Peak Performance Life Podcast

Can a medical doctor also be a naturopath? What does that look like? Dr. Donese Worden joins me to chat about how naturopathy and medicine go hand in hand for overall health and prevention. Listen in as we chat about how stress affects the body and the brain and what you can do to reduce stress in your life. Stress is not always an external factor. Many times we add stress to our body’s systems by introducing foods and drinks that we cannot adequately process and digest. Everybody is different and needs different fuel and food medicine. The first step to understanding your individual makeup is to keep track of the foods you eat and how you feel after. However, when tracking isn’t enough, that maybe when you need to see a naturopathic medical doctor. Dr. Worden shares which tests she recommends most frequently to her patients so that she can diagnose the underlying problems causing their symptoms. For instance, broccoli is an amazing vegetable that has wonderful health benefits when prepared and eaten properly… unless you have a food sensitivity to it. Once you figure out how you’re taxing your body internally, look at the external factors that are affecting your health. Listen in as Dr. Worden shares how she recommends you remove the toxins from your life. The work that she is doing has helped people heal from cancer and autoimmune diseases despite advanced diagnoses.  You’ll definitely want to listen in and hear all of Dr. Worden’s wonderful advice. Age is nothing but a number and your physical manifestations of stress likely have nothing to do with aging. Stop using excuses and start working toward understanding your biochemical makeup and what you should be doing to live your best life.   In This Episode: [00:01:23] Welcome Donese Worden to the show to discuss naturopathy and health. [00:03:08] How did Donese find her way into healthcare and the medical field?  [00:05:28] What is the difference between a medical doctor and a naturopathic medical doctor?  [00:07:37] Donese shares how her clients and patients find their way to her.  [00:09:36] How does Donese define health?  [00:11:28] What kinds of conversations does Donese have with her patients about stress and its effect on overall health?  [00:15:28] Which tests are most appropriate for us to run to determine what’s going on with us?  [00:20:05] Why she pulls cancer markers for all of her patients.  [00:22:18] What are the telltale signs that someone is allergic to foods? When should you test?  [00:25:05] Should you test to determine which foods you should eat?  [00:28:23] The delayed allergy testing is a blood draw but it is most accurate. [00:29:40] What you need to know about coffee?  [00:33:02] Learn the things you need to look for before buying your coffee. [00:36:21] How does Donese have hard conversations with her family, friends, and patients?  [00:41:11] Your mindset and belief have incredible effects on the body and how you respond to various diseases. [00:44:18] Why your age doesn’t have anything to do with your health. Don’t fall into the trap that age equals poor health. [00:46:31] What does a day in the life of Dr. Worden look like?  [00:49:42] How music changes your sleep and stress levels. [00:52:12] The Petri dishes that scientists use for testing have antibiotics in them, what does that mean for us?  [00:54:37] Dr. Worden shares some of the things she’s excited about right now. [00:57:21] Connect with Dr. Worden.[00:58:28] What are three easy things you can do now to change your health? [01:00:01] Start creating your environment and take out the toxins, to include people. Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on FacebookPeak Performance on Instagram   Dr. Donese Worden’s Website Dr. Worden on Facebook Dr. Worden on TwitterDr. Worden on InstagramDr. Worden on LinkedIn Dr. Worden on YouTube Specialty Tests Radical Remission by Kelly A. Turner Dr. Dominic D’Agostino Tripping over the Truth by Travis Christofferson Dr. Thomas Seyfried

Living an extremely healthful life started at an extremely young age for Tommy Cassano. His father had him eating healthfully and participating in sports his entire life. For him and his brother, there was no other way to live. Listen in as Tommy reveals intimate details about his past, how he helps his clients, and why he intends to continue to run ultra-races. From the time he was a young child to now, Tommy has always been involved and invested in health and fitness. He played several sports growing up. He broke records and sports were what propelled him through college. He even shares a story about how hardcore his dad was regarding his and his brother’s pre-game routine. His love of fitness and health has never abated and he now spends his time helping others to realize their full potential. Through one on one and group coaching, with targeted detoxes and meal plans, his clients see the pounds fall off and the strength soar. Mindset work is huge for Tommy and his clients. Our bodies will allow us to do almost anything we ask of them, but our minds resist. Tommy shares how he prepares mentally for his ultra-races and why fasting is a big part of his mindset and his health. Tommy is an elite athlete and trainer and has worked with many people to bring their health back from the brink. He shares his tip 3-actionable tips that you can use to get started on a more heathful journey. Listen in and learn from one of the most knowledgeable men in the health and wellness space. In This Episode: [01:30] Welcome Tommy Cassano to discuss avoiding burnout, being an ultra-athlete, and living healthfully. [03:02] Tommy shares a bit about his background and family. [05:12] Listen as Tommy reveals a story about his father’s dedication to creating strong bodies and minds. [07:01] What was Tommy’s dad’s vision for Tommy’s life?  [08:24] How does Tommy intend to raise his children? As strictly as his father?  [09:53] Tommy shares his path through sports and the choices he made through high school in college. [12:27] What does Tommy bring to his clients and customers with his business and how does his approach differ from others in the space?  [15:48] Which people are ready for Tommy’s type of coaching and tactics?  [17:02] Learn what Tommy means by “plant medicine.” [20:05] How did he feel when he traveled to Peru to study plant medicine?  [22:04] Tommy shares what happened during one of his Ayahuasca Ceremony. [24:58] Had he already done one of the ultra races at this point?  [27:17] What motivates Tommy and how does that impact his routines? [30:45] When someone works with Tommy, what is it like?  [36:40] 3-actionable things you can do to start seeing results right away. [40:01] Connect with Tommy. Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on FacebookPeak Performance on Instagram Tommy’s Website Tommy on LinkedIn Tommy on Twitter Tommy on FacebookTommy on InstagramTommy on YouTube

Have you ever tried a food plan or diet? There are hundreds to choose from, each one following a prescribed set of healthy living rules. Here’s the better question though, did any of them work? Lynee Palacios of Healthy Self Keto is joining me to share about her journey while creating a plant-based keto lifestyle that not only works but continues to provide her and her clients with results. Lynee is no stranger to healthy meal plans. As a dietitian and nutritionist as well as a former bodybuilder, she is extremely familiar with all the healthy or seemingly healthy diets out there. She had a client as about keto, but because she wasn’t familiar with it, she wanted to dig deeper. She already knew that excessive animal proteins and fats didn’t work well with her body, so she set out to create a plant-based keto diet. Not only did she succeed but she’s found ways to create delicious and healthy meals for herself and her clients.  She created Healthy Self Keto to share her new eating plan and then also created Healthy Self Kitchen to create healthful meals for anyone looking to start on this lifestyle change. Listen in as she shares what it took to create the plan, all the benefits she’s reaped since she started, and why neither she nor her clients intend to quit. From no longer struggling with her weight, not being hungry, and no longer having skin issues, she sees no reason why she should quit. If you’ve been considering going keto, then you won’t want to miss all of Lynee’s advice and golden nuggets of information.  In This Episode: [01:37] Welcome Lynee (Laney) Palacios a registered dietitian and naturopathic doctor to discuss a different take on keto.   [02:56] Learn more about Lynee and her background. [04:54] How did Lynee get into the Keto space and why did she start a plant-based program?  [09:25] Learn how Lynee combined a plant-based diet with the Keto process. [13:17] What are the big results Lynee saw with her Keto plan? [14:49] Lynee shares what a day of eating and energy looks like on and off a Keto plan. [18:05] Has she noticed any digestive complaints from herself or her clients?  [20:29] Listen as Lynee reveals a normal meal plan.  [24:03] How can this be tailored for someone who is trying to keep muscle on?  [25:46] Who should try this type of diet?  [27:31] Is this easily modified if you tend to eat out a couple of times per week?  [30:02] Can you still have a drink and stay in ketosis?  [31:29] What does the start of the diet look like? Can you avoid the keto-flu?  [34:57] Why mornings are so important for setting up your day. [36:38] Does Lynee put anything specific in her water? [38:39] Connect with Lynee. Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on FacebookPeak Performance on Instagram   Healthy Self Keto Healthy Self Kitchen on Facebook Healthy Self Keto on Facebook Healthy Self Keto on Instagram Lynee on Twitter

