Peak Performance Life Podcast

Peak Performance
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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!

  1. 2일 전

    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 Koff, RD?   Ashley Koff, RD, is a USA Today bestselling author, registered dietitian, and founder of The Better Nutrition Program. With more than 25 years of experience, she has helped reshape the conversation around sustainable weight health by moving beyond traditional dieting and focusing on digestion, hormones, blood sugar, inflammation, and personalized nutrition. In her book Your Best Shot, Ashley introduces a practical system for understanding and supporting weight health hormones, including GLP-1s, whether someone is using medication or not. Her work helps people feel more informed, hopeful, and empowered in their health journey. Connect with Ashley: Website: https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-koff/   Grab a copy: https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/your-best-shot/   Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life  Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

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  2. 5월 26일

    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 Dr. Tommy (49:02) Outro Who is Dr. Tommy Wood?   Dr. Tommy Wood is a neuroscientist, researcher, and athletic performance consultant focused on brain health, human performance, and long-term cognitive function. He is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Neuroscience at the University of Washington, where his lab studies brain health across the lifespan, including newborn brain injury, adult brain trauma, concussions, and dementia risk. Dr. Wood earned his biochemistry degree from the University of Cambridge, his medical degree from the University of Oxford, and his PhD in Physiology and Neuroscience from the University of Oslo. He has published many scientific papers, lectured around the world, and worked with professional athletes, Olympians, world champions, and Formula 1 drivers. He is also the author of The Stimulated Mind and co-host of the Better Brain Fitness podcast. Connect with Dr. Tommy: Website: https://www.drtommywood.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-wood-35b685a8/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/drtommywood/   Grab a copy: https://www.drtommywood.com/stimulated-mind   Tune in: https://www.drtommywood.com/podcast Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life  Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

    52분

  3. 5월 19일

    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 is Rich Diviney?   Rich Diviney is a retired Navy SEAL commander, bestselling author, leadership expert, and performance coach. During his 20-plus-year military career, he completed more than 13 overseas deployments and served as the officer in charge of selection, assessment, and training for a specialized SEAL command. He also helped create the SEALs' "Mind Gym," a program built to improve mental performance under pressure. Since retiring in 2017, Rich has worked with business leaders, athletes, military teams, and major organizations to help people perform better under stress, challenge, and uncertainty. He is the author of The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance and Masters of Uncertainty: The Navy SEAL Way to Turn Stress Into Success for You and Your Team. Connect with Rich: Website: https://theattributes.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richdiviney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rich_diviney/ Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life  Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

    46분

  4. 5월 12일

    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 and safe movement after surgery (30:42) Dr. Dewan's children's book and tiger conservation (32:54) Charity surgery, global medicine, and giving back (35:46) AI, robotics, and the future of surgery (38:08) Full body scans, risks, benefits, and patient stress (42:08) Where to follow Dr. Sheri Dewan (42:37) Outro Who is Dr. Sheri Dewan?   Dr. Sheri Dewan is a board-certified neurosurgeon, bestselling author, and Chair of Neurosurgery at Ascension Health, as well as a Clinical Professor at The Chicago Medical School. One of the relatively few board-certified women neurosurgeons in the United States, she was inspired in part by her mother's ruptured brain aneurysm and the life-saving care she received. Dr. Dewan is the author of Cutting a Path: The Power of Purpose, Discipline, and Determination, where she shares lessons on purpose, discipline, motherhood, and perseverance in medicine. Beyond surgery, she is involved in global health work, charity surgeries in Southern India, women's leadership in neurosurgery, and tiger conservation through her children's book project. Connect with Dr. Sheri Website: https://www.drsheridewan.com/ IG: http://instagram.com/drsheridewan   Grab a copy: https://www.drsheridewan.com/order-books Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life  Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

    45분

  5. 5월 5일

    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 Who is Ty Beal, PhD?   Ty Beal, PhD, is a nutrition scientist, Senior Technical Specialist at the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, and host of The Ty Beal Show. His work focuses on diet quality, micronutrients, food processing, animal-source foods, and how food choices affect human health. He leads food systems data and analytics work at GAIN and has advised major global organizations, including WHO, FAO, and UNICEF. Ty is known for making nutrition science clear, practical, and grounded in evidence. He has published more than 60 scientific papers and has been cited over 7,000 times, bringing deep research experience to conversations about healthy, sustainable diets. Connect with Ty: Website: https://tybeal.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tybeal X: https://x.com/TyBealPhD/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/tybealphd/ Tune in: https://tybeal.com/podcast/ Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life  Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

    51분

  6. 4월 28일

    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 (49:50) Where to find Ben and his resources (51:13) Outro   Who is Ben Rein?   Ben Rein, PhD, is an award-winning neuroscientist, author, and science communicator whose research focuses on social behavior, including empathy, autism, MDMA, and the ways digital interaction affects the brain. He earned his PhD in neuroscience from SUNY Buffalo in 2021, where he studied how autism-linked gene changes affect brain function, and later completed postdoctoral training at Stanford University, where he explored the neural basis of empathy. He currently serves as Chief Science Officer of the Mind Science Foundation, is an Adjunct Lecturer at Stanford University, and a Clinical Assistant Professor at SUNY Buffalo. Rein has published more than 20 peer-reviewed papers and is widely known for making neuroscience easy to understand for a public audience of more than one million social media followers.  Connect with Ben: Website: https://www.benrein.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-rein-phd-374605ab/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.benrein/ Grab a copy: https://www.benrein.com/book Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life  Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

    54분

  7. 4월 21일

    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 (50:55) Outro Who is Dr. William Li?   Dr. William Li is a physician, scientist, and New York Times bestselling author whose work focuses on how the body can defend and heal itself through science-backed nutrition. His research has contributed to more than 40 medical treatments used across over 70 diseases, and his TED Talk, Can We Eat to Starve Cancer?, has reached millions of viewers worldwide. He is the author of Eat to Beat Disease and Eat to Beat Your Diet and has been featured by major media outlets including CNN, CNBC, Time Magazine, and Good Morning America. Connect with Dr. William Website: https://drwilliamli.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/drwilliamli/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/drwilliamli   Grab a copy: https://drwilliamli.com/etb-diet-book/ https://drwilliamli.com/book-li/ TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/william_li_can_we_eat_to_starve_cancer     Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life  Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

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  8. 4월 14일

    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 from Yale University and her MD from Columbia University Medical School. In her work, she uses a functional medicine, whole-person approach to mental health, focusing on root causes that may affect anxiety, mood, and overall well-being. She is the author of The Anatomy of Anxiety and is based in New York City. Connect with Dr. Vora Website: https://ellenvora.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellen-vora-md-a89b8a47 IG: https://www.instagram.com/ellenvoramd/   Grab a copy: https://ellenvora.com/book/ Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life  Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

    52분
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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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    Peak Performance
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    2018년 - 2026년
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