Peak Performance Life Podcast

Do you suffer from type 2 diabetes, obesity, or weight gain? Are your joints in a state of constan inflammation? Are you not getting relief from traditional western medicine for your chronic illness? Ben Azadi is the founder of Keto Kamp and author of the book Keto Flex and an expert on all things keto. Today, we’ll deep dive into details of how to successfully implement the keto diet and the anti-inflammatory benefits of keto, which create a more healthy you!   Growing up on fast food, video games, and an unhealthy lifestyle, Ben found himself an obese adult weighing 250 pounds. In addition to being physically obese, he talks about himself as being “mentally obese” he was at rock bottom, searching for ways to end his life. “I knew I had to get my act back together. I felt broken, my health was in decline at 24 years old.”   Reading books and researching healthy living, Ben realized he had to take responsibility and ownership for the state of his health. By reversing his victim mentality, Ben was able to take control of his life and own his state of being. Nine months later, he had reduced his weight to a healthy 175 pounds.   Listen as Ben shares his healthy lifestyle journey and why he’s an advocate for the keto diet. Learn why keto is categorized as a metabolic process, how keto can lower the chronic inflammation in your body and the stages of the keto diet and how these stages progress you through your keto journey.   In This Episode: [01:21] Ben talks about his lifestyle history and the unhealthy foods he was eating growing up. [03:10] The importance of carving out a “mental six pack” to continue on his health journey. [05:15] Anti-inflammatory benefits when you eat a keto diet. [06:51] Foundations and basics of a keto diet.  [09:11] Using keto and the state of ketosis to switch over to burning fat. [11:23] How Ben’s clients have reversed type 2 diabetes on the keto diet. [14:02] First steps to take when starting a keto diet. [17:22] Types of bad fats which lead to chronic inflammation. [23:46] Macro breakdown of the keto diet. [25:33] The difference between calories and quality calories. [27:54] Getting healthy is about hormones and their interaction with your metabolic system. [32:00] Negative health effects of chemical-based sugar substitutes. [34:37] High cholesterol can sometimes be fueled by high inflammation. [37:06] Basic keto foods and meals to kickstart your keto diet. [39:40] Moving in and out of ketosis and the benefits of metabolic flexibility.   Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on FacebookPeak Performance on Instagram   Follow Ben on Instagram Subscribe to his YouTube Channel Get a copy of Ben’s book Keto Flex

Do you eat right, exercise, get enough sleep, and still feel fatigued? You may be suffering from parasites or heavy metal toxicity. Sarah Holgen is a Functional Medicine Expert and Certified nutritionist who is sharing the power of root cause medicine with the world.   After healing herself of stage 3 melanoma through holistic means and without any chemotherapy, her eyes were opened to new possibilities. Years later she began suffering migraines and realized that there may be even more issues to address than she realized.    She started digging deeper and realized that she was suffering from parasites and heavy metal toxicity. She then went on a journey to discover ways to heal her body from those issues as well. Now she’s sharing her knowledge with the world and bringing awareness to these expanded health issues.    Listen as she shares her story and ways you can get started on your path to finding the root cause of your fatigue and fogginess. Some of this information was brand new to me so I know that you’ll learn something new!   In This Episode: [00:15] Sarah Holgen is joining me to chat about all kinds of health issues faced by high performers and those who suffer from heavy metal toxicity.  [03:29] Welcome Sarah to the show and learn more about her story. [05:20] After she beat a very serious cancer holistically, her eyes were opened and she dug deeper. [06:43] Then she started suffering from migraines and she got to the root cause of them.  [09:51] Why would you run a parasite cleanse and where do you contract parasites?  [13:05] Where can parasites be found in the body?  [13:47] How do we contract parasites?  [15:29] Her thoughts on sushi because of the risk of parasites and heavy metals. [18:05] When you do a parasite cleanse you can actually see them as they pass through your stool.  [19:12] What does a parasite cleanse look like?  [24:04] Sarah shares her advice for eating a better diet to reduce overall inflammation.  [30:08] We are all unique. Even the “good” foods can make you feel terrible. Just pay attention to your body. [34:22] What are the symptoms of heavy metal toxicity?  [35:48] Her preferred method of removing toxic water from your diet.  [37:24] How to get distilled water at home?  [41:31] Ways to test for heavy metal toxicity. [43:29] Does she work with clients remotely to diagnose heavy metal toxicity? [45:07] An incredibly helpful acronym to remember which fishes you can safely eat. SMASH! [47:30] What does she do with her clients when they’re suffering from heavy metal toxicity?  [50:20] Who is more at risk for mold exposure and toxicity?  [54:42] Connect with Sarah.   Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on FacebookPeak Performance on Instagram   Creating Balanced Health - Use Code: NUTRITIONFORTHEPPL for $20 off Sarah on Instagram Sarah’s Website

David Osborn has spent his life building wealth and figuring out how his drive and passion for money could and should shift as new priorities have been presented to him. What does this mean? Listen in to hear more about his background and how he has shifted his mindset to better his health and be more present for his family.    He started out in life in a military family traveling the world and making a name for himself as a delinquent, but there was always one thing he was interested in. Making money. When he returned to Texas at the age of 26 he set out to start really building his wealth.    While real estate was booming, he took advantage and became one of the largest franchise owners of Keller Williams in the nation. From there he continued to invest and to build his wealth, but realized that money was not the end all be all for him any longer.   It was then that he started to take a closer look at his health, both physical and mental.    David now shares his knowledge of building wealth with others but also makes sure to focus on doing it in a healthy way. Yes you have to put in your time, but you only get one life, better to live it than to waste it.    Listen as he shares his thoughts and ideas on ways to steadily work the goal setting muscle and why it’s so important to just start. Doing a little bit of something is always better than doing absolutely nothing. Making the decision to start small and build momentum is the best one anyone of us can make.   In This Episode: [00:13] Learn more about 9-figure entrepreneur David Osborn.  [02:13] David shares more about his background and childhood.  [03:53] How he built his wealth.  [07:30] One of David’s fundamental beliefs is that human beings are like clay to be shaped. [10:35] What it takes to master goals and build a satisfied life.  [11:36] Talor shares his morning routine.  [12:46] What led to co-authoring Miracle Morning Millionaires?  [15:59] Something is better than nothing so just take the time to start.  [19:11] David shares some of his health goals for 2021. [22:53] Learn more about the 75 Hard Challenge.  [25:39] Why it’s ineffective to beat yourself up comparing your journey to others’. [31:23] What has helped David to shift his mindset and evolve his consciousness.  [34:13] If you want to build wealth, you have to put in the hours.  [38:43] Who do you have to be to achieve your goals?  [42:05] The importance of coaches, mentors, and mastermind groups in growth.  [47:11] David’s final tips, advice, and ways to connect with him.   Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on FacebookPeak Performance on Instagram   David’s Website David on Twitter David on Facebook David on Instagram Miracle Morning Millionaires by David Osborn, Hal Elrod, and Honoree Corder The Road Less Stupid by Keith Cunningham  

I was recently chatting with a friend and colleague who is well-known and liked in the industry. He asked me a question about my dietary habits and I realized that this question applies to most everyone trying to change their lives and bodies with food. Listen in to hear his question and why the answer is so important.    The gist of his question was essentially, how do you do it? How do you avoid sweets, grains, and all the junk that’s out there. The answer, while simple, is not accomplished in a very easy manner, but the reward is amazing.   It’s all about your identity and changing it. For instance, if you’re a non-smoker and someone offers you a smoke what do you tell them? You tell them no, I don’t smoke. You’ve assimilated into your identity that you are a non-smoker.    The same can be said of how you approach the food that you eat. I don’t have to avoid eating cake because I have changed my identity in that I just don’t eat cake. If someone offers it, I can easily avoid it because cake is not something that is in my diet and it’s not something that makes me feel good.    Listen in as I share how you can go about changing your own identity and why it gets easier over time rather than harder. As Tony Robbins says, “Nothing tastes as good as being healthy feels.” Remember that as you feel the pull toward eating junk.    In This Episode: [00:32] The question that inspired this episode.  [03:29] What are empowering beliefs and how do they inform your identity?  [05:03] When you have the identity of not eating bad food it makes it easier to say no. [07:11] How the shows you watch impact your mentality and identity. [09:31] Visualisation techniques are important to changing your identity.  [12:33] Eventually your taste buds change and you don’t crave bad foods. [15:45] Use the pain and logic to remember how you’ll feel when you’re healthy.  [16:36] When your taste buds change your cravings will change.  [19:32] This process is why I’m not a fan of diets. This is a long term change. [23:07] You’ll start to become more in tune with your body and what makes you feel good as you go through this process.   Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on FacebookPeak Performance on Instagram   Paleo Powerballs

As more and more people focus on their overall health, many have found that gut health is integral to well-being. Dr. Chanu Dasari has spent his career in medicine working with gut related health issues and cancers. His research into the effect of chronic inflammation and an overwhelmed gut has led him to taking a full body approach to healing.    Rather than focus so much on the pills that you can take to overcome a disease, Dr. Dasari would have you focus on the other things you put in your body. Your gut health is one of the primary drivers of your immune system. The food you eat is most strongly responsible for your gut health.  It follows then that your diet is the number one focus you should have to reduce inflammation and overcome chronic diseases. But that’s not all. You should also focus on getting proper sleep and adequate exercise. Listen in to hear Dr. Dasari’s scale of importance with regard to gut health.    We don’t only talk about the gut however. Dr. Dasari is well-versed in the effect of phytonutrients on a sick and overwhelmed body. He’s sharing his thoughts on food overall, why he eats a mainly plant-based diet, and when you can properly eat and digest meats and carbs.   This was an amazing conversation and we dug into several topics that are near and dear to my heart and your health. The gut really is the nucleus of health. Is yours working properly?   In This Episode: [00:00:55] Welcome Dr. Chanu to the show.  [00:02:00] Why skepticism is always a good thing when dealing with medicine.  [00:04:06] How one of his most complicated cases made a complete recovery against all odds. [00:07:06] Does he see any similarities between people who recover and those who don’t?  [00:09:28] What are phytonutrients and why is he interested in them?  [00:14:07] Learn more about Dr. Chanu’s personal diet?  [00:16:31] Why meat products aren’t all bad and aren’t all good.  [00:18:36] The nutritional value of anything fried is basically zero.  [00:22:42] Learn why our vocabulary around healthy food and eating needs to change.  [00:24:34] What impact does gut health have on inflammation in your body?  [00:27:13] Learning how to hack your gut health will make the biggest impact on their health.  [00:30:10] Why you need to stay away from sluggish foods overall.  [00:32:04] Any particular foods that tend to stay in the GI tract for longer periods of time?  [00:35:01] What would he recommend for cases of constipation?  [00:37:03] Learn more about the Paleo Diet. [00:39:10] Everything you need to know about oatmeal.  [00:42:57] Which fruits you should stay away from. [00:46:22] A few additional thoughts on gut health and things you need to know.  [00:49:37] Your diet is the number one thing affecting your overall health.  [00:50:35] Dr. Chanu discusses the importance of exercise.  [00:53:30] What is on Dr. Chanu’s list of what’s most important in microbiome health?  [00:57:11] Why scaling back is important in life.  [01:00:26] It’s important when thinking about inflammation and health to realize that overworking is a sacrifice to your well-being.  [01:05:20] Connect with Dr. Chanu.   Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on FacebookPeak Performance on Instagram   The Mind-Gut Connection by Emeran Mayer Glycemic Index Dr. Chanu Dasari’s Website Dr. Dasari on Instagram  

With everything going on in the world today and the issues we’re having not just with Covid but with rampant inflammation related diseases, getting the right amount of vitamins and minerals is essential. I’m sharing my top 10 supplements for overall health because now more than ever they’re needed.    Of course the first is the organic green superfood powder. There are so many benefits to eating and consuming the right amount of greens. They support everything from eye sight, to gut health, to brain function and as such are extremely important to your overall diet.    I also wanted to share more about the benefits of C8 MCT oil and why it’s such a clean way to get healthy fats into your diet. Our brains are mostly made of fats. When you fail to eat healthy fats you hold your brain back from functioning at its highest level. Listen in to heart the benefits of each of these supplements explained and why they’re all integral to overall health and immune function. I’ve been taking these same supplements for years and they are the reason that I recover more quickly from workouts and am rarely ever sick.    I stand behind these products so much that I have my entire family taking them as well because your health is the key to longevity. If you want to learn more about these supplements check out the website here… Peak Performance Life.   In This Episode: [00:10] Welcome back and get ready to learn which supplements most people should take.  [01:48] Why you need to remove sugars and fried food from your diet.  [02:57] These are the supplements most people should take but it is important to do your bloodwork. [05:51] Number one is the organic green superfood powder.  [08:00] Why you should be taking C8 MCT Oil.  [13:26] Are you deficient in vitamin D and K?  [16:20] Krill and fish oil are super important for your brain.  [20:12] What do you know about Magnesium?  [22:11] Is your gut healthy?  [27:01] Your immune system needs Vitamin C but so do other systems.  [30:10] Are you getting enough collagen?  [32:20] Zinc with copper is necessary for immune system support.  [34:03] Last but not least is organic red superfood powder.    Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on FacebookPeak Performance on Instagram   Wild Health Bulletproof Krill Oil Nordic Naturals Fish Oil RESTORE Complete Gut Well-Being

If you work out and are moving your body, eating a high fat diet will likely NOT make you fat. Of course I can only speak from my experience and the experience of others as every person has a different genetic makeup, but eating fat does not make you fat. There are plenty of high fat foods that are integral to good health.  Contrary to popular belief, simply counting your calories will not lead to optimal health or weight loss because not all calories are created equal. I remember a friend of mine was counting calories and sent back food at a restaurant because it had extra virgin olive oil on it. EVOO is wonderful for your body and your health, but he’d had two Coke Zero’s that day and didn’t have room for the extra calories in his diet.  You see, calorie counting makes sense if you’re counting your other macros as well. All of this being said, I wanted to share which high fat foods I consume every day, why, and why they are so important to you. I even have my kids eating much of this daily because the oils and fats that we eat are amazing for their brain health.  Listen as I share why eating grass fed butter or ghee, C8MCT oil, fish oil, krill oil, organic extra virgin olive oil, and high heat avocado oil is essential to good health (no matter what kind of diet you’re on.) Eating good healthy foods is the key to overall health, pain reduction, and weight loss. Don’t get caught up in counting the numbers without understanding the actual food that you’re eating. In This Episode: [00:24] The supplements you need to be sure you have plenty of during this pandemic.  [02:55] If you’re older you’ve probably seen some crazy diet recommendations over the years.  [03:30] My focus is on longevity over building huge muscles.  [05:04] Lowering inflammation in your body goes hand in hand with longevity. [07:00] We’ve been taught that high fat foods are bad for you, but is that true?  [08:30] What does cause your body to put on fat?  [11:26] Why oatmeal is not necessarily ideal for good health. [12:02] Learn more about the Keto Diet.  [13:17] How does that apply to achieving a caloric deficit?  [15:14] Which healthy fats should you be eating every day?  [18:27] You can still eat carbs when eating a high fat diet.  [20:42] Why you should be consuming grass fed butter or ghee and C8 MCT oil.  [22:57] Organic extra virgin olive oil is amazing for reducing inflammation. [27:01] Don’t forget to take fish oil or krill oil with high levels of EPA and DHA. [29:23] Why omega 3 is so important for children.  [31:51] Use a high heat avocado oil for cooking. [33:27] Eating fat will not make you fat.  [35:56] Not every calorie is made equal. [38:25] Keto is not a long-term plan and always consult with a nutritionist before making a huge dietary change.   Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on FacebookPeak Performance on Instagram   The Great Cholesterol Myth by Johnny Bowden Dr. Gundry  Celtic Salt Bulletproof Krill Oil Nordic Naturals Primal Kitchen High Heat Organic Avocado Oil Primal Kitchen

The power of breath is well documented but not widely understood. Francesca Sipma is a breathwork and hypnotherapy expert who helps others clear subconscious blocks to find their clarity and purpose. Listen as we discuss the foundations of breathwork and how it can be applied in all aspects of your life.    Many people get caught up thinking that they can’t do breathwork because they don’t know how to meditate, but they aren’t the same thing. Your breathwork acumen precedes the ability to meditate. You don’t need to quiet your mind to realize the effects of targeted breathwork.    Francesca uses breathwork practices prior to doing any and all of her tasks. In fact, she plans her days, her classes, her projects, and her life while practicing breathwork and finds that her planning almost does itself. All the pieces seem to naturally fall into the right time and place.    For so many people the problem that they face is being blocked from their creativity. Francesca helps you to unlock your creativity by dealing with the psychological blocks created as far back as childhood. Through hypnotherapy and breathwork, you realize a more productive state of being and life.    Listen in to learn all about the different ways you can start implementing breathwork into your routine today. You have the time. This work does not take long. Francesca shares how you can slowly start making breathwork practices a part of your routine. Trust me, you won’t ever go back once you realize the beauty that is breathwork.   In This Episode: [00:00:16] Welcome back and get ready to dig deep into your mindset.  [00:01:27] Learn more about Francesca and her work.  [00:05:02] Where is Francesca from and where is she living now?  [00:07:16] Does she have any superpowers?  [00:08:21] Is she currently fascinated with anything?  [00:10:11] Are there any common factors that she sees in her clients?  [00:12:46] Where should you start when diving into this work?  [00:16:00] Why Francesca is a breathwork teacher not a meditation teacher.  [00:19:20] Learn about the different kinds of trauma and how it affects you today.  [00:21:35] What are the similarities and differences between various breathwork techniques?  [00:23:46] Why would you want to fix your past relationships?  [00:25:55] How do things in our past affect our feelings of self-worth?  [00:29:02] Is there a way to tame the need to reach the next best thing?  [00:31:29] Why this type of work doesn’t do well in a course form.  [00:34:46] What has Francesca learned from her clients?  [00:38:21] Francesca shares stories of clients who have changed their lives through breathwork. [00:41:52] When you’re in breathwork the level of compassion you can have for others is huge.  [00:45:21] The number one block for people is fear… [00:47:09] Learn the best way to start taking action toward your future. [00:50:45] Action creates momentum.  [00:52:58] You do have the time to practice breathwork.  [00:57:00] How long does it take to see the effects?  [00:59:44] Francesca shares her favorite books.  [01:02:50] What’s next for Francesca?    Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on FacebookPeak Performance on Instagram   Joe Dispenza Stealing Fire by Steven Kotler The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday   Francesca’s Website Francesca on Instagram Book a Session

When you hear the word CrossFit, what do you think? For many that word makes them think of crazy people, but Sean LeFloch is here to share why that’s simply not true. No matter the workout you’re doing, you have to use your body in different ways to get maximum results and that is what he helps you to do.    Sean digs deeper into the origins of CrossFit and why it is so popular today. One of the most cited reasons is the community that has been built up. When you suffer through something with another person, the bond you build is unbreakable. The CrossFit community is tight knit and he truly believes that it’s that element of suffering that has brought people together.    If your gym is still closed, there are things you can do at home. Don’t worry if you don’t have weights or equipment, some of the most highly fit athletes in the world do body weight exercises almost exclusively. Think about gymnasts.  