Peak Performance Life Podcast

Show notes: [0:57] What’s Matt’s background? [3:31] The Five Elements of Adventure [4:38] What can he tell people about getting out of their comfort zones? [10:47] How does he help his clients get out of their comfort zone? [19:46] High endeavor [26:23] Uncertain outcome [27:27] Total Commitment [31:36] Tolerance for adversity [34:19] Great companionship [36:51] Where to find Matt [38:46] Outro Who is Matt Walker? Matt Walker is the managing director and founder of Matt Walker Adventures, through which he facilitates adventure learning to connect individuals with their leadership potential in their professional and personal lives. He offers motivational speaking, team building, and professional development coaching that connects the lessons learned from adventuring in the world's most difficult environments to the challenges and opportunities individuals face every day.   Learn more about Matt: Website: https://mattwalkeradventure.com/ IG: http://www.instagram.com/mattwalkeradventure Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram  

Show notes: [1:29] What are some of the top autoimmune diseases? [13:29] On nutrition and how it impacts autoimmune disease [20:05] Redundant supplements [31:18] His recommended superfoods and why they are important [42:22] Raw vs. cooked vegetables [48:50] Where to find Dr. Dasari [52:19] Outro Who is Dr. Chanu Dasari? Dr. Dasari’s clinical career extends to distinguished institutions around the world, such as Vanderbilt University, Oxford University (UK), and the University of California.   His original research has been published in top peer-reviewed scientific journals and adopted by the US Department of Health (HHS) for wide-scale implementation. His impact has also been recognized by ABC, Good Morning America, NPR, Clinton Foundation, Fox News, and MTV.   Additionally, Dr. Dasari is board-certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties, American College of Surgeons, and is a qualified, licensed medical practitioner by the National Board of Medical Examiners and Federation of State Medical Boards. He has additional training on the DaVinci surgical robot, certification in Acute Trauma Life Support, and serves on committees for patient safety and quality improvement. The clinic is equipped for virtual consultations and telemedicine visits. Learn more about Dr. Dasari: Website: https://dasarimd.com/   Sign up for a discovery call: https://www.mgiclinic.com/ Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram  

Show notes: [1:06] What’s her health journey? [3:50] What are her first steps in diagnosing her clients? [6:41] On functional vs. conventional labs [9:18] How does energy leak? [15:02] The human design analysis [18:12] What are the most common issues she sees with her clients? [26:09] On eating sushi and high-mercury fish [27:37] Supplements she recommends to detox heavy metals [29:59] Hormonal issues and what you consume [42:13] Chakras and what you can do with it [47:39] Where to learn more about Hope and what she does [48:58] Outro Who is Hope Pedraza? She is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Reiki Practitioner, Certified Hair Tissue and Mineral Analysis (HTMA) Expert, the founder of inBalance, a Pilates-based fitness franchise, and the host of the Hopeful and Wholesome podcast. Learn more about Hope: Website: www.hopefulandwholesome.com/ Private Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/livewholesomeandhealthy IG: @thehopepedraza Hopeful and Wholesome podcast: www.hopefulandwholesome.com/podcasts/     Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

Show notes: [1:00] On the importance of prioritizing health [3:08] Quick recap [7:15] Work after lunch [7:41] Family life [11:27] Nutrition [13:33] Dinner [17:33] Evenings [22:51] TV and electronic devices [26:02] What Talor wishes to add to his routine [28:28] Outro   Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

Show notes: [0:18] What does spirituality mean to you? [4:12] It is the X-factor in your health [6:05] Pause, What a pleasure [14:32] Nothing has meaning except for the meaning you give it [17:14] Our reactivity is a big factor when it comes to health [19:42] Keep your mind active [28:32] Outro Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

Physical fitness is not the sole basis of being healthy; being healthy means being mentally and emotionally fit. Being healthy should be part of your overall lifestyle.   Today, I share what a morning in my life looks like from the moment I wake up, my usual routine, what I do for work, my workouts, and especially what I do for my health to maintain a healthy lifestyle and mindset.    Show notes: [0:25] Upon waking up… [7:58] Hydration [10:58] Supplementation [12:48] Coffee [22:28] Thinking time [32:54] Get work done [34:13] Gym time [36:13] After-workout protein shake [39:23] Winding down to lunch [41:12] Outro   Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

