Mind Body Peak Performance Podcast

📕 Video chapters 0:00 Introduction 1:54 How much sleep you really need 5:06 Health & fitness filled with the worst advice 9:18 The future of AI is probabilistic 13:03 Best technologies augment ability to listen to your body 16:40 Biometrics of future wearables 21:48 Decision fatigue 22:27 Food intolerances drain your energy 23:23 Food is information & Micro-RNA in food alters genetic expression 24:37 Emotional volatility consumes nutrients faster 29:22 Thoughts (electricity) influence neurochemical release 30:16 How to become an elite performer 38:42 Population studies are virtually useless 52:44 Tips to learn faster 57:58 Ask the right questions 62:01 What happens to suppressed traumas 🔔 Subscribe for more free Human Performance insights: https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCYD_-2jbMxu0Lp65IlcGf5w?sub_confirmation=1 📝 About our guest Trung Tran is a former DARPA program manager. Tran earned a BSEE from the US Air Force Academy and an MBA from Wharton- UPENN. While in the Air Force, he was stationed at Fort Meade and Hanscom AFB working under AIA. He developed cryptographic chips and command and control networks that focused on reducing the time between sensor and shooter. He received 4 medals for his work in these areas. He has spent the last 15 years in silicon valley developing products that range from 100G Top of the Rack Switches, 1U Server Blades, and semiconductors including FPGAs, Memory, PHYs, and Framers. He is a former Vice Chairman of the JEDEC Board of Directors where he worked on the development of DDR3 and FBDIMM specifications. His interest included machine learning, data analytics, and non-conventional computer architecture. 🔑 Key takeaways - Blanket health and wellness advice usually fails - "If you're under constant stress, you chew through nutrients faster than if you ran a marathon" - "Everyone wants to be Michael Phelps in the Olympics, but not at 5 AM working out as a 10-year old" - "Just because you can do something, doesn't mean you should" - "If you have the answer to everything, you might not be asking the right questions" 🔗 Links - Full episode show notes: https://mindbodypeak.com/40 - Music by Luke Hall: soundcloud.com/c_luke_hall 🙏 Support the show - Subscribe: https://mindbodypeak.com/subscribe - Leave an Apple Podcast review: https://mindbodypeak.com/rate-podcast Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback? Let me know in the comments below and one of us will get back to you! Disclaimers: Nothing posted on this channel is medical advice or a substitute for advice from your physician or healthcare provider. Always contact your healthcare professional with any questions about a medical condition or your personal health. Additionally, some of the links provided above are affiliate links. They don't cost you anything, but I make a tiny commission from the sale. Honesty is key on my channel, and thank you for your support! You may read the full disclaimer here: https://outliyr.com/disclaimers

The entire body is one integrated system. Taking the holistic approach to optimizing your brain is both simple and effective over the long-term. If you're wondering how to think faster, make your brain work better, and improve the quality of your life, Kayla Barnes shares her top tips. 📕 Video chapters 0:00 Introduction 2:37 Growing your brain with exercise 3:20 Phytochemicals vs calories 4:36 Benefits of ozone therapy 9:57 What is root cause medicine 13:40 Genetics only 10% responsible for health outcomes 14:56 Thoughts create chemical reactions in the body 18:09 How relationships and social life impact health 19:29 What cannabis and alcohol really do to the brain 23:44 Brain inflammation linked to anxiety, depression, cognitive ailments 24:32 Toxins in common products impair your brain 26:47 Brain cannot be healthy without a healthy gut 27:04 Gut assessment the #1 health test 29:21 Healthy brain starter pack 30:36 Truth about alcohol and the brain 30:43 The health danger of most coffee 33:05 How to change behavior with habit stacking 35:06 Powerful nootropics for beginners 40:13 EMF vs PEMF 40:51 Does the Hapbee actually work? 43:54 Blood glucose impacts brain fog, energy, inflammation 44:53 Blood sugar supplements and other hacks 44:35 Brain health & longevity teachers 🔔 Subscribe for more free Human Performance insights: https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCYD_-2jbMxu0Lp65IlcGf5w?sub_confirmation=1 📝 About our guest Kayla Barnes is an entrepreneur and certified brain health coach with a mission to help her clients and community achieve optimal health through science-backed and proven approaches. Barnes has been named one of the top longevity leaders globally and has been featured in Forbes, Thrive Global, Byrdie, BeWell, Biohackers Magazine + more. Barnes studied nutrition and has trained under the renowned brain doctor, Dr. Daniel Amen. 🔑 Key takeaways - "If our gut is not operating at optimal capacity, our brain won't either" - "Stop counting calories and start counting chemicals (in your food)" - Genes are only 10% of your health - Removing toxic chemicals from your living/working space is the easiest way to improve your body and brain - Your body is always listening and the answer to all your thoughts is YES 🔗 Links - Full episode show notes: https://mindbodypeak.com/39 - Music by Luke Hall: soundcloud.com/c_luke_hall 🙏 Support the show - Subscribe: https://mindbodypeak.com/subscribe - Leave an Apple Podcast review: https://mindbodypeak.com/rate-podcast Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback? Let me know in the comments below and one of us will get back to you! Disclaimers: Nothing posted on this channel is medical advice or a substitute for advice from your physician or healthcare provider. Always contact your healthcare professional with any questions about a medical condition or your personal health. Additionally, some of the links provided above are affiliate links. They don't cost you anything, but I make a tiny commission from the sale. Honesty is key on my channel, and thank you for your support! You may read the full disclaimer here: https://outliyr.com/disclaimers

📕 Video chapters 0:00 Introduction 1:02 Spirit vs soul vs mind 4:02 Different types of intuition 5:10 Chakra healing basics 5:53 Science of chakra healing 10:12 Chakra inner wheel vs outer wheel 16:40 Applied Kinesiology (muscle testing) 28:39 How auric fields interact with chakras 34:36 The science of healing with the four types of light 40:10 How to heal with light 42:44 The 4 healing pathways 50:29 Healing with the subtle elements 71:06 Wrapping up 🔔 Subscribe for more free Human Performance insights: https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCYD_-2jbMxu0Lp65IlcGf5w?sub_confirmation=1 📝 About our guest Cyndi Dale is an internationally renowned author, speaker, intuitive energy healer, and professor of energy medicine. She has authored 28 books on energy healing, spirituality, and intuition, including the bible of energy medicine and winner of four internationally recognized Publisher’s Awards, The Subtle Body: An Encyclopedia of Your Energetic Anatomy, and the largest compendium of chakra knowledge ever produced, Llewellyn’s Complete Book of Chakras. Her latest release, Energy Healing for Trauma, Stress & Chronic Illness (Llewellyn, July 2020), was voted Best Holistic Book in 2020 by Book Authority and recently won the 2021 COVR Gold Medal Award in the Health & Healing category. Advanced Chakra Healing, a reissue of a popular book first printed fifteen years ago, is her latest release (Llewellyn, February 2022). 🔑 Key takeaways - Life’s vital elements (fire, water, earth, air, etc) recognized by virtually every culture throughout history are made of “subtle elements” - Advanced knowledge of and how to decode the information contained within chakras - We can all feel the “vibe” in the air of a tense room, but our bodies cannot process other peoples’ energies - How to protect your energy bodies and use these newly understood forms of light to accelerate healing 🔗 Links - Full episode show notes: https://mindbodypeak.com/38 - Music by Luke Hall: soundcloud.com/c_luke_hall 🙏 Support the show - Subscribe: https://mindbodypeak.com/subscribe - Leave an Apple Podcast review: https://mindbodypeak.com/rate-podcast Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback? Let me know in the comments below and one of us will get back to you! Disclaimers: Nothing posted on this channel is medical advice or a substitute for advice from your physician or healthcare provider. Always contact your healthcare professional with any questions about a medical condition or your personal health. Additionally, some of the links provided above are affiliate links. They don't cost you anything, but I make a tiny commission from the sale. Honesty is key on my channel, and thank you for your support! You may read the full disclaimer here: https://outliyr.com/disclaimers

The science and applications of subtle energy healing go back millennia and to virtually every culture worldwide. Some of the names it went by include: Prana, Spiritual energy, Psychic energy, Chi, Qi, Orgone, Kundalini, Life-force, Mana, Bioenergy, Pneuma It's the tool used by shamans, mystics, healers, and energy-sensitive people. Transmuting subtle energies can lead to profound physical healing. Today's episode explores the science of intuitive subtle energy healing and a beginner's guide to understanding the Chakras. 📝 About our guest Cyndi Dale is an internationally renowned author, speaker, intuitive energy healer, and professor of energy medicine. She has authored 28 books on energy healing, spirituality, and intuition, including the bible of energy medicine and winner of four internationally recognized Publisher’s Awards, The Subtle Body: An Encyclopedia of Your Energetic Anatomy, and the largest compendium of chakra knowledge ever produced, Llewellyn’s Complete Book of Chakras. Her latest release, Energy Healing for Trauma, Stress & Chronic Illness (Llewellyn, July 2020), was voted Best Holistic Book in 2020 by Book Authority and recently won the 2021 COVR Gold Medal Award in the Health & Healing category. Advanced Chakra Healing, a reissue of a popular book first printed fifteen years ago, is her latest release (Llewellyn, February 2022). 🔑 Key takeaways - Prominent scientists like Albert Einstein and Nikola Tesla openly talked about the powers of subtle energy - The right frequencies can destroy disease, much like the frequency of an opera singer's voice can shatter glass - Four unique energetic “superpowers” everyone can build 🔗 Links - Full episode show notes: https://mindbodypeak.com/37 - Music by Luke Hall: soundcloud.com/c_luke_hall 🙏 Support the show - Subscribe: https://mindbodypeak.com/subscribe - Leave an Apple Podcast review: https://mindbodypeak.com/rate-podcast Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback? Let me know in the comments below and one of us will get back to you! Disclaimers: Nothing posted on this channel is medical advice or a substitute for advice from your physician or healthcare provider. Always contact your healthcare professional with any questions about a medical condition or your personal health. Additionally, some of the links provided above are affiliate links. They don't cost you anything, but I make a tiny commission from the sale. Honesty is key on my channel, and thank you for your support! You may read the full disclaimer here: https://outliyr.com/disclaimers

Have you heard of "infoceuticals"? This new form of digital drugs can imprint your water with virtually any substance. Whenever we ingest an herb, supplement, drug, or other compounds, it alters the electromagnetism of cells. The characteristic effects of the substance result. This technology captures those informational signals and re-creates similar effects on the cellular level. Like 21st-century homeopathy. Infopathy is the company advancing infoceutical technology. 📝 About our guest Anton Fedorenko received his BASc in Applied Physics and Mathematics (2012) and MASc in Innovation and High Technologies (2017) from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (Russia). For 10 years, Anton has been involved with several water-related projects wherein he not only conducted fundamental research but also developed water-related products and web-based platforms. From 2013 to 2017 he was a member of the organizing committee for the annual Water Conference on the Physics, Chemistry, and Biology of Water. In 2018 Anton founded AshNu Technologies Inc. (Canada) and is currently developing two platforms: Infopathy and AquaPsy. 🔑 Key takeaways - Water carries information and consciousness and we can harness this knowledge - Anton’s research (and that of others’) suggests we should rethink some basic postulates of biology - Using PEMF to kill micro-organisms - Tips to optimize Infopathy (substance) complexes (ICs) 🔗 Links - Full episode show notes: https://mindbodypeak.com/36 - Music by Luke Hall: soundcloud.com/c_luke_hall 🙏 Support the show - Subscribe: https://mindbodypeak.com/subscribe - Leave an Apple Podcast review: https://mindbodypeak.com/rate-podcast Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback? Let me know in the comments below and one of us will get back to you! Disclaimers: Nothing posted on this channel is medical advice or a substitute for advice from your physician or healthcare provider. Always contact your healthcare professional with any questions about a medical condition or your personal health. Additionally, some of the links provided above are affiliate links. They don't cost you anything, but I make a tiny commission from the sale. Honesty is key on my channel, and thank you for your support! You may read the full disclaimer here: https://outliyr.com/disclaimers

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an ancient prevention-based health system. It has successful long-term solutions to many medical mysteries unsolvable by Western Medicine. I brought in an expert to explain and simplify Traditional Chinese Medicine. We discuss how the system works, and how to view modern issues through the lens of TCM. 📝 About our guest Dr. Jonathan Stuart is a Board Certified Acupuncturist and practitioner of Chinese Medicine (NCCAOM) and licensed under the Texas Medical Board. He has both a Masters and a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. He’s trained in the US and China. He currently has a private practice in Houston, TX, and lectures at the American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. 🔑 Key takeaways - All of the major ancient medical systems recognized the existence of subtle energy/chi/bioenergy/vital life force/prana/etc - Understanding your constitution gives you the 20% of health hacks that afford 80% of the results - Polarity (Yin & Yang) is the easiest part of TCM to learn, but full of nuances 🔗 Links - Full episode show notes: https://mindbodypeak.com/35 - Music by Luke Hall: soundcloud.com/c_luke_hall 🙏 Support the show - Subscribe: https://mindbodypeak.com/subscribe - Leave an Apple Podcast review: https://mindbodypeak.com/rate-podcast Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback? Let me know in the comments below and one of us will get back to you!

Intuitive eating is an eating philosophy and lifestyle which requires no calorie-counting or measuring food. It's a completely different approach to dieting, and it is based on the idea that your body knows what it needs more than you do. It is about learning to listen to your hunger signals, rather than ignoring them. The better you get at tuning in to your body, the more subtle signals you notice and the better decisions you make. Long-term weight loss often comes as a "side effect". 📝 About our guest Sheri Traxler is an author, speaker, and coach. She mentors private clients and teaches workshops to help executives and business owners create a lifestyle of authentic energy. For companies, she develops wellness cultures to improve health and productivity. Her Nourish Your Life and Thrive Life programs are available at www.thevireolife.com. Her book Go Forward: 28 Days to Eat, Move, and Enjoy Life God’s Way is available on www.amazon.com. Sheri holds her Master's in Health Promotion, is a Certified Health Coach, Personal Trainer, Nutrition Specialist, and Intuitive Eating Counselor. She is a national speaker for the Medical Fitness Association, has led fitness episodes for Viacom Cable, taught Corporate Wellness at Belmont University, and directed programs for 12 years at Vanderbilt Medical Center, Sheri is one of those fortunate folks who knew from childhood what she wanted to do: help people live well. For over 30 years she’s been transforming lives. 🔑 Key takeaways - Within 5 years, 100% of dieters regain all lost weight, and 1/3 gain additional weight - Blindly following external rules over your internal wisdom sets you up for failure over the long term and teaches you to not trust your body in other circumstances - Eating while stressed can directly lead to food intolerances and systemic inflammation - Follow the H-W-S-S system of intuitive eating 🔗 Links - Full episode show notes: https://mindbodypeak.com/33 - Music by Luke Hall: soundcloud.com/c_luke_hall 🙏 Support the show - Subscribe: https://mindbodypeak.com/subscribe - Leave an Apple Podcast review: https://mindbodypeak.com/rate-podcast Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback? Let me know in the comments below and one of us will get back to you!

Consider these: 1️⃣ Executives working in the flow state are FIVE times more effective (according to a McKinsey study) 2️⃣ Neurofeedback speeds up complex problem solving and new skill mastery by up to 490% (DARPA research) Achieve the same with EcoMeditation, a quick ~15-minute system that combines 7 top neuroscience-backed practices to grow your brain and enter the state of maximum performance. This video explains the science of activating your "Bliss Brain". 📝 About our guest Dawson Church, PhD, is an award-winning science writer with three best-selling books to his credit. The Genie in Your Genes (YourGeniusGene.com) was the first book to demonstrate that emotions drive gene expression. Mind to Matter, (MindToMatter.com) showed that the brain creates much of what we think of as “objective reality.” Bliss Brain (BlissBrain.com) demonstrates that peak mental states rapidly remodel the brain for happiness. Dawson has conducted dozens of clinical trials and founded the National Institute for Integrative Healthcare (NIIH.org) to promote groundbreaking new treatments. Its largest program, the Veterans Stress Project, has offered free treatment to over 20,000 veterans with PTSD over the past decade. Dawson shares how to apply these health and performance breakthroughs through EFT Universe (EFTUniverse.com), one of the largest alternative medicine sites on the web. 🔑 Key takeaways 7 neurochemicals of ecstasy - Anandamide: the body’s natural THC - Dopamine: the body’s natural cocaine & heroin - Serotonin: the body’s natural magic mushrooms - Oxytocin: the body’s natural love drug - Beta-endorphins: the body’s natural morphine - Noradrenaline: the body’s natural coffee - Nitric oxide: the body’s natural Viagra EcoMeditation benefits - 130% immunity increase (salvary IgA) - Stem cell proliferation increases - Telomeres lengthen - Learning and memory improve - Strengthens sheaths around neurons leading to faster thinking - Emotional regulation circuit grows up to 22% in just 8 weeks 🔗 Links - Full episode show notes: https://mindbodypeak.com/32 - Music by Luke Hall: soundcloud.com/c_luke_hall 🙏 Support the show - Subscribe: https://mindbodypeak.com/subscribe - Leave an Apple Podcast review: https://mindbodypeak.com/rate-podcast Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback? Let me know in the comments below and one of us will get back to you!

Training is preparation. With preparation comes peace of mind and relaxation. The PeaceWalker approach is the brainchild of Craig Gray. It's a fusion of tactical awareness, conflict management, and Krav Maga self-defense. 📝 About our guest Craig Gray is a Krav Maga instructor, conflict communication expert and former bodyguard who founded the PeaceWalker Program an approach that teaches ‘average Joes’ a simple method for protecting themselves and loved ones from harm. Craig is a speaker, trainer and Subject Matter Expert (SME). For over two decades he has been highly sought after by private and government organizations, fortune 500 companies and many others for his unique approach. He has worked with people ranging from Navy SEALS to soccer moms, police to private security, teachers to healthcare providers… and everyone in between. His field experience spans executive protection, private security, corporate America, martial arts, and coaching. Craig is an advanced black belt instructor in several martial arts including, Budo Tai Jitsu and of course Krav Maga (the infamous Israeli Defense Force Defensive Tactics System). He runs a Krav Maga Academy, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is an Associate Instructor and founding member at Resolution Group International (RGI), a conflict management company serving the needs of the U.S. Military, law enforcement agencies and private organizations. 🔑 Key takeaways - Most bad situations happen out of opportunity, and conflicts can generally be diffused long before violence - Situational awareness starts by knowing the culture of the area you're in, and what kinds of people/activities/things stand out - Dehumanization of your counterparty (for any reason) leads to bad decisions and outcomes - Learning how to maintain a cool and collected baseline when feeling attacked, triggered, etc is one of the most important skills you can learn. 🔗 Links - Full episode show notes: https://mindbodypeak.com/30 - Music by Luke Hall: soundcloud.com/c_luke_hall 🙏 Support the show - Subscribe: https://mindbodypeak.com/subscribe - Leave an Apple Podcast review: https://mindbodypeak.com/rate-podcast Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback for us? Let me know at mindbodypeak.com/30 and one of us will get back to you!

Heart rate variability (HRV) training has come into vogue over the last few years. But do you know how to actually use it? Chantea is a master of HRV. In this video, you'll learn how to use biofeedback training to perform at your peak, what many practitioners don't know about optimizing your HRV, the power of audio visual entrainment (AVE), inducing the flow state, tips to enhance recovery, busting nutritional myths, training less to gain more, modern concussion protocols, and a peek into the gear inside her state-of-the-art performance training facility. 📝 About our guest Chantea Goetz researches, writes, speaks, and coaches on health and human peak performance and competes as an NPC Figure Competitor. Chantea’s coaching practice includes working with athletes, entrepreneurs, and executives on their mental skills and overall well-being. Chantea has written numerous articles and published, Biohacking the Brain for Success and appears in numerous vlogs. Currently, Chantea works for Functionised, where she is a peak performance coach for some of the world's top executives on a broad range of issues. 🔑 Key takeaways - Why all her clients start with blood testing - When you progress far enough, elite athletes need discipline to do less (not more). Balancing eustress and distress - Resonant frequency breath rate is the little-known key to HRV training - The most underrated pillar of performance and how it impacts the mind and body - The dietary "villain" needed by your brain, muscles, body, hormonal systems and more - How she'd bounce back from a concussion/TBI FAST 🔗 Links - Full episode show notes: https://mindbodypeak.com/29 - Music by Luke Hall: soundcloud.com/c_luke_hall 🙏 Support the show - Subscribe: https://mindbodypeak.com/subscribe - Leave an Apple Podcast review: https://mindbodypeak.com/rate-podcast Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback for Chantea or me? Let me know atmindbodypeak.com/29 and one of us will get back to you!

Longevity scientists and anti-aging enthusiasts get caught up looking for the next miracle molecule. Is it Spermidine? NMN? Resveratrol? Fisetin? Astaxanthin? Rapamycin? All the while overlooking one of the broadest spectrum modalities that improve appearance, function, and overall health... Exercise and a proper fitness regimen. But not all exercise is equally beneficial. 📝 About our guest Pete McCall is a personal trainer, fitness educator, content creator for big-name fitness associations, and author of several books. Including his new Ageless Intensity: Effective Workouts to Slow the Aging Process. And Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple. He’s also a public speaker and host of the All About Fitness podcast. He holds a master’s degree in exercise science and health promotion, is a Certified Personal Trainer with ACE and NASM, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and has spent a large portion of his career educating personal trainers as a workshop instructor and international speaker. 🔑 Key takeaways - Fitness is the ability to do what you want, when you want, at the level you want - "As you get older, be smarter about how you train, but train as hard as your body allows" - Travel is the most intrusive thing that kills routine. The right early preparation makes all the difference - The base of a high-quality training program should consist of easy movement throughout the day. If you use the elevator, get off a few floors early and take the stairs 🔗 Links - Full episode show notes: https://mindbodypeak.com/28 - Music by Luke Hall: soundcloud.com/c_luke_hall 🙏 Support the show - Subscribe: https://mindbodypeak.com/subscribe - Leave an Apple Podcast review: https://mindbodypeak.com/rate-podcast Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback for us? Comment in the show notes or below this video and one of us will get back to you!

Creativity isn't a skill reserved for artists and musicians. Creativity is the act of creation through personal expression. Whether that's the next great product, or an uplifting design. It all starts with your environment and beliefs. Then, long-term success depends on your inner game. The way you talk to yourself. Our guest this week shares one of my favorite ways to reprogram your subconscious. 📝 About our guest Heath Armstrong is an Author, the Co-Founder of Rage Create, and an ECommerce Maniac. He is the creator of Sweet-Ass Affirmations: Motivation for Your Creative Maniac Mind, " several Sweet-Ass Journals, and the host of the "Never Stop Peaking" podcast. After a rock-bottom breakdown, Heath started adopting the strategies of 100+ creative entrepreneurs that he interviewed around the world with the help of a few magical strangers. In 2016, Heath retired his traditional 'career' in concrete construction, sold all of his belongings, and scaled his bootstrapped e-commerce startup to hit multiple 6-figure months while wearing mostly undies. He is also the co-founder of FbaLeadList.com, SellerSpaceship.com, and a founding partner of Releaf Outings, a nature experience company based in Tennessee. 🔑 Key takeaways - How to reverse engineer your ideal life... and make it happen - Everyone is a "creative", and even in the most rational industries, creativity sets the great apart from the good - Tips to overcome the most powerful limitations holding you back - The science behind Heath's essential ancestral practices - Using affirmations to re-program your subconscious 🔗 Links - Full episode show notes: https://mindbodypeak.com/27 - Music by Luke Hall: soundcloud.com/c_luke_hall 🙏 Support the show - Subscribe: https://mindbodypeak.com/subscribe - Leave an Apple Podcast review: https://mindbodypeak.com/rate-podcast Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback for us? Comment in the show notes or below this video and one of us will get back to you!

📝 About our guest Trained and certified as anexecutive coach, Kris has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs, business owners, and their leadership teams. He is a faculty instructor at theProfessional Christian Coaching Institute, an advisor and instructor at theNashville Entrepreneur Center, a Facilitator / Coach withThe Alternative Board, and is a contributing writer for publications includingFast Company Magazine,Yahoo Finance, andThe Nashville Business Journal. Kris has founded multiple companies and has served on the boards of directors of several non-profit organizations. 🔑 Key takeaways - Anxiety and excitement share many of the same characteristics and can be transmuted into each other - Strategic vulnerability is a quick and easy way to find your tribe of accepting, like-minded folks - Imposter syndrome is actually a GOOD sign of curiosity, and desire to grow and improve - Learning about and counteracting imposter syndrome can lead to unparalleled growth and success 🔗 Links - Full episode show notes: https://mindbodypeak.com/25 - Music by Luke Hall: soundcloud.com/c_luke_hall 🙏 Support the show - Subscribe: https://mindbodypeak.com/subscribe - Leave an Apple Podcast review: https://mindbodypeak.com/rate-podcast Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback for us? Comment in the show notes or below this video and one of us will get back to you!

Contrary to popular portrayal, many of history's best leaders had exceptional emotional intelligence skills. These same skills can accelerate your career progression, help you lead more effectively, and build stronger relationships by connecting on a deeper level. Irvine Nugent, Ph.D., helps people harness the power of their emotions so they can have deeper connections, make better decisions, and increase their influence. He is an internationally recognized trainer and top-rated keynote speaker and is one of the few worldwide certified FACS coders, who are experts in reading facial emotions. A gifted storyteller, his programs are infused with passion, dynamism, and of course his natural Irish humor. He is the author of Leadership Lessons From The Pub. Key takeaways - The science of emotions and why you can't afford to ignore them - 4 pillars of high-EQ - Using your emotional triggers to find subconscious stress and trauma - How to reboot your current state with Irvine's 7-second process - The different channels of communication - Reading the room to control the situation - Recognizing the 7 universal emotions and how culture influences their expression Links - Full episode show notes: https://mindbodypeak.com/25 - Music by Luke Hall: soundcloud.com/c_luke_hall

Jake Carter shares the latest Functional Medicine approaches for disease mitigation, optimizing cellular health with personalized nutrition, maximizing hormone health, detoxification principles, sleep optimization strategies, and the basic steps to the fundamentals of holistic health optimization. About Jake Jake Carter is a Global Educator and Researcher in Functional Medicine and Nutrition and is the Founder of The Carter Institute. He has mentored and taught health professionals and coaches in more than 31 countries, teaching thousands through his seminars, content, and training. To date generating he and his clients generating millions of dollars in sales. Key takeaways - Your ideal routines should be fun and playful, support optimal health, and make you more effective - Guard your energy closely, it's your most valuable resource - How bioharmonizing practices beat biohacking - Jake's "be-do-have" model for effective and lasting change - The 17-23 year lag between research and changes to traditional medical practice - Improve your quality of life with constant learning and community in 2021 and beyond Links - Full episode show notes: https://mindbodypeak.com/24 - Music by Luke Hall: soundcloud.com/c_luke_hall Do you have questions, thoughts, or feedback for Jake or me? Let us know in the comments below!

For years, I had wanted to test out CGM technology to better understand how my unique body responds to specific foods, drinks, and lifestyle habits. What if your daily "health" habits are actually setting you back? Blood glucose is one powerful metric that can help you make optimal decisions. The problem? Back then, I got quoted $1,500 for a 90-day experiment. I passed. The cost has dropped significantly. I jumped at the chance to test the top CGM services at the beginning of 2021, and walked away with surprising findings. So I had to get a member of their team on the show to talk about this futuristic technology. Molly Downey, RDN, LDN is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) who specializes in glucose control, metabolism, and weight loss. She graduated from Indiana University-Bloomington and currently works as a dietitian at NutriSense, a health technology company that leverages continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) as a way to optimize diet, health, and overall wellbeing. Thank you to our sponsors - Outliyr Peak Performance Shop: https://outliyr.com/shop/ - NutriSense: get your own CGM and save $25 with code URBAN Key takeaways - CGMs can help us discover which unintuitive foods work (and don't work) for our unique biochemistry - Get the most out of your experience by knowing how to interpret the numbers - Optimizing mental and physical performance by controlling blood sugar Link - Full episode show notes: https://mindbodypeak.com/23 - Music by Luke Hall: soundcloud.com/c_luke_hall Do you have questions, thoughts, or feedback for Molly or me? Let us know in the comments below.

Biohackers are the new modern-day alchemists of the 21st century. This conversation explores: - Skin health tips - Cutting-edge nootropics - Transmuting sexual energy - Aphrodisiacs - Adaptogens - Blue Lotus & Maca Beauty starts from within and our guest this week shares tips to take your health and appearance to the next level. Meet our guest Khadija, the founder of Beauty Biohacking and a health coach, has created a system to help guide people in their pursuit of beauty & wellness. Through blending nutrition, supplements, exotic skincare products, and some advanced anti-aging tools, Khadija's system is meant to not only create beautiful skin but ensure a healthy mind, body, and mood. As a health coach Khadija helps provide an organic path for unlocking your best self through biohacking. 🔗 Links - Full episode show notes: https://mindbodypeak.com/20 - Music by Luke Hall: soundcloud.com/c_luke_hall Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback for Khadija or me? Let me know in the comments and one of us will get back to you!

Magnesium is one of the most neglected and underrated minerals -- largely because it isn't flashy. However, magnesium is an essential nutrient that your body can't do without. Magnesium deficiency is known to cause: - Sleep issues - Heart problems - Anxiety - Depression And much more. Optimal magnesium levels support: - Muscle building and athletic performance - Nervous system health - Detoxification - "feel-good" neurotransmitter production - Mood - Hormone production - Stress relief - Cardiovascular health But it's not equal. Many popular forms are not absorbed well and are useless. The best forms of magnesium include: - Magnesium glycinate (sleep) - Magnesium malate (energy) - Magnesium chloride (pain and soreness) - Magnesium sulfate (anti-stress and relaxation) In this video, Natalie and I discuss the health benefits of magnesium, how it can help you be happier and healthier, and what kind of magnesium supplement may be best for you. Meet our guest Natalie Jurado is the founder ofRooted In, a line of therapeuticmagnesium-infused moisturizers that actively calm and relaxes your mood. She is a sought-after thought leader, educator and speaker and has worked at the forefront of the wellness industry for over 8 years.She’sconsidered an expert in all things magnesium and her mission is to spread awareness of this powerful mineral to all who struggle to live their most vibrant lives. 🔑 Key Takeaways - This mineral is used in over 600 biochemical processes in the body - An Epsom Salt bath is a quick, easy, and cheap way to see if magnesium will help you feel better - Up to 85% of doctors visits can be attributed to magnesium deficiency - Magnesium benefits dozens of serious health conditions and also improves performance and recovery in the healthy - Virtually everyone is deficient, the RDA is half of what it should be, food labels grossly overestimate magnesium content in food due to nutrient-depleted farming, and anti-nutrients in "health" foods block the body from using the magnesium 🔗 Links - Full episode show notes: https://mindbodypeak.com/20 - Nick's magnesium supplement buyers guide: https://outliyr.com/best-magnesium-supplements-review - Music by Luke Hall: soundcloud.com/c_luke_hall Do you have questions, thoughts, or feedback for Natalie or me? Let me know below and one of us will get back to you!

Have you heard of medicinal mushrooms? Like reishi, chaga, cordyceps, turkey tail, tremella, and lion's mane? This video explores the mind and body health benefits of mushroom supplements. Mushrooms are some of the most popular natural nootropics and adaptogens. These supplement extracts act as adaptogens to bring the body back into balance and promote high performance. So I sought out an expert from Real Mushrooms to explain the science of mushrooms in everyday language. Dr. Mason Bresett, ND studied human movement and then naturopathic medicine at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine (BINM). His career has focused on sports medicine, chronic illness, immune disorders, HIV, and mental health. Mason worked on the St. Francis Herb Farm, which inspired a deep dive into herbal medicine where he later led research studies and taught at the BINM herb club. While immersed in herbal medicine research, Mason found himself gravitating toward adaptogenic botanicals. He has a general family naturopathic practice in Sarnia, Ontario called The Health Creation Lab. Mason’s patients benefit from medicinal mushrooms, herbal medicine, hydrotherapy, acupuncture, nutrition, and mind-body medicine. Mason leads the Real Mushrooms Practitioners education group, where he provides medical doctors, naturopathic doctors, herbalists, pharmacists, and chiropractors with the latest research. He's also working with medicinal doctors and oncologists to set up research studies using medicinal mushroom extracts. 🔑 Key takeaways - The most cutting-edge pharma attempt to re-create some of the design of botanicals and adaptogens (including mushrooms), often to less success - The adaptogens, botanicals, and medicinal mushrooms Mason loves and uses most in his clinic - Which mushrooms are best for mental and physical performance - Profound improvements on gut health and ~70% of the immune system resides in the gut 🔗 Links - Full episode show notes: https://mindbodypeak.com/19 - Music by Luke Hall: soundcloud.com/c_luke_hall Note: this is not intended as a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your doctor before making any lifestyle changes.

Have you ever purchased reishi, chaga, cordyceps, turkey tail, tremella, or lion's mane? This video will teach you how to buy high-quality mushroom supplements. When you study a subject for 50 years, you can become one of the world's foremost experts. Jeff Chilton studied Ethno-mycology at the University of Washington in the sixties. He started out working on a mushroom farm in 1973. Over the last 50 years, he’s co-authored the critically acclaimed 1983 book Mushroom Cultivator. In 1989 he founded Nammex — the first supplier of mushroom extracts. Jeff was the one to bring organic certification to the Chinese mushroom industry. He’s is also a founding member of the World Society for Mushroom Biology and Mushroom Products and a Member of the International Society for Mushroom Science. 🔑 Key takeaways - There are three primary parts of a mushroom, and the part most supplements use is virtually useless - Advantages of extracts over whole grocery store mushrooms - How to do the "Iodine Test" to see if your mushroom extract is really junk - Tips on choosing, buying, and cooking mushrooms - Why mushroom supplements grown in the USA are actually a red flag likely indicating poor quality - Discovery of a compound found in mushrooms that some researchers consider a new vitamin - The strong correlation between mushrooms and lifespan 🔗 Links - Full episode show notes: https://mindbodypeak.com/18 - Music by Luke Hall: soundcloud.com/c_luke_hall Note: this is not intended as a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your doctor before making any lifestyle changes.

What do you know about herbal medicine? Humans have used herbs medicinally for millennia. Indispensable in the toolkit of shamans, healers, and traditional medicine folks. Today, despite quick dismissal by modern Western medicine, well-trained herbalists get astounding results. With a little research and some basic ingredients, you can make your own remedies. To prove this, I brought on an herbalist that nomads around the country in a van. Shannon Stone is a clinical herbalist diagnosed with endometriosis at age 19. She lived in misery, following her doctor’s guidelines without any relief. At age 22, they told her that the disease had progressed to the point where she would never have kids. She was also diagnosed with ADHD. Shannon began researching and used herbs, supplements, diet, and lifestyle to completely turn her life around. She got pregnant at age 27 and successfully treats her ADHD. She’s living her best life and helping other women do the same. 🔑 Key takeaways - Preparation style determines the effects of the herb. Options include: essential oils, infusions, decoctions, tinctures, extractions. syrups, creams, salves, balms, poultices, and oxymels. - Essentials everyone should stock in their pantry - Home remedies used for rapid wound healing and lasting immunity - Certain herbs support cognition, athleticism, and recovery 🔗 Links - Full episode show notes: https://mindbodypeak.com/17 - Music by Luke Hall: soundcloud.com/c_luke_hall Note: this is not intended as a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your doctor before making any lifestyle changes.

Why do you exercise? To feel good? To be able to do what you want? To look good? Losing weight, adding muscle, and getting lean check all boxes. Building your "Million Dollar Body". Our guest this week wrote a book titled exactly that, and we cover a wide range of topics. From fat loss myths to principles for all-day lasting energy, to key quick routines which set you up for success. Your ideal training routine will amplify your impact. Meet our guest Nate Palmer is a NASM certified personal trainer and corrective exercise specialist. He is also a Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach. Nate is the bestselling author of*Passport Fitness: The No-nonsense Guide to Staying in Shape no Matter What City You Wake Up In.* Nate is also the creator and founder ofBod in a Box– the HIIT Home Gym. He specializes in working with entrepreneurs and business owners to createenergy, focus,and alean, healthy body –that shows up for your work, family, and focus time. Key takeaways - Steady-state cardio (like jogging and running) is a mediocre way to burn fat. There's a better way that takes less time. - Why focusing on macronutrients (fat, carbs, protein) ratios is over-rated - The ideal breakfast (or lack of) for performance - Workout supplements to get the edge (but not caffeine) Links - Full show notes: https://mindbodypeak.com/16 - Music by Luke Hall: soundcloud.com/c_luke_hall Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback for Nate or me? Let me know in the comments below and one of us will get back to you! Keep growing, Nick

The human body is built to move. Throughout the day, and in many planes. Yet, modern living puts us mainly through front-to-back and occasionally side-to-side movements. Natural movement is about reconnecting with our ancestral roots to build the strongest and most resilient body. Capable of these vital movement patterns: ✅ Bend ✅ Twist ✅ Squat ✅ Lunge ✅ Push ✅ Pull ✅ Gait Meet our guest Ben Reuter is a natural movement specialist with certifications from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA). Ben has interests in injury prevention & performance enhancement for endurance athletes and uses movement to enhance quality of life. Today, you'll learn about: 🥵 Learning to cope with discomfort ⚖️ How to fix the asymmetry of every body 🧬 Why your actions today dictate your capability decades down the line 👟 The best movements available to everyone, everywhere 🏋️ 11+ things to add to your home gym Links - Full show notes: https://mindbodypeak.com/15 - Music by Luke Hall: soundcloud.com/c_luke_hall Have a great week, Nick