Peak Performance Life Podcast

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  

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

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  

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

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