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May 27, 2020 • 1h 9min

261 Optimal Performance Masterclass with Dr. Jeff Spencer

Dr. Jeffrey Spencer is in a class of his own.  He's an Olympian, worked with Tiger Woods, U2, Lance Armstrong, Richard Branson and participated in 8 Tour de France races.  He knows winning.  In this very impactful conversation we go deep into what it takes to achieve what we set out to accomplish.  Download “How Not To Blow It Just Before You Win" his 27-page White Paper HERE In this episode we cover:  •How everyone can get to performing at Champion Level. •How important it is to craft your life and lifestyle to the goals you want •What are you going to say about yourself on the other side of the virus? Did you fold with fear or did you push yourself to excel and transcend. •”Take everything that you think you need and throw it away.” •”Everyone of us does have a champion side that does want to create a life of value and contribution.” •We can’t outrun our blindspots so we need to work with outside guidance to prevent preventable problems •”Goal setting doesn’t mean or guarantee goal achievement.” •”I’ve never met a person who woke up looking to fail.” •Do you have the right goal? - It’s more likely to achieve it if you prepare for it. •1. Preparing to perform to achieve the goal. •2. Having the right mindset •3. Pursuing the goal. After you’ve prepped - have a strong start (scripted starting procedure) •4. The Honeymoon euphoria •The predictability of human nature
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May 23, 2020 • 7min

260 Special Website Announcement

DISCOUNTS ON PRODUCTS! EPISODE ARCHIVES! SEAN'S OPTIMIZATION TIPS! And lots more! Go check it out.    
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May 7, 2020 • 1h 5min

258 Conscious Capital And The Non-Toxic Life With Stephen Ezell

Stephen Ezell is a thought leader in the conscious capital movement. His companies do good things in the world, while selling non-toxic soap. He's a savvy and honest business leader - and a great interview.  Here's really great offer for 56% off non-toxic hand soap  In this episode we cover:  •What is conscious capitalism •What people need to know about chemicals in their house. •The way we learn about and purchase products is changed •Normal is a thing of the past •The case of organic spinach - why it’s cheaper now than it was 5 years ago •Consciousness of consumers are shifting •The people and organizations that fit needs for people •How businesses are approaching the coming financial shifts •How important it is to vote with your dollar •Savvy consuming •The best way to live in a sustainable way    
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May 1, 2020 • 1h 21min

257 Why Everything Matters With Eben Britton

Eben Britton is a truth teller.  His article exposing the reality of prescription drug use in the NFL went viral  He featured in a Netflix documentary called "Take Your Pills"  He continues to advocate for cannabis via Athletes For Care  AND he's the co-host of Hotboxin with Mike Tyson. On top of that - Eben is a gifted writer.... In this impactful, in-your-face episode of the OPP we cover:  •The compartmentalization of our current world consciousness •From idolizing the warrior archetype and thriving in the NFL to seeing through the system that shape us •Adderall addiction, prescription drugs in the NFL •The price of playing in the NFL - Link to story •The importance of putting in self work to be prepared for hard times •Who you are, what your life is all about •Work with psychedelics showing you yourself. •The power of cannabis for the brain and the body •Perspectives of a free thinker and father •The Fear menachinsms around death and the virus •The serious problem with being told we can’t touch each other!!! •The massive benefits of cannabis, and a short history of the importance of cannabis •Clarity on the individuals involved in the handling the covid situation •How Deep Are you Willing To Take Ownership Of Your Life  
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Apr 27, 2020 • 1h 14min

256 Modern Fertility and The Covid Impact with Dr. David Adamson

The most essential driving force of nature is to procreate.  We need healthy babies. And Dr. David Adamson knows more about baby-making than nearly everyone on the planet.  David Adamson is a consulting reproductive endocrinologist and surgeon, Medical Director of Equal3 Fertility, Clinical Professor ACF at Stanford University, and Associate Clinical Professor at UCSF. In this episode we cover:  • The avergage age of first birth is 30 and getting older •Cultural differences in fertility •The importance of fertility insurance and support from employers •Why it’s important to begin family planning conversations early •Intercourse 2-3 times a week when you're trying to get pregnant •Benchmarks for when you should consider seeing a fertility doctor •Trying to have a baby for a year, and under 30, go see a doctor •Dr. Adamson sets me straight on me thinking the pill is detrimental to hormones •Key fertility tips •Effects of covid on fertility •Current study shows that covid does not from pregnant mothers to babies
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Apr 22, 2020 • 1h 10min

