Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:01) How Thomas discovered cold plunging during a tough time in life (2:53) Cold showers vs. ice baths: what’s the real difference (13:00) The science: mitochondria, cholesterol & hormones (23:08) Recovery, muscle growth & performance (24:32) Mental health benefits of cold plunging (34:35) Ice baths and women (38:58) What makes Morozco Forge ice baths unique (43:50) How to start your own cold plunge journey (45:03) Outro   Who is Thomas Seager?   Dr. Thomas P. Seager is an Associate Professor at Arizona State University in the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment, and the co-founder and CEO of Morozko Forge, a company known for its advanced ice bath technology. He is the author of Uncommon Cold and Uncommon Testosterone, two books exploring the science behind cold exposure and its impact on hormone health, inflammation, and overall well-being. Originally drawn to cold plunging during a challenging period in his life, Dr. Seager used it to dramatically improve his own health, including reducing PSA levels and naturally boosting testosterone. His work focuses on the connection between mitochondrial function and hormone production, and he advocates for individualized, science-based approaches to health using cold therapy.   Connect with Thomas: Website: https://www.morozkoforge.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/seagertp Substack: https://seagertp.substack.com/   Grab a copy: https://tinyurl.com/4mzn9r5f   Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:12) Nagina’s struggle and breakthrough (5:09) Energy in midlife (6:44) #1 reason women can’t lose weight in midlife (11:51) Why food, not workouts, is key to a faster metabolism (15:10) Fat-burning breakfast tips: protein, fiber, and healthy fats (23:12) Swapping hidden sugar bombs for better choices (28:05) Making your smoothies (33:01) Cinnamon, vinegar, and other blood sugar-lowering tricks (42:10) Free gifts and how to connect with Nagina directly (45:48) Outro   Who is Nagina Abdullah?   Nagina Abdullah is a weight loss coach for women in midlife and the founder of the top-rated website MasalaBody.com. She holds a degree in Molecular and Cell Biology from UC Berkeley and earned her MBA from NYU. After personally losing 40 pounds by naturally boosting her metabolism, she began helping other women—especially those over 40—achieve lasting weight loss without extreme dieting or restriction.   Over the past several years, she has coached more than 1,600 women to slim down, reduce belly fat, increase their energy, and regain confidence in their bodies. Nagina’s signature approach focuses on adding metabolism-boosting foods, not cutting calories, and her science-backed methods have helped thousands transform their lifestyles for good.   Connect with Nagina: Website: https://masalabody.com/ IG: https://instagram.com/masalabody   DM “sweet” on IG to get the Free Sweet Spice Cheat Sheet   Schedule a Free Midlife Metabolism Discovery Call: https://www.masalabody.com/apply Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:53) Morning routine & coffee protein shake (6:14) Supplements on an empty stomach (8:19) Target protein intake and feeding windows (12:26) More key supplements and why (19:56) Lunch, smoothies, and dinner meals (25:48) Creatine & amino acids during workouts (27:41) Nighttime supplements (29:33) Testosterone support stack (36:04) Healthy snacks and airport strategies (39:54) Electrolytes, sodium, and guilt-free desserts (42:19) Outro Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life - https://buypeakperformance.com/ Peak Performance on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/livepeakperformance/ Peak Performance on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/livepeakperformance

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:03) Dr. Hussey’s health journey and heart attack at 34 (3:08) What causes heart disease (7:59) Why cholesterol tests might be misleading (13:57) How structured water protects your arteries (22:12) Statins are not always the correct solution (29:14) The truth about heart scans vs. cholesterol panels (32:26) Why daily sunlight might be key to healing (40:49) Foods and habits that damage your heart (44:29) How to protect your circadian rhythm in a modern world (48:09) Dr. Hussey’s new book and where to follow his work (51:19) Outro   Who is Dr. Stephen Hussey?   Dr. Stephen Hussey MS, DC is a Chiropractor and Functional Medicine practitioner.   He attained both his Doctorate of Chiropractic and Masters in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from the University of Western States in Portland, OR. He is a health coach, speaker, and the author of three books on health; The Health Evolution: Why Understanding Evolution is the Key to Vibrant Health, Understanding The Heart: Surprising Insights Into The Evolutionary Origins Of Heart Disease – And Why It Matters, and Pain Sense: Revolutionary Insights into Human Physiology and How it Helps Us Understand and Eliminate Chronic Pain. Dr. Hussey guides clients from around the world back to health by using the latest research and health attaining strategies. In his down time, he likes to be outdoors, play sports, read, write, and travel.   Connect with Dr. Hussey: Website: https://resourceyourhealth.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/drstephenhussey/   Grab a copy: https://resourceyourhealth.com/shop/   Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram  

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:10) Dr. Rawls' health crash and discovery of herbal healing (3:12) Why antibiotics failed and herbs worked (4:48) What makes herbal supplements different from vitamins (7:07) What microbes are and how they impact our behavior (12:00) Why gut tests aren’t always helpful (17:28) Fatigue and the signs of stressed cells (20:47) Five things every cell needs to stay healthy (26:51) Everyday toxins and how to reduce your exposure (34:08) Dr. Rawls’ favorite herbs for healing (40:44) The Restore 180 program (46:34) Where to find more resources from Dr. Rawls (49:16) Outro Who is Dr. Bill Rawls?   Dr. Bill Rawls, M.D., is a licensed physician with over 30 years of experience who shifted from conventional medicine to holistic healing after overcoming chronic Lyme disease. Formerly an OBGYN, he turned to herbal therapy when traditional treatments failed, leading to a full recovery and a new focus on cellular wellness and natural healing. He’s the founder and Medical Director of Vital Plan, a Certified B Corporation, and the bestselling author of Unlocking Lyme and The Cellular Wellness Solution. Today, he helps others reclaim their health through lifestyle, herbal therapies, and science-based wellness programs.   Connect with Dr. Rawls: Website: https://rawlsmd.com/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/RawlsMD   Start the program: https://vitalplan.com/ Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram  

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (2:34) Why is the liver critical for health? (6:15) Testing your liver health (9:17) Fatty liver disease and its widespread impact (14:44) Foods and chemicals that harm your liver (18:12) What a healthy liver lifestyle looks like (20:12) Medications that actually harm your liver (24:40) Vitamins and herbs that are good for your liver (29:09) Early signs of liver problems (33:15) Liver biomarkers to check in blood tests (34:56) Safer pain relief options (37:04) Your liver can regenerate (38:43) Where and how to get tested (43:03) Where to learn more about de-liver-ance and other resources (45:21) Outro   Who is Siggi Clavien?   Siggi Clavien is a global leader in liver health and the founder of The Liver Clinic, Equilibrium Labs, and the creator of the liver support supplement de-liver-ance®. With over 29 years in nutraceutical and phytomedicine development, Siggi blends Eastern herbal traditions with modern science. He studied viticulture at UC Davis and plant medicine at Cornell, and has researched with top hepatologists worldwide.   His passion for liver health was sparked by losing a loved one to liver failure. Since then, he’s made it his mission to improve liver care and awareness. Siggi has led 18 years of research behind de-liver-ance®, a plant-based elixir designed to support detoxification and liver function. He also launched The Liver Clinic to make advanced liver diagnostics like FibroScan® more accessible. A father of five, Siggi is based between California, Arizona, and London, and is a regular speaker at health and biohacking conferences.   Connect with Siggi: Website: https://theliverclinic.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/deliverance.elixir   Get your own elixir here: https://loveyourliver.com/ Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram  

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:23) Why don't we do what we know is good for us, and where do we start? (3:58) David’s simple solution to finally start lifting weights again (6:31) How one coaching question sparked a major life change (12:19) The power of massive action and accepting failure (19:42) The 4 levels of gamifying your goals (24:16) How to use the Pomodoro technique to stay focused (27:31) Where to find David’s free quiz and coaching resources (31:10) Outro   Who is David Wood?   David Wood is a former consulting actuary to Fortune 100 companies like Sony, Chanel, and Exxon. He left his high-powered job on Park Avenue over 20 years ago to become a full-time coach. Since then, he built what became the world’s largest coaching business, served an audience of over 150,000 coaches, and ranked #1 on Google for “life coaching.” David is also the author of Get Paid for Who You Are and the founder of Focus.CEO, where he helps business owners and executives improve clarity, intentionality, and productivity so they can reach their most important goals faster.   Connect with David: Website: https://focus.ceo/   Try his free assessment: https://focus.ceo/#assess Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram  

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (01:14) Julie’s background and introduction to health after personal trauma (02:44) From meds to natural healing and lifestyle shifts (06:10) Discovering heavy metal toxicity and chelation therapy (09:48) What is the Rejuvenation Olympics? (12:25) Her aging score and how it improved (15:48) What does her diet look like? (17:28) VO2 max training: weekly routine and impact (22:48) What supplements does she take? (24:26) Fasting mimicking diet and why she uses Prolon (27:14) Mindset, intention, and staying calm (32:56) Daily meditation and stress reduction (37:04) Coaches, spirituality, and mental peace (42:35) Just start, it’s never too late (43:17) Where to find Julie online and follow her journey (44:55) Outro   Who is Julie Gibson Clark?   Julie Gibson Clark, a former structural engineer turned recruiter, spent over a year holding the 2nd ranked spot on the Rejuvenation Olympics leaderboard (prior to the rule change). Based in Phoenix, Arizona, this single mother competes on a budget of under $150 per month.   Despite her modest budget, Julie's biohacking routine is refreshingly simple: a focus on mindset, regular exercise, sauna sessions, a vegetable-rich diet, and a selection of affordable supplements.   Her recent DNA methylation test revealed a remarkable aging pace of just 65 days for every 100 days, highlighting that significant longevity benefits are achievable without substantial expense.   Julie’s results demonstrate that effective biohacking for longevity can be accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial status.   Julie looks forward to learning and sharing more with you about best practices to stay healthy and vibrant for Life.   Connect with Julie: Website: https://www.juliegibsonclark.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/juliegibsonclark/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@juliegibsonclark Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram  

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (01:07) Alex's background from baseball to tech to coaching (04:32) Mistakes high performers make (06:30) Doing less for better results (10:49) Creating space for deep thinking (13:06) Building productive habits that work overnight (17:11) Alex’s fitness framework for burning fat passively (21:48) Common weight loss traps and simple fixes (26:13) What sets elite performers apart? (34:32) Can you teach hunger and drive? (37:22) Health must always come first (41:54) Where to connect with Alex online and explore coaching (43:35) Outro   Who is Alexander Feinberg?   Alex Feinberg is a former professional athlete turned executive coach and entrepreneur. With a diverse career that spans professional baseball, hedge fund analysis, tech sales at Google, and multiple entrepreneurial ventures, Alex brings a rare and powerful blend of real-world experience to high performers seeking their next level. Known for his practical and highly effective mental models, Alex specializes in helping successful executives and founders unlock exponential results without burnout. His unique approach centers on optimizing cognitive performance, leveraging high-return habits, and simplifying complex challenges into clear, actionable steps. Through his company, Feinberg Systems, he offers coaching programs that help clients perform better in business, health, and life while doing less, not more.   Connect with Alex: Website: https://www.feinbergsystems.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexfeinberg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexfeinberg1 X: https://twitter.com/alexfeinberg1 YT: https://www.youtube.com/@alexfeinberg1 Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram  

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (00:56) Meet Dr. Luc Van Loon and his background in protein research (01:51) How much protein is too much—or not enough? (06:03) Can your body really "waste" extra protein? (07:53) Is the post-workout protein window real? (09:00) Daily protein needs and what the data really says (12:51) Plant vs. animal protein (17:40) Do essential amino acid supplements work like protein powder? (22:15) What to know about collagen protein and muscle growth (30:09) Protein before bed and how your body uses it overnight (34:29) Advice for staying strong and healthy as you age (40:38) Do men and women differ in muscle response to protein? (42:08) Are cold plunges helpful or harmful for muscle growth? (47:11) Where to learn more from Dr. Van Loon and his research team (48:24) Outro   Who is Luc van Loon?   Luc van Loon is a Professor of Physiology of Exercise and Nutrition and Head of the M3-research group at the Department of Human Biology at Maastricht University. Luc has an international research standing in the area of skeletal muscle metabolism, has published well over 530 peer-reviewed articles (more than 32.000 citations) achieving an H-index of 95 (Web of Science profile). Current research in his laboratory focuses on the skeletal muscle adaptive response to physical (in)activity, and the impact of nutritional and pharmacological interventions to modulate metabolism in both health and disease. The latter are investigated on a whole-body, tissue, and cellular level, with skeletal muscle as the main tissue of interest. To support the use of stable isotopes in biomedical research, Luc is also scientific coordinator of the Stable Isotope Research Centre (SIRC) at Maastricht University Medical Centre+.   Connect with Luc: Website: https://www.m3-research.nl/ Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram