Peak Performance Life Podcast

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

There is no doubt that physical fitness is important in every person's life. It helps avoid many diseases and health problems by exercising regularly. However, most people disregard this fact and make unending excuses until the realization hits them, possibly a little too late.   In today’s episode, I am joined by Jason Sani to talk about the importance of mobility and physical fitness in our lives. He also shares tips on workout routines and fitness snacks that could work for you. He has been on this podcast in the past, so I’m excited to learn more from him.   Jason Sani is a CrossFit athlete, entrepreneur, culinary nutritionist, and fitness guru. He found a passion for fitness through playing sports such as football and baseball. These sports were an outlet for him to make friends and learn life skills.   Connect with Jason at: Website: https://www.jasonsani.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonsani/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/jasonsani/?hl=en   Show notes: [1:21] What’s new with Jason? [5:40] Jason’s recommendation for mobility workouts and resources [12:54] Maximizing breaks for doing mobility [15:22] On new weightlifting routines [26:50] What’s the minimum amount of times a week to train? [33:36] The benefits of hiring a trainer [37:19] The importance of investing in your health [40:26] What’s does Jason’s diet look like? [51:00] Where to find more of Jason     Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

We’ve all had our fair share of trials and errors in terms of finding the proper diet and lifestyle change. We have also wondered what other lifestyles could work for us, especially when you’ve tried them all. That is until you found Ayurveda.   Today Dana Skoglund joins me to share her insights on Ayurveda and the five elements that make up this ancient school of medicine. She also shares her tips on sleep, emotional eating, and overcoming stress.    Dana Skoglund is an Ayurvedic lifestyle coach, Yoga teacher with over 1,000 hours of teacher training under her belt, and Yoga teacher trainer. She is obsessed with: bio-hacking for optimal health, personal growth and optimization, Eastern wisdom, and mastering your mindset.   Tune in and learn more about the Ayurvedic lifestyle in this insightful episode, from how your circadian rhythm works to what foods you should and should not eat.   Learn more about Dana: Web: https://www.danaskoglund.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/danaskoglund/   In This Episode: [0:54] What does Ayurvedic health and lifestyle mean to Dana? [2:14] What are the common problems Dana sees with her clients? [3:04] What is the circadian rhythm? [7:54] There’s no one-size-fits-all diet [10:50] What is an elimination diet? [13:27] What food or drinks does Dana consider as poison to the body? [17:55] Sleep and the circadian rhythm [22:08] Waking up with the sun [26:51] Resetting your circadian clock [27:51] Dana’s tips on getting adequate sleep [34:01] More about behavior change for practicing Ayurvedic health [40:44] Dealing with the emotional aspect of making the change [44:00] Stress is a mental construct [48:42] Where to find Dana   Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

When you change your life and change your eating habits you never have to diet again. Counting calories is not a long term solution. Listen in to learn how I keep 9% body fat year round without dieting or counting calories.  If you’ve been following the podcast for any amount of time you’ll know that I cut out most carbs due to high levels of inflammation in my body. However, you can eat carbs if your body doesn’t react the same way.  The most important thing is to make sure you’re eating clean organic foods that aren’t filled with added sugars and processed with tons of preservatives. Even the meat you eat needs to be clean meat. Grass-fed, pasture raised, cage-free protein is what you should be looking for.  Processed sugars and grain-based proteins are a no go! In fact I even eat very little in the way of fruit unless I’m picking out berries. Most fruits have way more sugar in them than I need and berries have amazing antioxidants.  It’s not all about the daily diet however. I also make sure to move daily. When I’m not moving, I feel terrible.  Listen in to hear what I eat every day, get some recommendations on clean brands you can start incorporating into your diet, and why this is all so important to me. Your health is the most important thing. It doesn’t matter how much money you make if you die too young to enjoy it.     In This Episode: [00:06] A quick note before we dive into the topic.  [01:59] First things first, I don’t follow a specific diet.  [03:27] Why you shouldn’t just focus on body fat as a whole.  [04:40] Counting calories is not health. Learn more! [07:05] What I look for when I’m buying food.  [09:19] How do I keep 9% body fat year round without dieting or counting calories?  [12:09] Salt is important to have in your diet if you’re working out heavily.  [14:56] What dinner looks like in my house.  [17:05] The other proteins I’ll source for dinner.  [18:18] All of the food recommendations I’ve made don’t follow any diet. I just eat this way.  [20:20] My number one goal in life.  [23:21] Don’t wait until it’s too late to prioritize your health.  [24:28] Learn more about how I stick to a very low body fat percentage without dieting.  [26:31] Going to the gym in the middle of the day is part of the work day for me.  [29:10] Find a long term thing that works for you because counting calories isn’t it. Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on FacebookPeak Performance on Instagram   Nuco Coconut Wraps Nordic Naturals Celtic Salt Primal Kitchen Butcher Box Keto Cups by Eating Evolved

The most important lesson this pandemic has shown us is how important it is to get healthy right now. Those most affected by Covid have by and large been those who are already unhealthy. So, did you learn the most important lesson? If not now, then when will you make changes?  The science has shown that when Covid kills it’s through causing a cytokine storm. Essentially it creates massive inflammation in all areas of the body and the body becomes overwhelmed. For people who are generally healthy, the effects of Covid are minimal.  When you already have a ton of inflammation in your body because of how you live, you cannot process more inflammation. This is when hospitalization and, in lots of cases, death occurs.  But the mainstream media and news outlets don’t want to talk about these details. Instead they spread fear and hate. We all need to pay greater attention to our health so that we’re here in 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 more years. Our friends and family deserve it.  Listen in for some quick tips on lowering your inflammation, where to start with meal ideas, and to learn why now is the best time to take back your health. You are the only one responsible for your health. Are you going to live up to the responsibility?    In This Episode: [00:21] Welcome back! [01:41] Your health is the most important thing in your life. Prioritize it.  [04:17] We need to have a sense of responsibility regarding our health.  [05:18] If you’re not going to prioritize your health now, then when are you going to do it?  [07:46] The basics of reducing inflammation in the body.  [09:44] A good place to start if you need ideas for what to eat.  [11:04] This is the time to change your health for the better.  [13:06] Replace either your breakfast or your lunch with a superfood smoothie.  [14:35] It’s time to connect to this thing from an emotional standpoint.  [17:00] What the media and news should be telling us rather than spreading fear.   Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on FacebookPeak Performance on Instagram

We’ve all experienced pain, but how much of it is physiological and how much of it is psychological? I’m asking this question because I recently had a really bad bout with pain and it reminded me about the work of Dr. John Sarno.    Dr. John Sarno did a ton of research around the Mindbody Connection. He started his career as a regular doctor, assessing physical trauma and prescribing pain meds or surgery as needed. All was well until he realized that his patients didn’t always get better after the initial issue was treated.    For instance, he’d have people come in for a back injury and then years later they were still feeling pain. Not ALL of his patients experienced this phenomenon though. What was it that kept some people in pain while others were perfectly fine?    He started doing research on the placebo effect and made huge strides in connecting pain in the body to a psychological origin.    Listen in as I share more about his work and why it helped me very recently overcome pain that I thought was caused by an injury. 80% of the people who read his books or listen to his lectures are healed of their pain immediately. Wouldn’t it be nice to leave the pain behind?    You can! In This Episode: [00:17] Who this episode is for and who it is not for.  [02:16] If you do not believe that your mind plays a role in your health, then stop listening now. [04:26] So many people are in pain, but they don’t have to be. [05:13] The three books by Dr. John Sarno that inspired this episode.  [08:23] Dr. Sarno is no longer alive but his lectures can be found on YouTube. [09:43] He classified all muscular pain as TMS: Tension Myositis Syndrome. [11:40] I don’t believe it’s right for a doctor to give a timeline on someone’s life. Learn why. [14:29] In general, if you believe the mind can heal the body, then keep listening.  [15:50] Learn who is most likely to have pain due to TMS.  [18:45] Dr. Sarno started off as a regular doctor and realized that there were common traits between people who suffered from pain and those who didn’t. [21:55] Inflammation in the body has been linked to Alzheimer’s as well.  [22:59] Another thing to check out if you’re in pain is whether or not you have any vitamin or mineral deficiencies. [24:10] Assuming there is nothing wrong with you but you have chronic back pain, it may be mindbody related.  [25:32] 80% of people who read through Dr. Sarno’s books and listening to his lectures notice a reduction of pain.  [27:35] What TMS really is and how your mind tries to overcome it. [30:22] Dr. Sarno’s books help eliminate the fear that comes with bad diagnoses.  [32:56] I’m sharing this because I experienced this healing first hand. Hear this story.  [34:54] The pain you feel is sneaky because it typically makes sense, but it’s not a physical issue.  [39:02] Be open minded and go do some research!     Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on FacebookPeak Performance on Instagram   You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay Healing Back Pain by Dr. John Sarno The Mindbody Prescription by Dr. John Sarno The Divided Mind by Dr. John Sarno Changing Belief Systems with NLP by Robert Dilts The End of Alzheimer’s by Dale Bredesen Dr. Sarno Methodology Lecture   Episode 29: The Top 10 Supplements Most People Should Take Episode 28: Why I Eat More Fat to Lose Fat

I’m in the process of writing a book! This has been a long road and process, but I’m very excited to share the introduction and first chapter with you. You are the ultimate insider in this process so let me know if there is anything you’d like to see in a book all about peak performance and health.  Be prepared to start strong with this book. Living a healthy life requires dedication to making good decisions about diet, exercise, supplements, and personal development. Step one, start to identify as someone who lives healthfully.  Do you smoke?  Hopefully the answer to that question is no. If that’s the case, then when someone offers you a cigarette, what do you say? Most likely the answer to that question is, “I don’t smoke.” You’ve internalized the identity of a non-smoker so deeply that it’s an automatic response to say that you simply don’t smoke.  This same process can and should be applied to your identity as it relates to health.  This is just one amazing nugget from this snippet of the book. Listen in to hear more of them and hear the action steps I’m giving you at the end of chapter 1.  What do you think? What are your thoughts on the possible title choices? Shoot me an email. Let me know your thoughts, feedback, and ideas.   In This Episode: [00:15] We are releasing a book later this year and I’m sharing the first chapter! [02:27] I’m sharing the introduction to my new book.  [04:09] The exact visualization I practice every day that has changed my life.  [05:21] Learn the most important questions I’ve ever been asked.  [06:57] To effect change in our lives we have to change our identity.  [09:37] For many it only takes the offer to slip off the path, but if your identity is that you do or don’t do something, your choices become no brainers.  [10:44] How do you change your health identity?  [11:38] Hear limiting beliefs that you’ve likely heard other people say.  [12:44] Once we change our beliefs we change our identities which then leads to change in health.  [13:34] Learn one thing you can do to start making changes today.  [15:06] We rarely realize how external factors impact our belief systems and behavior.  [17:10] Those in the most pain are incentivized to make the most dramatic changes.  [19:35] Your choices determine how hard or easy your life will be.  [21:58] Nothing tastes as good as health feels.  [22:41] Hear the chapter 1 action steps you can take to change your life and health.  [25:46] You are what you consume. If you want to be healthy, listen and read things that are all about health.   Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on FacebookPeak Performance on Instagram