HRT involves taking hormones to replace those that your body has stopped making or doesn't make enough of. For women, this is usually estrogen and progesterone. For men, it's testosterone. There are various ways to take these hormones – pills, dermal patches or gels, creams, or suppositories.   In this episode, we are joined by an Author and Regenerative and Sports Medicine Doctor, Dr. Rand McClain. He shares his expertise in regenerative medicine and answers burning questions about whether hormone replacement therapy, especially TRT, would be good for you or not. He also talks about the difference between Clomid and Enclomiphene and, finally, just what exactly rapamycin is.   Though nutrition and wellness have been ingrained in Dr. Rand McClain since childhood, his journey to becoming a leader in the alternative and progressive medical treatments has been anything but orthodox. From being the earliest promoted to senior account manager in Deloitte’s history at the time, to his stint as a professional boxer in Argentina, to being accepted to medical school at age 37 after being repeatedly told it was impossible, Dr. Rand has never been a fan of the “status quo.” Dr. Rand’s patients (many of which are A-List celebrities and world-class athletes) come to his practice, Regenerative, and Sports Medicine, in search of the innovative treatments he specializes in. From bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), hyperbaric oxygen therapy, cryotherapy, platelet-rich plasma, and stem cell therapies, Dr. Rand has dedicated the past 35 years to redefining what it means to be in optimal health.   Dr. McClain earned his medical degree at Western University and completed his internship at the University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine Residency Program (U.S.C. California Hospital) and has worked with some of the best and original innovators in Sports, Rejuvenative, Regenerative (“Anti-Aging”), Cosmetic and Family Medicine.   Learn more about Dr. McClain: Website: https://drrandmcclain.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/Dr-Rand-McClain-100417839001669 IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.randmcclain   Pre-order his book: https://www.cheatingdeath.com/shop Show notes: [0:59] What’s Dr. McClain’s journey and background? [2:41] What does his training regimen look like? [4:31] What is the common work he does for his clients? [6:41] On hormone replacement therapy [10:40] Which is more important: free or total testosterone? [17:34] Is there a natural way to increase free testosterone? [30:03] Can HRT cause health issues? [37:01] On Clomid [43:41] His upcoming book, Cheating Death [47:19] What is rapamycin? [55:57] Outro   Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

It’s easy to get confused when it comes to health and nutrition. Even qualified experts often seem to hold opposing opinions, making it difficult to figure out what you should actually be doing to optimize your health. Sometimes it can feel like maintaining a healthy lifestyle is an overwhelming challenge that doesn’t fit within the realities of daily life. It’s tough to hold down a full-time job, eat well, train for a marathon, make homemade green juice, spend quality time with your loved ones, and meditate for an hour each day. Only healthy living can incorporate all of these things if you want it to, and it doesn’t have to be defined by grandiose displays of health and fitness. In this episode, I share some health tips that I personally follow and give to my clients and other people to optimize health. Show notes: [4:04] Health is about lowering the inflammation in the body [8:36] Visualize the best version of yourself [14:29] Sacrifice short-term gratification for long-term results [16:30] Run the tape through to the end [17:55] Make your health a priority [19:35] Start your day with quiet time [20:55] Exercise [27:43] Eliminating processed sugar, refined carbs, and fried food [32:34] Finishing your shower cold [34:06] Prioritizing your sleep [44:03] Food for thought [44:39] Outro   Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

The one emotion that holds people back from achieving a goal or progressing is fear. It's a natural human process, but is often a paralyzing one.   In this episode, we are joined by Holistic Health Coach, Special Operations Combat Veteran, Founder, and CEO of Built to Evolve, Pearce Cucchissi. Pearce shares his frameworks and strategies for regulating your nervous system through breathwork, stress mitigation, and mental training.   Pearce Cucchissi is a former member of US Army Special Operations under the 75th Ranger Regiment. He has trained and led both domestic and foreign special operations teams in combat throughout the middle east. After his military service, he led health and performance optimization programs alongside Neurologists and Sports Psychologists.   ​Pearce now runs Evolve, a coaching and advisory service that helps individuals and teams engineer mental freedom to achieve progress & results. Some of Pearce’s clients include financial institutions, Tech CEOs, NFL athletes, Real Estate executives, and entrepreneurs.   Teaching a custom system, Pearce utilizes combat stress reduction techniques, neuroscience, psychology, and physiology, to ensure high performing individuals are operating in a peak state, without self imposed limitations.   Learn more about Pearce: Website: https://www.operationevolve.net/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/pearce_c2/ Show notes: [0:56] What led Pearce to what he does today? [3:34] What are the things he teaches his clients? [5:46] Why aren’t people doing what they’re supposed to do with their health? [16:02] What are his morning and exercise routines? [19:46] His recommendations for mobility [21:35] What are the mental models and frameworks he uses? [26:10] Awareness and being in the moment [32:40] How breathing plays a part in our nervous system [36:33] How to find Pearce [37:10] Who would be Pearce’s ideal client? [38:38] Outro Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

Over half of all Americans take one or more dietary supplements daily or occasionally. Supplements are available without a prescription and usually come in pill, powder, or liquid form. Common supplements include vitamins, minerals, and herbal products, also known as botanicals.   When you reach for that bottle of vitamin C or fish oil pills, you might wonder how well they’ll work and if they’re safe. The first thing to ask yourself is whether you need them in the first place. In this episode, we continue with part two of the top supplements I personally take that are good for muscle-building, cholesterol, blood sugar support, and more.   Show notes: [0:43] Muscle-building [6:54] For recovery [8:17] Blood sugar support [13:47] Cholesterol [18:49] Gut-health [23:41] Outro   Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram