Peak Performance Life Podcast

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

Dec 3, 2024

In this engaging conversation, Ryan Kennedy, a functional medicine practitioner and nutritionist known for coaching top CEOs, dives into the transformative power of breathwork. He reveals how the Peak State Method promotes emotional release and mental clarity. Kennedy emphasizes the importance of energy balance and hormone optimization while discussing cutting-edge health assessments like DNA testing. He also shares strategies for boosting testosterone naturally and effective weight loss approaches, all aimed at enhancing overall vitality and performance.

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Quick takeaways

Breathwork can lead to profound emotional breakthroughs and clarity, acting as a powerful tool for personal transformation and health alignment.

Thorough health assessments, including blood and organic acids tests, are essential for uncovering root causes of health issues and crafting personalized strategies.

Optimal energy levels are fundamental to overall health and performance, achievable through sleep optimization, proper nutrition, and stress management.

Deep dives

The Impact of Breathwork

Breathwork is framed as a transformative practice that can induce significant mental and emotional breakthroughs. The specific technique discussed is holotropic breathwork, which involves rhythmic breathing to achieve altered states of consciousness. Participants often report experiencing deep emotional releases, gaining insights that feel equivalent to years of therapy within a single session. This method is designed to transcend limitations imposed by the conscious mind, fostering clarity, gratitude, and a profound connection to one’s goals and relationships.

Intro

5min

Transformative Breathwork and the Power of Mindset in Wellness

5min

Transformative Breathwork at Home

4min

Unlocking Health Through Biochemistry

14min

The Vital Role of Energy and Hormone Balance in Well-Being

3min

Optimizing Testosterone: A Holistic Approach

5min

Managing HbA1c and Metabolic Health

19min

Concluding Thoughts and Health Product Promotion

2min

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 resources and where to connect with Ryan

(54:22) Outro

Who is Ryan Kennedy?

Ryan Kennedy is a functional medicine practitioner, clinical nutritionist, speaker, and best-selling author.

Ryan coaches individuals all over the world for health, longevity, and performance. He also works with companies and teams for body and brain performance enhancement, and specializes in muscle gain, fat loss, digestion/gut health, sleep, hormones, anti-aging, breathwork, mental health, and overall wellness for achieving an optimized life.

Through his podcast and social media, Ryan’s understanding of functional medicine, nutrition, and the delicate balance between performance and health, has helped thousands of people around the world achieve their goals and improve their quality of life.

When Ryan’s mother was diagnosed with cancer in 2008, his entire life changed in an instant. Her passing was a turning point for Ryan. Now, he has made it his mission to educate and inspire people to live a healthy, vibrant, and fulfilling life.

Connect with Ryan:

Website: https://ryankennedyhealth.com/

IG: http://www.instagram.com/ryanckennedy

FB: https://www.facebook.com/ryankennedyhealth

YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4rENCDX0tZmfGi9_lL00JQ

Tune in: https://ryankennedyhealth.com/podcast/

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