy...

Over the years, you've probably heard your fair share of wacky weight loss advice, whether it's to drink celery juice every day or replace your meals with weight loss "goodies." And often, those tips are promoted by people without any health expertise.   In this episode, the Founder of Committed 100, Chad Tackett, joins us to talk all about weight loss, meal pacing, and metabolism. Chad also share...

A woman's period is a natural part of her monthly cycle. Periods and feeling terrible seem to go hand in hand. There's a lot being thrown at your body – bloating, cramps, bleeding, and the all-too-familiar emotional ups and downs caused by hormones on the fritz.     Today we are joined by Pilates and Health Coach Andrea Bucko to talk about a woman's monthly cycle and how to make it seem less horri...

Cardiovascular Disease, also known as "Heart Disease," is one of the leading causes of adult death. Heart diseases often remain undiagnosed due to the absence of typical symptoms and the diversity of symptoms that can mimic other health conditions.   Today Dr. Stephen Hussey, a Chiropractor, Speaker, Author, and the Owner and Lead Health Coach at Resource Your Health, talks about heart disease, hi...

When we talk of inflammatory diseases, we talk about ongoing inflammation where your body doesn't return to its original healthy state. There is a range of factors that can cause inflammation overload: lifestyles, such as smoking and diet, genetics, and pollutants in the environment. There are also autoimmune diseases, where your body's immune system turns on itself, which leads to chronic inflamm...

Despite its recent surge in popularity, fasting is a practice that dates back centuries and plays a central role in many cultures and religions. Many assume that fasting is a healthy activity. In some cases, this may be true, but fasting can also be deadly. Ironically, we don't have to forego healthy food to reap the benefits.   Today, Dr. Joseph Antoun, the CEO of L-Nutra, talks about the benefit...

Habits are the foundation of our everyday lives. We build our daily practices, and eventually, our habits and routines shape us. We either build good habits that support us as we move toward our goals or bad ones that undermine our ability to achieve and succeed. One thing is certain: it will be challenging to reach your dreams if you live with many bad habits and beliefs.   In this episode, John...

We all know that "disease" is something that happens to us outside our control. The disease is an outsider that invades our bodies, and we are helpless to resist. Excellent health, the opposite of disease, is viewed as a blessing bestowed only on a select few. It is precisely this viewpoint that sometimes keeps us from experiencing the optimal level of health.   Today, I am joined by Dr. Al Danenb...

When a great idea is born out of frustration, you best believe that it will result in an amazing company. One that is passionate about helping people get ahold of information to improve their health and life. If you are interested in learning about your health and body, this will be a fascinating discussion for you. Joe and I talked about how he founded his companies and how the data from DNA test...

Before listening to this episode, I suggest you listen to EPI 38: Changing Your Belief System & Identity Around Health: https://apple.co/3Pe7VXI , where I talked about the book introduction and first chapter.   As most of you know, I'm in the process of writing a book, and I want to share some of the chapters with you, chapter 2 for this episode specifically. Many of you would resonate with this c...

If you're on the hunt for a weight loss calculator, learning how to calculate macros could be just the ticket. Not only could calculating macros for weight loss be a game-changer when it comes to fat loss – it will also help you fuel your fitness correctly.   In this episode, Certified Nutritionist, Performance Coach, and Personal Trainer Jason Sani joins me to talk about macro tracking, levels of...

Intuitive eating is a philosophy of eating that makes you the expert on your body and its hunger signals. Essentially, it's the opposite of a traditional diet. It doesn't impose guidelines about what to avoid and what or when to eat. Instead, it teaches that you are the best person — the only person — to make those choices.   Today my good friend, Yuli Azarch, the CEO and Co-Founder of RapidSeedbo...

With all of the products you hear about these days that are promising to make you look younger, you may be wondering about the benefits of taking advantage of anti-aging treatments. You may be even more curious about these treatments if you have tried some of the over-the-counter remedies and have been disappointed with the results.   Today Dr. Nichola Conlon, the CEO and Founder of Nuchido, joins...

The body is a vehicle for the mind, and the first step is understanding what's possible. It is imperative to have a certain mindset focused on a positive direction. This will help us achieve our significant goals in life and maintain a healthy mindset that ultimately takes us on the path of healthy living.   In today's episode, the Founder and CEO of M Perform, Marcus MacKay joins me to talk about...

Health is wealth. It should be considered the most valuable and precious part of life for an individual. Being healthy means that you have the freedom to do what you want to do —freedom that no amount of money can buy. But it doesn't only mean physical health; it encompasses full body, mind, and spiritual wellness.   In this episode, the Co-Founder and Chief Medical Director of Boulder Longevity I...

"The part can never be well unless the whole is well."- Plato. Whether the smallest or the bigger ones, every unit comprises a system that works together in harmony to achieve the stability needed to function well. The same goes for your health.   Today Holistic Health Coach and Owner of KuhleFit, Nick Kuhle, joins me to talk about how holistic health works and its importance for us to live a long...

There is no doubt that physical fitness is important in every person's life. It helps avoid many diseases and health problems by exercising regularly. However, most people disregard this fact and make unending excuses until the realization hits them, possibly a little too late.   In today's episode, I am joined by Jason Sani to talk about the importance of mobility and physical fitness in our live...

We've all had our fair share of trials and errors in terms of finding the proper diet and lifestyle change. We have also wondered what other lifestyles could work for us, especially when you've tried them all. That is until you found Ayurveda.   Today Dana Skoglund joins me to share her insights on Ayurveda and the five elements that make up this ancient school of medicine. She also shares her tip...

When you change your life and change your eating habits you never have to diet again. Counting calories is not a long term solution. Listen in to learn how I keep 9% body fat year round without dieting or counting calories.  If you've been following the podcast for any amount of time you'll know that I cut out most carbs due to high levels of inflammation in my body. However, you can eat carbs if...

The most important lesson this pandemic has shown us is how important it is to get healthy right now. Those most affected by Covid have by and large been those who are already unhealthy. So, did you learn the most important lesson? If not now, then when will you make changes?  The science has shown that when Covid kills it's through causing a cytokine storm. Essentially it creates massive inflamma...

We've all experienced pain, but how much of it is physiological and how much of it is psychological? I'm asking this question because I recently had a really bad bout with pain and it reminded me about the work of Dr. John Sarno.    Dr. John Sarno did a ton of research around the Mindbody Connection. He started his career as a regular doctor, assessing physical trauma and prescribing pain meds or...

I'm in the process of writing a book! This has been a long road and process, but I'm very excited to share the introduction and first chapter with you. You are the ultimate insider in this process so let me know if there is anything you'd like to see in a book all about peak performance and health.  Be prepared to start strong with this book. Living a healthy life requires dedication to making goo...

Dr. Tom O'Bryan is a recognized world expert on gluten and its impact on health. He holds five different positions at Harvard studying the role of gluten in overall health. His work has garnered him international recognition and he's a highly sought after speaker on all things gluten.    He joins me today to chat about the dangers of gluten, how it affects overall health, and the role of the gut i...

Peak performance is different for everyone. It's one thing to know this intellectually and it's another to have someone as well versed in health and longevity as Dr. Mike T. Nelson confirm it. Dr. Mike joins me to chat about VO2 Max, Heart Rate Variability, and diet for performance and longevity.    Dr. Mike has been has spent the last 18+ years researching the roles of oxygen absorption and heart...

You only want to live longer if you're doing so in a healthy manner. Longevity when you're in pain or feeling terrible is something of a curse. Listen as Oz Garcia shares his thoughts on living with energy in your 70's and beyond.    Oz Garcia is a huge name in the world of biohacking and anti-aging. He's been helping people age in a healthy way for many years and he's extremely knowledgeable abou...