Peak Performance Life Podcast

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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 205: Focus.ceo World-Renowned Life Coach David Wood Shares Simple Strategies To Make Changes & Get What You Want Out Of Life (It's Easier Than You Think).

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:23) Why don't we do what we know is good for us, and where do we start? (3:58) David’s simple solution to finally start lifting weights again (6:31) How one coaching question sparked a major life change (12:19) The power of massive action and accepting failure (19:42) The 4 levels of gamifying your goals (24:16) How to use the Pomodoro technique to stay focused (27:31) Where to find David’s free quiz and coaching resources (31:10) Outro Who is David Wood? David Wood i...

Jun 24, 2025•34 min

EPI 204: How 56 Year Old Julie Gibson Clark MEASURABLY Slowed Down Her Rate Of Aging and Ranked 2nd In The Rejuvenation Olympics (On A Tiny Budget).

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (01:14) Julie’s background and introduction to health after personal trauma (02:44) From meds to natural healing and lifestyle shifts (06:10) Discovering heavy metal toxicity and chelation therapy (09:48) What is the Rejuvenation Olympics? (12:25) Her aging score and how it improved (15:48) What does her diet look like? (17:28) VO2 max training: weekly routine and impact (22:48) What supplements does she take? (24:26) Fasting mimicking diet and why she uses Prolon (27:14...

Jun 17, 2025•48 min

EPI 203: Secrets Of Top Performers. Counter Intuitive Strategies To Help You Find Your NEXT LEVEL. With Alexander Feinberg

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (01:07) Alex's background from baseball to tech to coaching (04:32) Mistakes high performers make (06:30) Doing less for better results (10:49) Creating space for deep thinking (13:06) Building productive habits that work overnight (17:11) Alex’s fitness framework for burning fat passively (21:48) Common weight loss traps and simple fixes (26:13) What sets elite performers apart? (34:32) Can you teach hunger and drive? (37:22) Health must always come first (41:54) Where ...

Jun 10, 2025•46 min

EPI 202: World's Foremost Expert On PROTEIN Answers All Your Questions. Protein Timing, Which Type Of Protein Is Best, Intermittent Fasting, and How Much Protein Do You Really Need. With Luc van Loon, Ph.D.

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (00:56) Meet Dr. Luc Van Loon and his background in protein research (01:51) How much protein is too much—or not enough? (06:03) Can your body really "waste" extra protein? (07:53) Is the post-workout protein window real? (09:00) Daily protein needs and what the data really says (12:51) Plant vs. animal protein (17:40) Do essential amino acid supplements work like protein powder? (22:15) What to know about collagen protein and muscle growth (30:09) Protein before bed and...

Jun 03, 2025•51 min

EPI 201: Dr. Emily Splichal - Functional Podiatrist & Movement Specialist Shares How To Wake Up & Strengthen Your Feet.

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:03) Dr. Emily’s background in gymnastics and fitness (4:08) Common foot care mistakes and why most people ignore their feet (6:43) Transitioning from supportive to minimal shoes (9:25) The myth of cushion (12:14) Daily barefoot and balance routines to build foot strength (14:36) How to “wake up” your feet and improve body awareness (18:47) Toe spacers and managing bunions and plantar fasciitis (21:12) Aging, menopause, and their effects on foot health (26:32) The trut...

May 27, 2025•46 min

EPI 200: Dr. Neel Bulchandani - Why Your Tongue Placement & Mouth May Be Causing Your Issues. Exercises For Your Tongue & Mouth. Why Tongue Ties Can Cause Breathing, Digestion, Sleep, and TMJ Issues. Here's What To Do About It!

Tongue Press Course Link: https://www.neelbulchandani.com/tongue-press Use code PEAK20 to get Tongue Press for $20 ($70 off the standard price of $90) Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:28) What’s Dr. Neel’s background, and how he got into the work he does (4:47) What is a tongue tie, and how common is it? (10:05) Why tongue ties often go undiagnosed (12:12) Dr. Neel’s "airway map" and 70 patterns of dysfunction (14:09) How to screen yourself for a tongue tie (19:23) The right way to breathe and positi...

May 20, 2025•56 min

EPI 199: Psychiatrist Dr. Drew Ramsey - Author of Healing The Modern Brain, Eat To Beat Depression & Anxiety, and The Happiness Diet Shares Actionable Takeaways To Improve Brain Function & Emotional Health

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:08) Dr. Ramsey’s path to psychiatry and roots in rural Indiana (3:15) The basics of sleep, food, and nature (7:25) Biggest mistakes people make with mental health (9:12) Neuroplasticity, inflammation, and the microbiome (18:12) Worst foods for mental health (30:25) What to eat for better brain health (31:22) Addressing trauma and emotional burdens (35:22) Strengthening your sense of connection (37:41) Benefits of grounding and being in nature (45:07) What is his prefe...

May 13, 2025•1 hr

EPI 198: GOOD STRESS Author Jeff Krasno Shares Timeless Wisdom On Health, Longevity, Breathing, Mindfulness, & Happiness

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:48) Jeff’s story and 9/11 healing (4:03) Good stress vs bad stress (7:53) The psychological side of stress and emotional regulation (13:39) Ancient wellness practices and building calm through meditation (18:00) Tools for managing stress (35:51) Movement and exercise through evolution (41:20) Where to learn more about Jeff and his book (46:05) Outro Who is Jeff Krasno? Jeff is the co-founder and CEO of Commune, a masterclass platform for personal and societal well-bei...

May 06, 2025•49 min

EPI 197: Holistic Gut Health Doctor On Creating A Healthy Gut Microbiome, What Healthy Poop Looks Like, & Healing Autoimmune & Gut Issues. With Dr. Chanu Dasari, MD.

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:00) First steps Dr. Dasari takes with new patients (3:07) Symptoms tied to gut microbiome dysfunction (4:37) Why most stool tests can be misleading (11:27) Why a food diary is the best tool (14:06) What healthy vs. unhealthy stool looks like (17:15) How to fix constipation (19:46) Top foods hurting your gut (24:12) Sugar alcohols and the hidden dangers of diet sodas (31:53) Best foods for gut health (34:59) How to properly prepare beans and legumes (38:08) Why omega f...

Apr 29, 2025•55 min

EPI 196: Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD - Making Food Choices Based On NUTRIENT DENSITY. Learn How To Eat (Not How To Diet)

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:45) Dr. Sarah Ballantyne’s background and health journey (6:37) What does “nutrient density” actually mean? (8:58) Why current food scoring systems fall short (13:09) The hardest nutrients to get & why they matter (18:54) Breaking diet culture rules (27:09) What a typical day of eating looks like for Sarah (32:58) Weight loss tips using the Nutrivore philosophy (39:52) Lifestyle habits for sustainable change (47:500 Where to learn more about Nutrivore and Dr. Sara...

Apr 22, 2025•52 min

EPI 195: Dr. John Douillard - Ancient Ayurvedic Wisdom Meets Modern Science. Timeless (Forgotten) Principles Of Health + Herbs, Circadian Rhythm, Seasonal Eating Tips & More!

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:11) How Dr. Douillard got into Ayurvedic medicine (4:12) Ancient understanding of microbes and gut health (9:02) The major principles of Ayurvedic medicine (14:29) Live breathing exercise and how to strengthen the diaphragm (18:04) Nose breathing while walking for relaxation and better lung function (24:28) Ayurvedic approach to diet and seasonal eating (34:13) What Dr. Douillard typically eats in a day (38:38) Ayurveda and weight loss—resetting digestion naturally (4...

Apr 15, 2025•55 min

EPI 194: Losing Weight & Healing Yourself - The RIGHT Way To Use Keto & Carnivore Style Diets With Best Selling Author Maria Emmerich

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:53) Maria and her health journey (2:45) How keto helped Maria and her shift into carnivore diet (6:58) Old-school nutrition advice vs. updated science (12:23) Keto and weight loss—how it really works (18:35) Protein vs. fat: understanding macros and energy (20:40) Should you cycle off keto or carnivore? (23:46) Who benefits most from these diets—real success stories (26:39) Causes of hair loss and how diet can help (30:59) Nutrient density: steak vs. fruits and veggie...

Apr 08, 2025•45 min

EPI 193: METABOLISM MASTERCLASS - Yes It's Possible To Eat More & Lose Weight Once You've Fixed Your Metabolism. With Metabolic Nutrition Coach Heather Deba

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:55) Why crash diets (like The Biggest Loser) don’t work (3:51) Heather’s personal story of restriction and burnout (6:44) Rethinking weight loss goals and caloric deficits (8:15) Metabolism explained with a money analogy (12:23) How to test your metabolic rate at home (17:46) Nutrition needs to fit your lifestyle (23:41) Junk food, real life, and what’s actually sustainable (25:35) The right way to adjust calories (29:33) Real client stories: eating more and losing we...

Apr 01, 2025•48 min

EPI 192: Archeologist Dr. Bill Schindler - Author Of "Eat Like A Human" Talks Meat, Organs, Blood, Plants, Fermenting, Nutrient Density, Bioavailability, & More!

Show notes: (0:52) Dr. Bill Schindler's background and how he came to write the book (2:57) Learning from traditional cultures around the world (6:27) Why plants have toxins and how to make them safer (8:13) The Drunken Monkey Hypothesis and ripe vs. unripe fruit (14:59) What it really means to “eat like a human” (26:52) Practical ways to start adding organ meats (37:10) Where to find high-quality organs and how to start (43:07) Why meat and organs are more than just protein (48:15) Carbs, ketos...

Mar 25, 2025•1 hr

EPI 191: The Importance Of FOOT HEALTH. Best & Worst Sneakers, Exercises & Foot Strengthening Tools, Healing Bunions, Plantar Fasciitis, And More!

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:35) Dr. Perez's journey into foot biomechanics (3:45) What is gait and why it matters (4:02) Common foot-related issues and their impact on overall health (7:13) The impact of footwear on foot health (14:58) Transitioning to minimalist shoes safely (21:37) Strengthening exercises for foot health (31:19) Addressing bunions and plantar fasciitis (40:45) The importance of barefoot walking and graded exposure (44:29) Where to find more resources from Dr. Perez (45:26) Out...

Mar 18, 2025•48 min

EPI 190: Neuroscientist & Psychologist Charan Ranganath PHD - Memory, Brain Health, And Living A Long Happy Life

Show notes: (1:27) The why behind the book (3:14) The science behind memory (7:45) Memory’s role in mental health (18:25) Therapeutic approaches to memory (27:32) The power of reframing (31:40) The subjectivity of memory (34:58) Creating lasting memories (37:44) Maintaining brain health (43:45) Importance of relationships (48:29) Redefining purpose in retirement (50:32) Where to find and learn more about Dr. Ranganath (52:24) Outro Who is Dr. Charan Ranganath? Charan Ranganath is a Professor at ...

Mar 11, 2025•55 min

EPI 189: Dr. Joel Warsh (aka @DrJoelGator) - Vaccine Schedule For Kids Discussion. Options, Alternatives, And More.

Show notes: (1:53) On why he shifted to integrative medicine (4:13) The rise of chronic diseases and the need for open vaccine discussions (6:05) Increasing vaccine schedules and autism rates (10:23) Vaccine schedule breakdown and what parents should consider (17:13) Autism and the lack of definitive research on causes (22:18) Alternative vaccine schedules and detox support (27:50) Prioritizing vaccines: which are most important? (31:28) Flu and COVID vaccines for kids: what parents should know ...

Mar 04, 2025•51 min

EPI 188: Dr. Stasha Gominak - These Common Vitamin Deficiencies Could Be Ruining Your Sleep, Causing Headaches, Pain, Anxiety, And Destroying Your Motivation. Learn How To Fix It.

Show notes: (0:49) Dr. Stasha Gominak and the RightSleep program (6:03) The role of gut microbiome and vitamin deficiencies in sleep disorders (12:35) Importance of vitamin D and optimal levels for sleep health (22:30) How B vitamins impact sleep and overall well-being (32:00) Acetylcholine’s role in sleep and inflammation (41:00) Overview of the Right Sleep program and how it works (46:00) Understanding B vitamin supplementation and dosage (56:42) Where to find Dr. Gominak’s resources and closi...

Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 1 min

EPI 187: Corruption In Our Food Industry EXPOSED. With Investigative Journalist Carey Gillam

Show notes: (01:19) How she got into the work she does now (04:11) Monsanto’s history and GMO crops (08:54) The billion-dollar Roundup cancer lawsuits (13:02) Monsanto’s efforts to suppress scientific evidence (16:41) Social media disinformation campaigns and online attacks (19:10) The broken incentives in farming and government subsidies (25:01) Bill Gates' role in pushing GMO crops globally (29:40) U.S. policies on pesticides and additives (35:41) Paraquat: The deadly pesticide banned in China...

Feb 18, 2025•51 min

EPI 186: Build LEAN MUSCLE, Lose Weight, & Get Stronger. Getting The Physique You Want With Scientific Fitness Expert Menno Henselmans

Show notes: (1:20) How he got into the work he does today (3:09) The evolution of evidence-based fitness (5:21) Common fitness myths debunked (11:48) High-frequency vs. traditional training (20:06) Difference in strength training for men and women (22:24) The secrets to amazing physique (29:41) How much calorie deficit does a person need? (39:29) How to get long-term fitness success (44:19) Where to find Menno and his resources (45:24) Outro Who is Menno Henselmans? Menno Henselmans used to be a...

Feb 11, 2025•48 min

EPI 185: Dr. Staci Whitman - How To Optimize Your ORAL HEALTH. Fluoride vs. Hydroxyapatite, Mouth Breathing Issues, Oral Microbiome Tests, Mouthwash, Tongue Scraping, & Flossing

Show notes: (1:21) Dr. Whitman’s background and how she transitioned from traditional to functional dentistry (5:00) The biggest mistakes people make with their oral health (10:38) Why mouth breathing is damaging & how to fix it (16:01) The hidden dangers of acidic drinks like diet soda (18:17) What is hydroxyapatite & why it’s a game-changer for oral health (28:29) The problem with most toothpaste ingredients (32:13) Tongue scraping, flossing, and, water picking (37:35) How laser dentis...

Feb 04, 2025•54 min

EPI 184: 72 Year Old LONGEVITY & VITALITY Expert Dr. Mark Rosenbloom. 2 Genes Everyone Needs To Test For, Hormone Optimization, Follistatin Gene Therapy, And More!

Show notes: (0:48) Dr. Mark Rosenbloom and his mission (2:54) The ABCs for health optimization (8:39) APOE and COMT genes: Why they matter (14:30) Hormone therapy benefits across all ages (23:19) The Mediterranean diet and avoiding harmful foods (30:07) Follistatin gene therapy and rapamycin (43:03) How to find Dr. Rosenbloom and work with him (46:36) Outro Who is Dr. Mark Rosenbloom? Dr. Rosenbloom is the CEO and Chief Medical Officer at LIFEFORCE Medical Institute. He began his training at Sta...

Jan 28, 2025•49 min

EPI 183: Not All RED LIGHT THERAPY Is Created Equal. Differences In Power & Penetration, Benefits, Use Cases For Healing/Recovery, Dementia/Brain Health, Hair Growth & More! With Tom Kerber of SunPowerLED

Show notes: (2:15) Tom Kerber and the science behind red light therapy (5:45) LEDs and their surprising applications (19:16) Mechanisms of red light and promising results in cognitive issues (27:40) Differences between high-power PBM devices and generic red light panels (42:19) How SunPowerLED devices target deep tissues for optimal healing (49:47) More resources for integrating PBM into healthcare routines (53:11) Outro Who is Tom Kerber? Tom Kerber is the President & Founder of SunPowerLED...

Jan 21, 2025•56 min

EPI 182: ORAL HEALTH MASTERCLASS: The Most Important Oral Health Tests Your Dentist Likely Isn't Doing! Plus Detecting, Avoiding, and Fixing Bacterial Infections That Could Be The Cause Of Other Health Issues! With Cris Duval, RDH

Show notes: (1:37) Cris Duval from burnout to redefining dental care (5:53) Key mistakes in traditional dentistry (9:59) Practical tips: Identifying bleeding gums and oral pathogen testing (17:20) Alternative therapies: Lasers, ozone, and avoiding antibiotics (27:18) Finding the right dentist and why oral cancer screenings are critical (34:41) Surprising routes of bacterial transmission: Mothers, lovers, and dogs (41:58) How values drive health decisions (49:46) Outro Who is Cris Duval? As a den...

Jan 14, 2025•53 min

EPI 181: HUGE BREAKTHROUGH IN HEART HEALTH! New Ultrasound Cardiology Exams. Why Your Cardiologist Should Be Doing Them (& Why They Are Probably Not) With Dr. Ilan Kedan

Show notes: (2:21) Dr. Kedan’s journey to becoming a leader in cardiology innovation (6:12) The broader applications of handheld ultrasound in patient care (15:15) The cholesterol debate: Is inflammation the bigger issue? (21:37) The role of ultrasound in preventive cardiology (27:31) The importance of balancing lifestyle changes with medical interventions (31:17) Factors predicting adverse events in cardiovascular health (36:49) How to find the right cardiologist and leveraging new technologies...

Jan 07, 2025•58 min

EPI 180: Dr. Nicole Cain - Psychologist & Naturopathic Physician On Overcoming Anxiety Without Antidepressants & Doing Deep Work That Could Unlock A New Life For You!

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:11) Dr. Nicole Cain and her integrative approach (2:55) Understanding the nine types of anxiety (5:33) Debunking the serotonin-imbalance theory (9:36) The gut-brain connection and its role in anxiety (14:16) The “vital resiliency” concept and supporting overall health (30:20) Practical tools for managing anxiety in the moment (37:19) The 3-minute transformational hack to alchemizing anxiety (45:29) Where to find Panic Proof and other resources (49:48) Outro Who is Dr....

Dec 31, 2024•53 min

EPI 179: Understanding CHAKRAS And Why They Are So Closely Related To Your Health & Wellbeing. Plus How To Balance Your Chakras. With Shai Tubali

Show notes: (0:53) Shai Tubali and how he got into his work (3:13) What are chakras? (7:24) Understanding the subtle body and life force energy (10:46) Moving from dysfunction to balance in chakras (17:30) The mind-body connection in chakra work (29:52) Practical techniques on listening to your chakras (40:11) Your Chakra Personality (45:46) Where to learn more about Shai and his book (47:53) Outro Who is Shai Tubali? Shai Tubali is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Leeds, UK. ...

Dec 24, 2024•51 min

EPI 178: MASTERCLASS On Healing Injuries With Dr. Elizabeth Yurth. The RIGHT Way To Use Peptides, Stem Cells, Hormone Replacement, And Even GLP-1 (Ozempic) To Get Long Lasting Results

Show notes: (1:13) Dr. Elizabeth Yurth and transition from traditional orthopedics to holistic care (6:15) Understanding inflammation and joint health (8:23) Assessing and treating joint pain holistically (14:58) Overview of peptides like BPC-157 and thymosin beta-4 (17:57) Groundbreaking treatments: pentosan polysulfate and exosomes (22:38) The role of red and near-infrared light in healing (26:15) Stem cells vs. extracellular vesicles (34:56) Peptides: their use and potential (46:55) How to fi...

Dec 17, 2024•52 min

EPI 177: Healthy Kids Happy Kids Author Dr. Elisa Song - A Warning On Antibiotics Plus How To Strengthen Your Kids Immune System & Create A Healthy Gut Microbiome

Show notes: (1:31) Dr. Song’s journey into holistic pediatrics (6:14) Understanding integrative pediatrics: Combining traditional and holistic medicine (10:05) The dangers of overprescribed antibiotics (15:04) How early gut health impacts immunity, allergies, and mental health (23:58) Signs of gut imbalance in kids and how to address it (33:36) Nutrition guidelines for kids (39:22) How kids can regulate their nervous systems with simple techniques (48:30) Where to learn more about Dr. Song and h...

Dec 10, 2024•55 min

EPI 176: Life Changing Breathwork, A Simple Urine Test That Can Reveal Important Things You Can Easily Correct, & Simple Steps To Have More Energy. With The Nutritionist To Top CEOs Ryan Kennedy

Show notes: (1:36) The Peak State Method and its transformative effects (9:29) Learn more about the Peak State Method (11:41) Understanding health assessments and testing (16:19) On DNA testing (22:46) Energy as the foundation of health and performance (28:43) Understanding hormonal imbalances (30:24) Natural approaches to boost testosterone (38:32) Weight loss strategies: metabolic health, protein intake, and exercise (50:00) Risks and benefits of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss (53:22) Other resou...

Dec 03, 2024•56 min

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