

Optimal Performance
Sean McCormick
Optimal Performance is the podcast all about taking your mental and physical performance to the next level. Whether it's through nootropics, cutting-edge biohacking techniques, or adjusting your approach to nutrition and fitness, we'll have the best minds in the industry on to talk about how you can achieve optimal performance in all areas of your life.
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Jan 16, 2023 • 1h 2min
413 Custom multi-vitamins based on your blood work with Sarah Morgan from Rootine
You probably take some vitamins and nootropics. Are you taking immune supporting vitamins for Covid without knowing exactly what you need? No. Enter Sarah Morgan Head of Nutritional Innovation at a company called Rootine. You may be familiar with their unique microbeads that ensure a slow absorption in the gut. You can get a 15% discount HERE - https://rootine.co/ CODE OPP Find OPP episodes, discounts on products, learn about my Life Coaching and Performance Coaching work at Seanmccormick.com EPISODE SPONSORS - BioProtien+ - Boost HGH Naturally - Get $30 off here code OPP Analemma Coherent Water - Coherent-Water.com code OPP In this episode we cover: -How bloodwork, questionnaires and DNA tests help Rootine create a custom multivitamin just for YOU -How Rootine sources and ensures the ingredients in their products -What does your body need after the mRNA shots? -SO much more

Jan 12, 2023 • 6min
412 OPP short - Joints worse than cigarettes!?
In this optimal short I weigh in on a recent study that claims smoking 1 joint is like smoking 20 cigarettes.

Jan 3, 2023 • 16min
411 75 Hard
I'm starting 75 Hard soon. You with me? Learn more about 75 hard here.

Dec 26, 2022 • 1h 12min
410 Why a fever shouldn't be feared, homeopathy and mental health with Jerry Kantor
It's important to know that there used to be a better way to heal, thrive and treat mental illness. Jerry Kantor is a world renowned Homeopath, Chinese Herbalist and Acupuncturist who's discovered some astounding historical facts about mental health in his book - Sane Asylums - The Success of Homeopathy Before Psychiatry Lost It's Mind. Find OPP episodes, discounts on products, learn about my Life Coaching and Performance Coaching work at Seanmccormick.com EPISODE SPONSORS - BioProtien+ - Boost HGH Naturally - Get $30 off here code OPP Vitality Pro - Longevity Supplements and Vitamins In this episode we cover: •How homeopathy works under the law of similars •How The Flexner Report forever changes health care •Homeopathic remedies for fear •The terrifying special interests that influence our medical systems •How our bodies are built for struggle then thriving •How homeopathic mental health facilities once thrived in this country •Why being too happy, too sad, too focused or too stagnate are each an issue •How homeopathy works with the subconscious •https://rightwhalepress.com/interpreting-chronic-illness/ •https://vitalforcehealthcare.com/

Dec 19, 2022 • 1h 28min
409 Why we're nutrient deficient and how to fix it with Chris Kresser
Chris Kresser is a walking encyclopedia for all things functional medicine and ancestral health. In this shocking episode we cover the hard truth about our bodies and the nutrients they lack. Find Chris's site HERE and his line of important vitamins and supplements Adapt Naturals HERE. Find OPP episodes, discounts on products, learn about my Life Coaching and Performance Coaching work at Seanmccormick.com EPISODE SPONSORS - BioProtien+ - Boost HGH Naturally - Get $30 off here code OPP Analemma Coherent Water - Coherent-Water.com code OPP In this episode we cover: •Top 10 most nutrient dense foods •Everyone is nutrient deficient •Why fruits and veggies are so depleted of nutrients •Chris and his mission to help the world with their nutrient deficiencies •How to explain the thriving of carnivores without vegetables or fiber of any kind •Essential versus non-essential nutrients

Dec 12, 2022 • 1h 7min
406 Weaning off psych meds with microdosing with Paul Austin
Paul Austin provides us with incredible insight in his THIRD appearance on the OPP. Check out his new book Mastering Microdosing: How to use sub-perceptual psychedelics to heal trauma, improve performance, and transform your life. Find OPP episodes, discounts on products, learn about my Life Coaching and Performance Coaching work at Seanmccormick.com EPISODE SPONSORS - BioProtien+ - Boost HGH Naturally - Get $30 off here code Vitality Pro Longevity Supplements - Use OPP In this episode we cover: •Weaning off medications with psychedelic mushrooms •Recovering from Addiction while re-visiting psychedelics •Mastering psychedelic use •Microdosing with intention •The more common intentions people have with microdosing •What is microdosing NOT great for

Dec 5, 2022 • 6min
406 OPP Short - 11 min of cold per week is all you need
11 minutes is all you need to get the benefits of cold exposure. Here's what I suggest. Spend the last 2 minutes of your daily shower turned cold. Not ice cold, but colder that what is comfortable. Focus on slow, steady breathing. Immune boosting, fat burning, hormone activating, brain chemical optimizing in a few sessions per week adding up to 11 minutes. This is based on recent research cited by Andrew Huberman pointing at 2-4 sessions 1 to 5 minutes each is all you need. If you're new to cold exposure, check out these previous episodes. And if you're ready for an Ice Barrel - use code OPP HERE 387 Cold exposure could change your life 332 The ultimate cold plunge episode Find OPP episodes, discounts on products, learn about my Life Coaching and Performance Coaching work at Seanmccormick.com

Nov 28, 2022 • 5min
407 OPP Short - Boost metabolism for hours while you sit
A short, impactful nugget of biohacking for optimal performance The easiest and most simple exercise to do while you sit. The Soleus Pushup Study Find OPP episodes, discounts on products, learn about my Life Coaching and Performance Coaching work at Seanmccormick.com

Nov 21, 2022 • 1h 12min
405 Mind-blowing sexual biohacks with Susan Bratton
FAIR WARNING - this episode is specific, detailed and eye-opening. Intra-vaginal red light therapy, PRP for your privates, microbiomes of the bits and bobs. Fascinating episode this week. Find OPP episodes, discounts on products, learn about my Life Coaching and Performance Coaching work at Seanmccormick.com EPISODE SPONSORS - BioProtien+ - Boost HGH Naturally - Get $30 off here Vitality Pro Longevity Supplements - Use OPP Susan Bratton is The Intimacy Expert to Millions Find her work here: sexlifebucketlist.com •joylux.com/susan •personallifemedia.com •Betterlover.com In this episode we cover: •Sexual Biohacking Secrets •Red light therapy inside the vagina •Vaginal microbiome, prostate microbiome, breast microbiome, OH MY. •Libido, desire and arousal. •PRP, Penis pumping, Shockwave therapy, microbiome all for sexual elevation •Is there a connection between vaginal odor and vaccines? •Menstrual disruptions from the vaccines •How pornography preys on men

Nov 14, 2022 • 1h 4min
404 Stop kidding yourself with Master Coach Jean Paul Gravel
Jean Paul Gravel world with some of the most successful people in the world - and he wants to share his wisdom with you. Creator of The Omnipotent - Jean Paul has taught the elite of the elite how to be even better. Find OPP episodes, discounts on products, learn about my Life Coaching and Performance Coaching work at Seanmccormick.com EPISODE SPONSORS - BioProtien+ - Boost HGH Naturally - Get $30 off here code OPP Analemma Coherent Water - Coherent-Water.com code OPP In this episode we cover: •The path to mastery starts with brutal honesty with yourself •Why telling loved ones your intentions to grow is so important •Consistent action as the hallmark of change •How psychedelics alone are not enough to make you optimal