

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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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

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

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

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.

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

Aug 1, 2023 • 43min
444 The solution to anxiety and trauma injuries with Dr. Lipov and Jamie Mustard part II
Part II

Jul 31, 2023 • 48min
443 The 15 Minute Cure for PTSD with Dr. Eugene Lipov and Jamie Mustard
It seems too good to be true, but there's been some awesome outcomes from recipients of the procedure called stellate ganglion block. Dr. Lipov and Jamie Mustard co-wrote The Invisible Machine Learn more about the procedure here: Stella Center https://stellacenter.com/ Sign up for What's Up Wednesday Newsletter HERE - https://seanmccormick.com/ EPISODE SPONSORS - BioProtien+ - Boost HGH Naturally - Get $30 off here code OPP In this episode we cover: •2 injections can reduce the effects of trauma in 15 minutes which can last for years •What is allostatic load and how bad is it for the brain and body •The covid mess causing traumatic stress •PTSD vs PTSI - Post Traumatic Stress Injury

Jul 24, 2023 • 1h 7min
444 Ketone shots are the key for Optimal Performance with Dr. Latt Mansour - H.V.M.N.
Ketones are the optimal fuel for the brain and the body. But EATING keto is really hard. H.V.M.N. - makers of Ketone IQ has mastered the keto shot. 15-20 minutes after a quick shot of exogenous ketones and you feel SWITCHED ON. You can get 20% here - https://hvmn.com/OPP20 use code OPP20 Sign up for What's Up Wednesday Newsletter HERE - https://seanmccormick.com/ EPISODE SPONSORS - BioProtien+ - Boost HGH Naturally - Get $30 off here code OPP In this episode we cover: •The difference between exogenous and endogenous ketones •How ketones work in our body •What we’ve learned about ketones in the last 5 years •How ketones late in the day won’t effect your sleep •LIGHTNING ROUND... "Do ketones help with" Allergies, Brain injuries, autism