Living a healthy life means understanding how you can positively impact your stress and energy levels through diet, exercise, and good sleep habits. Jason Sani joins me to share his tips and tricks for building consistent energy stores and why your mindset is the key. Listen in to hear how food, sleep, and exercise impact your overall health and you can start making changes today.   Few people realize how much of an energy drain eating food and then digesting it is on the body. You have over 20 feet of intestines in your body working to process the foods you eat. That is a lot of tissue your body has to power just to properly use the fuel you provide to it. This is just one of the many reasons that eating a healthy diet is paramount to good health.   Something to keep in mind is that the food we eat today is nothing like the food we ate even 20 years ago. You may find that the food you’ve eaten your entire life is the cause of your lack of energy. The first step to understanding how what you eat affects your life is to start a food journal and keep track of everything you’re eating.   Even if you can only journal a few days at a time, this practice will open your eyes to how much you’re eating and which foods drain your energy.   Sleep and exercise go hand in hand with helping to boost your energy levels. People today tend to get less and less sleep and this has been directly correlated with the increasing number of Alzheimer’s diagnoses. Set yourself up for success by creating a bedtime routine you can stick to and stick to it. Your body needs periods of rest to regenerate and build cells. Give it the time it needs.   Exercise boosts energy in multiple ways. First, you experience the endorphins and focus that comes with getting in a good work out. Then your body continues to function at a higher level because the more you move and the stronger you are, the more energy you have. You can also multi-task during your workouts and listen to books or podcasts. Work your body and mind at the same time to sustain higher levels of energy.   Jason shares some amazing tips and advice during our discussion that will help you get started on the path to a healthier life today. Listen in and let us know how these tips help you.   In This Episode: [01:15] Jason Sani joins Talor to discuss increasing mental and physical energy. [02:17] Meet Jason and hear his take on the gift we’ve been given of our bodies. [03:57] Listen as Jason shares his advice on increasing energy through nutrition. [06:46] Learn how tightly related our digestive system and energy level are. [08:06] What kinds of foods can you remove from your diet to boost energy? [12:19] Jason gives action steps for increasing your awareness of the food you consume. [14:01] How health shaming affects your relationship with food. [16:58] It is important to note that the food we are eating now versus 20 years ago is very different.  [19:49] Exercise is extremely important for keeping energy levels up. [23:41] Learn how you can multitask with your exercise time. [25:16] If you make exercise a part of your daily routine, then you’ll always have time. Something is better than nothing. [28:29] Why you shouldn’t allow the process of aging to keep you from staying fit and active. [32:37] Reflect on what you’re doing throughout the day and see what drains you and what energizes you. [35:02] Jason shares how you can get started with an exercise routine.  [39:05] Strength training, long-distance cardio, etc. what does Jason recommend?  [42:29] Build a routine to get better quality sleep. [46:26] Understand how sleep affects all aspects of your body and health and take the time to journal about the quality of sleep you’re getting. [49:10] How you can use hot/cold showers to increase energy and build better sleep habits. [50:51] Learn why your mental state has a heavy impact on your health and energy. [54:42] What are some actions you can take to reduce your stress levels?  Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on FacebookPeak Performance on Instagram   Making Healthy Taste Good by Jason Sani The Upside of Stress by Kelly McGonigal