Listen as Sean shares his top exercises to do at home and how you can tailor them to fit your surroundings and lifestyle. Being able to work out in a gym is very important but in the meantime, not letting your workout regimen slip is imperative. Sean also digs into nutrition and how you can make small changes that drastically impact your health. He doesn’t believe in saying you can or cannot eat certain things, instead he tells you just to make sure you eat certain portions for each meal. This was an amazing discussion with so much great information shared. If you’ve been struggling with at-home fitness, then take a minute and let Sean help you get back on track.    In This Episode: [00:18] Learn how you can stay fit from home. [01:56] Has Sean’s gym opened back up?  [04:30] What does Sean say to those who bash Crossfit?  [07:48] Why the Crossfit community is what sets it apart. [10:17] How does the Crossfit system work?  [13:56] Sean shares why functional movement is important but so are your curls.  [17:00] Do most people start out at 5-days per week?  [20:32] Why pushing yourself to absolute failure is good and bad.  [22:43] What 5 workouts can you do at home for the best results?  [25:51] Hear an in-depth discussion of the man-maker.  [27:49] How you can mix endurance training with metabolic work while at home.  [30:20] Learn ways you can keep the fast-twitch movements as you age. [33:48] Sean shares different explosive movements you can do and how to do them correctly.  [36:38] You have to know what your goal is before you get started. [38:23] Learn more about properly approaching your nutrition. [41:26] Does he have any tips or advice for fixing your diet?  [44:11] Nutrition does not have to be complicated! [45:30] How should the elderly approach fitness and nutrition? [49:21] Connect with Sean.     Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on FacebookPeak Performance on Instagram   Crossfit Delray Beach Sean LeFloch Floch Fitness

One thing that not a lot of health professionals talk about is toxins. Toxins permeate our lives, our world, and the products and food that we eat every day. Which is why we have to become more aware of them. Lara Adler is a certified health coach who has dedicated her life to researching and helping others understand the toxins they come in contact with every day.    So where do you come in contact with toxins? Almost everywhere. You can find toxins in your beauty products, the cookware you use, the household cleaners under you sink. Almost everywhere. Listen as Lara shares the things that you should look out for when you look to purchase your next round of products.   The one toxin that is easily removed from your household is phthalates. You’ll never see this on an ingredients label but it is used to boost fragrances. So if you start looking for fragrance free cleaners and soaps, you’ll be well on your way to reducing your toxic load.   Another thing to keep in mind is flame retardants in your furniture. The laws have changed in recent years, but if you have older furniture, it may be time to buy something new. Flame retardants are highly toxic and are released as your couch cushions and mattresses break down.  There are so many areas that toxins invade our lives. Listen to learn how you can start evaluating the products you buy and make smarter purchasing decisions.    In This Episode: [00:22] Welcome Lara Adler to discuss environmental toxins.  [01:17] Learn more about Lara’s background and why she started studying toxins.  [07:13] What are some of the worst products on the toxicity scale?  [09:51] Where can you find phthalates and why are they so harmful?  [13:24] Indoor air quality has been found to be significantly worse than outdoor quality.  [16:10] Phthalates merge with house dust causing serious problems for your family and pets.  [19:14] Are air purifiers helpful? [22:44] How can you find out more about the furniture you purchase?  [25:40] Why self-extinguishing cigarettes resulted in flame retardants in furniture materials.  [29:35] Ironically, flame retardants have never worked because the chemicals are not on the outside of the furniture.  [32:03] Which pillows are the best to purchase?  [34:46] Are there toxins in your food and cookware?  [36:48] Why lawsuits against chemical manufacturers are almost impossible.  [39:31] What should you be on the lookout for with your cookware?  [43:20] There are no requirements for manufacturers to disclose how their cookware products are made.  [46:55] Why carbon steel and glass are ideal. [48:05] What sorts of things should we look out for in personal care products?  [53:19] Connect with Lara.   Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on FacebookPeak Performance on Instagram   Lara’s Website Lara on Instagram Naturepedic Pillows Food Fix by Dr. Mark Hyman