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Optimal Performance

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Oct 2, 2023 • 55min

454 Do we need animal protein or not with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

Dr. Lyon is a subject matter expert and educator in the practical application of protein, types, and levels to health, performance, aging, and disease prevention. She helps bring protein metabolism and nutrition from the bench to the bedside. Pre-order her new book HERE - https://drgabriellelyon.com/forever-strong/ Sign up for What's Up Wednesday Newsletter HERE -  https://seanmccormick.com/ EPISODE SPONSORS - Amino Co Get 30% off here: http://aminoco.com/OPP use code OPP  In this episode we cover: -What is unhealthy skeletal muscle. -Healthy muscle is critical for longevity -Why you have to feel deserving in order to get fit.  -Muscle as the primary source of glucose disposa      
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Sep 26, 2023 • 58min

453 Quit your diet cult and find nutrition enlightenment with Wade Lightheart and Matt Gallant

Wade and Matt are co-founders of Bioptimizers...One is a plant based body-building champion and the other is a 10+ year keto follwer and expert in vitamin formulations... They've put their heads together to release a ground-breaking book called The Ultimate Nutrition Bible - find it below and use the code OPP10 for 10% off and get extra goodies GET THE BOOK HERE - https://ultimatenutritionsystem.com/opp Sign up for What's Up Wednesday Newsletter HERE -  https://seanmccormick.com/ EPISODE SPONSORS - Amino Co Get 30% off here: http://aminoco.com/OPP use code OPP  In this episode we cover: •How to transcend the cult-like dietary mentality •Are you a part of a diet cult? •Specifics on how you can customize a diet for you that works •The importance of attitude and psychology around dietary choices •The importance of nutrient absorption and dietary fiber
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Sep 22, 2023 • 1h 8min

452 Should you be taking Essential Amino Acids with Dr. Robert Wolfe

Dr. Robert Wolfe is a prolific athlete, metabolic health researcher and patent holder including  work with Havard Medical School and National Institude of Health.  He's the founder of the highest quality Essential Amino Acids in the world. The Amino Co. Get 30% off here: http://aminoco.com/OPP use code OPP  Sign up for What's Up Wednesday Newsletter HERE -  https://seanmccormick.com/ EPISODE SPONSORS - Amino Co Get 30% off here: http://aminoco.com/OPP use code OPP  In this episode we cover: Why Essential Amino Acids are the most important part of anyone’s diet What’s the difference between Branch Chain Amino Acids vs Essential Amino Acids A high level explanation of amino acids and their role in the body Marathon runners fasting for 7-14 days prior to race What happens when you take a poor quality Amino Acids Worry about getting enough quality protein from animal sources...then EAAs
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Sep 18, 2023 • 1h 3min

451 What it takes to be fit and fulfilled into your 60s with Tony Horton

Tony Horton is a world-renowned fitness trainer and has helped millions of people achieve their fitness goals. P90X, The Power of 4 and som much more... Sign up for What's Up Wednesday Newsletter HERE -  https://seanmccormick.com/ In this episode we cover: The important effect of exercise on the brain How sleep, stress management and water account for much of your health Why the key to stay fit is to keep exercise and interesting and fun  Powersync 60 focused on women’s health in sync with their cycles Tony’s supplement line - mypowerlife.com Powernationfitness.com  
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Sep 14, 2023 • 49min

450 Your kids are being poisoned with David Steinman

David Steinman is an environmentalist, journalist, consumer health advocate, publisher and author. He has published five books focusing largely on environmental, dietary, and consumer safety issues, including Diet for a Poisoned Planet in 1990 and soon to be released Raising Healthy Kids. Sign up for What's Up Wednesday Newsletter HERE -  https://seanmccormick.com/ EPISODE SPONSORS - BioProtien+ - Boost HGH Naturally - Get $30 off here code OPP AG1 - Drink AG1 - https://drinkag1.com/opp - get a FREE 1-yearsupply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. In this episode we cover: Protecting your children from hidden chemical toxins in your everyday lives  The importance of voting with your dollar Doubts about the Certified Organic Stickers on your food How to become an advocate or activist How the ingredients in hair cream can cause infertility Toxic levels of lead and cadmium found in muscles and oysters What’s happening in Caner Alley in Louisiana
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Sep 4, 2023 • 1h 3min

449 How to protect your energy with Oliver Nińo

What is "your energy?" It's a thing that you can manage if you have the right techniques.  Oliver Nińo is an incredible teacher and in this episode we cover a ton! Find his book here.  Sign up for What's Up Wednesday Newsletter HERE -  https://seanmccormick.com/ EPISODE SPONSORS - BioProtien+ - Boost HGH Naturally - Get $30 off here code OPP AG1 - Drink AG1 - https://drinkag1.com/opp - get a FREE 1-yearsupply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. In this episode we cover: Mastering and protecting your energy  Practical Energy Management techniques Clearing trauma from your body energetically Techniques for dealing with stressful people Managing, Understanding and Enhancing your energy Most common blockages for people’s personal development Why repressing issues always comes back to burn you How destructive shame can be The connection between building up the body to enhance energy and spiritual awareness
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Aug 28, 2023 • 1h 4min

448 Backloading Carbs and Getting Lean with Nate Palmer

What hacks do busy people use to get lean? What is backloading carbs? Do you have to trick your body with different exercises? Nate Palmer - the creator of the Million Dollar Body Method has a TON of good ideas for entrepreneurs (busy, stressed out people) who want to get lean and stay lean.  Sign up for What's Up Wednesday Newsletter HERE -  https://seanmccormick.com/ EPISODE SPONSORS - BioProtien+ - Boost HGH Naturally - Get $30 off here code OPP AG1 - Drink AG1 - https://drinkag1.com/opp - get a FREE 1-yearsupply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. I want my cake and eat it too. I'm always going to want chocolate from time to time. Knowing that there is an extremely low sugar chocolate that's high in fiber and uses fermetation process that's better for the planet than cane sugar...I'd like to know more.  You can find Oobli products here - use code OPTIMAL for 20% off.  In this episode we cover: Get his free ebook (no strings attached) here: getnatesbook.com In this episode we cover: •Using Low Carb Backloading to optimize carb consumption  •The most common reason people fail at getting lean •Why you don’t have to have EVERYTHING perfect to get fit •How people disempower themselves and their fitness journey
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Aug 21, 2023 • 44min

447 The world's first sweet protein with Oobli

Sign up for What's Up Wednesday Newsletter HERE -  https://seanmccormick.com/ EPISODE SPONSORS - BioProtien+ - Boost HGH Naturally - Get $30 off here code OPP AG1 - Drink AG1 - https://drinkag1.com/opp - get a FREE 1-yearsupply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. I want my cake and eat it too. I'm always going to want chocolate from time to time. Knowing that there is an extremely low sugar chocolate that's high in fiber and uses fermetation process that's better for the planet than cane sugar...I'd like to know more.  You can find Oobli products here - use code OPTIMAL for 20% off.  In this episode we cover:   •How sweet, fermented proteins will replace sugar and artificial sweeteners • how sweet proteins won’t spike your blood glucose •Sugar production is terrible for the planet •For the planet, the gut, your pallet, and your health
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Aug 14, 2023 • 6min

446 OPP Short - Wade Lightheart explains how to fix your digestion

It's very likely that your guts are f***ed up. Leaky gut, low nutrient absorption, constipation, IBS... Here's how to fix it. Biome Breakthrough - use code SEANOPP for a discount with a 365-day money back guarantee.  
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Aug 9, 2023 • 1h 7min

445 Why you should challenge your health assumptions with Chase Chewning

Chase walked away from a big-time corporate health career to become a podcaster, podcasting coach and elite performer...he has wisdom to share. He knows health optimization and knows how to change it up. Sign up for What's Up Wednesday Newsletter HERE -  https://seanmccormick.com/ EPISODE SPONSORS - BioProtien+ - Boost HGH Naturally - Get $30 off here code OPP AG1 - Drink AG1 - https://drinkag1.com/opp - get a FREE 1-yearsupply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. In this episode we cover: •Challenging your fitness assumptions •Adjusting how you think of health as you age •Questioning questions •How and when you want to optimize for fertility •The importance of being intentional with your media consumption •How to curate empowering media for you to consume  

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