
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

Aug 9, 2021 • 1h 36min
333 The one and only Ra Of Earth
Some people are on a whole other level. Ra definitely is. Ra is wildly successful working with super food line purium health. He hosts a weekly Kriya yoga practice - kriyaoftheweek. He also drinks his own urine from time to time. HIs Instagram is a treasure trove of off-the-wall and incredibly insightful practices for human optimization. In this fun and interesting episode we cover: •The power of leveraging online avatars •From Elite Crossfit competitor to Elite Human Potential •How to become an interesting person •The power of choosing to be someone new. •Key resources: Seth Speaks, The Nature of Personal Reality •The power of Kriya kriyaoftheweek.com •Thinking of your body as a technology •Plant Intelligence and the Imaginal Realm: Into the dreaming of earth •Ra’s impressive morning routine •Why Ra consumes his own urine •The importance of staying connected with nature and observing the information it has for us. •How we can and should fall in love with nature •Skin, color of skin, sunlight, hair color •Ra runs a team of superfood sellers for purium.

Aug 5, 2021 • 55min
332 The Ultimate Cold Plunge Episode With Ryan Duey From Plunge
Why would anyone want to immerse themselves in icy cold water? Listen up and we'll tell you. GET $100 off Plunge plus free shipping HERE - USE CODE OPP Plunging into cold water for just a few minutes a day has a long list of health benefits. In this episode we cover it all! •The most advanced cold plunge device in the world •A cold plunge that also acts as a hot tub •Origin story of the most advanced cold plunge unit on the market •How even 60 degree temperature shows therapeutic benefits •Customizing your plunge practice •Benefits of cold plunge: mood improvement, lower inflammation, ho rmetic stress optimization, discipline, weight loss, energy enhancement, nervous system override, resilience building, longevity benefits •Why 2-4 minutes is enough •Collaborations with Dr. Andrew Huberman •Optimal temperatures for plunging •Plunge protocols for loss protocols for •Difference between the four models •Who shouldn’t be experimenting with cold plunging •Why you shouldn’t OVERDO cold therapy

Jul 27, 2021 • 1h 4min
331 Long Covid And Chronic Fatigue (ME/CFS) With Dr. Ami Mac
There's a lot we don't know about this global situation. But at the same time, doctors and researchers are learning about the issues that accompany it. Dr. Mac is uniquely qualified to give us a lay of the land. Dr. Ami Mac is the Director of Translational Medicine and Patient Relations at the Stanford Genome Technology Center (SGTC). Here, she coordinates and advances interdisciplinary communication between participants in the healthcare ecosystem. This is a sobering and staggering episode on the implications of Long Covid. •What is long covid •The symptoms of long covid like memory loss, debilitating fatigue •The alarming occurrence of additional symptoms of long covid •How Dr. Mac found her way to Stanford Research •What is ME/CFS and how does it relate to Long Covid •10-12% of covid sufferers never recover from the virus •Co-morbid conditions EM/CFS - Long Covid: Mast-cell activation syndrome, Small intestinal bowel overgrowth, sub-clinical hypothyroidism •How to watch for symptoms •Biochemical processes are broken with people with ME/CFS •What can you do to support those dealing with Long Covid •Practices for coping with ME/CFS and Long Covid •Implications on the healthcare system •A call to action to share this episode

Jul 19, 2021 • 1h 2min
330 Primal Living In A Modern World With Charlene Gisele
Charlene Gisele has scoured the globe in order to bring ancestral wisdom to the modern world. She's a Primal Coach, Business Coach, Breath Work Coach and Ancestral Living Expert. Check out her website here: https://charlenegisele.com/ In this practical and inspiring episode we cover: •What is the difference between wellness and health •The importance of eating brains, organs and offals •How to be a professional and also live a primal lifestyle •The importance of proximity in your drive to be great •The importance of mimicking your ancestors lifestyle - mimicking nature •How to take full advantage of a coach •The power of a physiological sigh •Breath of fire for virtual presentations •Inner child healing work…I DID IT and it was transformational

Jul 13, 2021 • 55min
329 Treat Anxiety and Depression At Home In 20 Minutes With Kelly Roman
No pills, no therapy. Effective anxiety and depression treatment in 20 minutes twice a day. Seems too good to be true, but it's scientifically proven...and everyone should know about it. GET $100 off this profoundly effective device - USE "OPP" at checkout here - https://www.fisherwallace.com/ Fisher Wallace is a very simple neurostimulation device you can use at home. Kelly Roman - CEO and Co-founder joins the OPP to break it all down...and it's fascinating. In this episode we cover: •As effective as prescription drugs….and cheaper than behavioral therapy •Fisher Wallace stimulates your ability to create more beneficial neurochemicals •High effectiveness in sleep outcomes in recent study •The post-pharmaceutical area of electrical therapy •What people are saying about their results •75% of surveyed users said that they’d use Fisher Wallace for the rest of their life! •Other benefits include focus, concentration and memory •If you have anxiety, you probably have sleep issues. •How you can get the prescription for the device quickly and easily. •How the destigmatization of mental health issues will empower people to help themselves •The importance of establishing rituals and daily practices for mental well-being •At 4 weeks, there was a 42 minute increase VS Ambien which improves sleep by 20 min. •Early REM (physical restoration) Late REM (for the brain) •2 weeks to see the insomnia help

Jul 9, 2021 • 54min
328 Blood Markers Show You Your Internal Age With Dr. Gil Blander
We take better care of our cars than we do our bodies. And there's no trading in your body. In order to get a clear picture of what's going on in your body, you have to do the bloodwork. Vitamin D, Stress hormones, Hormones, Lipids and more - are all essential for truly understanding where you're at health-wise. Dr. Gil Blander is the founder of Inside Tracker which has emerged as the critical aspect of personal health knowledge. You can get 25% off this incredible service HERE In this insightful episode we cover: •You take better care of your car than you do your body •How Inside Tracker helps you live a longer better life •Why your doctor can’t help you optimize your health. •Whats happening inside your body, and what’s the right intervention to optimize it’s performance •All recommendations are based on peer reviewed scientific publications •Test, follow the recommendations and test again in 6 months •The difference between sick care and health optimization •Normal is boring. Be optimal •12 years developing the recommendations •How to read the Inside Tracker Results •How Inside Tracker comes up with your inner age •How does the gamification work in improving health Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/328-blood-markers-show-you-your-internal-age-with-dr-gil-blander/

Jul 6, 2021 • 1h 20min
327 Reversing Hair Loss And Hair Growth Products With Jay Campbell
Hair loss is no longer a mystery. And the regrowth solution is simple. Two of the most powerful hair growth ingredients combine to make Auxano Grow - blowing the hair loss prescription drugs out of the water. Copper peptides and C60 are the winning combination. Get 15% off this amazing product HERE by using the code OPP It's all about blood flow to the scalp. It's all about living a low-inflammation lifestyle while supporting your scalp. I've been on a 18 month hair regrowth journey using various techniques to go from balding to thicker, longer hair. -Derma Rolling, c60, red light therapy and amino acids Now, I'll be adding Auxano to my hair growth formula. Jay Campbell - Author, Innovator, Testosterone Expert - and I also talk about the important connection between biohacking and elevated consciousness. In this packed episode we cover: •What is a copper peptide? How does it help regrow hair? •The real key to hair loss is lack of blood flow to the scalp •Even if you have a genetic predisposition to hairless, you can re-grow your hair. •What is DHT (dihydrotestosterone) inhibition…and why is important to understand •The problem with finasteride •What are cosmeceuticals? •The alarming depression after using finasteride, propecia, prescription monoxodil •The formulation of peptide products. •How can we be prepared for what comes next, how can we stay ahead of the curve. •The connection between trauma and hair loss. •Nick Andrews biochemical engineer and peptide formulator. •Jay’s origin as the author of The Testosterone Optimization Bible •The importance of raising your internal vibration to improve your life and the lives of the people around you. •The connection between hair and personal power •Mastering your physique, consciousness, presence and love through alchemical mastery •How we can all vibrate at a higher level. •How to get off hair loss pharmaceuticals Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/327-reversing-hair-loss-and-hair-growth-products-with-jay-campbell/

Jun 28, 2021 • 1h 15min
326 Increase Testosterone With Red Lights Directly On Your Balls With Joel Green
There are lots of reasons why red lights on your testicles works to boost testosterone. Mainly because men have evolved with their junk exposed to the elements. SPECIAL OFFER FOR YOU: 10% OFF Optimus Red 10% OFF Jet Pack - Ice pack for your balls In this fascinating episode we cover: •How men evolved with exposed balls to sunlight via photoreceptors •Finding ways to help men get the inputs they need for their body that doesn’t require time or effort •Why you should shine red lights on your balls •Red lights are safe to shine on your balls. •Bro-proofing a testosterone boosting product •How John Ott discovered the importance of wavelength for bio-optimization is everything •Most men’s balls are depressed •COLD PACK ON THE NUTS TOO! •Russinan power lifters and Chinese swimmers icing their testicles •Increased….um…man material •No pain no gain does not apply to icing your balls •Reports of better, deeper sleep with ball icing •Mongolian shepherds run their sheep through a cold river once a year for better offspring Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/326-increase-testosterone-with-red-lights-directly-on-your-balls-with-joel-green/

Jun 21, 2021 • 1h 17min
325 The Cure For Eczema And Psoriasis With Rob Stuart
Doctors tell you there's no cure, then prescribe you medications that don't work. Rob Stuart found how to correct his life ruining eczema and now coaches people from around the world to fix theirs. He's a youtube creator, coach, yoga therapist, former athlete, and this was a very informative episode. In it we cover: •Unconventional hacks for healthy skin - like resistance training and a few key nutrients, •Western diet, western lifestyle, western Medicine is terrible for the skin •The stress, mental and spiritual connection to skin health •Gene is the bullet and diet and lifestyle is the trigger •The difference between eczema, psoriasis and rosacea •The link between healing your skin and being a high achiever. •Jaw dropping before and afters… •The importance of using clean products in your home…soap, detergent, deodorant etc. Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/325-the-cure-for-eczema-and-psoriasis-with-robb-stuart/

Jun 14, 2021 • 1h 12min
324 MDMA Then Mushrooms With Paul Austin
Everything you need to know about the future of the psychedelic industry. Paul Austin returns for an update on psychedelia. And things are heating up. In this broad and fascinating conversation around psychedelic certification training, microdosing, macrodosing and more we cover: •Clinical versus natural settings for psychedelic medicine •How the future of psychedelic medicine may look •Massive shifts in the Psychedelic Space •How is the psychedelic space shifting and growing? •The use of psychedelics as a tool for deconditioning •How third wave is focused on training people to be psychedelic guides through a certification program •Why starting with MDMA is the best psychedelic to start with •The complexity of financing a psychedelic company Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/324-mdma-then-mushrooms-with-paul-austin/