Peak Performance Life Podcast

Taking time to think offers opportunities for self-reflection and daydreaming, which activates multiple brain parts. It gives us time to turn down the inner noise and increase awareness of what matters most.   It’s a busy world we’re in. We have too much to do yet too little time that, in a rush to accomplish necessary tasks, we find ourselves losing our connection with the present moment – missing out on what we’re doing and how we’re feeling. Today Talor talks about the importance of having quality thinking time and why it helps your health and improves your life.   Show notes: [0:14] The biggest secret to having a better life [1:12] The wrong way to start your day [3:15] How Talor starts his day [4:24] Priming [6:05] What are the thoughts that would serve me the most? [8:00] Asking high-level questions [15:50] What is the most important goal in your life? [20:06] Visualization [27:44] Outro   Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

If good gut health means having more good bacteria than harmful bacteria, then it makes sense that poor gut health is often caused by an excess of harmful bacteria. While these causes can quickly change the balance of bacteria in your gut, day-to-day habits also impact your gut health.   We're all familiar with the organs and structures that make up the gut. We also are probably familiar with the gut's role in digestion. But not all of us are aware of how our gut impacts our overall health, even when we think we have a “healthy” gut. In this episode, we are joined by a Family Practice physician and the Medical Director of Ruscio Institute for Functional Medicine, Dr. Joe Mather, to talk all about gut health, its issues, and how you can improve yours. He also shares tips on better dieting and the importance of probiotics.   Dr. Mather is a board-certified Family Practice physician and the Medical Director of the Ruscio Institute for Functional Medicine. He graduated from the Tulane University School of Medicine and the Tulane University School of Public Health in 2011 and completed his residency in 2014. He is passionate about delivering cost-effective and practical medical care with a focus on GI health and environmental toxicity. He spends a lot of time working with patients suffering from complex and chronic diseases. You will find him chasing his three small children, exercising, or playing music when he is not working with patients.   Learn more about Dr. Joe: Website: https://ruscioinstitute.com/   Grab a copy of Dr. Ruscio’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Gut-You-Michael-Ruscio/dp/0999766805 Show notes: [0:53] What’s Dr. Joe’s backstory? [2:49] What is functional medicine? [7:11] What are the things he commonly sees in people who come to him? [9:18] What are the biggest lifestyle issues that people need to address? [19:11] How gut health affects overall health [22:00] What are the gut destroyers? [26:58] What’s his advice for people about eating? [29:09] On probiotics [35:52] Where to find Dr. Joe [43:11] Outro   Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

Want to keep track of your health but aren’t sure where to start? Feeling tired, overwhelmed, or just not as healthy as you should be? There are essential tests that will give you and your doctor a good idea of where you stand with your overall health and where you can improve. And even if you are feeling healthy, these tests will let you peek under the hood and ensure everything is running well.   Most of us only get ourselves checked by a doctor when we start to feel symptoms. We get too busy living life to even get a blood test done. Today we talk with a Functional Medicine Practitioner, Board-Certified Clinical Nutritionist, and Owner of Ryan Kennedy LLC., Ryan Kennedy himself. He shares how he helps his clients thru a holistic approach utilizing results-based natural therapies to improve their health.   Ryan is a Functional Medicine Practitioner, Traditional Naturopath, and Board-Certified Clinical Nutritionist who helps people improve their health through lifestyle and dietary changes. He is passionate about educating his patients to modify their lifestyles properly to avoid and reverse obesity/weight gain, depression, fatigue, digestive issues, hormone imbalances, and chronic diseases.    Unlike conventional medicine, Ryan doesn’t address symptoms but rather uses natural approaches to support and enhance your body’s ability to heal. His holistic approach utilizes the best and most appropriate techniques to help you feel and function at your best.   Connect with Ryan: Website: https://ryankennedyhealth.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/ryanckennedy/   Listen to his podcast: https://ryankennedyhealth.com/podcast/   Show notes: [1:58] Where does he start when he works with clients? [4:40] What are the tests he does for his clients? [11:20] What are tests people should be getting? [14:10] On oxalates [18:18] What are his thoughts on having a morning routine? [31:27] What’s the psychology of why people still consume unhealthy foods? [37:14] How much of this comes from how you were raised? [40:33] Where to find Ryan [46:55] Outro   Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

The human brain is complex. Along with performing millions of mundane acts, it's the wellspring of all human feelings, behaviors, and experiences and the repository of memory and self-awareness. So it's no surprise that the brain remains a mystery unto itself.   In this episode, we speak with a Coach, Behavioral Neuroscience Researcher, the CEO of MyNeuroGym.com, and “The Brain Whisperer,” John Assaraf, about the brain’s hidden power and how unlocking it can help you transform not only your health but also your life.   John Assaraf, "The Brain Whisperer" is one of the world's leading high-performance, successful coaches. He is a behavioral neuroscience researcher who has appeared numerous times on Larry King Live, Anderson Cooper, and The Ellen DeGeneres Show.   As CEO and co-founder, he grew Re/Max of Indiana from a startup to 85 offices and 1200 sales associates who sold over $4 Billion a year.   John was also one of the founders of Bamboo/IPIX, which went public on NASDAQ with a market cap of $2.5 Billion.   John has written 4 books, including 2 New York Times bestsellers that have been translated into 35 languages. He is the creator of the “Innercise” movement and has been featured in 11 movies, including the blockbuster hit “The Secret” and “Quest For Success” with Richard Branson and the Dalai Lama.   He lives in San Diego with his wife and 2 sons. In addition to being a vegan, meditator, avid skier, and ocean lover, he loves traveling the world and making some of the tastiest hot sauces using some of the hottest peppers on the planet.   Today, he is CEO of MyNeuroGym.com, a neuroscience-based company dedicated to helping individuals strengthen their mindset, so they achieve their goals and dreams… faster and easier than ever before.   Learn more about John: Website: https://www.johnassaraf.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnassaraf/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/johnassarafpage IG: https://www.instagram.com/johnassaraf/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/user/JohnAssaraf   Secure your spot in the Brain-A-Thon: https://events.myneurogym.com/neurogym/brainathon   Show notes: [1:57] What’s John’s background? [11:15] Retraining your bran and letting go of old habits and behaviors [21:51] The power of innercising [30:21] Transforming your health and life through brain science [35:10] Why aren’t people doing what they know they should do to become healthy? [37:28] How can people get healthy and stay healthy? [46:15] Where to find John [46:52] The brain-a-thon [49:53] Outro   Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

Allowing exaggeratedly negative self-talk to dictate your behavior will prevent you from reaching your potential. Just because you think you're not mentally strong enough to do or handle something doesn’t mean it’s true. You’re likely able to tolerate much more than you think.   We are joined today by Speaker, Presenter, Performance Coach, TEDx Speaker, and Endurance Athlete, Luke Tyburski to talk about what he went through and how it made him mentally and physically strong after losing football. He also shares how he uses that same experience to help his clients overcome their own struggles with his coaching.   A former professional footballer, Luke Tyburski now takes on some of the world’s most extreme ultra-endurance challenges. Luke created and completed a world first 2000km in 12 days Ultimate Triathlon from Morocco to Monaco, with an award-winning documentary made about this inspirational feat.   Constantly looking to challenge himself, Luke has run through the Sahara desert, down Mt Everest, and across a tropical forest in China without food, money, water, and with a plane to catch. He has undertaken mountainous double Ironman triathlons, taking him 35 non-stop hours to finish, and completed multiple 150-mile ultra-marathons and 250-mile non-stop bike rides, to name just a few of his accomplishments.   Luke Tyburski’s entire life has been about performance, overcoming obstacles while dealing with setbacks to achieve his daily best. With over 15 years of experience in the health, fitness, & sports performance industries, Luke has not only been an athlete himself but coached many to achieve their physical performance goals as well.   Luke has translated his unique experiences as an extreme-endurance athlete, former professional footballer, and overcoming his dark personal battle with depression, binge eating, and suicidal tendencies into informative, engaging, and highly entertaining presentations. A published author of Chasing Extreme, Luke has shared his inspirational story to audiences around the globe alongside the mental framework he has created to be one of the world’s leading endurance athletes.   Luke Tyburski wants to inspire others to live outside their comfort zone, so they can catch a glimpse of their true potential.   Star of award-winning adventure documentaries – The Ultimate Triathlon & The 500 Man. Mentioned in Forever Sports Magazine’s “50 greatest athletes in the world right now” in 2016. Featured in Triathlete Magazine, Outdoor Fitness Magazine, 220Triathlon, Running Fitness, Forever Sport Magazine, Triathlon Plus, Sport Magazine, Triathlón Magazine, and Multi-sport Magazine.   Learn more about Luke: Website: https://luketyburski.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-tyburski-1b6913b6/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/luke.tyburski.1 IG: https://www.instagram.com/luketyburski/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/user/LukeTyburski Twitter: ​​https://twitter.com/luketyburski   Show notes: [2:22] Luke’s background [8:28] His extreme 12-day challenge [11:43] What did he learn after going through what he went through? [17:56] Being less reactive when something triggers you [22:00] What are the things he sees that people are struggling with? [29:18] Focusing on the process you’re on instead of what someone else is doing [34:19] What’s his tip for people who lack the confidence to take action? [39:20] Where can people find Luke? [41:24] Outro   Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

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. People take these supplements to make sure they get enough essential nutrients and to maintain or improve their health. But not everyone needs to take supplements.   Here with us today is Biochemist, Dietitian and Formulator, Author of The ENERGY Formula, and Founding Partner of Ingenious Ingredient LP., Shawn Wells. We talk about his book, what the acronym ENERGY stands for, and how it can help you become more productive daily. He also shares his recommendations for the best supplement and routines that can help you feel better each day and also betters your overall health.   Shawn Wells, MPH, LDN, RD, CISSN, FISSN, is a product formulator and expert in the fields of performance nutrition, longevity, fitness, and supplementation. He earned his master’s degree from UNC-Chapel Hill, where he studied nutritional biochemistry with a minor in exercise science. Shawn is a Registered Dietitian with a decade of experience as a Chief Clinical Dietitian in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities. He is also a Certified Sports Nutritionist and has worked with celebrity clients and professional athletes.   On the road to being dubbed “The World’s Greatest Formulator”, Biohacktivitst, and Keto Authority, Shawn faced and overcame significant obstacles with his own health—weight issues, depression, autoimmune conditions (Epstein-Barr, Fibromyalgia, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), two cervical discs replacements, and a pituitary adenoma, which is a type of brain tumor. They say everything happens for a reason, and in Shawn’s case, his health problems led him down a winding path that required him to find science-based solutions, and they sparked his personal passion for biohacking.   In the supplement industry, Shawn has held the titles of Director of Research and Development for Dymatize Nutrition® and Chief Scientific Officer for BioTrust Nutrition®. In addition to these appointments, Shawn is a co-founder of the popular patented ingredients TeaCrine® and Dynamine®, which are featured or used in over 300 products worldwide. He also has worked on patents on exogenous ketones, glucose tolerance agents, and more as the founding partner of the World’s Greatest Ingredients, LLC, alongside a team of PhDs and scientists.   Shawn also is the CEO of Zone Halo Research, a consulting group for supplement formulations, sourcing, manufacturing, marketing, and regulatory/compliance work.   Shawn proudly serves on the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (JISSN) editorial board, and he has co-written a chapter on creatine in the most recent ISSN textbook Sports Nutrition and Performance Enhancing Supplements. He was also named to the prestigious ISSN advisory board, as well as having received the honor of being named Fellow of the ISSN.   Learn more about Shawn at: Website: https://shawnwells.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingredientologist/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/Ingredientologist/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/shawnwells   Grab a copy of his book: https://www.energyformula.com/ Show notes: [2:18] How did Shawn get into biohacking, health, and supplementation? [8:01] What is the ENERGY Formula? [8:47] Experiment [12:22] Nutrition [21:58] On Dihydroberberine [32:40] Exercise [34:27] Routine [35:05] Growth [37:03] Your tribe [41:11] What can he recommend on being mindful when eating and around routines [53:29] Where to find his book and learn more about Shawn [55:32] Outro   Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

Thyroid disease strikes an estimated 20 million Americans. But despite its big health impact, the thyroid is a tiny, often misunderstood gland. In some cases, managing a thyroid condition can be challenging, almost like tracking a moving target. In others, a simple prescription controls symptoms. So it’s no surprise that people are confused about recognizing and treating thyroid disease.   Today we are joined by Author, Master Coach, and Thyroid Expert Elle Russ. We talk all about the thyroid gland, how it brings on so many symptoms when it’s disrupted, and Elle’s own experience and how she reclaimed her health after years of struggling with it.   Elle Russ is a #1 bestselling author and master coach. She is a world-renowned thyroid health expert and thought leader on confidence. She graduated with a degree in Philosophy from The University of California at Santa Cruz in 1995.    Elle Russ is the author of Confident As Fu*k and The Paleo Thyroid Solution – a book that has helped thousands of people around the world reclaim their health. She is also the screenwriter of the award-winning documentary film Headhunt Revisited. She has been seen in Entrepreneur, Success Magazine, Podcasting Magazine, Mind Body Green, Prevention, and much more.   For a decade, Elle has been coaching people all over the world in a variety of areas. She helps clients materialize dreams and goals, improve their health, create better business and personal relationships, and assist them in becoming the best of whatever they are.   Elle is a seasoned podcaster, interviewer, and public speaker. For seven years, she hosted her mentor Mark Sisson's popular Primal Blueprint Podcast with 500+ episodes and 20 million downloads. In 2021 She launched The Elle Russ Show - created to inspire, educate, and motivate through guest interviews and solo episodes.   Elle began her writing career in sketch comedy at the world-famous comedy theater The Second City – Chicago. She was also the main company alumna of the renowned Acme Comedy Theater in Hollywood, where she wrote and performed in over 100 live sketch comedy and improv shows. Elle has appeared as an actress in TV and Film. Her writing resumé includes TV & Film scripts, books, speeches, and articles.   After graduating from UC Santa Cruz, Elle was thriving in the corporate technology world until she sustained a repetitive strain injury to her hands and arms - leaving her rated 40% disabled by the state of California. Elle had to find a way to survive and thrive using her voice, a 20-year journey she details in Part 4 of her book Confident As Fu*k.    Learn more about Elle at: Website: https://www.elleruss.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elleruss/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/elleruss IG: https://www.instagram.com/_elleruss/   Listen to her podcast: https://www.elleruss.com/podcasts/the-elle-russ-show Show notes: [1:23] How did Elle start on what she does? [5:35] More about the thyroid gland and its functions [15:46] What could cause thyroid issues? [30:37] What are the mistakes people make that disrupt the thyroid, and how can they solve them? [43:14] Where to learn more about Elle [46:18] Outro   Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

Weight loss is simple, right? Eat less, exercise more, and voilà: The pounds melt away. Unfortunately, it’s not always that easy. While a low 1200- to 1500-calorie diet works for many people, the number of calories you need depends on your weight, height, age, gender, and activity level.   We are joined today by Entrepreneur, Entertainer, Nutritional Therapist, the CEO of Clovis Culture, and the inventor of The Perfect Paleo Powder, Justin Nault. We talk about the importance of eating more when you’re trying to lose weight and increase your resting metabolic rate. He also shares the foods and fruits you should avoid even when you think it’s “healthy.”   Justin Nault is an Entrepreneur, Entertainer, Writer, and Nutritionist. He is the Founder and CEO of the Clovis Culture, and he invented the popular product line, "The Perfect Paleo Powder."    As an innovator in the Health & Wellness industry, he recently launched 7 new powdered supplements, and a new e-commerce platform, alongside iPhone and Android apps.    In the entertainment world, he launched a successful YouTube channel, released an album of original music, and was featured on the hit Reality TV Series "The Big Time" on ABC in 2012. His original music has been placed in multiple hit TV shows and movies.    He still performs regularly in Nashville and surrounding areas as a Dueling Piano player. His work as a writer can be found on Clovisculture.com/blog, and his work as an Entertainer can be found on YouTube and all major music platforms, including streaming services.   Learn more about Justin at: Website: https://www.iamclovis.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinnault/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/theclovisculture IG: https://www.instagram.com/theclovisculture/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/theclovisculture Show notes: [1:10] How did Justin get into health? [7:19] Where did he get the name for his company? [9:12] How can you lose weight by eating more? [13:54] The Biggest Loser study [17:04] What’s the right way to burn calories and achieve a higher resting metabolic rate? [23:26] What are the foods he considers to be poison? [29:24] Why you shouldn’t spinach or kale [39:20] On fasting and why it’s better to eat more [51:05] Are there fruits that he avoids? [53:24] Where can people follow and learn more about Justin? [56:14] Outro   Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

Modern life is full of stressful situations, exhaustion from long hours of work and less sleep, hypersensitivity, and anxiety disorders. By including yoga or meditation in your life, you will improve the value and, possibly, the quantity of your life.   In today’s episode, we are joined by a best-selling Author, Philanthropist, Podcaster, Entrepreneur, Coach, and Founder and CEO of SEALFIT, Mark Divine. He talks about his experiences with going on a false journey and finally finding his real calling. He shares what sparked the realization and made him pivot to a new path altogether. He also shares the many lessons he has learned in the Navy and how he passes them on to other people now.   Mark is the founder and leader of several highly successful enterprises, including SEALFIT (Physical and mental training), Unbeatable Mind, LLC (Executive Mastery Development), NavySEALs.com, and USCrossFit. He also co-founded the Coronado Brewing Company in Coronado, CA.   SEALFIT was developed from the Navy's SEAL candidate Mentoring program, which took the pass rate for Navy SEAL candidates from 33% to over 80% on the Physical Screening Test at Navy Boot Camp. This program was instrumental in helping the Navy grow the size and quality of the SEAL force.    Mark's other professional experience includes 20 years as a Navy SEAL officer, retiring as a Commander in 2011. Also, 4 years as a CPA with the firm now known as PriceWaterhouseCoopers prior to his joining the Navy. As a reserve SEAL, he led several prominent projects, including the Navy's internal study on whether to support the invitation of USMC into the Special Operations Command.   Mark served as Adjunct Professor of Leadership at the University of San Diego and has authored four books: "The Way of the SEAL," published by Reader's Digest Publishing, "8 Weeks to SEALFIT" and "Kokoro Yoga" by St. Martin's Press, "Unbeatable Mind" and the "SEALFIT Training Guide," both self-published. . Learn more about Mark and what he does at: Website: https://markdivine.com/   https://sealfit.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdivine/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/RealMarkDivine IG: https://www.instagram.com/realmarkdivine YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2UsDsqUL6PpKcdNKk-XO1g   Show notes: [2:40] From accounting to martial arts [19:43] Realizing his false journey and how he got on the real one [28:50] Lessons of leadership in the navy [34:07] What made the difference between his team and others? [39:41] On having SEALFIT [44:34] The concept of box breathing and how to do it [59:23] Where to find Mark [1:02:23] Outro     Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

It’s important to remember that the goal of a workout challenge is to feel healthier. You should challenge yourself, but not at the expense of your overall physical, emotional, and psychological wellness.   In this episode, we are joined by Health and Fitness Expert, New York Times best-selling Author, and the Founder of Fit2Fat2Fit, Drew Manning, to talk about weight loss and how he gained to lose weight through his experiment twice.   Drew Manning is a well-known Keto coach, physical trainer, and NY Times Best Selling Author of the book Fit2Fat2Fit. Best known for his Fit2Fat2Fit experiment that went viral, Drew gained over a million followers as he documented his 75-pound weight gain and weight loss journey. His podcast has over 2.5 million downloads, and he’s been featured on TV shows such as Dr. Oz, Good Morning America, The View, and many more.   Connect with Drew at: Website: https://fit2fat2fit.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drew-manning-70a38110/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/fit2fat2fit/   Listen to his podcast: https://fit2fat2fit.com/fit-2-fat-2-fit-podcast/ Show notes: [2:24] More about Drew’s background [6:53] How did he gain seventy-five pounds? [9:01] How did he lose the weight back in 2011? [13:23] What was it like losing weight the second time around? [20:06] Where can people view his journey? [21:02] How did his weight gain and weight loss affect him psychologically? [31:19] How does he work with his clients? [39:15] Does he think it has to do with how someone was raised? [41:47] Where can people learn more about Drew? [42:44] What does he recommend for doing the inner work? [46:09] Outro     Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram