Peak Performance Life Podcast

Show notes: (1:13) Dr. David Brownstein and his background (2:58) From conventional to holistic medicine (12:00) Iodine and its powerful health benefits (17:19) Connection between iodine deficiency and thyroid disorders (19:48) How Dr. Brownstein discovered the correct iodine formulation (29:55) Iodine in health and addressing iodine deficiency (33:25) Toxic halides (fluoride, bromide) and their impact (37:05) On taking iodine and other sources (45:08) Where to find Dr. Brownstein (46:54) Hormone imbalances and the use of bioidentical hormone therapy (47:51) Interaction of iodine with other vitamins and minerals (49:31) Outro Who is Dr. David Brownstein?   Dr. David Brownstein, M.D., is a board-certified family physician who utilizes the best of conventional and alternative therapies. He is the Medical Director for the Center for Holistic Medicine in West Bloomfield, Michigan. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Wayne State University School of Medicine. Dr. Brownstein is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and serves on the board for the International College of Integrative Medicine. He is the father of two beautiful physicians, Hailey and Jessica, and is a retired soccer coach.   Dr. Brownstein has lectured internationally about his success using natural therapies. He has also authored sixteen books: Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can’t Live Without It, 5th Edition and his newest book, A Holistic Approach to Viruses. Connect with Dr. Brownstein: Website: https://www.drbrownstein.com/ Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram  

Dr. Sergey Dzugan, a pioneer in hormone optimization and former Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery, brings his extensive knowledge to the discussion. He challenges the misconceptions around cholesterol, emphasizing its vital role in hormone production. The importance of regular blood tests and personalized hormone optimization is highlighted, especially for aging individuals. Dr. Dzugan also investigates the dangers of statins and explains how testosterone levels impact overall health, including heart health and hair loss.

Show notes: (0:50) Who is Dre Baldwin and what is his background? (3:52) The importance of discipline in achieving success (6:50) Creating structure and leveraging mentorship (13:05) Work On Your Game (14:14) Building confidence through discipline and mindset (17:59) The Third Day (24:12) The power of “thinking time” (25:58) Shifting your mindset to focus on achievements (27:18) The influence of social circles and why you might need new friends (29:54) Letting go of old habits to level up (34:09) Learn more about Dre (36:33) Outro Who is Dre Baldwin?   Dre Baldwin is an International Social Media expert, author, entrepreneur, and business coach with a professional athlete background. After graduating with a Business Marketing & Management degree from Penn State Altoona in 2004, Dre played professional basketball internationally for 9 years, spanning 8 countries. Coming from a humble athletic background, Dre had no choice but to market and promote himself tirelessly to create his professional opportunities - not to mention working on his game to be ready to deliver when the opportunity was created. Dre had started blogging in 2005, and began filming and publishing his basketball workouts and motivational messages to YouTube in 2006. In 2009, Dre decided to start a practice of posting a new video daily to his YouTube channel, a discipline that continues to this day: He has published over 4,800 videos to YouTube, which go out to his 100,000+ subscribers and have been viewed over 35 million times. The presence Dre developed through his videos and blogging led to the development of his "DreAllDay" and "Work On Your Game" brands; Dre's WOYG Enterprises works with businesses and entrepreneurs on branding and marketing their businesses through dominating the internet the same way Dre did to build his brands. An internet pioneer who built his name on the same discipline and persistence that made him a professional athlete, Dre has never been one to do just one thing. As of December 2015, Dre has published 6 books and over 100 athletic training programs. A Philadelphia native, Dre lives in South Florida. Connect with Dre: Website: http://workonyourgameuniversity.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dreallday/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/drebaldwin/?hl=en YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwHgkC8tsH6r0hQjCw_raYw Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram  

