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Peak Performance Life Podcast

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Oct 24, 2023 • 35min

EPI 117: Birch Coffee Co-Founder Paul Schlader On Balancing Work, Health, & Homeschooling Kids. Plus His Hot-Cold Contrast Protocol That Drastically Improved His Recovery And What Getting Sober Did For His Life

Show notes: [1:25] How Paul started and how it took him to where he is now [8:36] Balancing health and business success [11:16] Meditation and its impacts [18:21] On family, personal growth, and wellness [25:54] ​​Understanding Specialty Coffee [33:17] Outro Who is Paul Schlader?   Paul is a certified Q-Grader, which is held by less than 1,000 people in the country, and it allows him to travel all over the world and score high-quality coffee, helping farmers earn the highest premiums for their products. He discovered his true love for coffee after he tasted an Ethiopian natural processed coffee back in 2008. His attention to detail and desire to always pursue product excellence have been the driving force behind his work over the last 14 years building Birch Coffee. Connect with Paul: Website: https://www.birchcoffee.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-schlader-52324a42/ Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram
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Oct 17, 2023 • 48min

EPI 116: Dr. Leo Galland Shares How He Advises Patients With Long-Covid Plus Simple Steps To Protect Yourself From New Strains & Strengthen Your Immune System

Show notes: [1:28] Dr. Galland's journey in Functional Medicine [15:18] Beliefs, diet, and COVID severity [22:37] COVID, ACE2, and Nutrition [32:00] Polyphenols for COVID-19 prevention [41:45] Where to find Dr. Galland [45:58] Outro Who is Dr. Leo Galland?   Dr. Galland is a pioneer in studying the impact of intestinal microbes (the gut microbiome) and intestinal permeability (“leaky gut”) on health and disease.   He has received international recognition for developing innovative nutritional therapies to treat autoimmune, inflammatory, allergic, infectious, and gastrointestinal disorders and has described his work in numerous scientific articles and textbook chapters.   A graduate of Harvard University and New York University School of Medicine, Dr. Galland is board-certified in internal medicine. He is listed among the Leading Physicians of the World and America’s Top Doctors. In 2017, Dr. Galland was awarded the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who’s Who. He is on the medical advisory board of The Global Lyme Alliance.   Dr. Galland has received the Linus Pauling Award from the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM) for developing basic principles of Functional Medicine. In 2021, he was invited by IFM to review his professional medical odyssey, his approach to patient care, and his vision for the future in “30 Years of Functional Medicine, Looking Back and Looking Ahead.” Connect with Dr. Galland: Website: https://drgalland.com/ Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram  
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Oct 10, 2023 • 46min

EPI 115: Childhood Obesity Expert Dr. Michael Goran Shares Strategies To SUGAR PROOF Your Kids And Improve Childhood Health

Show notes: [1:33] How did he get involved in the work he does now? [4:51] What change did he see in the way children are fed over the years? [6:14] The different types of sugars [17:28] The importance of water [19:17] Ways to sugar-proof kids [32:07] Exploring alternative sweeteners [43:32] Where to find Dr. Goran [44:26] Outro Who is Dr. Michael Goran?   Dr. Goran is a Professor of Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. He is Program Director for Diabetes and Obesity at The Saban Research Institute and holds the Dr. Robert C. and Veronica Atkins Endowed Chair in Childhood Obesity and Diabetes. Dr. Goran also serves as Co-Director of the USC Diabetes and Obesity Research Institute. Dr. Goran is a native of Glasgow, Scotland, and received his Ph.D. from the University of Manchester, UK (1986) prior to postdoctoral training in the US (1987 to 1991). He previously served on the faculty of Medicine at the University of Vermont (1991 to 1994), and the Department of Nutrition Sciences at UAB (1994 to 1999) prior to joining USC in 1999. Connect with Dr. Goran: Website: https://www.sugarproofkids.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/sugarproofkids/?hl=en   Grab a copy: https://amzn.to/46tzxR1 Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram
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Oct 3, 2023 • 40min

EPI 114: How Your BELIEFS Affect Your Health. Discovering Your Limiting Beliefs & How To Change Them With Christina Woods

Show notes: [1:59] The unconscious mind’s influence on behavior [10:42] The power of rewiring limiting beliefs [24:02] How does hypnotherapy break habits and beliefs? [36:51] Where to find Christina [38:33] Outro Who is Christina Woods?   Christina Woods is an Empowerment Coach and Rapid Transformational Therapist!   She helps high-functioning women crush self-doubt and become unstoppable. To be totally free of self-sabotaging behavior and step into their true authentic selves. She is the CEO and Founder of Wise Woods Hypnotherapy and Coaching Connect with Christina: Website: https://www.wisewoods.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/wisewoodshypnotherapy/ Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram  
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Sep 26, 2023 • 49min

EPI 113: How To REFRAME Your Thoughts, Words, & Actions So That They Best Serve You. With International Peak Performance Mindset Coach Daniel Lawson. Plus Finding "Your Most Important Thing" In Life.

Show notes: [2:45] What’s Daniel’s background, and how did he get to where he is now? [7:35] How does he help his clients with time freedom? [16:16] Reframing time mindset for personal growth [23:01] What thought processes do he and his clients use? [31:07] Importance of the mind, heart, and soul [38:55] Protecting the mind and setting boundaries [42:09] Where to find Daniel [47:01] Outro Who is Daniel Lawson?   Not just a man but a powerhouse of transformation and personal development. His journey in the realm of psychology, combined with a plethora of mindset coaching practices, has armed him with a unique toolbox to guide high achievers towards their peak potential.     A proud alumnus of the International Coaching Institute, Daniel is not just a participant but a perpetual student of life. His relentless pursuit of excellence has earned him top accreditations from the International Coach Guild, a testament to his commitment and prowess in the field of transformational coaching.     Daniel's mastery isn't limited to a single modality. His repertoire includes the powerful practices of Meta Dynamics, Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), and more. His approach to personal development isn't merely a task; it's life's greatest adventure, an exhilarating journey into the self to unearth and rewrite the scripts that have held you captive from your ultimate self. Connect with Daniel: Website: https://www.parallaxxtransformations.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-lawson-67438662/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/DanielLawson13/ IG: https://instagram.com/daniel.lawson__ Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram  
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Sep 19, 2023 • 45min

EPI 112: Dr. Stephan Van Vliet Studies The Nutrient Density Of Grass Fed vs. Grain Fed Meat And Plant Based Meat. Plus Organic vs. Non-Organic And The Benefits Of Regenerative Farming

Show notes: [1:15] How it started for Dr. Stephan [2:48] Understanding regenerative agriculture and grass-fed meat [8:22] Grass-fed vs. grain-fed [20:13] On plant-based meat vs. beef [24:29] Benefits of agroecology [38:16] More resources on agroecology [42:42] Outro Who is Dr. Stephan Van Vliet?   Dr. Stephan van Vliet is a nutrition scientist with metabolomics expertise at the Utah State University Center for Human Nutrition Studies. Stephan earned his Ph.D. in Kinesiology as an ESPEN Fellow from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and received training at the Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and Duke University School of Medicine.    Dr. van Vliet’s research is performed at the nexus of agricultural and human health. He routinely collaborates with farmers, ecologists, and agricultural scientists to study critical linkages between sustainable agriculture, the nutrient density of food, and human health. His work has been published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Scientific Reports, The Journal of Nutrition, and The Journal of Physiology.   Connect with Dr. Stephan: Twitter: https://twitter.com/vanvlietphd Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram  
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Sep 12, 2023 • 34min

EPI 111: Spiritual Secrets For A Better Life. How The Wisdom And Concepts Of Kabbalah Had A Profound Impact On My Life. With World-Renowned Kabbalah Teacher David Ghiyam

Show notes: [1:07] Kabbalah and spiritual growth [8:33] Transforming reactive to proactive behavior [16:41] Overcoming doubt and transforming relationships [25:41] The power of prayer and transformation [31:43] Outro Who is David Ghiyam?   David Ghiyam was first introduced to the study of Kabbalah as a teenager.    As he grew up, his natural insightfulness and unrelenting desire to master the tools of Kabbalah helped him cope with numerous challenges.   Although David is, by all accounts, a successful, self-made millionaire who hit his first six figures at the age of 15, he – like all of us – has encountered struggles in life that have threatened his feelings of stability, safety, and happiness.    Yet, throughout it all, David applied his understanding of Kabbalah to accomplish his heart’s intent.    Today, David is on a mission to bring the wisdom of Kabbalah to as many people as possible. He is a catalyst for helping people see that abundance and fulfillment begin on the inside with a strong spiritual practice.    With more than 15 years of experience teaching Kabbalah classes around the globe, David is recognized as one of the leading Kabbalah teachers in the world.   David currently resides in California with his wife and children. Connect with David: Website: https://go.kabbalah.com/   Join his program: https://go.kabbalah.com/#order-menu Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram  
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Sep 5, 2023 • 37min

EPI 110: Hormone Replacement Therapy & Peptides For Men & Women. Prescription Weight Loss Injections And More! With Josh and Katy Whalen

Show notes: [0:35] What’s their background, and how did they start in the industry? [3:28] The impact of hormone therapy [8:04] Hormone therapy vs. peptides [15:36] On weight loss and hormone therapy [22:15] Testosterone replacement therapy and how it affects the body [27:15] What are the most common peptides that people use? [33:04] Where to find Josh and Katy [34:55] Outro Who are Josh and Katy Whalen?   Josh and Katy Whalen are the founders of peptide and hormone therapy brands Blokes Modern Men's Health and Joi Women's Wellness. They are a dynamic husband and wife duo, but a few years ago, they found their marriage being impacted as Josh was feeling himself slow down, not having as much energy, and feeling old, for lack of a better word - and Katy, on the other hand, was trying to build a family. Josh took the initiative at Katy’s nudging to take control of his health and wellness as he wanted to be present for Katy and their future family.   Josh discovered the greatness of peptides and hormone health and had to share it with the world. Katy soon followed as she saw Josh’s amazing results and loved how they made her feel after giving birth to their two beautiful kiddos after a complex fertility journey. This is how Blokes and Joi were born, to help people reclaim their wellness journey and never settle when it comes to their health. With Blokes and Joi, Josh and Katy are building a community for both men and women to find their answers and support for holistic health. Connect with Josh and Katy Website: https://blokes.co/                 https://choosejoi.co/ IG: https://instagram.com/getblokes/       https://instagram.com/joiwomenswellness/ Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram
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Aug 29, 2023 • 49min

EPI 109: Holistic OB-GYN Shares His Experience From Witnessing Over 1,000 Child Births. Plus Why He Left Traditional Medicine And Why He Is An Advocate Of At Home Births. With Nathan Riley, MD

Show notes: [1:37] How did he shift from his medical background to what he does now? [6:47] What are the differences between home and hospital births? [14:32] What exactly are midwives? [18:45] What are the most important things to having successful births? [23:41] What is a good postpartum support? [28:30] How long should a breastfeeding duration be? [35:37] When to consider having a C-section? [41:29] What’s his advice for women’s health in general? [44:15] Where to find Nathan [47:06] Outro Who is Dr. Nathan Riley?   Nathan Riley, MD, is a board-certified OB-GYN and fellow of ACOG who left the medical industrial complex due to his disillusionment with the “standard of care” within the conventional maternity care model. This was hard because “going with the flow” of hospital-based practice was providing him with financial security. On the other hand, standing in his truth from having sat with over 1,000 births and connecting with women and their families has provided him a lifestyle more in alignment with fatherhood, deepening his connection with his wife and caring for people in the way that he had anticipated long before stepping into practice.   Dr. Riley now focuses his time on upholding the traditional practice of midwifery. He supports midwives as a collaborative physician for midwives of all varieties in over twenty states. He is an advocate for home births and still attends births for those in need. He boasts a c-section rate of
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Aug 22, 2023 • 40min

EPI 108: INNER GAME Secrets To Achieve Your Optimal Health, Happiness, And Reach Your Full Potential. With Best Seling Author Dr. Kien Vuu

Show notes: [1:11] What’s Dr. Kien’s journey to where he is now? [8:49] When the worst thing becomes the best thing to happen to you [12:31] On leaving your old self and stepping into the new you [17:23] How does your emotional imbalance impact your health? [20:48] How should people deal with negative energy? [26:02] On Thrive State [29:18] Why can’t people break the habit? [31:32] How does he practice changing his state? [35:47] Where to learn more about Dr. Kien [37:53] Outro   Who is Kien Vuu?   ​​Dr. Kien Vuu, affectionately known as “Doctor V,” is a testament to the resilience and the power of the human spirit has overcome significant challenges as an infant refugee and personal health obstacles later in life. Today, Doctor V champions optimal health, happiness, and human potential, making him a sought-after speaker by Fortune 500 companies, professional sports teams, and association meetings from all industries.    An assistant professor of Health Sciences at UCLA, Doctor V specialized in Interventional and Diagnostic Radiology before seeking additional training in nutrition, personal development, spirituality, and performance and longevity medicine. He also earned board certification from the American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine.    As the founder of VuuMD Performance and Longevity and #1 best-selling author of THRIVE STATE, Doctor V advises a diverse clientele, including professional athletes, executives, celebrities, and organizations, on achieving sustained wellness and peak performance.   Doctor V shares his expertise as a health media expert, keynote speaker, and workshop facilitator at prominent events, including engagements with Whole Foods, Bank of America, and JP Morgan. He has also appeared on platforms like ABC News, TEDx, The Doctors, and Access Hollywood, empowering others to activate the biology of longevity and human potential within themselves.   Connect with Dr. Kien Website: https://thrivestatelaunch.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctorvmd/?hl=en   Grab a copy: https://amzn.to/47BMUjA Thrive State Podcast: https://apple.co/3qG58Qo     Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

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