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Peak Performance Life Podcast

Peak Performance

We answer the big question: how can YOU optimize your health, energy and mind so that you can perform at your highest levels every day. If you"re the busy professional, mom on-the-go, the entrepreneur, or the avid health conscious individual, then tune in every week for a new episode. Topics include biohacking, detoxification, superfoods, gut health, brain health, nootropics, mobility, exercise, fat burning, ketosis, paleo, intermittent fasting, sleep optimization, stress relief, balanced living,

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56:06

EPI 254: The Pros & Cons Of Taking GLP-1 Medication...

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2026/06/02

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:07) Why weight loss is not the same as weight health (7:07) Antibiotics, gut health, and long-term repair (9:28) A real patient story: pizza, digestion, and hope (20:33) Gut assessment, testing, and healing basics (26:56) GLP-1s as hormone support, not a quick fix (37:43) Who should and should not use GLP-1s (42:11) New oral GLP-1 options and concerns (46:23) Why expert guidance matters (48:40) Where to find Ashley and her resources (53:14) Outro Who is Ashley Koff, RD

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51:53

EPI 253: Dr. Tommy Wood - How To Stimulate Your Mind,...

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2026/05/26

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:01) Dr. Tommy Wood's background in neuroscience and performance (3:00) Brain injury, concussions, and dementia risk (4:36) Why many dementia cases may be preventable (8:49) Hearing loss, vision loss, and brain stimulation (10:33) Air pollution, air filters, and B vitamins (14:29) Blood pressure, stress, and dementia prevention (20:58) Homocysteine, B vitamins, and omega-3s (26:22) Fish oil, omega-3 index, and supplement quality (33:55) Learning skills, sports, video

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45:42

EPI 252: Retired Navy SEAL Commander & Performance...

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2026/05/19

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:00) Introduction to Rich Diviney and his Navy SEAL background (3:04) What attributes are and how they shape performance (8:12) How to improve traits like patience and empathy (14:56) Turning stress into success through uncertainty (18:09) The "Moving Horizons" tool for staying focused (25:49) Why clear objectives give you direction (28:15) How identity shapes behavior and choices (38:34) How teams and businesses can apply these ideas (41:47) Final advice on growth outside

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45:28

EPI 251: Dr. Sheri Dewan - Board-Certified...

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2026/05/12

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:18) Dr. Sheri's background and how books sparked her love for neuroscience (2:30) Writing Cutting a Path while training and raising kids (5:04) Meditation, yoga, stress, and staying calm under pressure (10:27) Gratitude, perspective, and finding meaning in hard moments (14:17) Taking risks and avoiding regret later in life (17:54) Simple brain health habits that matter (22:16) Why being sedentary can hurt brain health (23:31) Supplements, turmeric, resveratrol, and

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50:53

EPI 250: Ty Beal, PhD - Top Nutrition Scientist &...

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2026/05/05

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:56) Ty Beal's personal path into nutrition (1:51) His core food philosophy (5:59) Eating out, seed oils, and fried foods (10:04) How the nutritional value score works (14:31) Animal vs. plant protein quality (16:39) How much protein most people need (23:33) Top nutrient-dense foods (29:58) Soy, hormones, and health myths (35:30) Simple steps to improve your diet (44:25) Diet soda, sweeteners, and better drink choices (47:11) Where to find and learn more about Ty (48:02)

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54:04

EPI 249: Ben Rein, PhD - Author of "Why Brains Need...

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2026/04/28

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:09) Ben Rein's path into neuroscience, autism, and empathy research (6:46) A science-based take on manifestation, belief, and action (11:45) Why social connection matters for happiness and long-term health (17:32) Loneliness, stress, and the serious health risks of isolation (24:20) Why older adults may face a major loneliness crisis (28:17) How phones, video calls, and texting change human connection (34:58) Easy ways to upgrade everyday interactions (41:30) Why helping

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53:46

EPI 248: Dr. William Li - Author of "Eat To Beat...

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2026/04/21

Show notes: (0:0) Intro (1:15) Dr. Li's background and why he studies food as medicine (4:58) How food may help fight cancer (7:05) Heart disease, gut health, and inflammation (10:22) Black tea and dark chocolate benefits (14:54) What chronic inflammation really is (18:59) Best food sources of fiber and polyphenols (24:00) Blood sugar fears, oats, and whole foods (29:27) Sugar myths and ultra-processed foods (39:05) Keto diet and where it may help (44:51) What Dr. Li eats and his Mediterranean-Asian

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52:00

EPI 247: Overcoming Anxiety Without Medication &...

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2026/04/14

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:27) Background and functional psychiatry (5:28) False anxiety vs. true anxiety (10:09) Blood sugar, food, and sleep support (23:08) Nutrient gaps, fats, gluten, and processed foods (32:07) Caffeine, light, and better sleep habits (37:54) Community, purpose, grief, and spirituality (41:29) Therapy and antidepressants (47:59) Where to find Dr. Vora and learn more (49:08) Outro Who is Dr. Ellen Vora? Dr. Ellen Vora, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist, acupuncturist,

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54:22

EPI 246: Living To 100 & Beyond With Longevity &...

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2026/04/07

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:34) Dr. Voss's background and personal health story (3:48) What Longevity Health Clinic tests and why it is different (10:48) CCTA heart scans, AI plaque analysis, and deeper cholesterol testing (18:31) Full-body MRI benefits, limits, and what to watch for (30:17) Commonly missed tests, plaque reversal, and Repatha (40:14) Food, low-carb diets, red meat, fasting, and longevity (50:16) Where to find Dr. Vass and his resources (51:31) Outro Who is Dr. Vassily Eliopoulos

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43:25

EPI 245: What They Don't Tell You About...

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2026/03/31

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:05) Dr. Joanna Moncrieff and the serotonin myth (2:45) How SSRIs were marketed and what the research found (8:58) What may really cause depression (13:16) Trials, placebo, and emotional numbing (19:46) Withdrawal, dependence, and long-term risks (27:50) Concerns about teens on SSRIs (29:53) Better ways to help people with depression (37:43) Final takeaway (39:42) Where to find Dr. Moncrieff Who is Dr. Joanna Moncrieff? Dr. Joanna Moncrieff is a psychiatrist, academic,

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46:21

EPI 244: Harvard Trained Psychiatrist On Foods &...

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2026/03/24

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:04) Dr. Naidoo's background and why she joined nutrition psychiatry (4:27) Real patient story on anxiety, travel, and gut imbalance (9:17) Foods that harm gut and mental health (13:47) CALMS foods that support anxiety and mood (16:39) Lifestyle habits that improve mental health (26:16) Her honest view on SSRIs and safe deprescribing (31:08) The S.A.W. method for feeling better every day (35:38) Going extremely low carb (42:04) Where to find Dr. Uma (42:39) Outro Who is

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50:03

EPI 243: MEDITATION Made Easy + The Quickest Path To...

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2026/03/17

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:15) From modeling success to discovering inner happiness (5:47) Why meditation feels hard and what it really does (8:29) Creating "spaciousness" between reaction and response (12:20) Why most people struggle to stay consistent with meditation (15:16) Different types of meditation explained simply (20:35) The tortoise approach to building lasting habits (25:01) Inside The Year You Transform and its life challenges (31:30) Examples of challenges: addiction-free,

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52:46

EPI 242: FIBER - Why It's The Most Underrated Piece...

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2026/03/10

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:19) Tim Spector and the Twins Study (3:11) Discovering the gut microbiome's role in health (8:56) The study showing huge differences in food responses (17:37) Practical steps to improve gut health (19:12) Why eating 30 different plants a week matters (21:43) The power of fermented foods (22:41) Protein vs fiber and what most people miss (30:33) Beans, legumes, and gut health explained (34:41) Why there is no single "superfood" (45:08) How the ZOE gut health test and app

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54:36

EPI 241: Clinically Proven Plan To AGE-PROOF YOUR...

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2026/03/03

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:39) Why Alzheimer's is often overdiagnosed (3:25) The breakthrough discovery (8:39) 40-factor checklist (11:47) The impact of social engagement (15:52) The Five Pillars of Brain Health (18:53) What is brain training? (24:39) The best exercise for brain health (27:39) The "silent killer" of the brain (36:14) Mediterranean diet and brain inflammation (41:20) Reducing amyloid plaques (44:40) Most powerful brain foods (48:19) How to become a "Brain Super Ager." (51:44) Outro

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50:39

EPI 240: How To Feel Better At 60 Than You Did At Age...

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2026/02/24

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:49) Meet Dr. Jeffrey Gladden (2:25) Hitting a health wall in his 50s (6:08) Discovering thyroid and genetic issues (16:01) Hormone therapy fears and facts (20:23) Why aging is exponential (32:23) "Wake up 27 every day" mindset (38:34) Boosting cellular energy and mitochondria (44:23) How to work with Gladden Longevity (47:48) Outro Who is Dr. Jeffrey Gladden? Dr. Gladden the visionary founder of Gladden Longevity and Advanced Performance Center, initially practiced as

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49:42

EPI 239: PARASITES - Foods To Avoid So You Don't Get...

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2026/02/17

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:58) Dr. Jess' journey from hospitalist to functional medicine (2:58) Conventional vs. root cause medicine (4:22) Can you change your genes? (7:14) Parasites: exposure, testing, and prevention (14:26) Environmental toxins and the Total Tox Test (18:19) Mold symptoms and home testing (31:33) Sauna, sweating, and detoxing BPA (36:59) Nervous system stress and chronic illness (40:40) Root canals and hidden health risks (45:43) Where to find Dr. Jess (46:51) Outro Who is Dr

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52:49

EPI 238: How To Lower Inflammation In Your Body With...

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2026/02/10

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:14) What led Dr. Cole to functional medicine and early telehealth (6:13) Why many "healthy" people still feel unwell (11:15) The top 3 blood tests you should ask for (18:58) How inflammation is the real issue (28:21) The "Inflammatory Core 4" foods to cut out (35:26) Carbs, ketosis, and finding what works for your body (40:45) Surprising household toxins that may be harming your health (45:20) Practical steps to reduce exposure and feel better faster (48:48) Where to find

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50:41

EPI 237: The Incredible Health Benefits Of Being...

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2026/02/03

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:40) From firefighter to author: Caroline's backstory (2:25) Why society tells us to slow down after 60, and why we shouldn't (5:09) The science: how our beliefs about aging shape how we age (12:21) The 5 pillars of healthy aging (17:15) Nature's healing power: from tree chemicals to birdsong (23:46 The psychology of awe and how it rewires your brain (35:06) Caroline's mom: biking into her 80s (42:00) Outdoor activities don't have to be extreme (45:06) How to take the

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45:03

EPI 236: The Most Important Blood Biomarkers You...

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2026/01/27

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:49) Dr. Shah's background and personal health crisis (4:55) The most important biomarkers: hs-CRP, A1C, ApoB (7:46) How to track inflammation and metabolic health (13:00) Home tools: bioimpedance scale, grip strength meter (21:09) Nutrition basics: just cut ultra-processed foods (27:09) Hidden toxins in your air, water, and skincare (34:37) Longevity circuit: sauna, cryotherapy, hyperbaric oxygen (38:11) Therapeutic plasma exchange and next-gen biohacking (40:01) Dr

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51:17

EPI 235: BIG GOALS - The Science Of Setting Them,...

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2026/01/20

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:07) Caroline's personal story of grit and recovery (4:22) What real grit looks like (and how to build it) (7:07) Why adults lose their sense of zest, and how to get it back (10:01) Why SMART goals don't work (14:03) The science behind happiness before success (17:43) How to actually flourish (even in tough times) (21:18) Why "do your best" leads to the worst results (28:12) Learning goals vs. performance goals (29:31) The six pillars of setting a "big goal" (37:36) The

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