Peak Performance Life Podcast

Habits are the foundation of our everyday lives. We build our daily practices, and eventually, our habits and routines shape us. We either build good habits that support us as we move toward our goals or bad ones that undermine our ability to achieve and succeed. One thing is certain: it will be challenging to reach your dreams if you live with many bad habits and beliefs.   In this episode, John O’Connor, an Executive Coach, Speaker, and Author, joins me as we talk about living an extraordinary life and having the best physical health by uncovering the internal factors that are holding you back from living your authentic self.   John is an NLP Trainer and Master Certified Coach with the International Association of HNLP. He has helped thousands of business leaders, CEOs, and multi-national executives to gain clarity, reach their goals, access their potential, connect to their purpose and create a greater impact in the world.   Many describe him as a cross between a coach and a therapist, and John continues to create incredible results with his multi-disciplined approach to peak performance.   Connect with John at: Website: https://www.johnoconnor.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnoconnor74/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/mr.johnoconnor/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=681602216     In This Episode:   [1:48] What does John do? And how did he get around doing it? [13:41] Uncovering the cause of physical pain [22:09] The importance of having quiet time and unplugging from work [27:50] On limiting beliefs and negative self-talk [34:19] Skills over confidence [40:43] How can you uncover what’s holding you back? [1:02:47] Where to learn more about John? [1:08:33] Outro     Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

We all know that "disease" is something that happens to us outside our control. The disease is an outsider that invades our bodies, and we are helpless to resist. Excellent health, the opposite of disease, is viewed as a blessing bestowed only on a select few. It is precisely this viewpoint that sometimes keeps us from experiencing the optimal level of health.   Today, I am joined by Dr. Al Danenberg as he shares his inspirational health journey of fighting and surviving cancer after being told he only had three months to live. We also talk about the dangers of mercury tooth fillings and X-rays.   Dr. Al, as his patients call him, has been a periodontist for over four decades, during which time he developed an unprecedented approach to gum disease based on evolutionary nutrition.   He also has advanced training in evolutionary nutrition from the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health as well as The Center for Mind-Body Medicine, is a certified functional medicine practitioner by way of Functional Medicine University, and is a Primal Health Coach.   In April 2020, Dr. Al was appointed the Chair of the Periodontal Committee for the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine (IABDM) and several months later was appointed as a Member of the Scientific Advisory Board for Immunity at Daivam Wellness Center in India.   Connect with Dr. Al at: Website: https://drdanenberg.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-al-danenberg/   Resources: 5 Things That Could be Impacting Your Health Right Now https://drdanenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/5-Things-PDF.pdf 10 Questions to Ask Your Biological Dentist  https://drdanenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/10-Questions-to-Ask-Your-Biological-Dentist-11.21.21.pdf      What is Balanced Metabolic Coaching https://drdanenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Balanced-Metabolic-Coaching-Program.pdf 4 Steps to a Healthy Mouth: https://drdanenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/PDF-4-Steps-To-A-Healthy-Mouth-5.9.22.pdf Shoddy Dentistry & Mouth Splinters https://drdanenberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Shoddy-Dentistry-4.19.21.pdf  Link to my Blog about The State of Our Health As I Know It: https://drdanenberg.com/the-state-of-our-health-as-i-know-it/     Link to my Blog about a Leaky Gut and a Leaky Mouth: https://drdanenberg.com/leaky-gut-leaky-mouth-both-must-be-treated/ “Better Belly Blueprint” on Amazon to download to a Kindle App:  https://www.amazon.com/Better-Belly-Blueprint-strengthen-immune-ebook/dp/B08DX9N9RB “Is Your Gut Killing You?” on Amazon to download to a Kindle App:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08F34ZVGX/  In This Episode:   [1:10] Dr. Al’s background and health journey [8:35] Your attitude affects your healing potential [12:14] How did Dr. Al get cancer? [16:44] Mercury tooth filling warnings and protocols [24:30] On dental X-Rays [32:13] EMF and radiation [35:50] Dr. Al’s unconventional protocols for fighting his cancer [44:23] How can someone have a healthy gut microbiome? [47:32] Learn more about Dr. Al [49:33] Outro     Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

When a great idea is born out of frustration, you best believe that it will result in an amazing company. One that is passionate about helping people get ahold of information to improve their health and life. If you are interested in learning about your health and body, this will be a fascinating discussion for you. Joe and I talked about how he founded his companies and how the data from DNA testing can help improve your life significantly.   Joe Cohen won the genetic lottery of bad genes. As a kid, he suffered from inflammation, brain fog, fatigue, digestive problems, anxiety, depression, and other poorly understood issues in conventional and alternative medicine. Frustrated by the lack of good information and tools, Joe decided to embark on a journey of self-experimentation and self-learning to improve his health—something that has since become known as “biohacking.”   Joe has studied health sciences for 17 years and has read over 30,000 PubMed articles. He's given consultations to over 1000 people who have sought his health advice. After completing the pre-med requirements at university, he founded SelfHacked because he wanted to make a big impact in improving global health. He also founded SelfDecode and LabTestAnalyzer, popular genetic and lab software tools to improve health.   Now, Joe regularly speaks at events alongside the world’s top health experts and continues to work on enhancing his company’s products to provide people with access to cutting-edge tools and information designed to optimize health.   Learn more about Joe and SelfDecode: Web: https://selfdecode.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/mrbiohacker/   In This Episode: [1:23] Who is Joe Cohen, and how SelfDecode started [4:58] Diving deeper into DNA testing [8:47] How genes play a role in our body [20:15] More examples of the genes’ role in the body [24:43] The gene related to inflammation—does it exist? [27:40] DNA Testing privacy concerns [28:37] More about SelfDecode [34:57] The difference in accuracy between a finger stick test vs. venipuncture [36:36] More important information regarding testings [39:00] Where to find more about Joe and his company [41:19] Outro     Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

Before listening to this episode, I suggest you listen to EPI 38: Changing Your Belief System & Identity Around Health: https://apple.co/3Pe7VXI, where I talked about the book introduction and first chapter.   As most of you know, I’m in the process of writing a book, and I want to share some of the chapters with you, chapter 2 for this episode specifically. Many of you would resonate with this chapter, especially those suffering from long-term pain, chronic inflammation, and a seeming lack of energy.    Tune in to this episode as I talk about my journey to addressing the pain that left me incapable of working effectively, enjoying vacation, and simply not enjoying life moments anymore. I also share my realizations and how lowering inflammation can actually lead to optimal health. I’d love to hear how you got yourself out of the pain and inflammation that kept you from doing your activities of daily living.   In This Episode: [0:00] Intro [1:17] Sharing chapter 2 of my book  [3:26] Did a vacation with my family help me feel better? [5:39] Public health enemy #1 [7:00] What is inflammation? [9:31] Optimal health and lowering inflammation [11:00] What does food have to do with inflammation? [18:40] Inflammation comes from INside of you [19:56] Teaser for next chapters [20:36] Action steps [23:22] Outro   Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

If you're on the hunt for a weight loss calculator, learning how to calculate macros could be just the ticket. Not only could calculating macros for weight loss be a game-changer when it comes to fat loss – it will also help you fuel your fitness correctly.   In this episode, Certified Nutritionist, Performance Coach, and Personal Trainer Jason Sani joins me to talk about macro tracking, levels of health, and sleep hacks to help get you the body you want. He also shares how you can make healthy eating more palatable for you.   Jason is a thought leader in the world of Wellness. A progressive thinker backed by action and results. Jason has founded Active Mind & Body and Clubz Fitness and consulted for some of the top food and nutraceutical companies in the United States.    Connect with Jason at: Website: http://www.activemb.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonsani/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/jasonsani/   In this Episode: [1:13] What are the obstacles that people face in losing weight? [9:23] What are the needle movers of health? [15:51] What can you do to become healthier? [12:42] Mastering sleep and healthy eating [29:28] What are macros? [32:10] How to know your metabolic rate [35:27] Tracking macros and intuitive eating [45:07] Carbs and training [54:22] How to find Jason [55:16] Outro   Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

Intuitive eating is a philosophy of eating that makes you the expert on your body and its hunger signals. Essentially, it’s the opposite of a traditional diet. It doesn’t impose guidelines about what to avoid and what or when to eat. Instead, it teaches that you are the best person — the only person — to make those choices.   Today my good friend, Yuli Azarch, the CEO and Co-Founder of RapidSeedbox.com, joins me to talk about how he turned his health around through cleansing, intuitive eating, and protecting his mind and emotions. He also shares how you can improve your health by shifting to healthy habits daily.   Yuli Azarch is a serial internet entrepreneur and world traveler. He has been traveling around the world for five years with his wife. And he runs a few million-dollar businesses. He aims to run an 8-figure business at the age of 30 and do it all remotely while traveling. Reach out to Yuli: Website: https://yuliazarch.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuli-azarch-33805877/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/yuliazarch/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv96X1GuDjojytro_ni_POA In this Episode: [1:07] Yuli’s background and how he started his health journey [5:39] How he lives by being more intuitive about his health [12:20] The cleanses he recommends people to do [16:37] Testing and filtering water [23:59] How he buys water as a digital nomad [25:55] What is the internal work he’s done that helped his health [39:56] On taking time and space for himself [43:54] How does he handle taking time for others as well? [49:57] Being less reactive for yourself and other people [54:00] Outro   Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

With all of the products you hear about these days that are promising to make you look younger, you may be wondering about the benefits of taking advantage of anti-aging treatments. You may be even more curious about these treatments if you have tried some of the over-the-counter remedies and have been disappointed with the results.   Today Dr. Nichola Conlon, the CEO and Founder of Nuchido, joins me to talk all about anti-aging and the research she’s done about it. She also shares her company’s new product, Nuchido TIME+, and its benefits.   Nichola is an accomplished molecular biologist specializing in the study of aging as a biologically complex disorder. She received her Ph.D. in Physiology from Newcastle University, home to the largest institute for aging research in Europe. She is also a trained Cosmetic Scientist.    Building on her expertise in molecular biology and years focused on early-stage drug discovery with a leading biotech firm, Nichola co-founded Nuchido with Prof. Malcolm Young to bring potent, life-enhancing scientific discoveries and education to the public with speed and transparency.    Connect with Nichola at: Website: https://nuchido.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nichola-conlon/ In This Episode: [1:27] The basics: why does aging happen? [7:25] What are some of the basic practices to delay aging? [13:15] What kind of foods should people avoid for a healthier lifestyle? [15:02] DNA tests and nutrition [18:17] Biological vs. chronological age [20:40] How can you see where you’re at on a cellular level? [26:37] What is the research they’ve done in her company? [29:35] What are NADs? [33:51] How can you measure NAD levels? [35:45] On the measurable results that they have seen in the product that they developed [39:50] What does she think of the NAD IV craze? [48:44] Where to learn more about Dr. Nichola and Nuchido [50:36] Outro   Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

The body is a vehicle for the mind, and the first step is understanding what’s possible. It is imperative to have a certain mindset focused on a positive direction. This will help us achieve our significant goals in life and maintain a healthy mindset that ultimately takes us on the path of healthy living.   In today’s episode, the Founder and CEO of M Perform, Marcus MacKay joins me to talk about the importance of a positive mindset and having a clear vision for your health goals. He also shares how having negative self-talk and beliefs can have a large impact and even hold you back from getting your health back.   Marcus has a ten-year track record as an award-winning coach, master trainer, and fitness leader in the field of health and wellness coaching. While leading Equinox Toronto for back-to-back Personal Training Club of the Year awards (2017/2018), he was responsible for managing 40 trainers and 500+ client programs monthly.   Connect with Marcus at: Website: https://www.marcusmackay.co/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-mackay-53a6b0101/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/marcusmackay/ In This Episode: [0:49] Marcus’ background and how he started [2:17] The mental aspect of what Marcus does and teaches [7:39] Language and working with his clients [9:15] Marcus’ advice for people struggling to start [13:16] On what they do at M Perform [16:59] Lack of education leads to bad nutrition [20:27] Shifting to healthier options [23:27] Coaching mindset instead of skillset [27:43] How do you get clear on your vision? [34:21] Who’s the inspiration leader in your life? [36:33] Where you can find Marcus [39:31] Outro   Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

Health is wealth. It should be considered the most valuable and precious part of life for an individual. Being healthy means that you have the freedom to do what you want to do —freedom that no amount of money can buy. But it doesn’t only mean physical health; it encompasses full body, mind, and spiritual wellness.   In this episode, the Co-Founder and Chief Medical Director of Boulder Longevity Institute, Dr. Elizabeth Yurth, joins me to talk about peptides, remedies for inflammatory diseases, vitamin D supplementation, and strength training. She also gives a few tips for effective HIIT training and nutrition to aging gracefully and making your 60s the new 30.   Dr. Elizabeth Yurth is the Co-Founder and Medical Director of Boulder Longevity Institute, where she has been providing Tomorrow’s Medicine Today to her clients since 2006.  Dr. Yurth obtained her Medical Degree from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine and completed her residency at the University of California – Irvine. Along with her 25-plus years as a practicing orthopedist specializing in sports, spine, and regenerative medicine, Dr. Yurth is double-Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Anti-Aging/Regenerative Medicine. She has a Stanford-affiliated Fellowship in Sports and Spine Medicine, and a dual-Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (FAARM) and Anti-Aging, Regenerative and Functional Medicine (FAARFM) through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M). Dr. Yurth has also completed a Fellowship in Human Potential and Epigenetic Medicine is part of the first cohort of providers to receive the A4M National Peptide Certification and is a faculty member and national lecturer for both A4M and the International Peptide Society(IPS).  She is a member of IPS’ very first Peptide Mastermind Group, comprised of a small elite group of national peptide experts.   Reach out to Dr. Elizabeth Yurth at: Website: https://boulderlongevity.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-yurth-md-abaarm-faarm-faarfm-5745217a/ Show notes: [1:26] What Elizabeth does at the Boulder Longevity Institute [8:20] Are peptides effective to use orally? [11:07] Are we in the early stages of peptides? [15:53] On inflammatory diseases [20:06] What really helps people avoid inflammatory disease [23:26] Supplementing vitamin D [26:13] Strength training with sore joints [29:08] Importance of strength training [36:55] Tips for effective HIIT training [41:32] Elizabeth’s diet and nutrition and what she recommends [45:53] Where you can find Elizabeth [47:33] Outro     Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

“The part can never be well unless the whole is well.”- Plato. Whether the smallest or the bigger ones, every unit comprises a system that works together in harmony to achieve the stability needed to function well. The same goes for your health.   Today Holistic Health Coach and Owner of KuhleFit, Nick Kuhle, joins me to talk about how holistic health works and its importance for us to live a long, healthy, and fulfilling life. He also shares the challenges he faced before finding a healthy lifestyle just for him.   Nick Kuhle is a certified Holistic Health & Corrective Exercise Coach with a passion for helping others on their health journey. He has been in the health and wellness field for over 7 years now and began as a personal trainer. He quickly realized that he wanted to help more people with bigger issues which led him to advanced holistic health coaching and in-person corrective exercise coaching.   Reach out to Nick at: Website: https://kuhlefit.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-kuhle-29231017a/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/KuhleFit/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/kuhlenick/?hl=en Email: kuhlefit@gmail.com In This Episode: [0:36] Nick’s background and challenges [6:07] How do you figure out what’s the right food for you in terms of food sensitivity? [9:50] The “calorie in, calorie out” concept [15:17] What are the issues that Nick worked on with his clients? [17:47] Hydration: Water, salt, and electrolytes [19:52] How do you know you’re dehydrated and how do you avoid it? [22:10] Breathing mistakes that people usually make [29:17] Movement is essential [34:42] Ways you can integrate easy movements into your day [35:57] Nick’s tips on flexibility and mobility [41:41] The emotion and mindset side of things [48:16] Where you can reach Nick [49:22] Outro   Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram