
Optimal Performance
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.
Latest episodes

Nov 22, 2021 • 1h 6min
350 You are one question away from a different life - with Marc Champagne
In this episode Marc Champagne takes us through the process of tuning up our mental fitness by asking powerful questions. Marc is the host of the Top 50 Podcast "Behind The Human" Check out his book Personal Socrates Achieve your goals, change your life, recover from depression all by asking the right questions. In this episode we cover: •What am I pretending NOT to know? •What do I want from my life? •What the hell is a mental fitness strategist? •How to wrap the week in 15 minutes with three questions: What did I learn this week? What would I have changed this week? What can I celebrate for the week? •Why you should start your day with powerful questions: Who am I right now? Who am I striving to become? •How do I want to show up today IN ONE WORD: ____________ •The importance of getting our minds into the realm of possibility. •The definition and power of the Socratic method. •Asking progressive questions propel you forward. •What questions can you ask yourself first thing in the morning? At the end of your work day? •Marc’s story of having to shut down an app that reached 86 Million people, and how he got back on track.

Nov 11, 2021 • 1h 27min
349 Kambo, Salvia, Rappe and more indigenous plant medicines at home with Travis Bodick
Are you ready to have your mind blown? Most of our western medicines are based on plants found in the Amazon rain forest. So why don't we know more about them? Enter Travis Bodick, who is about to unpack and explain a number of the most powerful indigenous plant medicines that you can use at home. Find his books here: https://www.soulremedy.org/shop In this episode we cover: •The experiences of psychedelic medicines •Which plant medicines for which ailments? •The power of rappe, San Pedro, psilocybin, amanita muscaria, ayahuasca and other traditional plant medicines •Snorting tired tobacco and tree ash •How plant medicines change effect over time of use •How Travis’s psychedelic use helped his crippling depression •What is Kambo, and why people use it •Why pharmaceutical companies are researching Kambo •Kambo for a cold, improved respiration, depression, energy enhancement, long covid, psoriasis •Demystifying tobacco use in healing applications •Which of these compounds can be used alone at home •Travis’s resources for using these compounds at home by yourself •Thinking through the range of experiences with these indigenous medicines •Combining psychedelic therapy with talk therapy for addiction

Nov 5, 2021 • 42min
348 How to develop a powerful adaptable mindset with Robert Overweg
Charles Darwin said "It is not the strongest of the species that survives but the most adaptable." The reason you're alive now is because your ancestors were able to adapt the environment around them. Now is no different. Robert Overweg has been developing frameworks and systems for individuals and Fortune 50 companies for a long time. Adaptable Mindset lays out tools and systems to help you develop a mindset that will help you thrive. With a focus on technology, creativity and expression...these models work. In this episode we cover: •Embrace, Play and be Critical in order to stay adaptable •Opening up the minds of individuals and organization and increasing flexibility to flourish creatively •When you feel out of control, find a way to spark your energy •Start with a list of what inspires you •The connection between Nobel Laureates and creative expression/hobbies •How can you stay ahead in a tech-driven world. •The importance of understanding emerging technology

Nov 3, 2021 • 55min
347 The best collagen powder and powdered MCT oil in your coffee with Sean Lake of BUBS Naturals
If you're not taking collagen powder daily...where have you BEEN?! Protein, joint support, gut health, lean muscle mass support.. but in your coffee? Whole 30 approved and and NSF For Sport Certified. Yep! Sean Lake is the co-founder of BUBS Naturals which gives 10% of all proceeds to support retired special opps veterans. Win Win. Get 20% off your entire first online order here: https://shop.bubsnaturals.com/discount/OPP In this ep

Oct 27, 2021 • 1h 20min
346 Food and supplement guide for COVID with Chris Masterjohn PhD
Chris Masterjohn PhD a leading researcher in the world of nutrition and health has released his Covid Guide: The food and supplement guide for the Coronavirus. You can find him here: https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/ Find The Covid Guide here: In this poignant and timely interview we cover: •There is more than one solution for staying healthy and resilient during covid. •Nutrients play a key part in the strength of your immune system. •Vit D, Arginine, Vit C, Zinc lozenges •Essential nutrients for early covid. •Clarity on optimal Vitamin D levels 50-60 ng/ml •Trials that support arginine for covid…as covid depletes arginine levels. •Understanding Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome with Covid •Questions about Ziverdo kits… •Chris Masterjohn has been translating and sharing important nutrition literature for years •Chris clarifies some hard to understand narratives of the pandemic •Thinking deeply about ivermectin •Freedom and fear

