Show notes: [0:54] How her interest in health developed and led her to her current position [3:28] Then and now [14:04] The bean protocol [17:48] Diving deeper into the types of beans [21:12] On losing weight [25:44] What does breakfast look like for Coach Unique [29:47] The biggest culprits that are ruining people's gut health [32:48] On probiotics [37:32] Favorite  fermented food and fiber [41:57] Outro   Who is Unique Hammond?    Unique Hammond is a Holistic Nutrition Practitioner, an Integrative Health Coach, Bean Protocol Specialist, and Author of Your Tastebuds are A**holes. Her approach to whole-body-health came after years of feeling unwell — she had hit rock bottom. Dismal medications and scary surgeries were not for her, so she tried everything she hadn’t: trusting her gut. She healed herself through food and respecting her body. And she’s ready to help you, too. Connect with Coach Unique Web: https://www.youregreat.com/ You're Great with Unique Hammond Podcast: https://apple.co/3KC2r8Y IG: @uniquehammond More ways here: https://linktr.ee/uniquehammond     Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram  

Show notes: [1:19] How did he get into studying the impact of light on health? [8:44] How Einstein’s E=mc2 changed how he looked at light [16:24] The benefits of morning sun to people’s overall health [24:37] Is there a difference between the light from candles or fire and LED lights? [30:17] On the different blue light blocking glasses in the market [40:02] Wearing sunglasses and how it affects the body [44:26] On VivaRays’ blue light blocking glasses [48:32] Where to find Roudy and their blue light blocking glasses [51:55] Outro Who is Roudy Nassif? Roudy is an engineer, health entrepreneur, and Co-Founder of VivaRays. He helps health coaches, entrepreneurs, and business owners sleep better, enhance their cognition and sharpness, have more energy and focus, and become more productive with tools and strategies to maximize healthy light while eliminating junk light from their eyes.   Roudy has educated more than 150 functional medicine and naturopathic doctors about the power of light while helping them optimize their personal and patients’ well-being. He taught us so much about light exposure, healthy light, and junk light.   Learn more about Roudy: Website: https://vivarays.com/   Use code "buypeakperformance" for 10% OFF at www.VivaRays.com Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

Show notes: [1:42] What are the differences between a medical doctor and a health coach [8:52] On trauma awareness [11:27] Where to find Dr. Chanu [15:25] What are the common things he sees in his patients in terms of trauma? [22:35] On unmet needs and taking care of oneself [36:04] The importance of forgiveness of self [42:08] Outro Who is Dr. Chanu Dasari? Dr. Dasari’s clinical career extends to distinguished institutions around the world, such as Vanderbilt University, Oxford University (UK), and the University of California.   His original research has been published in top peer-reviewed scientific journals and adopted by the US Department of Health (HHS) for wide-scale implementation. His impact has also been recognized by ABC, Good Morning America, NPR, Clinton Foundation, Fox News, and MTV.   Additionally, Dr. Dasari is board-certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties, American College of Surgeons, and is a qualified, licensed medical practitioner by the National Board of Medical Examiners and Federation of State Medical Boards. He has additional training on the DaVinci surgical robot, certification in Acute Trauma Life Support, and serves on committees for patient safety and quality improvement. The clinic is equipped for virtual consultations and telemedicine visits. Learn more about Dr. Dasari: Website: https://dasarimd.com/   Sign up for a discovery call: https://www.mgiclinic.com/ Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram  

Show notes: [0:53] How did she get to where she is today? [5:12] What’s the difference between people who lose weight and those who sustain them? [11:03] What are the benefits of having a community in losing weight? [15:18] What’s the psychology of losing weight? [20:53] The belief systems that people have around weight loss [28:22] On prescription weight loss drugs [33:09] How does she work with people who are under stress? [42:00] Where to find Liz [43:39] Outro Who is Liz Josefsberg? A 15-year veteran of the weight-loss industry who lost — and kept off — 65 pounds herself, Liz coached a diverse clientele of high-profile health-seekers over the years. She has also coached thousands of others, everyone from stay-at-home moms to office jockeys. Along the way, she's learned what works — and what doesn't — when it comes to lasting weight loss and wellness.   As the founder of Target100, Liz has streamlined the weight-loss and wellness process. She shows how to adjust it to fit your lifestyle – wherever you are in your journey. She personalizes the program so that it works for you. Like Liz, Target100 is warm and no-nonsense, encouraging, and informative. It's a holistic and revolutionary wellness program with a simple mantra: You don't need to be perfect to lose weight. You don’t need to transform yourself into someone you're not. You can lose weight for good and feel good with the world's most personal and flexible weight loss and wellness program.     Learn more about Liz: Website: https://target100.net/ Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram  

Show notes: [1:15] How did she get into the work she does? [6:10] What are the common issues her clients face? [12:16] What are foods she recommends to eat or avoid? [15:27] Her thoughts on having coffee on an empty stomach? [20:46] Effects of intermittent fasting on women [23:17] How can women manage their periods better? [30:40] The three S’s [33:26] How can people get better sleep? [37:37] On weightloss [42:04] What’s her advice for women in menopause and pre-menopause? [44:25] Where to find Katie [45:01] Outro Who is Katie Bressack? Katie Bressack is a board-certified holistic health coach supporting busy women with nutrition and wellness counseling with a specialty in hormonal health, such as painful periods, PCOS, heavy/irregular periods, amenorrhea and thyroid imbalances, post-birth control, pre/postnatal and preparing for pregnancy. Katie also helps women transition through perimenopause and menopause.   Katie also partners with businesses to improve the company’s culture with corporate wellness programs.   Learn more about Katie: Website: https://katiebressack.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/KatieBressack IG: https://instagram.com/katiebressack Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

Show notes: [1:04] Age is not just a number [4:41] The risk of injury [13:18] Playing the balancing act to stay fit [16:22] What is Brad’s workout routine? [26:27] On fruits and his protein intake [33:28] The optimal amount of protein for health [41:21] What are his go-to meals and supplements? [47:50] Where to find Brad [49:15] Outro Who is Brad Kearns? Brad Kearns, 58, is a New York Times bestselling author, Guinness World Record-setting professional Speedgolfer, #1 USA-ranked Masters age 55-59 track&field high jumper in 2020, and former national champion and #3 world-ranked professional triathlete.   He has written twenty books on diet, health, peak performance, and ancestral living and is a popular speaker, retreat host, and face of the Primal Blueprint online multimedia educational courses. In 2017, The Keto Reset Diet became a New York Times bestseller and briefly ranked as the #1 overall bestselling book on amazon.com.   Brad hosts the B.rad podcast, covering healthy living, peak performance, and personal growth with his carefree style and lively sense of humor. He promotes the idea of pursuing peak performance with passion throughout life. The podcast features a mix of interviews with world-leading experts and brief “Breather” shows from Brad with practical tips and strategies.     Brad’s signature morning regimen is a challenging flexibility/mobility/core and leg strengthening routine, followed by a cold plunge in Lake Tahoe to build focus, discipline, and a natural hormonal boost.   Brad has two children, Jack and Maria. He is married to Elizabeth, and they live in Lake Tahoe, Nevada.    Learn more about Brad: Website: https://bradkearns.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bradkearnsjumphigh/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/bradkearns1/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bradkearns Listen to his podcast: https://bradkearns.com/podcast-index/ Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

Show notes: [1:03] How Dr. Harris got interested in Omega 3 [7:29] Omega 3 supplementation and inflammation in the body [9:50] Omega 3 and brain health   [13:34] The Omega 3 to Omega 6 ratio—what is this all about? [18:41] Diving deeper into capsules, EPA and DHA [24:43] Checking Omega 3 in blood levels [30:45] Who needs their blood levels tested? [32:58] Why is Parasol Nutrition worth it? [37:33] What keeps Dr. Harris busy these days [39:38] Outro   Who is Dr. Bill Harris? Dr. Harris is an internationally recognized expert on omega-3 fatty acids and how they can benefit patients with heart disease. He obtained his Ph.D. in Human Nutrition from the University of Minnesota and did post-doctoral fellowships in Clinical Nutrition and Lipid Metabolism with Dr. Bill Connor at the Oregon Health Sciences University. His interest in omega-3 fatty acids began with his postdoctoral work when he published his first study on the effects of salmon oil on serum lipids in humans (1980). Since that time he has been the recipient of five NIH grants for studies on the effects of omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) on human health.   He has more than 300 publications relating to fatty acids, including omega-3s, in medical literature and was an author on two American Heart Association scientific statements on fatty acids: “Fish Consumption, Fish Oil, Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Cardiovascular Disease” (2002), and “Omega-6 Fatty Acids and Risk for Cardiovascular Disease” (2009) both published in the journal Circulation.   Dr. Harris co-invented the Omega-3 Index in 2004 and made it commercially available to the research community and the public in 2009. To date, the Omega-3 Index has been used as the standard measure of omega-3 status in more than 200 clinical studies.   Learn more about Dr. Bill Harris: Omega Quant Website: https://omegaquant.com/ Parasol Nutrition: https://parasolnutrition.com/ Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

Show notes: [1:40] How did he get into studying Blood Flow Restriction? [3:58] What is BFR training? [6:39] How do you do BFR training? [10:59] What are the gold standard devices for BFR? [13:46] What are the benefits of BFR training? [19:00] Muscle strength and muscle strength [26:28] On workout frequency and how he works out [31:05] Maintaining mobility [39:11] Starting BFR training [45:09] Outro Who is Dr. Loenneke? Dr. Loenneke is the director of the Kevser Ermin Applied Physiology Laboratory and his research group’s primary focus is on skeletal muscle adaptations to exercise with and without the application of blood flow restriction. He is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and a member of the American Physiological Society.   Learn more about Dr. Loenneke: Website: https://olemiss.edu/people/jploenne Twitter: https://twitter.com/jploenneke?lang=en IG: https://www.instagram.com/jploenneke/?hl=en Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

Show notes: [1:41] How did he get into studying sleep? [4:10] What has he learned about sleep throughout his research? [12:11] What ruins people's sleep the most? [17:30] On melatonin and how it affects sleep [27:39] What are his thoughts on mouth-taping? [29:29] How does his technology work? [35:37] Learn more about SleepSpace [44:22] Outro Who is Daniel? Dr. Gartenberg is a sleep scientist with a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology. He is currently CEO of SleepSpace and an adjunct professor at Penn State University in the Department of Biobehavioral Health. After developing sleep improvement technology for 15 years, Dr. Gartenberg and his team received over $3 million in grant awards from the National Science Foundation and the National Institute of Aging. The goal of this important work is to solve one of our age’s most important healthcare problems affecting billions of people around the world - poor sleep health.    Dr. Gartenberg’s work focus is developing the connected smart bedroom where natural remedies like sound, light, and temperature are used along with various wearables and nearables to diagnose and treat sleep disorders and improve the sleep quality of every human being. His current focus is on a solution for treating insomnia that can reduce conversion to Alzheimer’s disease. The digital health technology created by Dr. Gartenberg and his team not only provides direct interventions on a nightly basis but connects consumers with coaches and clinicians who are given new tools for creating a more personalized and effective healthcare experience.    Learn more about Daniel: Website: https://sleepspace.com/   Try SleepSpace for free for 30 days: https://sleepspace.com/union/ Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

Show notes: [0:01] Fat and cholesterol [9:04] Reversing diabetes through diet and physical activity [13:37] On carbs and how they can cause inflammation [19:15] Omega-6 oils [24:55] Outro Who is Dr. Chanu Dasari? Dr. Dasari’s clinical career extends to distinguished institutions around the world, such as Vanderbilt University, Oxford University (UK), and the University of California.   His original research has been published in top peer-reviewed scientific journals and adopted by the US Department of Health (HHS) for wide-scale implementation. His impact has also been recognized by ABC, Good Morning America, NPR, Clinton Foundation, Fox News, and MTV.   Additionally, Dr. Dasari is board-certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties, American College of Surgeons, and is a qualified, licensed medical practitioner by the National Board of Medical Examiners and Federation of State Medical Boards. He has additional training on the DaVinci surgical robot, certification in Acute Trauma Life Support, and serves on committees for patient safety and quality improvement. The clinic is equipped for virtual consultations and telemedicine visits. Learn more about Dr. Dasari: Website: https://dasarimd.com/ Sign up for a discovery call: https://www.mgiclinic.com/     Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram