On today's episode of the Optimal Performance Podcast, we digging with Nina Teicholz called The Big Fat Surprise.  This book took 10 years to write because Nina got into so many different studies about how saturated fats were bad for you. Her book tells the story of why it is the way that it is now, why the food pyramid is set up the way it is and it's a fascinating conversation overall.  A lot of us already know why butter, meat and cheese belong in a healthy diet.  That's not that off the wall for most of you listeners.  But Nina gets into the politics and policy surrounding around our nations health guidelines.  We've included 2 of the studies that Nina Teicholz mentions including the Paddon-Jones review (first laid out the meal distribution argument) and the PROT-AGE study group (the paper that "protein folks" always use to begin our arguments that the RDA is not adequate for older adults). It's a really cool converation, it moves moves quickly and I think you're all gonna enjoy.  P.S. First time purchasers from Natural Stacks can get 15% off their order by using the code MAC15 at checkout.  Check out our Mood Stack if you agree that feeling good means keeping your body healthy and your mind at peace. Episode Outline Intro [1:30] Nina Teicholz's Stack [3:00] Debunking Dietary Myths and The Big Fat Surprise [6:00] Undoing the Traditional Diet and Today's Issues [10:15] Are our people being kept sick? [14:30] What is it going to take to reprogram our diets? [18:15] What are you faced with since writing your book? [23:30] What are some examples of good rigerous science? [28:40] What drew you to this line of work? [31:20] Finding Your Own True Dietary Bliss [35:00] Who is getting nutrition right? [39:00] The difference in changes between men and women. [41:45] What's up next for Nina Teicholz? [45:15] Outro [48:00] Links & Resources Nina Teicholz's Blog Nina Teicholz Twitter The Big Fat Surprise Protage study group Paddon Jones paper Connect With Us Follow Sean McCormick Instagram: http://bit.ly/OPPMacTwitter: http://bit.ly/OPPMacTwitter Follow Natural Stacks Twitter: http://bit.ly/NsTwitterInstagram: http://bit.ly/NsInstagramFacebook: http://bit.ly/NsFacebook Shop Natural Stacks Shop: http://bit.ly/OPPShop

In this episode of the Optimal Performance Podcast, we talk with Dr. Michael Bruce.  Dr. Bruce is THE guys for sleep.  He's been on Dr. Oz, has worked with many high profile wellness professionals, doctors and researchers. He has come up with these sleep chronotypes are (I happen to be a bear meaning I go to sleep at a standard time like 10pm and wake up at 6am).  This conversation dives deep into sleep quality, melatonin, CBDs and what effect they have on sleep improvement and we also talk about how sleep effects our performance.  Common knowledge like the 8 hour of sleep rule?  A MYTH! Once become aware of how you like to sleep, you can do things like get ready to sleep like blue blocking glasses, drinking water as soon as you wake up to feel more refreshed, and other life hacks to make your sleep the most revitalizing experience possible. I think you're going to get a LOT out of this episode. Outline Intro [2:00] Dr. Breus's Stack [4:30] Did you always know sleep was your thing? [7:45] Explaining the chronotypes [11:00] When's the best time for sex? [16:00] Where are most people getting their sleep wrong? [18:00] What can you do if you can't start your day with the sun? [21:15] Eye health [25:30] 8 hours of sleep myth, sleep stages, and lucid dreaming [27:30] Supplementaiton, GABA, banana tea and nightly routines [32:30] Dr Breus's Banana Tea [35:30] CBD Is Not Weed and Cannabanoid Sleep [38:30] How to buy Melatonin [48:00] What's your nightly routine? [51:00] There's nothing wrong with falling asleep with the TV on [54:30] The Chili Pad, Grounding Pads, Binaural Beats, Mattress Types, Sleep Trackers [60:30] Outro [67:00] Links & Resources About Dr. Breus Dr. Breus Twitter The Sleep Doctor Sleep Tests Philips goLITE Ananda Hemp Connect With Us Follow Sean McCormick Instagram: http://bit.ly/OPPMacTwitter: http://bit.ly/OPPMacTwitter Follow Natural Stacks Twitter: http://bit.ly/NsTwitterInstagram: http://bit.ly/NsInstagram Facebook: http://bit.ly/NsFacebook Shop Natural Stacks Shop: http://bit.ly/OPPShop

On this podcast we sit down the cofounder of Eng3, Rowena Gates, which is a biotech company that sells and creates the NanoVi.  The NanoVi is a pretty incredibly technical and scientific little device that uses structured water to speed recovery.  This incredible piece of biotech runs water through a tube that structures the water in such a way that when the vapor is inhaled, it is immediately absorbed into your body.  This helps with protein folding, which an essential part of our recovery and vitality.  The NanoVi helps people who are recovering from disease or radiation and it can be found in various clinics across the country. Our convo ranges form how to use the NanoVi, who it could help, and what the possible potential is when using the NanoVi with regularity.  We also talk about oxidative stress and how the NanoVi helps it as well as complementary services and methods that you can use alongside the NanoVi to live a more optimal life. As the masters and tinkerers of our own body who are always looking for the next breakthrough in performance tech and the NanoVi is that.  I've tried it a couple of times and I definitely received a bit of an energy boost (which is never a problem for me!) Outline Intro [3:30] Rowena Gates' Stack [7:15] What is oxidative stress and how do we supplement against it? [9:00] What determines risk to oxidative stress? [12:30] What is protein folding and why is it important? [14:30] How did you get involved with longeivity devices? [18:30] Can you describe how NanoVI works? [21:30] What are some experiences that athletes have with NanoVi? [26:30] What are some experiences that athletes have with NanoVi? [34:00] How is data measured for longeivity? [39:00] Difference between oxidation therapy and hyperbaric chambers? [41:00] What do critics say about NanoVi? [44:00] Sean's NanoVi Experience [46:00] Examples of NanoVi at work for nonathletes? [52:00] How do you buy a NanoVi? [55:00] How can you measure the impact of the NanoVi? [61:00] Is the NanoVi used in the healthcare system? [63:30] What's coming up next? [65:00] Outro [67:00] Links & Resources Eng3 NanoVi Oxidative Stress Protein folding Longeivity Oxygen Therapy Hyperbaric chamber Connect With Us Follow Sean McCormick Instagram: http://bit.ly/OPPMacTwitter: http://bit.ly/OPPMacTwitter Follow Natural Stacks Twitter: http://bit.ly/NsTwitterInstagram: http://bit.ly/NsInstagram Facebook: http://bit.ly/NsFacebook Shop Natural Stacks Shop: http://bit.ly/OPPShop

In this episode of the OPP I talk with Dr. Michael Fossel.  We have an amazing conversation about longevity, a possible cure for Alzheimers and other cognitive degenerative diseases.  Dr. Fossel is the author of The Telomorase Revolution and is the founder and former Editor in Chief of Rejuvenation Research. He's best known best for his views on telomerase therapy as a possible treatment for cellular senescence in human age related disease.  Our conversation moves really quickly, and I get to ask how we include our longevity, his stack, personal work, and the potential for human trials into the reversal of Alzheimers. Alzheimers is brutal and this is pretty big stuff. Outline Intro [2:30] How does aging happen? [05:40] What is telomerase? [8:00] What are you working on now? [9:45] What would a treatment reversing Alzheimers look like? [12:00] What are we looking at in terms of increased lifespan? [15:45] Are there any diseases that can't be reversed through therapy? [18:30] Length vs Relative Length of Telomeres [21:15] Telomere testing and efficacy [25:00] Supplements helping with brain efficiency [31:00] Stem cell and gene therapy [36:30] What drew you into this line of work? [41:00] Longevity goals [45:15] How does cannabis fit into longevity? [53:00] The future of telomerase [55:30] Outro [57:15] Links & Resources The Telomerase Revolution Cellular senescence Connect With Us Follow Sean McCormick Instagram: http://bit.ly/OPPMacTwitter: http://bit.ly/OPPMacTwitter Follow Natural Stacks Twitter: http://bit.ly/NsTwitterInstagram: http://bit.ly/NsInstagram Facebook: http://bit.ly/NsFacebook Shop Natural Stacks Shop: http://bit.ly/OPPShop

For this week's episode of the Optimal Performance Podcast, we have Brett Kelly, the strength and conditioning coach for the US Ski & Snowboarding team.  They just got back from winning a couple of gold medals over at the Olympics and Bretty works with free ski half pipe, free ski slope style and ariels.   We get into some of the finer details about strength and conditioning and for athletes like this that are doing such unique movements on skis, (ariels is a crazy flipping inverted sport that looks like this), Brett really knows his stuff. We talk about how to maximize for snow sports, how to gain as much possible strength in the core, exercises involved in that strengthening of the core, and more.  If you like to ski or snow board or just love to dork out on world class strength and conditioning, this is the episode for you. Get an insider look at what happens inside the Olympics.  How do people get there?  What does an Olympic schedule look like?  Find out this and more on this's weeks episode of the Optimal Performance Podcast! P.S. You can now take CILTEP to go!  Get CILTEP in a SINGLE SERVING TEARAWAY PACK to keep in your desk, put in your workout bag, etc.  Use the code CILTEP4ALL and you'll get $10 off! Outline Intro [2:30] Olympic Skiing and Life Post Olympics [05:45] Brett Kelly's Stack [14:30] What's it like working with US Ski & Snowboarding? - [20:00] What physical/mental traits makes someone exceptional? [24:00] How strong are your strongest athletes? [30:15] How does life change after the Olympics? [36:00] Mental training and sports psychology [39:30] How can weekend warriors improve their skiing? [42:00] A US Olympic Skiing diet. [50:30] What's it like to be in the Olympics? [52:30] What's it like working with professional baseball players? [55:00] Legs or Core? [59:30] What tech are you using? [61:00] Future plans [67:00] Outro [70:00] Links & Resources US Ski and Snowboarding Water Ramping Aerials Skiing Slopestyle Skiing Freeskiing GymAware Follow Brett Kelly Instagram: http://bit.ly/oppbrettkellyinsta Twitter: http://bit.ly/OPPBrettKellyTwitter Follow Sean McCormick Instagram: http://bit.ly/OPPMacTwitter: http://bit.ly/OPPMacTwitter Follow Natural Stacks Twitter: http://bit.ly/NsTwitter Instagram: http://bit.ly/NsInstagramFacebook: http://bit.ly/NsFacebook Shop Natural Stacks Shop: http://bit.ly/OPPShop

We're really going there this week... Our conversation with Paul Austin takes us down the rabbit hole of microdosing: using sub-perceptual doses of psychedelics to perform at a higher level. Our specific and narrow look explores which psychedelics and at what doses to experience different effects. We discuss the different application of microdosing psilocybin, LSD, and MDMA, to perform at a higher level, think creatively, and reduce depression and anxiety.    For those of you pushing the boundaries of your brain and performance, this is a must hear discussion.  Follow Sean McCormick Instagram: http://bit.ly/OPPMac Twitter: http://bit.ly/OPPMacTwitter Follow Natural Stacks Twitter: http://bit.ly/NsTwitter Instagram: http://bit.ly/NsInstagram Facebook: http://bit.ly/NsFacebook Shop Natural Stacks Shop: http://bit.ly/OPPShop  

For this week's episode, I sit down with Dr. Bob Greczanik.  I'd be willing to bet Bob is the most influential sports specialist that you've never heard of.  He's worked with sports teams like the Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals, Milwaukee Bucks to help their players operate at a higher level.   We get into NFL athletes that he's helped speed up their recovery and I get poked with "antennae" for an actual accupuncture session.  Dr. Bob is a modern master.  He's educated in western AND eastern medicine and knows more about the flow of energy in the body and the breath than anyone I've ever met. Keep an open mind and stay tuned in because there is a TON of information and technicques packed into this episode that you can use to help you perform at a higher level like the breathing method Dr. Bob uses 5 times a day. Outline Intro [0:00] Dr. Bob's Stack [5:45] Dr. Bob's Bio [8:15] Dr. Bob's Work [9:10] The Secrets, The Process and the Knowledge [14:00] Dr. Bob's Favorite Natural Stacks [23:00] 3 Nutrients Everyone Should Take [29:15] Wellness, Loving Yourself and Peak Experiences [33:15] How do you create your own flow state? [42:15] Dr. Bob's Breathing Technique [45:30] Acupuncture and Wellness [45:45] Sean Does a Session with Dr. Bob [48:30] Recapping Sean's Session [1:02:00] Too far out or too far in? [1:08:45] Tapping into your own flow state [1:12:45] Outro [1:14:45] Links Dr. Bob Greczanik Follow Sean McCormick Instagram: http://bit.ly/OPPMacTwitter: http://bit.ly/OPPMacTwitter Follow Natural Stacks Twitter: http://bit.ly/NsTwitterInstagram: http://bit.ly/NsInstagram Facebook: http://bit.ly/NsFacebook Shop Natural Stacks Shop: http://bit.ly/OPPShop

