

High Performance Longevity
Nick Urban | Longevity, Biohacking, & Performance
High Performance Longevity is the show for folks dedicated to maximizing their overall quality of life. I am your host Nick Urban and I’m bringing you the best minds handpicked from cognitive enhancement, BioHarmonization (biohacking 3.0), fitness, ancestral health, herbal medicine, spirituality, personal development, longevity, supplementation, and meditation. Each episode deconstructs their world-class work into tangible steps for you to look, feel, and perform your best. We’ll leave no stone unturned whether modern topics like peptides and nootropics, or ancient systems like Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine. You’ll learn how to re-sculpt your body, boost energy levels, improve athletic performance, and gain mental clarity. Nick Urban is a certified Chek Practitioner, biohacker, performance coach, and has spent a decade studying high performance. Health nut or not, HPL will fill your toolbox with products, tactics, knowledge, and resources needed to live at your maximum potential.Previously, this show was called Mind Body Peak Performance.
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Jan 29, 2026 • 57min
#246 Advanced Recovery Explained: PEMF, Infrared & Red Light Therapy | Jake Ross @HealthyLine
Think recovery tools only work if you use everything at once?
Jake Ross breaks down how combining PEMF, far infrared, red light, & natural gemstones creates consistent gains in energy, nervous system balance, and performance, without complicated routines.
Meet our guest
Jake Ross is part of the leadership and growth marketing team at HealthyLine, where he helps translate advanced recovery technologies into real-world routines for athletes and health-focused individuals. He focuses on product education, customer experience, and how PEMF, infrared, red light, and gemstone therapies support recovery and longevity.
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Key takeaways
NFL athletes like Christian Jones use jet mats to support daily recovery, showing recovery now ranks as high as training
Pro athletes extend peak performance years by prioritizing recovery over more volume or intensity
Consistent recovery routines drive measurable sleep score gains, rising from the low 70s to 86+
PMF devices emit controlled low-intensity waves tuned to biological function, unlike uncontrolled environmental EMFs
PMF frequencies range from 0–15 Hz, with Earth’s Schumann resonance at 7.83 Hz as a biological reference point
Users tune PMF protocols for relaxation, grounding, productivity, or physical recovery based on nervous system needs
HealthyLine Jet Series mats stack PMF, far infrared, red light, negative ions, & gemstone heat in one session
Far infrared heat penetrates deeply to increase blood flow & support joints, tissues, & recovery
Heated gemstones like amethyst, jade, & tourmaline release negative ions that improve air quality & relaxation
Consistent stacked recovery beats one-off sessions, reinforcing the lesson that recovery works best as a habit, not a hack
Episode highlights
00:00 EMFs as an invisible performance stressor in modern environments
04:28 PEMF explained and how controlled frequencies support recovery
10:58 Why recovery habits drive longevity and performance
22:17 Building sustainable recovery routines that actually stick
38:50 Stacking PEMF, infrared, red light, and natural elements
52:42 Long-term recovery mindset and avoiding quick-fix thinking
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Jan 22, 2026 • 31min
#245 2026 Biohacking & Longevity Trends: What Will Actually Improve Health & Performance | Nick Urban @Outliyr
Ever wonder which health trends are actually worth your time in 2026? Nick Urban breaks down what truly moves the needle… active wearables, multi-sensor monitoring, recovery systems, & environment-first strategies that deliver measurable ROI.
Meet our host
Nick Urban is a BioHarmonizer, athlete, and founder of Outliyr.com, as well as the host of theHigh Performance Longevity podcast. A certified Chek Practitioner, Personal Trainer, and Performance Health Coach, he bridges the gap between ancient medical systems like Ayurveda & Traditional Chinese Medicine and cutting-edge modern science.
Nick is dedicated to distilling the wisdom of the world’s top performers into practical strategies, helping others transition from merely surviving to truly thriving.
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The simple, guided, and actionable Outliyr Longevity Challenge helps you unlock your longevity potential, slow biological aging, and maximize your healthspan
Key takeaways
Devices now regulate your biology instead of only tracking it, saving time & guesswork
Clean water & clean air outperform fancy diets, boosting recovery, sleep, & energy
Digital twins let you test health changes virtually, predicting long term results with real data
Multi sensor wearables track more than glucose, showing hormones & biomarkers together for better decisions
Mental training matters as much as physical training, with practices like meditation becoming mainstream for resilience & focus
Next generation light panels mimic sunlight using multiple wavelengths, delivering broader benefits than narrow spectrum devices
Peptides now come as sprays, strips, & capsules instead of only injections, improving ease of use & safety
Regulations increasingly target ultra processed addictive foods, pushing better metabolic health & clearer labels
Recovery practices like hot cold therapy, breathwork, & saunas are becoming social rituals that blend health & community
Women’s health research & technology are expanding, delivering more tailored & effective solutions
Episode highlights
0:00 Introduction
01:23Track health trends with systems thinking
02:29 Move from passive wearables to active regulation
05:39 Optimize foundational inputs like water & air
09:17 Personalize health with multi sensor intelligence
12:32 Train mental fitness & nervous system resilience
21:02 Redefine recovery longevity & future health
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Jan 15, 2026 • 1h 11min
#244 How Improving Reaction Time Supports Brain Performance & Mental Clarity | Dexter Ang @Pison
Could reaction speed be the missing metric for brain health?
Dexter Ang shares how wrist-based neurotechnology quantifies cognition, personalizes interventions, & supports long-term mental performance for executives & elite performers.
Meet our guest
Dexter Ang is the co-founder & CEO of Pison Technology, developing wearable neuromuscular sensing & nervous system interfaces. Inspired by caring for his mother after her ALS diagnosis, he returned to MIT to build sensors that translate wrist biopotentials into digital commands. His work bridges human biology & digital systems across assistive technology, robotics, IoT & defense.
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Key takeaways
Almost everyone operates at only 60–70% of their brain’s true potential due to low awareness
Wrist sensors accurately measure cognitive state & nervous system signals without head worn devices
NASA & clinical science use reaction time as the gold standard for measuring cognitive function, readiness, & risk
Processing speed, inhibition, & agility are distinct cognitive dimensions, each revealing different aspects of brain health & decision making
Reaction time biofeedback training produces measurable gains in attention, discipline, & mood regulation
Individual responses vary widely, making personalized protocols far more effective than general advice
Strong cognitive performance depends on quality sleep, consistent routines, & circadian rhythm discipline
Caffeine improves alertness but often worsens decision inhibition, with effects varying by person & task
Knowing personal cognitive highs & lows helps time important work & decisions for peak performance
Processing speed training lowers dementia risk & strengthens long term brain resilience more than memory games
Episode highlights
00:00 Measure Brain Performance with Real World Signals
01:20 Turn Personal Adversity into Cognitive Innovation
03:05 Use Reaction Time as a Core Brain Health Biomarker
07:54Train Cognition Through Feedback not Guesswork
14:02 Apply Cognitive Data to Performance & Resilience
33:58 Integrate Neural Data into Personalized Experimentation
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Jan 13, 2026 • 19min
How Low-Dose Methylene Blue Supports Calm Energy, Focus & Brain Health
What makes methylene blue so different from most nootropics is how little it takes to have an effect.
In this clip, Mark Sloan explains why ultra-low doses of methylene blue can support mental clarity, calm energy, and mitochondrial performance without overstimulation.
You’ll hear why:
Just a few milligrams can support steady, all-day focus
Low doses reduce risk while increasing safety and accessibility
Methylene blue supports mitochondrial energy production at the cellular level
It plays a role in the NAD to NADH ratio, a key marker of metabolic health
The brain benefits disproportionately due to high energy demand
Tune in to Episode 68, where we go deeper into methylene blue, mitochondria, metabolic health, and why low-dose strategies often outperform aggressive protocols.
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Jan 8, 2026 • 1h 8min
#243 Improve Gut Health to Protect Your Brain, Metabolism & Longevity | Martha Carlin @BiotiQuest
Why does gut health affect your brain and metabolism so deeply?
Martha Carlin explains how the microbiome, endotoxin, & the glycocalyx influence energy, cognition, and long-term resilience & why gut repair is central to protecting longevity.
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Martha Carlin is a pioneering citizen scientist & systems researcher who investigates the links between the microbiome, chronic disease & environmental toxins after her husband’s Parkinson’s diagnosis. She is the founder & CEO of The BioCollective, collaborating with leading institutions while developing BioFlux™ metabolic modeling & Sugar Shift®, a patented probiotic shown to improve metabolic health. Martha’s work bridges science & real-world application, empowering people to restore gut balance & transform whole-body health.
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Key takeaways
Be mindful of everything you eat & drink Your body reflects daily choices
The modern food supply including chemicals & engineering drives or disrupts long-term wellness
Your gut microbiome influences nearly every aspect of health, not just digestion
Gut bacteria differences correlate with neurological disease profiles such as Parkinson’s
Stool analysis reveals more health data than most expect Investigate output for internal clues
Genetic material from food & microbes transfers into the body, influencing health in unexpected ways
Single-strain probiotics fall short Full microbial teams support stronger gut ecosystems & outcomes
Household chemicals damage the gut lining Auditing cleaning products protects barrier health
Gut health depends on balance & relationships, not just which organisms exist
Quality water & whole foods are the strongest foundational longevity levers so start there
Episode highlights
04:12 Recognize the microbiome as a driver of chronic disease
05:51 Address the gaps in modern gut health care
17:25 How microbes adapt, share genes & influence biology
21:07 Build resilient microbial ecosystems instead of single strain fixes
41:05 Protect the gut lining to reduce inflammation system wide
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Jan 1, 2026 • 1h
#242 The Real Cause of Overthinking and How High Performers Manage It | Kevin Stacey @MindRight
Think overthinking means you’re just too analytical?
Kevin breaks down how the “stone age brain” drives stress loops, & how mindfulness, savoring, & simple cognitive tools help high achievers build resilience & mental toughness.
Meet our guest
Kevin Stacey, MBA is an effectiveness expert & former brain imaging specialist who helps individuals & organizations improve performance, resilience & results using neuroscience-based strategies. As the founder of TrainRight, he has trained over 80,000 people across multiple countries to overcome mental barriers & achieve peak performance.
With a background spanning military service, healthcare & corporate leadership, Kevin is also the author of MindRight & TimeRight and a trusted advisor to leading global organizations.
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Key takeaways
The mind should guide your thoughts—don’t let an outdated fear based brain run the show
You rewire your brain by focusing on the thoughts & feelings you want instead of repeating old patterns
Staying with positive experiences even briefly builds resilient neural pathways for happiness & gratitude
Not all thoughts are true or important Most are mental noise & recognizing this restores power & freedom
Simple pattern interrupts like better questions or environment shifts break negative loops before they spiral
Writing racing thoughts down reduces overwhelm & exposes distortions, making them easier to question or release
How you start the day sets your mindset Lead with intention before emails or distractions
Feeling emotions fully for about 90 seconds prevents getting stuck in unhelpful loops
Setting boundaries around draining people or topics protects focus, energy, & mood
Meditation trains returning attention rather than stopping thoughts, building mental resilience like a bicep curl
Episode highlights
01:29 How to use the brain as a tool not a master
08:12 How neuroplasticity rewires thoughts emotions & behavior
12:28 Practical tools to interrupt negative thought loops
23:28 How identity story & language shape your inner state
27:44 Daily practices to build regulation resilience & clarity
28:45 What's great about meditation
35:22 Joe Dispenza's mind movies
46:20 Fighting to get better sleep
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Dec 25, 2025 • 1h 9min
#241 Brain Mapping, Neurofeedback, & HRV Training: How Elite Athletes Train Focus, Calm & Performance | Santiago Brand
Ever wonder how elite athletes stay calm under pressure?
Santiago Brand explains how brain mapping, neurofeedback, & HRV training build focus, emotional control, & consistent high performance without relying on stimulants or shortcuts.
Meet our guest
Santiago Brand is a sports & clinical psychologist with over sixteen years of experience specializing in biofeedback, neurofeedback, qEEG brain mapping & BrainSpotting. A board-certified, bilingual expert, he has trained professionals across twenty-four countries & consulted for Olympic committees & elite sports organizations worldwide. He also serves as faculty for international biofeedback institutions, earning global recognition for advancing performance, focus & self-regulation.
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Key takeaways
Brain activity tells the real story even when words don’t match feelings or experiences
Learning to regulate your physiological state boosts performance, resilience, & decision making under pressure
Training the brain & body with biofeedback builds lasting improvements while supplements or hacks deliver short lived results
Effective brain & body training adapts to your unique physiology, mindset, & life demands rather than generic protocols
Individualized HRV breathwork gives leverage for handling stress, improving sleep, & leading under pressure
Emotional responses register in the heart before the brain consciously recognizes them
Neurofeedback lets you see & shape mental states in real time, leading to lasting behavioral change
Device data supports progress, but mastering the skill matters more than chasing scores
Solving complex or less studied issues requires experimentation, objective feedback, & detailed tracking over published studies
Brain mapping reveals root causes behind symptoms, guiding precise solutions instead of surface level fixes
Episode highlights
00:00 How biofeedback trains self regulation at the physiological level
04:20 How neurofeedback changes brain baselines long term
05:32 Why personalization matters in brain & nervous system training
10:13 How heart brain coherence drives performance & resilience
21:17 What neurofeedback sessions actually look like in practice
29:30 How to integrate wearables research & real world results
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Dec 18, 2025 • 51min
#240 Quantum Biology & Circadian Rhythm: How to Use Light to Shape Your Energy, Sleep & Health | Carrie Bennett
Ever feel tired even when you sleep enough?
Carrie Bennett explains how quantum biology & circadian rhythms shape your energy, metabolism, and mood & how simple light choices like morning sunlight, infrared bulbs, & reducing blue light bring real BioSynergy.
Meet our guest
As a college athlete, Carrie battled chronic joint pain, insomnia, stomach issues, adrenal fatigue & brain fog despite her background in biology, nutrition & fitness. Everything changed when she discovered quantum biology, finally uncovering the root causes of her health struggles. Now a clinician, online educator & faculty member of the Quantum Biology Collective, she teaches others to heal by optimizing light, water, electrons & mitochondrial support for lasting transformation.
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Key takeaways
Get outside for at least 3 minutes each morning to set your body’s clock & support optimal rhythm regardless of weather
Artificial light lacks the complete spectrum & natural changes of sunlight, shifting health, hormones, & energy
Block blue light from screens & bulbs at night to support restful sleep & proper hormone production
LED & fluorescent flicker triggers anxiety & nervous system issues while natural or incandescent light supports calmer biology
Outdoor light stays far brighter than indoor light even on dark rainy days, helping regulate your biology
Avoid sunglasses during sun exposure to build natural sun tolerance & send matching light signals to your eyes & skin
Infrared from sunlight, fires, or red heat bulbs fuels cellular energy & repairs by charging body water
Morning & midday sunlight boost melatonin, nitric oxide, vitamin D, & libido, supporting brain, heart, & immune health
True hydration starts in the mitochondria as they produce metabolic water from fat rather than relying only on drinking water
Tiny daily habits like 3 minutes of light & small environmental shifts move the needle fast for energy, sleep, & focus
Episode highlights
00:00 Why light is a missing pillar of health
06:28 How natural vs artificial light program your biology
11:49 Simple daily light protocols for circadian alignment
26:37 Sunlight as hormetic stress, hormone support & human “photosynthesis”
45:50 Biological water, deep hydration & mitochondrial health
50:14 Putting it all together in daily life
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Dec 11, 2025 • 1h 8min
#239 Reprogram Your Cells Without Drugs, Rapid Calming & Reduce Inflammation With Sound Healing | Linda Bamber-Olson @WAVwatch
Your body respond better to vibration than medication.
Linda Bamber-Olsen reveals how WAVwatch uses sound therapy for issues like breast health, inflammation, and stress, offering practical steps to bioharmonize your mind and body through accessible frequency-based self-care.
Meet our guest
Linda Bamber-Olson discovered the healing potential of sound after growing up deaf in one ear & later turned that passion into a mission for breast health & wellness. Her work led to the creation of BRAS & eventually the WAVwatch, a wearable device that uses sound frequencies to support instant relief & everyday well-being. A sought-after speaker, she continues to share her insights on sound healing, with a book about her health journey set for release in 2025./p>
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Key takeaways
Everything... objects, emotions, pathogens, holds a unique vibration that impacts health
The body reacts strongly to sound from the womb onward, influencing mood, emotions, & physical well being
Personal health scares often push people toward holistic methods instead of major surgeries
Frequencies help detox, rebalance, & support the body beyond simply attacking pathogens
Tools with many frequency sets simplify healing so anyone uses them without a medical background
Modern society forgot ancient healing wisdom that relied on frequencies for restoration
Cells contain vibration receptors that let the body communicate & shift quickly when exposed to sound
Combining targeted frequencies for specific issues works better than using single-frequency approaches
People report fast changes such as disappearing tremors, reduced lumps, & immediate pain relief within minutes to hours
Animals respond quickly to healing frequencies, often showing clearer improvements than humans
Episode highlights
01:42 Linda’s journey & the roots of frequency medicine
06:44 How frequency therapy works inside the body
09:02 What frequency programs can support
32:12 Practical ways users apply the technology
47:28 Emotional regulation & trauma-related programs
01:03:09 Frequency tech vs other therapeutic tools
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Dec 4, 2025 • 1h 7min
#238 The Truth About Full-Spectrum Infrared Sauna Therapy: Detox, HRV, Longevity & EMFs | Connie Zack @Sunlighten
Why infrared saunas feel so different from regular heat.
Connie Zack of Sunlighten breaks down far, mid, & near infrared, how each wavelength supports detox, recovery, and mood, & why materials & low-EMF design matter for a truly bioharmonized sauna routine.
Meet our guest
Connie Zack is the co-founder of Sunlighten, the global leader in infrared sauna & light therapy, inspired by her brother’s healing journey. She & her husband Aaron left pharmaceutical careers to bring science-backed infrared innovations to the world, becoming pioneers in light-based wellness. A passionate advocate for holistic health, Connie integrates nutrition, exercise, mindfulness & infrared therapy into daily life, sharing light, hope & longevity through her work.
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Key takeaways
Infrared therapy helped Connie Zack’s brother recover from chronic illness when nothing else worked
Infrared saunas support natural detox pathways that improve recovery & overall well being
Different infrared wavelengths deliver unique benefits Far is foundational while near supports skin & cellular health
Regular short sauna sessions create more benefits than infrequent long intense sessions
Sauna materials like wood & internal components affect health Choose those that avoid toxins & off gassing
Low EMF levels are crucial for sensitive users Sunlighten designed their systems to minimize EMF exposure
Full spectrum infrared combining far, mid, near infrared & red light delivers broader benefits than single wavelengths
Stacking sauna time with meditation, breathwork, or intention setting boosts mental & physical results
Future saunas will sync with wearables to personalize sessions based on biomarkers & user data
The greatest sauna benefit is better daily energy & quality of life beyond statistics
Episode highlights
01:33 Connie’s journey & the rise of Sunlighten
06:40 How infrared therapy works inside your body
13:19 Why infrared beats traditional sauna for many people
15:15 Technology, safety & materials that matter
49:11 Practical ways to get the most from infrared saunas
58:44 Real results, research & the future of sauna tech
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