Performance Driven Living

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Welcome to ”Performance Driven Living,” a space where we dismantle the impossible and guide you toward reaching your highest potential. This podcast is your invitation to explore life’s ”how-to” from varied perspectives, all while aligning with the belief that anything is possible. Join your host, a former skeptic turned possibility advocate, as he leads you away (nay, liberates you) from mediocrity and towards extraordinary living. In this “how-to,” educational cross-section of “do everything” thinking, learn to challenge your own “whys” and turn them into “why nots.” Subscribe and transform with us. And laugh. Laughing makes everything better.

  1. 2D AGO

    [Ep 42] Why Your Body is Inflamed (And It’s Not Why You Think) | Dr. Shivani Gupta

    Most people treat inflammation as an enemy to be suppressed. But what if it’s actually a vital communication from your body? Today, we sit down with Ayurvedic practitioner and author Dr. Shivani Gupta to decode the "Science of Life", Dr. Shivani goes even deeper into these frameworks in her new book, The Inflammation Code   If you’ve ever felt like your "clean" blood tests aren't telling the whole story, this conversation is for you. We bridge the gap between 5,000-year-old Indian wisdom and modern biohacking to help you achieve "Vibrant Health."   CHAPTERS: 01:30 – Who is Dr. Shivani Gupta? 03:45 – Why Gut Health is the Center of your Immune System. 16:00 – The Biohacker’s Dissonance: High-Tech vs. Modern Toxins. 26:15 – Daily Rituals: Tongue Scraping, Oil Pulling, & Intentions. 40:10 – The Turmeric Deep Dive: 17,000+ Studies. 53:50 – Where to find The Inflammation Code GET THE BOOK: Dr. Shivani’s new book, The Inflammation Code, launches February 3rd! Stop following protocols and start understanding your body’s framework:  www.ShivaniGupta.com   UPGRADE YOUR STACK: After years of obscuring the obvious, Mark is finally adding Dr. Shivani’s "Swiss Army Knife" of herbs to his daily routine. Join the movement and support your vibration. 👉 FusionaryFormulas.com Use Code: YOUNG15 for 15% OFF all first-time orders! FOLLOW PERFORMANCE DRIVEN LIVING: • Watch more episodes & subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@performancedrivenlivingpodcast • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/performance-driven-living/id1813002543 • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ot9njgjicg4lisEErPxYP • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performancedrivenliving_/?hl=en

    56 min

  2. JAN 29

    [Ep 41] Organic vs. Regenerative Farming: Why Food is Medicine | Bob Jones Jr.

    Is "Organic" actually healthy, or is it just a marketing label? In this episode of Performance Driven Living, Mark Young joins Bob Jones Jr. (CEO of The Chef’s Garden) to uncover why modern agriculture—including organic farming—is failing our health. If you are interested in biohacking, gut health, or simply eating real food, you need to understand the difference between "sustainable" and Regenerative Agriculture. We discuss the shocking reality of soil depletion and desertification, and why the vegetables in your grocery store might be 14 days old and void of nutrients before you even buy them. Bob explains the science of nutrient density, how plant frequencies can naturally repel pests without Glyphosate or pesticides, and why "eating the rainbow" doesn't work if the soil is dead.   Key Topics Covered: The Soil Crisis: Why American soil is running out of minerals (and how it affects your biology). Organic vs. Regenerative: Why excluding pesticides isn't enough to create nutrient-dense food. Food is Medicine: How healthy soil creates food that acts as medicine for the body. The "Plant Blood Test": Using sap analysis to measure plant health (and human health). Ancient Wisdom: How biblical farming principles (Leviticus) align with modern soil science. Timestamps: 2:10 - The Truth About Nutrient Depletion (Why You Are Still Deficient) 6:50 - What is Regenerative Agriculture? (Reversing Desertification) 10:45 - Biblical Farming: How Ancient Wisdom Predicts Modern Science 24:00 - The Grocery Store Lie: Why Your Produce is 14 Days Old 28:40 - Organic vs. Regenerative: The Problem with the "Organic" Label 32:15 - How to Shop at a Farmer's Market (Red Flags to Watch For)   About The Guest: Bob Jones Jr. is the CEO and co-owner of The Chef's Garden, a family farm that has pioneered regenerative farming for over 40 years. They supply the world's top chefs and restaurants with nutrient-dense, flavor-rich vegetables that prioritize soil health over mass yield.   Follow Performance Driven Living: Watch more episodes & subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@performancedrivenlivingpodcast • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/performance-driven-living/id1813002543 • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ot9njgjicg4lisEErPxYP • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performancedrivenliving_/

    41 min

  3. JAN 15

    [Ep 40] How to Survive "Distressed" Real Estate (Without Becoming Distressed) David Ocon

    He signed 50 pages of waivers to be a "Human Test Dummy" for the Department of Defense. They drained the blood from his legs to simulate dying on a battlefield. Then, he treated his business the exact same way.   In this raw episode of Performance Driven Living, Mark sits down with David Ocon (Author of Why We Ran & Real Estate Developer) to discuss the fine line between "High Performance" and "Self-Destruction."   David reveals how carrying $8,000,000 a month in mortgages and refusing to "stop at the water station" landed him in the hospital twice. This is a masterclass on why the "Hustle Until You Die" mentality is actually bad for business—and how to shift into a season of "Strategic Contentment."   In this episode, you will learn:   The "Hemorrhagic Shock" Experiment: What David learned about human limits from a DOD casualty simulation. The Running Metaphor: Why sprinting is natural, but "jogging" through life destroys your soul. The "Distressed Asset" Trap: How David fixed broken buildings while letting his own health fall into disrepair. Finding Your Pace: How to transition from an "Aggressive Investor" to a "Generational Builder" after having a family. Introvert Networking: The genius strategy David used to get meetings with real estate titans (hint: it involves canvas prints).   Timestamps: 2:26 - "Why We Ran": Running as a Metaphor for Life 8:45 - The Crash: $8M in Mortgages & Hospital Visits 17:00 - The DoD Experiment: Simulating Death for Science 22:00 - Why Humans Aren't Built to "Jog" 37:00 - How an Introvert Networks with Billionaires 43:00 - The "Shark" Strategy: Waiting for the Right Deal

    47 min

  4. JAN 8

    [Ep 39] Why "Normal" Labs Are Killing You (And How To Fix It) | Steve Giddens

    Your blood work came back "Normal." Great news, right? Wrong. In a world where 90% of the population is metabolically unhealthy, being "Normal" just means you are average in a sick society.   Mark Young sits down with Steve Giddens (President of Terrain Health, formerly MtOmics) live from Metabolic Health Day in Tucson. They discuss the launch of Terrain Health, a revolutionary platform that rejects "Population Norms" in favor of "Individual Optimization."   Steve explains why the future of medicine isn't about sage-on-the-stage doctors dictating orders—it's about using AI as a "Kaleidoscope" to analyze your genetics, blood work, and lifestyle to find the root cause. They also dive into the controversial reality that AI is currently diagnosing patients with 80% accuracy, while human doctors are lagging behind at 20%.   If you want to know how to use data to become the CEO of your own health, this episode is your blueprint.   In this episode, we cover: The Kaleidoscope Effect: How Terrain Health uses AI to see facets of your health that human doctors miss. The "Normal" Trap: Why a 68-year-old's "normal" labs would be considered "critical" for a 30-year-old. Terrain vs. The Rest: How this platform differs from others (like Mark Hyman's Function Health). The AI Divide: Why the gap between the "Smart" and the "Un-adapting" is about to become a civil war. "Invite The Team": Mark’s strategy for using AI to simulate advice from experts like Dave Asprey and Dr. Nasha Winters. Compliance is King: Why the "perfect" diet fails if it doesn't fit your lifestyle (Vegan vs. Carnivore). Steve Giddens Platform: MTOMICS: https://mtomics.com/ Metabolic Health Day: https://metabolichealthday.life/   Follow Performance Driven Living: • Watch more episodes & subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@performancedrivenlivingpodcast  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performance...

    40 min

  5. JAN 2

    [EP 38] Are You Letting the System Decide Your Health? | Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj

    What if the most important “treatment” decision you make this year is simply learning how to advocate for yourself?   In this episode, Mark Young sits down with Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj for a direct conversation about patient empowerment: how to ask better questions, spot gaps in communication, and stop outsourcing your health to a system that often rewards speed over clarity. This isn’t about distrust — it’s about ownership.   You’ll hear practical ways to become a stronger partner in your own care, including how to prepare for appointments, how to get real clarity on options, and how to make decisions that align with your goals and values.   This episode is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your health plan.   In this episode: • Why “standard of care” can still miss the individual • The questions that change the entire appointment • How to avoid passive decision-making • Shared decision-making, second opinions, and informed consent • Building a health strategy you actually understand Connect with Dr. Sanjay Bhorjraj:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorsanjaymd/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctorsanjaymd/?ref=pl_edit_xav_ig_profile_page_web#    Subscribe for more evidence-aware conversations that challenge assumptions: Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@performancedrivenlivingpodcast/featured

    1h 11m

  6. 12/19/2025

    [Ep 37] Are Doctors Treating Cancer Backwards? | Dr. Nathan Goodyear

    Cancer care is changing fast and many patients feel stuck choosing between “conventional” vs “holistic.” In this episode, Dr. Nathan Goodyear breaks down what integrative oncology can look like when the goal is precision, immune-focused strategy, and patient empowerment.   Recorded at the Metabolic Health Day Conference in Tucson, AZ, this conversation explores why “standard of care” often misses the N=1 reality, how innovation is outpacing regulation, and why the future of cancer care may depend on better collaboration between patients, doctors, and data.   In this episode, you’ll hear:   Why Dr. Goodyear stepped away from prior leadership roles to push innovation further The difference between “intervening” vs helping the body heal and recover Why the immune system is central to modern cancer conversations The case for personalized, stacked strategies instead of one-size-fits-all protocols How AI may help patients ask better questions (and where it can go wrong)   About Dr. Nathan Goodyear (from the episode): Medical Director at Williams Cancer Institute. Board certified MD (originally OBGYN/pelvic floor surgeon) with a long-standing focus on integrative medicine and oncology. Author and educator who emphasizes evidence-aware, patient-centered approaches. Connect with Dr. Goodyear here: Website: https://www.docgoodyear.com/ LinkTree: https://tr.ee/r2hxquDcF0 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Prescribedpodcast/videos   Important: This episode is for educational conversation only and is not medical advice. Always consult your physician before making changes to your care. Subscribe for more conversations on health, performance, and the ideas that challenge “normal.” - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwDm5SaqG6k33EbijfiGqdw

    48 min

  7. 12/11/2025

    [Ep 36] AI Won’t Wait: Skills You Need So You Don’t Get Left Behind | Eric Steigelfest

    Is AI about to replace your job—or finally unlock your real potential? In this episode of Performance Driven Living, Mark Young sits down with Eric Steigelfest, co-founder & CEO of PurePlay, an AI-powered media intelligence platform, to talk about what actually happens to work, education, and advertising when bots can do almost everything faster than humans.   They dig into the uncomfortable questions most people avoid:   What do humans really do when AI can write, design, analyze, and even media-buy better than entire teams? Why Mark believes the smart are getting smarter and the checked-out are getting left behind How AI can either create brain atrophy… or feel like a real-life “limitless pill,” depending on how you use it Why degrees and traditional education may not matter the way they used to The new skill gap: prompt engineering, critical thinking, and the human relationship advantage   Eric breaks down how his world of AI-driven ad tech is changing media buying, creative testing, and performance marketing—while Mark pushes on the deeper human side: purpose, meaningful work, and what happens when 10 jobs collapse into one AI-augmented role.   If you’re a marketer, founder, agency owner, or just trying not to get steamrolled by the next wave of AI, this conversation will challenge how you think about:   ChatGPT and other AI tools as collaborators, not just “tools” Why “busy work” is dying and thinking work is finally king How to stay relevant when everything that can be automated, will be   Listen if you’ve ever wondered: “Where do I still have an edge when AI is everywhere?”   Connect with Eric Search “PurePlay AI” to learn more about his AI-powered media intelligence work and platform. https://www.pureplay.ai/  Watch more episodes & subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2l4CI1X1q4&t=1426s  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performancedrivenliving_/?hl=en

    1h 1m

  8. 12/04/2025

    [Ep 35] Why Addiction ‘Works’—Until It Wrecks Your Life | Joe Polish

    Is addiction really your problem—or the way you learned to survive? In this raw conversation from Metabolic Health Day in Tucson, Mark Young sits down with Joe Polish (Genius Network, Genius Recovery) to unpack addiction as a connection disorder, why you can’t punish pain out of people, and what it actually takes to heal.   Joe shares decades of experience in addiction recovery, entrepreneurship, and relationships: from his own relapse after losing his father, to why shame keeps people stuck, to the 4 pillars he believes you need to get sober and stay sober: community, biochemistry, trauma work, and purpose.   This episode is for you if:   You’ve tried to “white-knuckle” your way out of addiction and feel like you still can’t stop You’ve watched a parent or loved one drink or use themselves into an early grave You’re in 12-Step, recovery, or just sober-curious—but still feel disconnected or stuck You’re wondering how AI, social media, adult content, and modern life are reshaping addiction today   Nothing in this episode is medical advice. Always talk with your doctor or qualified professional before making changes to your health, medications, or recovery plan.   In this episode, you’ll learn:   Why Joe says “addiction is a solution”—and why focusing only on the substance often misses the real problem The difference between first-stage recovery (sobriety) and second-stage recovery (healing the deeper wounds) How addiction thrives in shame, secrecy, and isolation (“your sick is your secrets”) Why Joe calls addiction a connection disorder—to self, others, and something bigger than you The role of biochemistry (nutrition, seed oils, gut health, dopamine, serotonin) in cravings and relapse How trauma—especially early childhood trauma—shows up later as addiction, even in high performers Why “less alcohol” doesn’t necessarily mean less addiction in a world of adult content, social media, and AI How service and helping others can become one of the most powerful tools in long-term recovery   Resources Mentioned Genius Recovery – education, blogs, interviews, and resources on addiction & recovery Visit: GeniusRecovery.org   Joe Polish – Genius Network & I Love Marketing – Author of What’s In It For Them? and The Miracle Morning for Addiction Recovery   We’re all just taking it one day at a time with our own struggles. Don’t do yours alone.   Subscribe to Performance Driven Living for more deep-dive conversations on health, performance, relationships, and the hard questions most shows won’t touch.   Watch more episodes & subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@performancedrivenlivingpodcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performance...

    56 min
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Welcome to ”Performance Driven Living,” a space where we dismantle the impossible and guide you toward reaching your highest potential. This podcast is your invitation to explore life’s ”how-to” from varied perspectives, all while aligning with the belief that anything is possible. Join your host, a former skeptic turned possibility advocate, as he leads you away (nay, liberates you) from mediocrity and towards extraordinary living. In this “how-to,” educational cross-section of “do everything” thinking, learn to challenge your own “whys” and turn them into “why nots.” Subscribe and transform with us. And laugh. Laughing makes everything better.

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  • Creator
    Mark Young
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Clean
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