
Optimal Performance
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.
Latest episodes

Oct 25, 2023 • 1h 5min
458 Boost mitochondria and get grounded with NION drink mix with Steve Loyd
This one is a mind-blower. A drink mix that enhances your athletic performance and gets you grounded through enhancing your electromotive potential. It's called NION. Steve Loyd joins me to discuss this cutting edge science. 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: -Ingestible negative ions -The double-bling placebo controlled studies that show it works -How Steve used NION to help his recent 10-day water fast -How your mitochondria create metabolic water

Oct 16, 2023 • 1h 5min
457 Why Psychedelics Are Mainstream with Patrick Moher from Microdose
Patrick Moher is the President of Microdose Psychedelic Insights. Get 20% off tickets to Wonderland Psychedelic Conference in Miami November 9th-11th here - https://wonderlandconference.com/tickets - use code OPP20 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: -Using psychedelics for practical applications -Why are some drugs legal and others aren’t -The changing state of the psychedelic industry

Oct 10, 2023 • 41min
456 Barefoot shoes for everyone with Galahad Clark from Vivobarefoot
Eco-footwear innovator Galahad Clark honors seven generations of family shoemaking his own way. The barefoot shoe movement pioneer leads London-based Vivobarefoot, maker of a full collection of performance and lifestyle barefoot shoes. This month, get 15% off a pair of Vivobarefoot shoes here - https://www.vivobarefoot.com/us/ USE CODE - OPPVIVO15 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 everyone can jump higher barefoot than with shoes on -Revivo to increase longevity of vivobarefoot shoes -The importance of connection to nature starting with feeling nature under the foot -Vivohealth starts with the feet but goes deeper

Oct 9, 2023 • 51min
455 Your feet are deformed - ditch your Crocs with Galahad Clark from Vivobarefoot
Eco-footwear innovator Galahad Clark honors seven generations of family shoemaking his own way. The barefoot shoe movement pioneer leads London-based Vivobarefoot, maker of a full collection of performance and lifestyle barefoot shoes. This month, get 15% off a pair of Vivobarefoot shoes here - https://www.vivobarefoot.com/us/ USE CODE - OPPVIVO15 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: -The dangers of Crocs -How to start to re-strengthen your feet -How your muscular, skeletal and nervous systems start with your feet -The significance of your big toe -Why your body breaks down when you wear cushy shoes

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

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

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

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

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

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