Show notes: (1:05) Dr. Goldhamer's journey into fasting and alternative medicine (3:11) The impact of visceral fat on chronic diseases (4:44) Fasting and treating high blood pressure (8:16) The types and benefits of fasting (12:39) Importance of rest during fasting to preserve muscle and maximize fat loss (15:56) Long-term success of fasting and maintaining results (25:46) The rule of fasting (28:19) Fasting differences between males and females (30:28) The risks of excessive protein intake and the importance of balanced nutrition (38:29) Debunking the myth that protein should be the central focus of the diet (42:30) Can fasting save your life? (45:58) Fasting tips (51:35) Learn more about Dr. Alan Goldhamer (53:05) Outro Who is Dr. Alan Goldhamer?   Dr. Alan Goldhamer, founder of TrueNorth Health Center, offers a comprehensive range of health services, including medical and chiropractic care, psychotherapy, counseling, and body work. He is known for his energetic and articulate approach to health education, supervising the fasting of thousands of patients and making TrueNorth a leading training center for therapeutic fasting certification. Dr. Goldhamer is dedicated to helping individuals break self-destructive cycles and reclaim control over their lives.   A significant contributor to medical research, Dr. Goldhamer led landmark studies on water-only fasting for hypertension, published in prestigious journals. Currently, he directs a team developing a study on fasting and health-promoting diets for managing diabetes and high blood pressure. He holds a chiropractic degree from Western States Chiropractic College and is licensed as an osteopathic physician in Australia. He has also authored influential books, including "The Health Promoting Cookbook" and co-authored "The Pleasure Trap: Mastering The Hidden Force That Undermines Health and Happiness." Connect with Dr. Alan: Website: https://www.healthpromoting.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-goldhamer-aab887a/ Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram  

Show notes: (2:11) Inflammation as the root cause of chronic pain (9:24) Understanding chronic inflammation's role in various diseases (10:43) Comparison between traditional and functional medicine approaches (12:58) Importance of mindset and reframing challenges as opportunities for growth (17:32) Developing a health-focused identity and navigating social norms (22:03) The transformative power of daily thinking time and visualization (26:58) Processed foods and individual dietary choices (34:14) The dangers of under-eating and extreme calorie restriction (37:22) Changing limiting beliefs and reinforcing positive habits (41:59) The mind-body prescription (44:30) Balancing physical and mental health for overall well-being (51:14) Tips for managing social media consumption (55:31) The Appleton Food Study (1:01:04) The Learning state (1:03:21) The interconnectedness of physical health, mental health, and productivity (1:05:31) Where to find Talor (1:07:59) Outro Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram  

Show notes: (0:14) Overview (2:00) Functional vs. traditional medicine (4:03) Importance of reducing inflammation (6:08) Mindset and behavioral change to get healthy (8:46) Health insights from traditional cultures (13:17) Emotional health and stress management (15:15) Sustainable weight loss strategies (22:27) Misconceptions on TRT (26:16) HRV, sun exposure, and dirty electricity (28:17) Stress and adaptive capacity (29:57) Brain health (30:58) Benefits of cold plunges (32:06) Toxic beauty products (33:43) Light therapy for recovery (35:12) Toxic superfoods and the Bio Diet (37:13) Secrets to health and happiness (38:56) The oxygen advantage (41:14) Spirituality and health (44:15) Omega-3 testing (45:35) Outro Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram  

Show notes: (1:25) Maggie's personal health journey and discovery of functional medicine (4:56) Differences between traditional and functional medicine (6:36) Importance of functional medicine lab tests (11:06) Heavy metal toxicity and practical tips to reduce exposure (21:38) Everyday detoxification and reducing inflammation (29:08) Mindset challenges and its impact on overall health (34:46) Maggie’s personal diet and the role of mindset in dietary success (40:51) Common mindset blocks and the importance of eating real food (45:25) Learn more about Maggie (46:14) Outro Who is Maggie Berghoff?   Maggie Berghoff is the founder and CEO of Celproceo, a health consulting company rooted in functional medicine and trusted by celebrities, professional athletes, and CEOs.    Maggie is also the co-founder and CEO of a business and marketing company she launched and runs with her husband.  They offer a comprehensive business growth program, in-house done-for-you services such as PR, branding, web builds, and detailed course launches, and 1:1 and group business consulting.    Maggie has been featured in hundreds of media outlets, including Forbes, Business Insider, Entrepreneur Magazine, Oxygen Magazine, USA Today, local and national television, and more. She is the author of Eat to Treat: Your Three-Step Plan To Reduce Inflammation, Detoxify Your Life, And Heal Your Body, signed by top literary agent Celeste Fine of Park & Fine, and publishing company Simon & Schuster.  Maggie is also a proud mom of three young children, and focuses on family, flexibility, and fulfillment as core values in the companies she builds. Connect with Maggie: Website: https://www.maggieberghoff.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggieberghoff FB: https://www.facebook.com/maggieberghoff/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/maggie_berghoff/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggie_berghoff   Grab a copy: https://www.eattotreat.com/ Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram  

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:14) The question that changed Brian's life and career direction (7:25) The importance of patience and consistency in weight loss (13:07) Metabolism and the dangers of severe calorie restriction (16:16) Benefits of resistance training and monitoring progress (18:51) Safe calorie deficit guidelines and individual adjustments (24:56) Importance of having a coach for accountability and guidance (29:52) The misconception about fat loss and dietary fat (35:02) Overcoming self-sabotage and behavioral issues around food (43:42) Where to find Brian (45:49) Outro Who is Brian Keane?   On top of his ever growing social media platforms which have a combined total of over half a million followers, he also hosts one of Ireland and the UK’s top health podcasts, which is regularly featured #1 on the iTunes Health Charts.   Brian is a three time best-selling author with The Fitness Mindset, Rewire Your Mindset and The Keane Edge: Mastering the Mindset for Real Lasting Fat Loss.   Over the past ten years, Brian has become one of the most recognised faces in the Irish health and fitness industry. He has spoken at major wellness events such as Wellfest Ireland and Mefit Dubai, was a Keynote speaker at Google HQ for their 2018 wellness event and has done corporate wellness talks for Allianz Partners, SAP and Acorn Insurance.   On top of running his own highly successful business, Brian has also completed some of the worlds most gruelling endurance challenges, such as six back to back marathons through the Sahara desert, a 230km through the Arctic and multiple ultra-marathons, including a 100 mile ultra-marathon in the desert in Nevada. Connect with Brian: Web: https://briankeanefitness.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/brian_keane_fitness/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/briankeanefitness/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briankeanefitness/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7rrI9hjpGzkNdoDTFhzMjQ/ Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life - https://buypeakperformance.com/ Peak Performance on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/livepeakperformance/ Peak Performance on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/livepeakperformance  

Show notes: (1:41) Kashif’s journey and discovery of genomics (10:29) Supporting mitochondrial health (12:20) APOE gene and Alzheimer's risk (18:01) Importance of taking action based on genetic insights (24:15) Methylation and holistic DNA testing approach (29:55) The role of DNA in understanding health outcomes (34:05) Common genetic issues, particularly in female hormone health (36:15) The DNA Company's approach to interpreting results (40:42) Future possibilities with gene editing technologies (44:22) Outro Who is Kashif Khan?   Kashif Khan is an entrepreneur and investor who has built, run, and scaled businesses across a range of industries. He is the co-founder of The DNA Company, an innovative provider of functional genomics solutions for personalized and preventative health and wellness.   Kashif is also the co-founder of Youtrients, a company providing personalized supplement formulations based on unique DNA analysis. Connect with Kashif: Websites: https://thednacompany.com/                   https://kashkhanofficial.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrkashkhan IG: https://www.instagram.com/kashkhanofficial/?hl=en Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

Show notes: (1:24) Mary’s background and motivation for exploring traditional cultures (3:07) The diversity of diets among global tribes and their implications for health (10:48) Traditional diets vs modern Western diets and their impact on health (17:24) Carbohydrate intake among traditional cultures (22:20) Longevity and disease resistance among traditional communities (27:55) Modern plant processing and GMO risks (32:57) Animal protein-based diets for health improvement (37:08) Different types of dairy  (44:50) Importance of daylight exposure for microbiome health (50:09) Impact of synthetic clothing on hormones and skin microbiome (54:57) Where to find Mary (55:42) Outro Who is Mary Ruddick?   Dubbed the "Sherlock Holmes of Health" for her unique ability to expeditiously assess and remediate rare neuromuscular conditions that others have deemed impossible, Mary Ruddick can regularly be found endangering herself in the untouched corners of the world to learn from and distill the wisdom from the last remaining traditional cultures.  She shares her findings and knowledge via her sought after keynote speeches, 100+ podcast appearances, her published articles, and her work both in front and behind the camera.  Connect with Mary: Website: https://www.maryruddick.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryruddick Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enableyourhealing/ IG: http://nstagram.com/maryqueenofheart YT: https://www.youtube.com/@maryruddick777 Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram