

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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Jun 29, 2020 • 1h 1min
266 7 Pillars To Thrive With Sean McCormick and Steve Stavs
Big takeaways. Steve Stavs is a South Africa based Chinese Herbalist, Coach, Biohacker, Author, Speaker and Podcaster. He reached out to have me on his podcast Made To Thrive. So, this is that episode, where he interviews me on the 7 Pillars of Made to Thrive. The 7 Pillars Are: •Purpose, community, environment, sleep, movement, nutrition, self-quantification Enjoy

Jun 22, 2020 • 55min
265 Do You Have Health Autonomy? With Dr. Ben Lynch
Dr. Ben is uniquely qualified to talk about our individualized health. He is a global expert in understanding the roles that genes play in our lives. Dr. Ben is the author of the hit book "Dirty Genes" and creator of Stratagene the comprehensive and easy to read genetic test. In this direct and impactful conversation we cover: • Episode starts immediately with conversations about electromagnetism in the home, and the systems he uses to reduce dirty electricity. • We cover the intuitive design of Dr. Ben’s new version of Stratagene genetic testing •Who’s a good candidate for getting genetic testing •Consider, diet, environment, movement as it pertains to your genes •Health factors: environment, lifestyle, food and medications - what cleans your genes •The reason why we are not being educated to enhance our own health “You’re not getting news information, you are being manipulated.” “Health is political, you can’t separate the two” “My work is emphasizing the science of common sense.” •The awareness that many people don’t want to be healthy. They would rather be overweight and rely on steroids than have good discipline •Should the government be in charge of our health?

Jun 15, 2020 • 42min
264 Not Wearing A Mask - A CVD Conversation With Mike Mutzel
Mike Mutzel is a thought leader in health and performance. He's also an independent thinker. So I brought him back for a conversation on health in the time of CVD. In this episode we cover: •Witnessing how groupthink works and how narratives shift with the curated content in mainstream media •How to be mindful with your time and focus •The importance of developing mitochondrial and capillary density at a young age (staying active with your family) •An honest conversation about NOT wearing a mask in public. •Public Policy around health…what makes sense, what doesn’t? •How business interests interfere with effective and ethical health oversight •Conflicts of interest between health and business. •What should you be doing to keep yourself healthy and strong whether you want the vaccine or not •The connection of between metabolic inflexibility on your immune system and your response

Jun 11, 2020 • 1h 21min
263 How To Biohack Your Toxicity With Eileen Durfee
"You're not sick you're just thirsty, toxic and acid." As a former nuclear power engineer, Eileen became toxic and suffered from serious allergies and chemical sensitivities. Then she got smart on alternative health and detox protocols. The biohacking equipment that she develops range from near infrared saunas, to portable air purification devices. Get 10% off all these awesome biohacking devices HERE Or you can use the code OPP at checkout. In this episode we cover: •What are toxins? •Are we more toxic now that generations in the past? •What does it mean to detox? •What is the law of minerals? “Detoxing too hard can stress the body…it can zap the energy it needs for healing.” “Why do we do a sauna? To stimulate a fever to kill weak cells.” •Portable air purifiers that emit 19 million negative oins and 4 million positive ions...what! “You’ve gotta have hacks to provide yourself with a safe breathing environment.” "You’re not sick, you’re just thirsty, toxic and acid.” *The importance of getting elimination pathways functioning properly before you do a detox protocol •How can you know if you have high levels of toxins •Symptoms of underachieve or overactive adrenal and thyroid\ •Air purifier devices, which emit negative ions and positive ions, which gets rid of VOCs, bacteria, chemicals, - plasma •A few back and neck health devices •Exploration of the best salt - Healthy Salt

Jun 5, 2020 • 1h 54min
262 5G & Covid And Protecting Yourself From Cell Radiation With Dan De Baun
You're being radiated right now. This is our new reality. Nearly everywhere we go we're being exposed to radiation in one for or another. Dan De Baun is internationally recognized as a leading expert in protection from these harmful waves. Dan is the inventor of Defender Shield which makes the most effective EMF protecting devices in the world. Shop Devices here and use code OPP for 20% off! Some of these frequency are more harmful than others - but there are things we can all do to protect ourselves. In this episode we cover: •There is no scientific evidence that shows that 5G is connected to Coronavirus despite some claims •Why the acceptable amount of exposure to cell radiation is based on inappropriate data •Research shows that heart and brain cancer rates associate with cell phone radiation •Why other countries have halted the roll out of 5G. •How to know if you’re Elecric Hypersensitive •How to minimize EMF exposure at home. •The problem with biometric trackers that ping to phone 24/7 •Why France has taken wifi out of the classrooms

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

May 23, 2020 • 7min
260 Special Website Announcement
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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

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

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