Show notes: (0:00) Intro (9:06) The connection between Ketogenic diet and chronic diseases (13:46) Impact of Ketogenic diets on overall health (20:16) Ketogenic diet as a balanced diet (22:50) Getting sugar off your diet (28:36) The immune system’s fight against cancer (34:06) Diet and cholesterol levels (41:44) Four things to do to achieve nutritional ketosis (46:09) Diet and alcohol as important factors in chronic disease (55:12) How metabolic and neurologic problems can be resolved by Ketogenic diet (55:53) Where to find Dr. David G. Harper (57:29) Outro Who is Dr. David G. Harper?   Dr. David G. (Dave) Harper is a science educator, researcher, and technology CEO. Educated from kindergarten to Ph.D. in BC, he is an advocate for education, science and technology, diversity and inclusiveness, environmental sustainability, and is passionate about the importance of critical reasoning and reasoned skepticism. He is the President and CEO of the Discovery Foundation, a registered charity that fosters the development and sustainability of the science and technology sector in BC, with a focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion.   Dave holds a BSc. and Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia in mathematical biofluiddynamics and completed post-doctoral fellowships at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole and the University of Cambridge in comparative physiology. He is an Associate Professor of Kinesiology at the University of the Fraser Valley, where he teaches courses in Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, and Contemporary Health issues. He is also UFV’s Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.   As a Visiting Scientist at the BC Cancer Research Centre, Terry Fox Lab, his current research focusses on the therapeutic benefits of ketogenic diets for women with metastatic breast cancer. He is on the Scientific Advisory Board of the Institute for Personalized Therapeutic Nutrition and is the author of BioDiet, an international bestseller about the therapeutic benefits of ketogenic diets and the new science of nutrition. Connect with Dr. David G. Harper: Guest links Website: https://www.biodiet.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-david-g-harper-692395a/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/dgharper Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

Show notes: (1:35) Sharing of Maggie’s cancer diagnosis and survival story (12:22) Ketogenic diet for cancer prevention and education (21:10) Exploring the nuances of different diets (31:44) The idea behind their documentary series (36:33) Where to find the docuseries (39:35) Where to find Brad and Maggie Jones (41:53) Relationship between genetic mutation and cancer risk (48:53) Outro   Who is Maggie Jones?   Maggie Jones is a stage 4 cancer thriver who credits metabolic therapies, along with conventional treatment, with miraculously prolonging her life, which she has now dedicated to raising awareness of metabolic therapies.   She has over 20 years of media experience, most recently as Vice President of Newsroom Systems for South China Morning Post and Vice President of Product for Tribune Publishing and the Los Angeles Times.   Connect with Maggie Jones Website: https://cancerevolution.film/, https://cancerv.me/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/cancerVme IG: https://www.instagram.com/cancerVme/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_HRXRDAjXgPXHZRiY-lIew LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjhk/   Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

Show notes: (7:03) Epigenetics and DNA (14:21) Influencing genetics and creating autonomic anchors (22:53) Health benefits of breath holding and foot scraping (30:21) The value of eye convergence (34:34) Achieving acidosis through elevation training  (39:50) Osteogenic loading as a longevity solution (48:09) Outro Who is Tony Molina? Tony stands among the most accomplished thought leaders in the contemporary biotuning movement. His experience across multiple modalities for performance, fitness and healthspan puts him at the forefront of his class.   An Amphibious Reconnaissance Marine Team Leader in the first Gulf War during Operation Desert Storm, he rose as a U.S. Navy Diver and Navy Seal Obstacle Course record holder. Tony raced for 10 years on the elite professional expedition racing circuit producing life altering achievements during nonstop, 24 hours a day, grueling 300-to-500-mile courses in Mark Burnett’s Global Eco Challenge Expedition Competitions and the Infamous Raid Gauloises held in remote locations such as the jungles of  Malaysia, the high Atlas Mountains of Morocco, the steppes of Patagonia Argentina and on the glaciers and rivers of the South Island of New Zealand.    Tony has helped thousands of people navigate the longevity space including Lykke Li, Peter Guber, Roma Downey and Mark Burnett and was a two-time presenter at the Tony Robbins Platinum Partnership.  Tony founded the Arête Lifelab, the future of longevity biohacking and is the Senior Research and Development Specialist at Powerplate currently developing their newest product coined “The Ultimate Exercise Biohack”.    Annually, Tony conducts high altitude research on the Matterhorn, the Everest Region, Volcano Alley in South America and across the slopes of Kilimanjaro, discovering the rate limiting steps in human performance and how humans can address the diseases of our civilization. Connect with Tony Molina: Website: https://aretelifelab.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aretelifelab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-molina-74504353 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2aXW_a5aDzbrFgUJqpg1-A Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram  

Show notes: [3:52] Hormesis and natural healing techniques [13:43] The impact of technology on health [16:35] Optimal sun exposure and the use of supplements [23:08] The importance of turning the lights off at bedtime [28:25] Benefits of infrared saunas and cold plunging [33:21] Hydrotherapy and immunity [42:53] Outro Who is Roger Seheult?   Dr. Seheult is currently an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine, and an Assistant Clinical Professor at the School of Medicine and Allied Health at Loma Linda University.   Dr. Seheult is quadruple board-certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Diseases, Critical Care Medicine, and Sleep Medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine.   Roger's current practice is in Beaumont, California where he is a critical care physician, pulmonologist, and sleep physician at Optum California.  He lectures routinely across the country at conferences and for medical, PA, and RT societies, is the director of a sleep lab, and is the Medical Director for the Crafton Hills College Respiratory Care Program.   In 2012 he and Kyle Allred founded MedCram L.L.C., a medical education company with CME-accredited videos that are utilized by hospitals, medical schools, and hundreds of thousands of medical professionals from all over the world (and over 1 million YouTube Subscribers). His passion is promoting healthy lifestyles and regularly lectures to schools, hospitals, and media outlets. Dr. Seheult was the recipient of the 2021 San Bernardino County Medical Society's William L. Cover MD Award for Outstanding Contribution to Medicine and the 2022 United Health Group's The Sages of Clinical Service Award. In 2022, both Roger Seheult and Kyle Allred received the HRH Prince Salmon bin Hamad Al Khalifa Medical Merit Medal from the Kingdom of Bahrain for their contribution to health policy in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Connect with Roger Seheult: Website: https://www.medcram.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG-iSMVtWbbwDDXgXXypARQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-seheult-514147b8     Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

Show notes: [1:10] How did Marc get interested in this type of work? [9:58] Figuring out your blind spots [12:58] Learning to ask the right types of questions [18:48] Marc’s coaching method [27:51] For those who are constantly in stress response, here’s Marc’s advice [37:52] Resources and tools [41:00] Where can you find more of Marc [43:19] Outro   Marc David, M.A., is the Founder and Primary Teacher of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating and the author of the bestselling books, Nourishing Wisdom and The Slow Down Diet. Marc holds a range of qualifications, including an M.A. of Psychology and a B.S. of Biology, and has participated in several Clinical Mind-Body Medicine programs, all of which have shaped his groundbreaking approach to food, body, and nutrition. His mission, in work and in life, is to help people create an empowered relationship with food and body, and learn to use their eating and health challenges as a pathway for transformation.   Find Marc: Web: https://psychologyofeating.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/eatingpsychology FB: https://www.facebook.com/IPEfanpage LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/the-institute-for-the-psychology-of-eating/     Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

Show notes: [0:40] How did Dr. Erin get into what she does today? [3:26] The difference between a naturopathic versus traditional doctor  [4:30] Understanding stress and the body's response [14:17] All about cortisol and adrenal fatigue [18:56] On stress, diet, and exercise [29:10] Factors impacting exercise and hormone testing [32:48] Restoring balance in people's lives [40:24] Where to find more of Dr. Erin [41:35] Outro   Dr. Erin Kinney is a Naturopathic Doctor, coach and speaker who helps her patients understand what is REALLY going on in their bodies so that they can take control of their health and get their life back on track. She is the founder of the Stress Reset Formula™. As a Naturopathic Doctor and coach, she helps stressed and burnt-out men and women with adrenal fatigue improve their mood, balance their thyroid, hormones or testosterone and cortisol, and increase their energy.   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkinney Podcast: The Dr. Kinney Show Website: https://drerinkinney.com/     Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

Show notes: [0:57] Quick trip down memory lane [6:24] Discovering that we are interconnected with all that is living around us [11:11] The healing power of Love and the Five L’s [19:46] Seeing beyond physical symptoms [28:43] What advice does Dr. Gladys have for those who want to live over 100 years old [33:46] Her advice for those who are struggling and those who can’t find the bright side of things [40:26] Regret and finding life’s purpose [44:30] How to find your “juice” in life [50:50] Where to find more of Dr. Gladys McGarey [53:07] Outro   Gladys McGarey began her medical practice at a time when women couldn’t even own their own bank accounts. Over the past sixty years, she has pioneered a new way of thinking about disease and health that has transformed how we imagine health care and self-care worldwide. The cofounder of the American Holistic Medical Association, Dr. McGarey has mentored everyone from Dr. Mark Hyman to Dr. Edith Eger and has helped hundreds of patients live happier and healthier lives. In a practical and inspiring voice, Dr. McGarey shares her own extraordinary stories and eternal wisdom from her early childhood in India and chance encounter with Mahatma Gandhi to her life as a physician and a mother of six children, to her survival of both heartbreak and illness. And she doesn’t just look backward; she looks forward. At 102, Dr. McGarey has a ten-year plan and an eye on a healthier and more joyful future for all.   Web: https://gladysmcgarey.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/begladmd/ Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

Show notes: [1:30] The importance of nasal breathing [7:03] Breathing's impact on stress and pain [17:44] Sleep and mouth breathing [29:34] Recommended breathing practices [40:51] The Oxygen Advantage app [42:36] Breathing techniques for improved sleep and sleep quality [55:55] Where to find Patrick [57:27] Outro Who is Patrick McKeown?   Patrick McKeown is the creator, CEO, and Director of Education and Training at Oxygen Advantage®, Director of Education and Training at Buteyko Clinic International, and President of Buteyko Professionals International. He is a leading international expert on breathing and sleep and the author of bestselling books, including The Oxygen Advantage. His focus — is to empower more people every day to breathe better, feel better, and achieve their potential.   Patrick’s interest in breath training began when he discovered the Buteyko Breathing Method at age 26. After a lifetime of asthma medication and inhalers, he found immediate relief from his symptoms and has remained asthma-free ever since. He traveled to Moscow, Russia, to learn from Dr. Konstantin Buteyko and was accredited to teach the Buteyko Method in 2002. Connect with Patrick: Website: https://oxygenadvantage.com/ https://buteykoclinic.com/ Grab a copy: https://amzn.to/470Ujb0 Download for free: https://oxygenadvantage.com/oa-breathing-app/ Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram  

Show notes: [0:51] Her journey and how she got into the work she does today [7:44] Effective goal-setting strategies [13:07] Visual hacks and achieving goals [25:00] How do successful people see the world? [31:11] Visualizing and believing in personal goals [40:30] Where to find Dr. Balcetis [41:04] Outro Who is Dr. Emily Balcetis?   Emily Balcetis, PhD, is an associate professor of psychology at New York University. She received her PhD from Cornell University in 2006 and is the author of more than seventy scientific publications. Her work has been covered by Forbes, Newsweek, Time, Telemundo, National Public Radio, Scientific American, The Atlantic, Cosmopolitan, and GQ. She has received numerous awards from the Federation of Associations in Behavioral & Brain Sciences, the International Society for Self and Identity, the Foundation for Personality and Social Psychology, and the Society of Experimental Social Psychology. Balcetis has lectured at Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Stanford, Berkeley, and the University of Chicago, among other renowned institutions, and she delivered a TEDx New York talk that has been viewed by several million people. She lives in New York City with her husband and their son. Connect with Dr. Balcetis: FB: Emily Balcetis IG: @emilybalcetis   Grab a copy: https://bit.ly/46Wtncr Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram  

Show notes: [0:51] Dr. Kaplan’s background and medical journey [12:42] Health and lowering inflammation [17:47] How cleaning up your diet affect your overall health [23:24] Heavy metals in the body [29:24] Water Contaminants, Mold Toxins, and Sleep [37:57] Where to find Dr. Kaplan [39:17] Outro Who is Dr. Gary Kaplan?   Gary Kaplan, DO, is the founder and medical director of the Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine and the author of two books,  Total Recovery: A Revolutionary New Approach to Breaking the Cycle of Pain and Depression (Rodale, 2014) and Why You Are Still Sick, How Infections Can Break Your Immune System & How You Can Recover (Callanan Publishers, 2022). A pioneer and leader in the field of integrative medicine, Dr. Kaplan is one of only 19 physicians in the country to be board-certified in both Family Medicine and Pain Medicine.   Dr. Kaplan is also board-certified in Medical Acupuncture and has studied and practiced Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Regenerative Medicine, and Emergency Medicine. In response to growing numbers of patients presenting with heavy metal toxicity, Dr. Kaplan received certification in the science and practice of chelation therapy from The American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM).   In 1985, Dr. Kaplan created the Kaplan Center to offer patients suffering from chronic pain and illness a more effective model of medical care. Utilizing a broad range of conventional and alternative medicine strategies, the Center’s physicians, nurses, psychotherapists, nutritionists, acupuncturists, and physical therapists collaborate closely on patients’ progress, sharing their insights and treatment recommendations to ensure the best outcome for each patient. This coordinated, multidisciplinary approach has proved to be highly effective — especially for patients suffering from complex and longstanding medical problems. Connect with Dr. Kaplan: Website: https://kaplanclinic.com/   Grab a copy: https://kaplanclinic.com/resources/books/why-you-are-still-sick/ Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram