Peak Performance Life Podcast
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!
EPI 257: Does CREATINE Improve Mental Health, Energy, & Symptoms Of Sleep Deprivation? Plus How Exercise, Different Foods, & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Improve Your Mood. With Dr. Nicholas Fabiano
Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(0:33) Meet Dr. Nicholas Fabiano and his work in lifestyle psychiatry
(4:41) Exercise, depression, prevention, and treatment
(9:50) How to "prescribe" exercise using the FITT principle
(15:38) Nutrition, ultra-processed foods, and mental health
(17:46) Microplastics, processed foods, and exposure risks
(23:58) Creatine for depression, cognition, and brain energy
(28:21) Creatine, sleep loss, and cognitive performance
(35:42) Sleep hygiene tips that support better rest
(38:56) How CBT helps change thoughts, behaviors, and mood
(43:18) CBT vs. longer-term talk therapy
(45:53) Where to follow Dr...
EPI 256: Four-Time Olympic Athlete On Beliefs, Identity, & The Question That Changes Everything. Plus REDEFINING What Is "REALISTIC" For Your Life. With Heather Moyse
Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(0:00) Heather Moyse's Olympic and athletic background
(2:19) Champion mindset and value-based choices
(7:48) Parenting, support, and being your child's biggest fan
(20:54) Regret, potential, and choosing the right path
(29:29) One step back, two steps forward
(32:43) Redefining realistic and breaking limits
(43:35) The Podium Process: dream, plan, pursue, achieve
(46:05) "How close can I get?" as a mindset tool
(50:43) Heather's book, coaching, and where to find her
Who is Heather Moyse?
Heather Moyse is on...
EPI 255: HAPPINESS Doctor On How High-Functioning People Can CREATE MORE JOY In Their Lives. With Dr. Judith Joseph
Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(0:34) High-functioning depression research
(4:36) Red flags and loss of joy
(10:03) Biopsychosocial model
(19:39) Happiness vs. joy
(25:45) Intentional resting and grounding
(32:32) The Five V's method
(43:46) Routines, sunlight, movement, and productivity
(45:25) Where to find Dr. Judith
(45:46) Outro
Who is Dr. Judith Joseph?
Dr. Judith Joseph, M.D., M.B.A., is a board-certified psychiatrist, researcher, educator, and mental health advocate known for her work in high-functioning depression, women's mental health, m...
EPI 254: The Pros & Cons Of Taking GLP-1 Medication For Weight Loss + The RIGHT & WRONG Way To Take It. With Nutrition & Hormone Expert Ashley Koff, RD
Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(1:07) Why weight loss is not the same as weight health
(7:07) Antibiotics, gut health, and long-term repair
(9:28) A real patient story: pizza, digestion, and hope
(20:33) Gut assessment, testing, and healing basics
(26:56) GLP-1s as hormone support, not a quick fix
(37:43) Who should and should not use GLP-1s
(42:11) New oral GLP-1 options and concerns
(46:23) Why expert guidance matters
(48:40) Where to find Ashley and her resources
(53:14) Outro
Who is Ashley...
EPI 253: Dr. Tommy Wood - How To Stimulate Your Mind, Stay Sharp At Any Age, & Future Proof Your Brain From Dementia. Supplements, Foods, Brain Games, & Other Proven Strategies.
Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(1:01) Dr. Tommy Wood's background in neuroscience and performance
(3:00) Brain injury, concussions, and dementia risk
(4:36) Why many dementia cases may be preventable
(8:49) Hearing loss, vision loss, and brain stimulation
(10:33) Air pollution, air filters, and B vitamins
(14:29) Blood pressure, stress, and dementia prevention
(20:58) Homocysteine, B vitamins, and omega-3s
(26:22) Fish oil, omega-3 index, and supplement quality
(33:55) Learning skills, sports, video games, and brain training
(41:44) Sleep, recovery, alcohol, and long-term brain health
(47:58) Where to find...
EPI 252: Retired Navy SEAL Commander & Performance Expert Rich Diviney Reveals A Revolutionary Method For Training You And Your Team To Perform At Your Best.
Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(1:00) Introduction to Rich Diviney and his Navy SEAL background
(3:04) What attributes are and how they shape performance
(8:12) How to improve traits like patience and empathy
(14:56) Turning stress into success through uncertainty
(18:09) The "Moving Horizons" tool for staying focused
(25:49) Why clear objectives give you direction
(28:15) How identity shapes behavior and choices
(38:34) How teams and businesses can apply these ideas
(41:47) Final advice on growth outside your comfort zone
(42:50) Outro
Who...
EPI 251: Dr. Sheri Dewan - Board-Certified Neurosurgeon & Best Selling Author On Perseverance, Calming The Mind In High Pressure Situations, Meditation, Yoga, & Living Your Best Life.
Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(1:18) Dr. Sheri's background and how books sparked her love for neuroscience
(2:30) Writing Cutting a Path while training and raising kids
(5:04) Meditation, yoga, stress, and staying calm under pressure
(10:27) Gratitude, perspective, and finding meaning in hard moments
(14:17) Taking risks and avoiding regret later in life
(17:54) Simple brain health habits that matter
(22:16) Why being sedentary can hurt brain health
(23:31) Supplements, turmeric, resveratrol, and longevity
(24:49) Food choices, protein, Mediterranean eating, and green tea
(25:54) Yoga for spine health...
EPI 250: Ty Beal, PhD - Top Nutrition Scientist & Food Researcher That Advises Nations On Food Policy Ranks Top Foods By "Nutritional Value Score".
Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(0:56) Ty Beal's personal path into nutrition
(1:51) His core food philosophy
(5:59) Eating out, seed oils, and fried foods
(10:04) How the nutritional value score works
(14:31) Animal vs. plant protein quality
(16:39) How much protein most people need
(23:33) Top nutrient-dense foods
(29:58) Soy, hormones, and health myths
(35:30) Simple steps to improve your diet
(44:25) Diet soda, sweeteners, and better drink choices
(47:11) Where to find and learn more about Ty
(48:02) Outro
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EPI 249: Ben Rein, PhD - Author of "Why Brains Need Friends - The Neuroscience Of Social Connection". Strategies For Improving Your Social Life To Maximize Benefits To Your Health.
Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(1:09) Ben Rein's path into neuroscience, autism, and empathy research
(6:46) A science-based take on manifestation, belief, and action
(11:45) Why social connection matters for happiness and long-term health
(17:32) Loneliness, stress, and the serious health risks of isolation
(24:20) Why older adults may face a major loneliness crisis
(28:17) How phones, video calls, and texting change human connection
(34:58) Easy ways to upgrade everyday interactions
(41:30) Why helping other people can improve your own well-being
(45:49) Mental health, behavior change, therapy, and medication
<...EPI 248: Dr. William Li - Author of "Eat To Beat Disease - The New Science Of How Your Body Can Heal Itself". How Specific Foods May Help Maintain Good Health & Support The Body's Ability To Protect Itself
Show notes:
(0:0) Intro
(1:15) Dr. Li's background and why he studies food as medicine
(4:58) How food may help fight cancer
(7:05) Heart disease, gut health, and inflammation
(10:22) Black tea and dark chocolate benefits
(14:54) What chronic inflammation really is
(18:59) Best food sources of fiber and polyphenols
(24:00) Blood sugar fears, oats, and whole foods
(29:27) Sugar myths and ultra-processed foods
(39:05) Keto diet and where it may help
(44:51) What Dr. Li eats and his Mediterranean-Asian approach
(49:39) Where to find Dr. Li<...
EPI 247: Overcoming Anxiety Without Medication & Living Your Best Life. With Psychiatrist Dr. Ellen Vora
Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(1:27) Background and functional psychiatry
(5:28) False anxiety vs. true anxiety
(10:09) Blood sugar, food, and sleep support
(23:08) Nutrient gaps, fats, gluten, and processed foods
(32:07) Caffeine, light, and better sleep habits
(37:54) Community, purpose, grief, and spirituality
(41:29) Therapy and antidepressants
(47:59) Where to find Dr. Vora and learn more
(49:08) Outro
Who is Dr. Ellen Vora?
Dr. Ellen Vora, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist, acupuncturist, and yoga teacher. She earned her BA f...
EPI 246: Living To 100 & Beyond With Longevity & Performance Medicine Expert Dr. Vassily Eliopoulos. Full Body Scans, Tests Your Doctor Isn't Running, & What Full Head To Toe Testing Really Looks Like
Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(1:34) Dr. Voss's background and personal health story
(3:48) What Longevity Health Clinic tests and why it is different
(10:48) CCTA heart scans, AI plaque analysis, and deeper cholesterol testing
(18:31) Full-body MRI benefits, limits, and what to watch for
(30:17) Commonly missed tests, plaque reversal, and Repatha
(40:14) Food, low-carb diets, red meat, fasting, and longevity
(50:16) Where to find Dr. Vass and his resources
(51:31) Outro
Who is Dr. Vassily Eliopoulos?
Dr. Vassily Eliopoulos, M...
EPI 245: What They Don't Tell You About ANTIDEPRESSANT Drugs. With Psychiatrist Dr. Joanna Moncrieff
Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(1:05) Dr. Joanna Moncrieff and the serotonin myth
(2:45) How SSRIs were marketed and what the research found
(8:58) What may really cause depression
(13:16) Trials, placebo, and emotional numbing
(19:46) Withdrawal, dependence, and long-term risks
(27:50) Concerns about teens on SSRIs
(29:53) Better ways to help people with depression
(37:43) Final takeaway
(39:42) Where to find Dr. Moncrieff
Who is Dr. Joanna Moncrieff?
Dr. Joanna Moncrieff is a psychiatrist, academic, and author. She is a...
EPI 244: Harvard Trained Psychiatrist On Foods & Habits That Fight Depression & Anxiety Without Medication. With Dr. Uma Naidoo
Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(1:04) Dr. Naidoo's background and why she joined nutrition psychiatry
(4:27) Real patient story on anxiety, travel, and gut imbalance
(9:17) Foods that harm gut and mental health
(13:47) CALMS foods that support anxiety and mood
(16:39) Lifestyle habits that improve mental health
(26:16) Her honest view on SSRIs and safe deprescribing
(31:08) The S.A.W. method for feeling better every day
(35:38) Going extremely low carb
(42:04) Where to find Dr. Uma
(42:39) Outro
Who is Dr. Uma N...
EPI 243: MEDITATION Made Easy + The Quickest Path To Changing Your Life For The Better. With Light Watkins
Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(1:15) From modeling success to discovering inner happiness
(5:47) Why meditation feels hard and what it really does
(8:29) Creating "spaciousness" between reaction and response
(12:20) Why most people struggle to stay consistent with meditation
(15:16) Different types of meditation explained simply
(20:35) The tortoise approach to building lasting habits
(25:01) Inside The Year You Transform and its life challenges
(31:30) Examples of challenges: addiction-free, forgiveness, and more
(38:09) How stress affects the brain and body
(41:11) Why meditation could be the "toothbrush" of...
EPI 242: FIBER - Why It's The Most Underrated Piece Of Nutrition. Different Types + Other Foods For Gut Health. Plus What The Largest UK Twin Study Revealed. With Tim Spector
Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(1:19) Tim Spector and the Twins Study
(3:11) Discovering the gut microbiome's role in health
(8:56) The study showing huge differences in food responses
(17:37) Practical steps to improve gut health
(19:12) Why eating 30 different plants a week matters
(21:43) The power of fermented foods
(22:41) Protein vs fiber and what most people miss
(30:33) Beans, legumes, and gut health explained
(34:41) Why there is no single "superfood"
(45:08) How the ZOE gut health test and app work
(49:55) Outro
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EPI 241: Clinically Proven Plan To AGE-PROOF YOUR BRAIN & Stay Sharp For Life. This LITERALLY Grows Your Brain! With Dr. Majid Fotuhi
Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(1:39) Why Alzheimer's is often overdiagnosed
(3:25) The breakthrough discovery
(8:39) 40-factor checklist
(11:47) The impact of social engagement
(15:52) The Five Pillars of Brain Health
(18:53) What is brain training?
(24:39) The best exercise for brain health
(27:39) The "silent killer" of the brain
(36:14) Mediterranean diet and brain inflammation
(41:20) Reducing amyloid plaques
(44:40) Most powerful brain foods
(48:19) How to become a "Brain Super Ager."
(51:44) Outro
Who is Dr. Majid Fotuhi?<...
EPI 240: How To Feel Better At 60 Than You Did At Age 30. With Anti-Aging & Longevity Expert Dr. Jeffrey Gladden
Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(0:49) Meet Dr. Jeffrey Gladden
(2:25) Hitting a health wall in his 50s
(6:08) Discovering thyroid and genetic issues
(16:01) Hormone therapy fears and facts
(20:23) Why aging is exponential
(32:23) "Wake up 27 every day" mindset
(38:34) Boosting cellular energy and mitochondria
(44:23) How to work with Gladden Longevity
(47:48) Outro
Who is Dr. Jeffrey Gladden?
Dr. Gladden the visionary founder of Gladden Longevity and Advanced Performance Center, initially practiced as an interventional cardiologist before p...
EPI 239: PARASITES - Foods To Avoid So You Don't Get Them. Best Ways To Detox & Eliminate Heavy Metals & Toxins. With Dr. Jess Peatross
Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(0:58) Dr. Jess' journey from hospitalist to functional medicine
(2:58) Conventional vs. root cause medicine
(4:22) Can you change your genes?
(7:14) Parasites: exposure, testing, and prevention
(14:26) Environmental toxins and the Total Tox Test
(18:19) Mold symptoms and home testing
(31:33) Sauna, sweating, and detoxing BPA
(36:59) Nervous system stress and chronic illness
(40:40) Root canals and hidden health risks
(45:43) Where to find Dr. Jess
(46:51) Outro
Who is Dr. Jess Peatross?
EPI 238: How To Lower Inflammation In Your Body With Dr. Will Cole. Top Biomarkers + Tips On Food, Water, Air Purity, Personal Care Products, And More!
Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(1:14) What led Dr. Cole to functional medicine and early telehealth
(6:13) Why many "healthy" people still feel unwell
(11:15) The top 3 blood tests you should ask for
(18:58) How inflammation is the real issue
(28:21) The "Inflammatory Core 4" foods to cut out
(35:26) Carbs, ketosis, and finding what works for your body
(40:45) Surprising household toxins that may be harming your health
(45:20) Practical steps to reduce exposure and feel better faster
(48:48) Where to find Dr. Cole
(49:58) Outro
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EPI 237: The Incredible Health Benefits Of Being OUTDOORS & How It Improves Our Lives As We Age. With NY Times Bestselling Author Caroline Paul
Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(0:40) From firefighter to author: Caroline's backstory
(2:25) Why society tells us to slow down after 60, and why we shouldn't
(5:09) The science: how our beliefs about aging shape how we age
(12:21) The 5 pillars of healthy aging
(17:15) Nature's healing power: from tree chemicals to birdsong
(23:46 The psychology of awe and how it rewires your brain
(35:06) Caroline's mom: biking into her 80s
(42:00) Outdoor activities don't have to be extreme
(45:06) How to take the first step
(46:58) Where to find...
EPI 236: The Most Important Blood Biomarkers You Should Be Tracking Regularly (Your Doctor Probably Isn't Testing Them). With Longevity Medicine Specialist Dr. Darshan Shah
Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(0:49) Dr. Shah's background and personal health crisis
(4:55) The most important biomarkers: hs-CRP, A1C, ApoB
(7:46) How to track inflammation and metabolic health
(13:00) Home tools: bioimpedance scale, grip strength meter
(21:09) Nutrition basics: just cut ultra-processed foods
(27:09) Hidden toxins in your air, water, and skincare
(34:37) Longevity circuit: sauna, cryotherapy, hyperbaric oxygen
(38:11) Therapeutic plasma exchange and next-gen biohacking
(40:01) Dr. Shah's top 3 health tips anyone can start today
(41:18) Where to find Dr. Shah
(42:11) Outro
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EPI 235: BIG GOALS - The Science Of Setting Them, Achieving Them, And Creating Your Best Life. With 9X Best Selling Author Caroline Adams Miller
Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(1:07) Caroline's personal story of grit and recovery
(4:22) What real grit looks like (and how to build it)
(7:07) Why adults lose their sense of zest, and how to get it back
(10:01) Why SMART goals don't work
(14:03) The science behind happiness before success
(17:43) How to actually flourish (even in tough times)
(21:18) Why "do your best" leads to the worst results
(28:12) Learning goals vs. performance goals
(29:31) The six pillars of setting a "big goal"
(37:36) The jargon mismatch...
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?
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 (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia)
(26:45) What "better sleep" really means
(29:51) The ideal sleep environment: cool, dark, and quiet
(31:39) Do sleep trackers actually...
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
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
(27:58) Living by principles, not preference
(33:07) What confidence really means
(34:46) Why community and support are essential
(39:59) Charlie's tools, programs, and...
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
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) Diabetes subtypes and why one diet does not work for everyone
(20:57) Figuring out your diabetic type
(24:57) Diet and foods for diabetes
(31:55) GLP-1 drugs, benefits...
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
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
(20:52) What's actually in the Fasting Mimicking Diet
(23:41) How often to do it and who benefits most
(28:47) Regenerating organs with stem cells and fasting
(34:55) The Longevity...
EPI 230: Inner Excellence - Train Your Mind For Extraordinary Performance And The Best Possible Life. With #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Jim Murphy
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 limits
(16:23) The "secret hours" that shape your life
(22:01) Morning routines, phone addiction & starting your day right
(24:19...
EPI 229: Ryan Gottfredson Ph.D. - The 4 Mindsets To Become The Best Version Of Yourself.
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 mindset: seeing others as people, not objects
(34:08) Trauma, healing, and upgrading your inner programming
(35:50) Three levels of development: from journaling to deeper healing
(41:40) How...
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.
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 feel better
(51:10) How to reduce carbs without giving up your favorite foods
(57:50) Why short-term cravings can cost your long-term health
(1:01:10) Why current diabetes guidelines may not reflect the...
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
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) The Chaga tribe's joyful, nutrient-rich lifestyle
(19:57) How modern diets are failing and why
(26:47) Safe carbohydrates depending on health issue
(30:04) C-section births...
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
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 and adjust your internal clock
(29:42) The link between sleep, memory, and weight gain
(31:29) Natural fixes for sleep apnea and insomnia
(39:02) Why...
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
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" training to smart, full-body workouts
(25:55) Why warming up matters more than you think
(29:26) The importance of posture, mobility, and foam rolling
(35:53) What real fitness should...
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
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 gut health
(27:01) Talor's raw vegan diet gone wrong
(30:35) Brown rice vs. white rice
(34:52) Sally's top recommended foods and swaps
(38:08) Fruits and legumes...
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
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 & what to look for
(15:08) Is bloating real? Yes, and here's why
(18:19) Building metabolism with food, strength training & sleep
(20:39) Hormone balancing the...
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
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 before medication?
(19:15) Cholesterol, ketogenic diets, and heart health
(28:00) What conditions can a keto diet help with?
(30:05) The truth about seed oils, fruit, and...
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.
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 "manslaughter vs. man's laughter" exercise
(35:29) Choosing your response instead of reacting
(38:51) Mental health is health, even if you're not "...
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).
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 for lowering inflammation and blood sugar
(30:20) Easy Paleo swaps that taste better
(36:33) What is Supra Maximal Interval Training (SMIT)?
(45:41) How to get...
EPI 219: PELVIC FLOOR MASTERCLASS. Fixing Frequent Urination & Leakage Issues Without Medication. The Importance Of Pelvic Floor Health & More! With Dr. Sara Reardon
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 bidet
(17:08) What Kegels actually are and how to do them correctly
(19:35) How to tell if you need strengthening or relaxation
<...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!
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 what you can do about it
(33:46) Eczema, leaky gut, and the overlooked food connection
(36:00) More energy through sleep, hydration, and exercise recovery
(43:00...