This week, I talked to Alon Shabo, founder of Sabaidee, a brand new disruptive company taking the CBD oil industry by transparency.  This is the future of medicine. Sabaidee not only wants to help heal through the power of cannabis, they partner with a 501(c)(3) charity to help plant trees for every unit sold. CBD helps you sleep, relax your muscles.  And after talking with Alon, you'll be a sleep zealot like us as well since sleep makes EVERYTHING more optimal. P.S. We’re giving away a Halo Sport (a $500 value)!  CLICK HERE TO ENTER  P.P.S The first 20 to use promo code MAC15 at NaturalStacks.com gets 15% off their next purchase. P.P.P.S. Alon was nice enough to hook everyone up with a promo code at Sabaidee.com using NS20 at checkout. Outline Alon Shabo’s Stack Alon’s intro to CBD What is it like using CBD oil? How did you create Sabaidee The difference between Sabaidee and other CBD oils. Sean’s experience with Sabaidee CBD Success Stories Why isn’t everyone using CBD? Who is CBD and is not for? What hacks do you use for sleep? Sabaidee and Advocacy work Common CBD misconceptions Daily Applications of CBD How do you educate people about CBD? CBD legality and accessibility. The future of the cannabis industry. How long does it take to kick in? How does Sabaidee reach customers? How we can push the cannabis industry forward? Future of CBD oil. Links Get Sabaidee Alan on Facebook The Sleep Revolution by Arianna Huffington American Mental Health by the Numbers Follow Sean McCormick Instagram: http://bit.ly/OPPMac Twitter: http://bit.ly/OPPMacTwitter Follow Natural Stacks Twitter: http://bit.ly/NsTwitter Instagram: http://bit.ly/NsInstagram Facebook: http://bit.ly/NsFacebook Shop Natural Stacks Shop: http://bit.ly/OPPShop  

This week we speak with Daniel Chao, co-founder and CEO of Halo Neuroscience and creator of the Halo Sport.  It’s the world’s first and only neural stimulator to accelerate improvement in athletic strength and skills based training.   I’ve been using a Halo Sport for the last month or so and it’s pretty incredible. It sends low grade electric currents into your motor cortex and is used by professional athletes, dancers, musicians, artists, fitness enthusiasts and any other skill based sport/activity you can think of. The Halo Sport was developed by neuroscientists and bioengineers and the first headset to let you train, hard, smart, and refine your skills so that you can master any physical skill or sport.  When you put the Halo Sport on it can accelerate your learning and unlock a higher level of training so you can see faster results. P.S. We’re giving away a Halo Sport (a $500 value)!   P.P.S The first 20 to use promo code MAC15 at NaturalStacks.com gets 15% off their next purchase. Outline Intro [4:30] Daniel Chao’s Stack [5:00] Halo Neuro Origin Story [5:20] Key Research Supporting Neural Stimulation [10:00] First experience with the Halo Sport [12:30] Personal Cycling Bests at 44 with Neural Stimulation [15:00] Explaining TDCS and Halo Sport [18:00] Halo Sport for Training vs Performance [23:00] Sean’s Experience with Halo Sport [32:00] How is an increase in performance measured? [40:30] Success Story: TJ Carey [45:30] Safety Data and Halo Neuro [52:00] Compare to Neural Feedback? [56:30] Who is Halo Sport for? [57:30] Stretching with Halo Sport [63:30] Using our knowledge of the brain to our advantage. [67:00] Outro [70:15] Links Halo Neuroscience Halo Sport Halo Sport Enhances Fine Motor Skills Learning in a Complex Hand Configuration Task Elite Athletes and the Halo Sport Follow Sean McCormick Halo Neuro: http://bit.ly/opphaloneuro Instagram: http://bit.ly/OPPHaloNeuroInsta Twitter: http://bit.ly/OPPHaloNeuroTwitter Follow Sean McCormick Instagram: http://bit.ly/OPPMac Twitter: http://bit.ly/OPPMacTwitter Follow Natural Stacks Twitter: http://bit.ly/NsTwitter Instagram: http://bit.ly/NsInstagram Facebook: http://bit.ly/NsFacebook Shop Natural Stacks Shop: http://bit.ly/OPPShop

I sit down to talk with CILTEP founder and Natural Stacks legend Abelard Lindsay about Acetylcholine Brain Food, a multidimensional approach to cognition, self tests, the state of "biohacking", peony, and so much more! Outline Abelard’s Daily Stack What makes Acetylcholine Brain Food Unique in Brain When do you take Acetylcholine Brain Food? Breaking Down the Brain Foods A Multidimensional Approach to Cognition Know Thyself: Self Directed Tests Russian Peptides Theories of Aging The State of “BioHacking” Detoxification for Environmental Toxins Abelard’s Physical Excercise Microdosing and Fringe Medicine Closing Acetylcholine Remarks Stay Optimized Follow Abelard LindsayTwitter: http://bit.ly/oppabelard Follow Sean McCormickInstagram: http://bit.ly/OPPMacTwitter: http://bit.ly/OPPMacTwitter Follow Natural Stacks Twitter: http://bit.ly/NsTwitterInstagram: http://bit.ly/NsInstagram Facebook: http://bit.ly/NsFacebook Shop Natural StacksShop: http://bit.ly/OPPShop