255 Working In, Working Out, Movement As Medicine With Mike Salemi

Mike Salemi is a BEAST. Kettlebell Champion, Movement Specialist, Performance Coach and mentee of Paul Chek His approaches to performance of the mind, body, emotions and spirit are next level. So it's no surprise he's a highly sought after speaker and teacher.  His Kettlebell Lifestyle program is ROBUST! Kettlebelllifestyle.com/opp He's offering 15% off the pre-sale to the course. If it's anything like the content he shares on Youtube it's awesome.  In this episode we cover: •Why you need to move •Specific exercises to re-start some movement during quarantine •Processing emotions through simple movement •The teachings of Paul Chek  •Trusting your gut, and committing to learn. •Focusing on movement for clearing emotion and moving it through the body •Inner work, and how to do more working in so you can have higher output working out •Rituals around working out, going to the gym •Movement as medicine •How to specifically re-start some movement and exercise during quarantine •Start small if need be •How simply tracking your movement makes you connect to it and stay more consistent.
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Apr 13, 2020 • 1h 18min

254 Covid Era Psychology With Erick Godsey

Erick Godsey is the thinker we all need. As a trusted confidant and advisor to people like Onnit Founder Aubrey Marcus, Erick has an uncanny way of breaking down our thinking and deconstructing layers of symbolism.  Erick's Awesome  Podcast - The Myths That Make Us Erick's Website - Erickgodsey.com In this podcast we cover:  •Taking a look at symbolic psychology, what’s going on in the brains of people around the world •What can we do to activate changes in behavior during this time of crisis •Covid era dreams •Using a dream journal to help you understand your self and your psyche during this crazy time •Breaking down Positive Psychology’s acronym H.E.R.O. for dealing with crisis •Ways to become more Hopeful, Effective, Resilient and Optimistic •Psychological thought experiments to improve your mental state •Journaling exercises to assess your own psyche •The heroes journey and the the global shift in consciousness
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Apr 6, 2020 • 1h 19min

253 Fasting For Mental And Physical Resilience With Siim Land

Now is the best time in your life to experiment with how you eat and how you live.  Fasting, intermittent fasting, fat adaptation, metabolic autophagy and more are Siim Land's wheelhouse. A content creator, author and public speaker on all things fasting he knows his stuff.  Siim's Youtube channel  In this episode we cover:  •Insulin resistance and higher risk of Covid-19 •Building fat adaptation  - usually takes about a month, start with a  3 day fast •Microsoing gluten and sugar •Targeted Intermittent Fasting - benefits of autophagy, but promotes muscle growth, timing fasting and fast breaking around exercise to get quick energy then quickly burning it off and slip back into ketosis •Why eating carbs later in the day make is preferable to earlier in the day •How long does is it typically take to reset your metabolism, and get into manageable ketotic state •The difference between being in ketosis while you’re eating, and fasting •How to become keto adapted •How to gain metabolic flexibility •Choosing your food fuel, not combining carbs and fats. Insuling resistance and type 2 diabetes aka The Randal Cycle. •Nature doesn’t care about your salary, your home. WE ARE UNDER-ADAPTED to stressors in the world. •What is hormesis
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Apr 2, 2020 • 1h 14min

252 What is Shilajit With Pedro DoAmaral

Shilajit (shil-uh-jeet) is unlike any other substance on the planet. It's formed from shifting tectonic plates. This densely packed mineral resin contains nearly all the elements from the periodic table.  And your body thrives on it. Pedro DoAmmaral is an Integrative Health Coach and BioMed research student who understands Shialjit better than most.  In this episode we cover: • Biomass of microorganisms, metals, minerals, elements into a tar-like resin, Utah, Andes, Himalayas - • 4 kinds - silver, copper, gold and iron • Cellular explanation of how shilajit works in the body • Enzymes absorbed intracellularly - fulvic acid for protein folding, copper, zinc, increase ATP • Perfectly balanced material for bodily optimization. • Why shilajit is more important than ever! • Shilajit and the liver, the gallbladder • Improves the bones through calcium transport as well as zinc The Shilajit I take is from Pure Himalayan Shilajit
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Mar 28, 2020 • 1h 19min

251 Sleep Above EVERYTHING Else With Dr. Param Dedhia

Dr. Param Dedhia is a specialist's specialist - working at Johns Hopkins, Canyon Ranch and focusing on Sleep, Geriatrics, Health and Vitality.  When you've studied as intensively as he has, you have a broad perspective about what it takes to have well rounded, robust health.  In this episode we cover:  •Sleep to reduce inflammation and boost immunity •Why sleep is more important than diet •Why stressing out about sleep hurts it •My evening pre-sleep routine •Preparing for sleep during the day, and at night by engaging your 5 senses •Why it takes 7-10 days to recover from a night or two of bad sleep •Why Monks think the best way to train your mind is to get good sleep •Demystifying sleep, how it changes through our life, how it will change in the future •How our production of melatonin reduces as we age, so it becomes harder to get to sleep, stay asleep and get quality sleep •How we can better prepare for sleep during the day •Thinking about splitting 8 hours of sleep into the first 4 and the second 4 •How sleep flushed lymphatic system, allowing your brain to stay sharper •Why it’s harder to get rid of negative thoughts when you have poor sleep

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