High Performance Longevity is the show for folks dedicated to maximizing their overall quality of life. I am your host Nick Urban and I’m bringing you the best minds handpicked from cognitive enhancement, BioHarmonization (biohacking 3.0), fitness, ancestral health, herbal medicine, spirituality, personal development, longevity, supplementation, and meditation.
Each episode deconstructs their world-class work into tangible steps for you to look, feel, and perform your best. We’ll leave no stone unturned whether modern topics like peptides and nootropics, or ancient systems like Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine. You’ll learn how to re-sculpt your body, boost energy levels, improve athletic performance, and gain mental clarity.
Nick Urban is a certified Chek Practitioner, biohacker, performance coach, and has spent a decade studying high performance. Health nut or not, HPL will fill your toolbox with products, tactics, knowledge, and resources needed to live at your maximum potential.
Previously, this show was called Mind Body Peak Performance.
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How to get the nutrients modern food misses, even when you eat clean. In this episode Nick walks the full chain from seed to cell and shows the simple fix. He makes the surprising, hopeful case that closing your nutrient gap is one of the easiest health upgrades in 2026. Meet the host Nick is the founder of Outliyr and host of the High Performance Longevity podcast. A bioharmonizer and performance coach, he blends modern science with ancestral wisdom to decode what actually moves the needle on e...
Theo Lucier explains how dry fasting, the intentional act of going without food and water, triggers profound healing processes. He contrasts it with water fasting, highlighting its ability to convert fat into metabolic water, spare lean mass, and release endogenous stem cells. The discussion also covers essential pre-tox preparation, the crucial importance of a safe refeeding protocol, and the numerous mental, emotional, and physical benefits experienced by participants in his "Dry Fast with Friends" community program.
Heavy metal detox is the most overlooked driver of fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, and low testosterone — and most standard lab panels miss it entirely. In this episode, toxic burden specialist Kyle Hulbert explains why "normal" blood work can leave you feeling terrible and what actually works to reverse hidden toxicity. Meet our guest Kyle Hulbert is a wellness and integrative nutrition coach specializing in detoxification, hormones, and root-cause health. After his own decade-long struggle with a...
Imagine throwing away your antidepressants and never needing them again. For about 85% of the people who sit with Dr. Jeff McNairy, that is exactly what happens. He is the Chief Medical Officer of Rythmia, the world's only medically licensed ayahuasca retreat, and he looks at the most stigmatized corner of mental health through a clinical lens: the chemistry, the screening, the data, and the integration work that decides whether change lasts. Meet our guest Dr. Jeff McNairy holds a doctorate in ...
What if your 10,000 steps a day were the reason your back hurts? Biomechanics engineer Gabriel Saravia, joins Nick Urban to break down why most chronic back pain comes from millimeter-scale vertebra shifts rather than weak muscles. After eliminating chronic pain in hundreds of clients ranging from world champions to people who couldn't move without bracing, his approach centers on spine-driven mechanics: the rotation, lateral flexion, and decompression patterns humans evolved for. Meet our guest...
What if everything you've been told about training harder is the reason you're breaking down? JD Tremblay is one of only 3 people to complete the Epic Deca - 10 Ironmans in 10 consecutive days. He didn't get there by pushing harder. He engineered it. In this episode, JD reveals the BRAIN system he uses with athletes, military, and high performers across 4 countries. He explains why elite Kenyan runners train at 5-6 minutes per kilometer most days, why a 12-minute nap beats 2am caffeine, and why ...
What if discipline isn't a trait you're born with, but a byproduct of something far more controllable? In this conversation, Dre Baldwin breaks down why discipline is the byproduct of a documented structure (not willpower), why 85% of your behavior is subconscious, and how to design a system that produces excellence as a default rather than a feat. Meet our guest Dre Baldwin is the founder of Work On Your Game®. A 4x TEDx speaker, 43-time author, and former 9-year pro basketball player, Dre coac...
Dr. Lisa Riegel reveals why 85% of New Year's resolutions fail by week 2 and the brain science that makes change actually stick. The NeuroWell Framework explains how your thalamus (Harold) and amygdala (Bob) hijack decision-making and what to do about it. In this conversation, Dr. Lisa A. Riegel, breaks down the neuroscience of self-regulation, the 4 states of awake, a 30-minute relaxation protocol, and her 8C Commitment Framework for making personal change last. Meet our guest Dr. Lisa A. Riege...
What if the reason your wins never feel like enough isn't a motivation problem, but a decision you made at age 3 that you don't even remember? Executive coach and former RAF pilot Will Steel joins Nick Urban to unpack how unconscious childhood decisions become the invisible architecture of an adult life. Will trained in ontological coaching under Werner Erhard's lineage and now works with CEOs, Buddhist monks, imams, and aspiring heads of state. His core message: limiting beliefs aren't abstract...
RNA microbiome testing reveals what DNA gut tests fundamentally miss. Your gut bacteria have 3,000+ genes each — DNA tests see zero of their actual activity. Dr. Momchilo (Momo) Vuyisich, Co-founder & CSO of Viome and former Los Alamos National Laboratory scientist, explains why RNA-based metatranscriptomics is a quantum leap over DNA sequencing for understanding your microbiome and personalizing nutrition. Meet our guest Dr. Momo Vuyisich spent 12 years at Los Alamos National Laboratory dev...
Are you busy all day but never finishing the work that actually matters? What if the problem isn't discipline — it's that you've never learned how to enter a flow state on demand? Steven Puri joins Nick Urban to break down the science and practice of flow states. Steven shares the exact protocol he built after two decades in Hollywood and tech: how music at 60-90 BPM triggers focus, why rain sounds outperformed $100K of custom compositions, and the morning intention habit he calls the single hig...
You don't have a motivation problem. You have a TRUST problem. And the fix is so embarrassingly simple, you'll laugh at it — but it works. Acusio Bivona lost his relationship, his business, his friends, and nearly his mind... all in 5 months. What he built from the wreckage? A 90-day protocol that's helping founders go from total system failure to operating at a level they didn't know existed Meet our guest Acusio Bivona is a Human Performance Architect and founder of The Resurrection Protocol. ...
Ever wonder why you spend hundreds on antioxidant supplements but still feel run down? What if the most powerful antioxidant isn't in your supplement cabinet — but already inside your body? François Vix, CEO of GliSODin with 40+ published clinical studies across 50+ countries, reveals why superoxide dismutase (SOD) neutralizes up to 1 billion free radicals per molecule while vitamin C handles just one. He breaks down the oxygen paradox driving "inflammaging," how mad cow disease nearly erased SO...
Ever feel exhausted no matter what you try, or notice new symptoms you can't explain since 2020? Dr. Evan Hirsch reveals the Toxic Five framework, the hidden combination of heavy metals, chemicals, molds, infections, & nervous system dysfunction that are the real root causes of chronic fatigue, long COVID, & autoimmunity. Meet our guest Dr. Evan Hirsch is a board-certified MD and the founder of EnergyMD, where he specializes in treating chronic fatigue syndrome and long COVID. He has spe...
Ever feel tired & anxious even when your labs look “normal”? Dr. Scott Sher explains how mitochondrial dysfunction & metabolomics reveal what’s really happening at the cellular level & why optimizing your mitochondria changes energy, focus, & resilience. Meet our guest Dr. Scott Sherr is an integrative hyperbaric medicine specialist and co-founder of Troscriptions, the company behind the first commercial pharmaceutical-grade methylene blue product. He provides worldwide hyperbari...
Ever wake up tired even when you slept enough? Brett Aldrich shares how Ayurveda and circadian-aligned living, like morning sunlight, seasonal eating, & simple self-massage… restore steady energy, digestion, & long-term resilience Meet our guest Brett Aldrich is an Ayurvedic Counselor, Breathwork Practitioner & founder of Seed the Spirit in Portland, Maine, blending decades of service with holistic training. Her work spans supporting trauma survivors & children with developmental...
What if the secret to longevity isn’t more data, but better direction? Julian breaks down how personalized biomarkers, mindset, & meaningful relationships shape long-term performance far more than chasing every new biohacking trend. Meet our guest Julian Issa is the host of The Beyond Tomorrow Podcast, exploring longevity, mindset & human potential while helping people navigate change with clarity & agency. An exited tech founder, investor & former Newsweek journalist who conduct...
That mattress you’ve had for 8 years? It might be aging you. Derek Hales from Nap Lab shares what 500+ mattress tests reveal about support, toxins, cooling, & durability & how the wrong materials quietly wreck sleep, joints, & long-term health. Meet our guest NapLab began when founder Derek & his wife Samantha searched for an affordable mattress in 2014 & started reviewing their experiences online. What began as a hobby site called Sleepopolis quickly grew into a full testing...
Could nature-based principles outperform modern productivity hacks? This episode, Dr. Aldrich Chan connects neuroscience, Daoist wisdom, & bioharmonized living to help high achievers move out of survival mode & into a more grounded, adaptive, & high-performing state. Meet our guest Dr. Chan is a neuropsychologist, psychotherapist & award-winning author of Reassembling Models of Reality & 7 Principles of Nature: How We Strayed & How We Return. He is the founder of the Cent...
