Optimal Performance

There is a ton of bad information when it comes to running. Here's why: Runners are consistent, independent, tough and often obsessed. Running is such a basic movement, but also divisive topic. You either love it or you hate it. EVERYONE has an opinion on how to run correctly.  Brodie Sharp - host of the Run Smarter Podcast joins me for a frank conversation about running.  In this episode we cover: •Why you shouldn’t static stretch, foam roll, or massage your muscles hard. •Why is running a good idea? •How to start a running regimen •The benefits of running slow •Where to start if you want to begin running now…. •Finding your adaptation sweet spot •Running suggestions for new runners •Common running injuries •Debunking running’s connection with osteoarthritis •The misconceptions about rehab devices, stretching Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/306-run-smarter-with-brodie-sharpe/

In this part two of my interview with Steve Rio, we transition from work to personal transformation through psychedelics and entheogens. Steve is currently working with 5-MeO-DMT in Canada and has seen first hand many people totally change their perspective.  Find this important work with psychedelics here - enfoldinstitute.com In this truly unique episode we cover: •What is a 5-MeO-DMT experience like? •The difference between N,N-DMT and 5-MeO-DMT •The importance of transcendent experiences for our growth •Psychedelics as a bullet-train •Anything that is easy does not produce that much value •What is the ego elastic band •Enfold is a wellness company with a focus on psychedelic experiences •Working with trained psychedelic practitioners to empower people in a conscious way   “You just can’t access that layer of your consciousness through language. And psychedelics were given to us by the universe to do that.” “Psychedelics are this incredible bullet train to a depth of consciousness…understanding or god or source…or the universe that is unmatched.” “It’s really easy to have a mind blowing experience on psychedelics and go HOLY SHIT MY WHOLE LIFE HAS CHANGED, then you go back to your life that hasn’t changed.” “5-MeO-DMT is the strongest hallucinogen on the planet.” Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/305-5-meo-dmt-with-steve-rio/

Steve Rio is ahead of his time and luckily he's chosen to spend some time with us! Steve is the Founder and CEO of Nature of Work - which aims to make you a better, more focused more intentional worker in your profession and your life. CHECK OUT Nature Of Work Here In this Part 1 Episode we cover: •Nature of Work techniques like opening and closing your work day •The importance of reflecting on the day. Scoring the day 1-5 - to find trends. •How success leaves clues •The importance of living and working with purpose •Steve’s background in tech and agency work •Steve’s insights on futurism •Re-thinking how we work remotely, and how we think of work. How the attention economy. •How Nature of Work aims to create personal operating systems to be more productive with less stress. •An 8 week course to track habits, institute journals. •How working from home leaves us lacking tools. Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/304-hacking-your-work-with-steve-rio-of-nature-of-work/

Weighted blankets help you sleep faster, sleep deeper and they're incredibly comfortable.  Mimicking the action of deep pressure touch, weighted blankets help: ADD/ADHD, Nerve related conditions, Parkinson's, Cancer treatment and sensory sensitivity. Get 10% off HERE -> https://balooliving.com/ USE CODE "OPP" In this episode we cover:  •The weighted blanket mimics the action of deep pressure touch •Deep pressure touch triggering melatonin release •Clinical studies show 42% of participants in a sleep study were considered in remission of sleep troubles. •Temple Grandin, autism and her design of the squeeze machine. •ADD/ADHD, Nerve related conditions, Parkinsons, Cancer treatment and sensory sensitivity. •The different weights of the blankets and why - 12, 15, 20, 25 •Why using glass micro beads for weight is better than plastic pellets •Certified NO VOC •The unique design and orgigin story of the first baloo blanket. •Melatonin doesn’t make you sleepy, it’s a trigger for your circadian rhythm. Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/303-less-anxiety-and-deeper-sleep-with-weighted-blankets-elizabeth-grojean-of-baloo/

Conner Habib is one of the most fascinating people I've interviewed in...well, maybe ever.  He's an author, lecturer, former porn performer and deep thinker about philosophy in the modern world.  You can find him on his deeply interesting and important podcast - Against Everyone With Conner Habib In this fascinating episode we cover:  •How do you define materialism? •Why is materialism a problematic idea? •What is scientism? How is the biohacking community contributing to the problems with scientism? •A fresh new way to think about vaccines •Differentiating between the internal and external worlds. •How having a healthy body gives you a sense of clarity and emotional stability. •The concept of right action in terms of I/WE/ALL or I/WE/COSMOS •How can we benefit the cosmos in our behaviors? •What do the teachings of Rudolph Steiner have to teach us now? •The importance of reading fiction Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/302-materialism-scientism-and-you-with-conner-habib/

Dominique D'Vita from Yes Tantra is a specialist. She works with the tantric practices to increase your performance in all aspects of your life.  I really enjoyed our conversation - I learned a lot.  Tantra is useful for a myriad aspects of your life.  In this episode we cover:  •Tantra is a tool to weave things together •Tantra first begins with the self. •Using your sexual energy to become more powerful and master the self. •How important tantric practices are for embodiment. •What’s the difference romance and intimacy •Surpassing the discomfort associated with being alone. •Tantra and dating. Having intentions using dating apps. •Tesla, Jobs, Einstein, Napoleon Hill all used these techniques to increase creativity. •Worm longevity study with vasectomy •Considering vasectomies. Pros and cons •How the ego plays a part •Dominique’s take on people with low sex drives Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/301-using-tantra-to-grow-your-power-with-dominique-dvita/

Smell is powerful.  Inhaling essential oils with FUM  is both pleasurable and effective at building positive habits.  Formulated with essential oils known to be antibacterial, antiviral, and immunity supporting. Shield Cores aid you in maintaining wellness. GET 10% off their Wellness Pack HERE I actually really really like FUM - it's something I get a lot of joy from using it.  In this great podcast we cover: •Breathing essential oils through an inhaler •My personal experience with FUM using Peppermint as a nootropic and pre-workout •Peppermint to open airways •How the founders found essential oils useful for performance •Using the highest quality essential oils for FUM •The origin story of the essential oil inhaler •The uses of inhaling the different blends. •The psychological and physiological benefits •Smoking cessation testimonials •Building positive habits with aroma therapy - through psychological anchoring •R&D process for creating blends •Proceeds feeding hungry kids in Kenya Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/300-why-you-should-inhale-essential-oils-with-braedon-pauls-from-fum/

Dr. Scott Sherr is one of world's leading experts in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.  Recently a study out of Israel showed: -Increased telomere length by 20% -Decreased senescent cell populations by 37% -With NO lifestyle changes! Dr. Scott is director of Integrative Hyperbaric Medicine and Heath Optimization at Hyperbaric Medical Solutions.  In this highly informative episode of the OPP we cover: •What is Hyberbaric Oxygen Therapy? •How does it work? •HBOT for new blood vessels, stem cells release, regenerating tissue and cells, oxygenating the body, decreasing inflammation, stroke and heart attack recovery, reduction of senescent cells •Different types of HBOT units •HBOT for burns, wounds and trauma •The importance of supplementing based on your specific needs. •Dr. Sherr got involved with HBOT while looking to bridge the gap between conventional medicine and alternative medicine. •Which tests are most critical for hacking the self in a customized way. Blood, urine, stool, gut microbiota testing. •Optimizing biology is always a moving target. So you have to create foundational health •Why Continuous Glucose Monitors and Heart Rate Variability are Dr. Sherr’s favorite trackers. •When you can measure, you can optimize on a foundational level. •Dr. Sherr’s work in Health Optimization with Dr. Ted Achacoso Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/299-hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-with-dr-scott-sherr/

When paradigms need shifting, we look to great research and coherent social observations...and a plan. In their book Hardwired - How Our Instincts To Stay Healthy Are Making Us Sick  - Drs Robert Barrett and Louis Hugo Francescutti explain why we do what we do. In this fascinating episode we cover: •Why are we lacking the ability to adapt? •What are the constraints of evolutionary adaptation that what we’re experiencing in modern day? •The importance of genuine caring to improve your life. •Smoking, Inactivity, Poor Nutrition effect accounts for 50% of the disease burden in North America •3rd leading cause of preventable deaths in North America is medical errors. Some of these are due to outdated evolutionary hardwiring in communication. •How we are all running on out-dated software •One of the most powerful drives is social connection and that is HIGHLY manipulatable. •How blinded we are in our own manipulation - especially when it comes to our own health and performance •How does caring help us grow resilience from an evolutionary perspective. •How social media allows us to hide from real life consequences of being a schmuck online •We’ve evolved to fight, seek and search for things; food, sex, acceptance and it’s all readily available for us and it’s causing us real harm. •What is the cookie and radish experiment? •List of lifestyle HACKS or patches like increasing joy, tips for managing your children’s screen time etc. •Baby boomers are nearing end of life…and we need their stories and wisdom. Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/298-hardwired-for-poor-health-with-drs-robert-barrett-and-louis-hugo-francescutti/

Anya Fernald is the co-founder and CEO of Belcampo. She is an entrepreneur, chef, and agriculture expert.  She has important wisdom to share about farming while providing Meat You Can Trust. Use Code OPTIMAL20 for 20% off incredible meat products.  •Debunking the criticisms about animal based food production •Belcampo meats growth along side the paleo, keto, carnivore popularity •The importance of protecting and recovering soil. •The importance of regenerative farming to the planet. •How important is the integrity of soil to a healthy civilization. •Whats the process of sequestering carbon? •Pastured eggs have three times the protein as a battery egg. •How does Belcampo pull off sustainable meat at a competitive price and still stay open •10-25 companies have been involved in mass produced meat from the grocery store. •Is there a place in the world for meat alternatives? Impossible burger, Beyond meat etc? •Cricket protein, maggots and more. •Everyone would benefit from knowing how to tap into their intuition around food, eating and satisfying your cravings. Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/297-we-need-meat-regenerative-farms-with-anya-fernald-of-belcampo/