Oct 18, 2021 • 1h 22min
345 Ketamine therapy at home, legally and effectively with Dylan Beynon of Mindbloom
Dylan Beynon, Founder and CEO at Mindbloom is helping to pave the way for psychedelic medicine. In-home ketamine therapy is effective for treating depression and anxiety. Mindbloom is helping to pave the way for transforming lives. Find them HERE: https://www.mindbloom.com/ In this episode we cover: •Personal at-home ketamine therapy is helping people deal with anxiety and depression •Ketamine compared to anti-depressants or SSRIs •60-75% effective for treating anti-depressants when used as a stand alone injection •How to describe the feeling of Ketamine •Ketamine therapy to get back to clearer first principles, deeper insights, •How Mindbloom ketamine therapy process works more effectively than talk therapy •Why is psychedelic therapy becoming so popular? •How Mindbloom founder experienced Ketamine therapy for himself and built a business to help others •The importance of preparation prior to using ketamine and also integration afterward •How coaching and macrodosing protocols work best •What does the future of psychedelic therapy looks like.

Oct 12, 2021 • 1h 5min
344 Your best fitness in 12 minutes a week with ARX - Mike Pullano
ARX is cutting edge. Flat out. ARX is among the most technologically advanced workout systems in the world. The perfect weight in the perfect range of motion with optimal results every time. Incredible study results support the benefits to classic weight training. You can go to arxfit.com to learn more. If you want to receive $500 off, tell them you heard this episode. In this incredible podcast we cover: •Review of the Biohacking Conference •How adaptive resistance works •The keys to becoming the strongest lazy person. •The foundations of slow, controlled, intense workouts ala Body By Science •Why haven’t gyms evolved in the last 30 years? •Static weight and range of motion. •Strength, V02Max, Fat loss, Lean muscle mass, •Weight lifting helps cardiovascular fitness

Oct 4, 2021 • 1h 40min
343 Transhumanism and biohealth with Wade Lightheart of biOptimizers
We're all wondering humanity is heading. At the core of the conversation we have to consider transhumanism, technology and the power of our biology. We talk through it all, including my favorite product for gut health - you can get 10% off with a money back guarantee HERE - https://leakygutguardian.com/optimalperformance In this awesome conversation we cover: •An inability of a large portion of the population to apply basic critical thinking to what’s happening right now in the world. •The importance of critical thinking in health •What can we look out for in Transhumanism •Why is health optimization important? •Historical origin stories of humanity •The goal of ending human suffering and activate biologically optimal health. Taking people from sick to super human. •How our division as people is keeping us from progress. •We’re still stuck in the Platonic world view…and haven’t evolved past it. •The specific formulation of Leaky Gut Guardian and it’s lab •The simplified explanation of how to repair leaky gut. •Wade explains the new custom nootropic they’ve developed

Sep 30, 2021 • 11min
342 International Podcast Day + Podcasts I love
Do me a solid, and leave a me a review on your favorite podcast player. Cheers. Here are the podcasts I love! Healthy Rebellion Radio: Robb and Nicki breakdown listener's health questions Huberman Lab: Dr. Huberman breaks down complicated scientific issues in an understandable and accessible way Ben Greenfield Fitness Podcast: The OG for Optimal Performance Awesome Health from biOptimizers Great guest, inquisitive questions and informative health tips High Intensity Health Mike Mutzel breaks down data, trends and nutrition science Bulletproof Radio Dave Asprey the king of biohacking covers the gamut Rune Soup Gordon White on Magic, The Paranormal, Culture and Integrated living Jordan B. Peterson Podcast Psychology, Culture, Humanity, Philosophy and more The Lifestylist Podcast Luke Storey bring the best of health and spirituality under one roof Wellness Force Josh Trent shares the best ways to think about living at high vibration Tim Ferriss Show Titans of commerce, art and philosophy... so many great guests Living 4D Paul Chek goes deeep with each guest into spirituality, and optimal living in our bizarre times Against Everyone with Conner Habib Conner blends metaphysics, culture and modern philosophy The Higherside Chats The quintessential conspiracy podcast for all!

Sep 20, 2021 • 1h 8min
341 The first device to hack your metabolism with Daniel Tal of Lumen
With one breath you can determine what food to eat. With one breath you'll know whether you're in fat burning mode or not. WOW. LUMEN...is a metabolic game changer. Imagine losing weight and improving your metabolic flexibility (which we know now is critical for health). You can get 15% off LUMEN HERE. Or go use the code "Sean" for 15% off. In this super interesting episode we cover: •How do you know which macro is best for you throughout the day? •How important is flexibility in your food choices? •Your breath can tell you what’s best to eat for the day •Knowing precisely when you can eat carbs for activity. •How the first two weeks of LUMEN set you up for long-term success - based on the studies. •How LUMEN can lead to better food choices and intuitive eating •The importance of carb cycling in order to preserve the enzymes needed to break them down •You’re going to always celebrate with food, so plan accordingly