Ever wonder how repeated hits affect the brain long after the game ends? William Person shares his firsthand experience with CTE, sub-concussive impacts, & cognitive decline, revealing why high-impact sports carry hidden risks for mental health & long-term performance. Meet our guest William Person is a former nine-year Team USA bobsled athlete whose career left him battling severe CTE symptoms including cognitive decline, depression & debilitating headaches. After discovering Hyperb...
Think recovery tools only work if you use everything at once? Jake Ross breaks down how combining PEMF, far infrared, red light, & natural gemstones creates consistent gains in energy, nervous system balance, and performance, without complicated routines. Meet our guest Jake Ross is part of the leadership and growth marketing team at HealthyLine, where he helps translate advanced recovery technologies into real-world routines for athletes and health-focused individuals. He focuses on product...
Ever wonder which health trends are actually worth your time in 2026? Nick Urban breaks down what truly moves the needle… active wearables, multi-sensor monitoring, recovery systems, & environment-first strategies that deliver measurable ROI. Meet our host Nick Urban is a BioHarmonizer, athlete, and founder of Outliyr.com , as well as the host of theHigh Performance Longevity podcast. A certified Chek Practitioner, Personal Trainer, and Performance Health Coach, he bridges the gap between an...
Could reaction speed be the missing metric for brain health? Dexter Ang shares how wrist-based neurotechnology quantifies cognition, personalizes interventions, & supports long-term mental performance for executives & elite performers. Meet our guest Dexter Ang is the co-founder & CEO of Pison Technology, developing wearable neuromuscular sensing & nervous system interfaces. Inspired by caring for his mother after her ALS diagnosis, he returned to MIT to build sensors that transl...
What makes methylene blue so different from most nootropics is how little it takes to have an effect. In this clip, Mark Sloan explains why ultra-low doses of methylene blue can support mental clarity, calm energy, and mitochondrial performance without overstimulation. You’ll hear why: Just a few milligrams can support steady, all-day focus Low doses reduce risk while increasing safety and accessibility Methylene blue supports mitochondrial energy production at the cellular level It plays a role...
Why does gut health affect your brain and metabolism so deeply? Martha Carlin explains how the microbiome, endotoxin, & the glycocalyx influence energy, cognition, and long-term resilience & why gut repair is central to protecting longevity. Meet our guest Martha Carlin is a pioneering citizen scientist & systems researcher who investigates the links between the microbiome, chronic disease & environmental toxins after her husband’s Parkinson’s diagnosis. She is the founder & ...
Think overthinking means you’re just too analytical? Kevin breaks down how the “stone age brain” drives stress loops, & how mindfulness, savoring, & simple cognitive tools help high achievers build resilience & mental toughness. Meet our guest Kevin Stacey, MBA is an effectiveness expert & former brain imaging specialist who helps individuals & organizations improve performance, resilience & results using neuroscience-based strategies. As the founder of TrainRight, he has...
Ever wonder how elite athletes stay calm under pressure? Santiago Brand explains how brain mapping, neurofeedback, & HRV training build focus, emotional control, & consistent high performance without relying on stimulants or shortcuts. Meet our guest Santiago Brand is a sports & clinical psychologist with over sixteen years of experience specializing in biofeedback, neurofeedback, qEEG brain mapping & BrainSpotting. A board-certified, bilingual expert, he has trained professional...
Ever feel tired even when you sleep enough? Carrie Bennett explains how quantum biology & circadian rhythms shape your energy, metabolism, and mood & how simple light choices like morning sunlight, infrared bulbs, & reducing blue light bring real BioSynergy. Meet our guest As a college athlete, Carrie battled chronic joint pain, insomnia, stomach issues, adrenal fatigue & brain fog despite her background in biology, nutrition & fitness. Everything changed when she discovered ...
Your body respond better to vibration than medication. Linda Bamber-Olsen reveals how WAVwatch uses sound therapy for issues like breast health, inflammation, and stress, offering practical steps to bioharmonize your mind and body through accessible frequency-based self-care. Meet our guest Linda Bamber-Olson discovered the healing potential of sound after growing up deaf in one ear & later turned that passion into a mission for breast health & wellness. Her work led to the creation of B...
Why infrared saunas feel so different from regular heat. Connie Zack of Sunlighten breaks down far, mid, & near infrared, how each wavelength supports detox, recovery, and mood, & why materials & low-EMF design matter for a truly bioharmonized sauna routine. Meet our guest Connie Zack is the co-founder of Sunlighten, the global leader in infrared sauna & light therapy, inspired by her brother’s healing journey. She & her husband Aaron left pharmaceutical careers to bring scie...
