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Peak Performance Life Podcast
30 episodes
EPI 264: The Most Important Thing Most People Aren't Doing To Live A Long Happy Healthy Life. With Peak Performance Founder Talor Zamir
Aug 11, 2026 · 40 min
Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:23) Will you live long enough to meet your great-grandchildren? (2:12) The power of morning thinking time and gratitude (4:12) How unhealthy habits can shorten family time (6:05) Breaking health patterns passed through generations (8:47) Why health should be your number one priority (14:50) Staying committed to health when others question you (16:06) Food, habits, addiction, and feeling your best (17:58) Taking control of your mornings and your mindset (21:03) The thr…
EPI 263: Dr. Chanu Dasari - Fiber, Healthy & Unhealthy Poop, Antibiotics & More! Gut Health Doctor On Healing Autoimmune Disease & Serious Gut Issues
Aug 4, 2026 · 57 min
Show notes: (0:00) Intro (02:27) Dr. Dasari's personal autoimmune health journey (07:20) Different fiber types and finding what works (15:03) The limits of gut microbiome testing (18:57) What healthy poop may look like (22:44) Constipation, stool softeners, and hydration (26:12) Foods, medications, and habits that harm gut health (31:13) Supporting the microbiome during antibiotic use (35:21) Gut-friendly breakfast ideas (43:03) Stress, trauma, and unmet personal needs (48:18) How the MindGut Im…
EPI 262: Biological Dentistry vs. Traditional Dentistry. What Most People & Most Dentists Get WRONG. Fluoride, Toothpaste, Mouthwash, Tongue Scraping, Root Canals, Fillings, Crowns, & More! With Dr. D…
Jul 28, 2026 · 54 min
Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:47) Dr. Dome's personal health journey (6:18) What biodentistry means (16:31) Common oral health mistakes (18:56) Fluoride vs. hydroxyapatite toothpaste (24:02) Why Dr. Dome recommends ditching harsh mouthwash (25:14) Oil pulling and oral microbiome support (26:26) Copper tongue scraping for bad breath (30:09) Metals, root canals, and wisdom teeth concerns (37:00) Food, acidity, and tooth health (39:41) Root canal questions and alternatives (48:48) Where to find Dr. D…
EPI 261: Bill Campbell PhD - Fat Loss & Muscle Building Researcher Shares The Minimal Effective Strength Training Dose For Men & Women. Plus What Cardio Training Does For Fat Loss & Muscle
Jul 21, 2026 · 55 min
Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:50) Bill's background in sports nutrition, bodybuilding, and fat loss research (2:26) Minimum effective dose for strength training (8:27) Best training volume and frequency for muscle growth (12:38) Full-body workouts vs. body part splits (15:25) Opposing muscle groups and keeping weight training focused (19:18) Cardio, strength training, diet, and fat loss (28:21) Why protein matters for fat loss and muscle (36:10) Calories in, calories out, and the protein exception…
EPI 260: A Research-Backed Way Of Eating To Protect Your Brain. Plus Foods Shown To Support Memory, Cognition, And Long Term Brain Health. With Laura Morris
Jul 14, 2026 · 55 min
Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:12) Laura Morris' background and her mother's brain health research (3:36) What the MIND diet is and how it compares to Mediterranean and DASH diets (7:53) Leafy greens, vegetables, and berries for brain support (14:59) Whole grains, beans, and flexible eating (21:59) Foods to limit for better brain health (29:08) Olive oil, nuts, seeds, fish, and healthy proteins (35:38) Wine, alcohol, and brain health (41:57) Seed oils, fried foods, and eating out (46:32) Cooking me…
EPI 259: Foods For Brain Health With Dr. Drew Ramsey - Author of "Healing The Modern Brain: Nine Tenets To Build Mental Fitness And Revitalize Your Mind"
Jul 7, 2026 · 1 hr
Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:12) How nutrition became part of his psychiatry practice (5:45) Brain chemistry, mood, and mental fitness (9:02) The role of medication, therapy, and lifestyle habits (17:19) The nine tenets of mental fitness (21:43) Nutrient density and why it matters for the brain (23:13) Folate, B vitamins, and depression risk (27:21) Top brain food categories (34:16) Pasta, Mediterranean eating, and brain health (39:59) Whole foods, keto, and processed food reduction (48:30) Lower…
EPI 258: The Lifestyle Investor - Living A Well Balanced Life & Creating Financial Freedom. With Justin Donald
Jun 30, 2026 · 48 min
Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:22) Justin Donald's early career and first business lessons (4:29) Defining financial freedom and passive income goals (6:34) Calculating survival, lifestyle, and ideal income (9:06) Choosing family time over constant work (16:01) Using real estate to create financial freedom (21:49) Why real estate is a strong wealth-building path (24:37) The danger of too much leverage (31:20) How Justin's team reviews deals and avoids red flags (41:12) Where to find Justin's book,…
EPI 257: Does CREATINE Improve Mental Health, Energy, & Symptoms Of Sleep Deprivation? Plus How Exercise, Different Foods, & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Improve Your Mood. With Dr. Nicholas Fabia…
Jun 23, 2026 · 49 min
Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:33) Meet Dr. Nicholas Fabiano and his work in lifestyle psychiatry (4:41) Exercise, depression, prevention, and treatment (9:50) How to "prescribe" exercise using the FITT principle (15:38) Nutrition, ultra-processed foods, and mental health (17:46) Microplastics, processed foods, and exposure risks (23:58) Creatine for depression, cognition, and brain energy (28:21) Creatine, sleep loss, and cognitive performance (35:42) Sleep hygiene tips that support better rest (3…
EPI 256: Four-Time Olympic Athlete On Beliefs, Identity, & The Question That Changes Everything. Plus REDEFINING What Is "REALISTIC" For Your Life. With Heather Moyse
Jun 16, 2026 · 54 min
Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:00) Heather Moyse's Olympic and athletic background (2:19) Champion mindset and value-based choices (7:48) Parenting, support, and being your child's biggest fan (20:54) Regret, potential, and choosing the right path (29:29) One step back, two steps forward (32:43) Redefining realistic and breaking limits (43:35) The Podium Process: dream, plan, pursue, achieve (46:05) "How close can I get?" as a mindset tool (50:43) Heather's book, coaching, and where to find her Who…
EPI 255: HAPPINESS Doctor On How High-Functioning People Can CREATE MORE JOY In Their Lives. With Dr. Judith Joseph
Jun 9, 2026 · 49 min
Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:34) High-functioning depression research (4:36) Red flags and loss of joy (10:03) Biopsychosocial model (19:39) Happiness vs. joy (25:45) Intentional resting and grounding (32:32) The Five V's method (43:46) Routines, sunlight, movement, and productivity (45:25) Where to find Dr. Judith (45:46) Outro Who is Dr. Judith Joseph? Dr. Judith Joseph, M.D., M.B.A., is a board-certified psychiatrist, researcher, educator, and mental health advocate known for her work in high-…
EPI 254: The Pros & Cons Of Taking GLP-1 Medication For Weight Loss + The RIGHT & WRONG Way To Take It. With Nutrition & Hormone Expert Ashley Koff, RD
Jun 2, 2026 · 56 min
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, R…
EPI 253: Dr. Tommy Wood - How To Stimulate Your Mind, Stay Sharp At Any Age, & Future Proof Your Brain From Dementia. Supplements, Foods, Brain Games, & Other Proven Strategies.
May 26, 2026 · 52 min
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 g…
EPI 252: Retired Navy SEAL Commander & Performance Expert Rich Diviney Reveals A Revolutionary Method For Training You And Your Team To Perform At Your Best.
May 19, 2026 · 46 min
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 out…
EPI 251: Dr. Sheri Dewan - Board-Certified Neurosurgeon & Best Selling Author On Perseverance, Calming The Mind In High Pressure Situations, Meditation, Yoga, & Living Your Best Life.
May 12, 2026 · 45 min
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 lo…
EPI 250: Ty Beal, PhD - Top Nutrition Scientist & Food Researcher That Advises Nations On Food Policy Ranks Top Foods By "Nutritional Value Score".
May 5, 2026 · 51 min
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 (48:0…
EPI 249: Ben Rein, PhD - Author of "Why Brains Need Friends - The Neuroscience Of Social Connection". Strategies For Improving Your Social Life To Maximize Benefits To Your Health.
Apr 28, 2026 · 54 min
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 help…
EPI 248: Dr. William Li - Author of "Eat To Beat Disease - The New Science Of How Your Body Can Heal Itself". How Specific Foods May Help Maintain Good Health & Support The Body's Ability To Protect I…
Apr 21, 2026 · 54 min
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-A…
EPI 247: Overcoming Anxiety Without Medication & Living Your Best Life. With Psychiatrist Dr. Ellen Vora
Apr 14, 2026 · 52 min
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, a…
EPI 246: Living To 100 & Beyond With Longevity & Performance Medicine Expert Dr. Vassily Eliopoulos. Full Body Scans, Tests Your Doctor Isn't Running, & What Full Head To Toe Testing Really Looks Like
Apr 7, 2026 · 54 min
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…
EPI 245: What They Don't Tell You About ANTIDEPRESSANT Drugs. With Psychiatrist Dr. Joanna Moncrieff
Mar 31, 2026 · 43 min
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,…
EPI 244: Harvard Trained Psychiatrist On Foods & Habits That Fight Depression & Anxiety Without Medication. With Dr. Uma Naidoo
Mar 24, 2026 · 46 min
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 i…
EPI 243: MEDITATION Made Easy + The Quickest Path To Changing Your Life For The Better. With Light Watkins
Mar 17, 2026 · 50 min
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, forgive…
EPI 242: FIBER - Why It's The Most Underrated Piece Of Nutrition. Different Types + Other Foods For Gut Health. Plus What The Largest UK Twin Study Revealed. With Tim Spector
Mar 10, 2026 · 53 min
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 a…
EPI 241: Clinically Proven Plan To AGE-PROOF YOUR BRAIN & Stay Sharp For Life. This LITERALLY Grows Your Brain! With Dr. Majid Fotuhi
Mar 3, 2026 · 55 min
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) Ou…
EPI 240: How To Feel Better At 60 Than You Did At Age 30. With Anti-Aging & Longevity Expert Dr. Jeffrey Gladden
Feb 24, 2026 · 51 min
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…
EPI 239: PARASITES - Foods To Avoid So You Don't Get Them. Best Ways To Detox & Eliminate Heavy Metals & Toxins. With Dr. Jess Peatross
Feb 17, 2026 · 50 min
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 D…
EPI 238: How To Lower Inflammation In Your Body With Dr. Will Cole. Top Biomarkers + Tips On Food, Water, Air Purity, Personal Care Products, And More!
Feb 10, 2026 · 53 min
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…
EPI 237: The Incredible Health Benefits Of Being OUTDOORS & How It Improves Our Lives As We Age. With NY Times Bestselling Author Caroline Paul
Feb 3, 2026 · 51 min
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…
EPI 236: The Most Important Blood Biomarkers You Should Be Tracking Regularly (Your Doctor Probably Isn't Testing Them). With Longevity Medicine Specialist Dr. Darshan Shah
Jan 27, 2026 · 45 min
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.…
EPI 235: BIG GOALS - The Science Of Setting Them, Achieving Them, And Creating Your Best Life. With 9X Best Selling Author Caroline Adams Miller
Jan 20, 2026 · 51 min
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) Th…
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