High Performance Longevity

When I began researching natural nootropics and adaptogens, mushrooms continued to come up. I first blended Lion's mane into my MCT oil-laced coffee. Functional, adaptogenic mushrooms. Aside from a tasty addition to your meals, mushroom extracts act as adaptogens to bring the body back into balance and promote high performance. So I sought a guest to explain the science of mushrooms in everyday language. Meet our guest 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 thorough analysis into herbal medicine where he later led research studies and taught at the BINM herb club. While immersed in herbal medicine research, Mason gravitated 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. Thank you to our sponsors RealMushrooms Supplements (read my review: https://outliyr.com/realmushrooms-review ) - use code URBAN to save 10% on everything Key takeaways The most cutting-edge pharma attempts to re-create some of the design of botanicals and adaptogens (including mushrooms), but 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 reside in the gut Links Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MRTVxrnf8Qw Full episode show notes: https://mindbodypeak.com/19  Connect with Nick on social media Instagram Twitter YouTube LinkedIn Easy ways to support Subscribe Leave an Apple Podcast review Suggest a guest Do you have questions, thoughts, or feedback for us? Let me know in the show notes above and one of us will get back to you! Be an Outliyr, Nick

When you study a subject for 50 years, you can become one of the world's foremost experts. In recent years, medicinal mushroom extracts have exploded in popularity. Lion's mane coffees, chaga teas, turmeric reishi lattes... but are you wasting your money on junk? This episode will teach you to buy high-quality mushroom supplements. Meet our guest 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. Thank you to our sponsors  Real Mushrooms Extracts : save 10% with code URBAN 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 Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-OTwPR7vVbc Full episode show notes: https://mindbodypeak.com/18  Connect with Nick on social media Instagram Twitter YouTube LinkedIn Easy ways to support Subscribe Leave an Apple Podcast review Suggest a guest Do you have questions, thoughts, or feedback for us? Let me know in the show notes above and one of us will get back to you! Be an Outliyr, Nick

Humans have used herbs medicinally for millennia. Indispensable in the toolkit of shamans, healers, and traditional medicine folk. Today, despite quick dismissal by 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. Note: this is not intended as a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your doctor before making any lifestyle changes. Meet our guest Shannon is a clinical herbalist diagnosed with endometriosis at age 19. She lived in misery, following her doctor's guidelines with no relief. At age 22, they told her that the disease had progressed to 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. Thank you to our sponsors * Outliyr Peak Performance Shop  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 Herbs that support cognition, athleticism, and recovery Links Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VAGfKoYgLek Full episode show notes: mindbodypeak.com/17 [http://mindbodypeak.com/17]  Connect with Nick on social media Instagram Twitter YouTube LinkedIn Easy ways to support Subscribe Leave an Apple Podcast review Suggest a guest Do you have questions, thoughts, or feedback for us? Let me know in the show notes above and one of us will get back to you! Be an Outliyr, Nick

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 of Bod in a Box – the HIIT Home Gym. He specializes in working with entrepreneurs and business owners to create energy, focus, and a lean, healthy body – that shows up for your work, family, and focus time. Thank you to our sponsors: Outliyr Peak Performance Shop:   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 Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/j928XYvohxw Full episode show notes: https://mindbodypeak.com/16  Connect with Nick on social media Instagram Twitter YouTube LinkedIn Easy ways to support Subscribe Leave an Apple Podcast review Suggest a guest Do you have questions, thoughts, or feedback for us? Let me know in the show notes above and one of us will get back to you! Be an Outliyr, Nick

The human body is built to move in all kinds of different ways, through many planes. Modern training, however, ignores all but front-to-back and sometimes side-to-side movement. For maximum resilience, and to thrive anywhere, add natural movements that train all planes. These are the fundamentals that help you transfer your fitness work into everyday life. 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. After extensive travels throughout the country, Ben realized movement is a lifestyle, not just an activity because movement is part of what makes like complete. Follow him on his two podcasts—Moving2Live and Fitness Lab Pittsburgh aka FitLabPGH. Thank you to our sponsors Earth Runners "Barefoot" Earthing Sandals: save 10% with code URBAN Key takeaways  Modern humans bounce from one stabilized environment to the next and we lose our ability to cope with discomfort We like to think that we do things evenly, but we're all very asymmetrical. Counter by bringing consciousness to your movement patterns What you do now sets you up for the activities you can do with your grandkids in 30+ years Diversify your movements with standing desks, kettlebells, suspension trainers, climbing boards, Stahl bars, gymnastics rings, Bosu balls, dumbbells, Swiss balls, Indian clubs, and pull-up bars Links Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NmBmbWaA-jI Full episode show notes: https://mindbodypeak.com/15  Connect with Nick on social media Instagram Twitter YouTube LinkedIn Easy ways to support Subscribe Leave an Apple Podcast review Suggest a guest Do you have questions, thoughts, or feedback for us? Let me know in the show notes above and one of us will get back to you! Be an Outliyr, Nick

Bodybuilders were some of the original biohackers. Experimenting with supplements, molecules, and tweaking the delicate endocrine system. Leading to well-developed and balanced physiques, but at what cost? Often mood, happiness, and paradoxically, their health and longevity. This episode draws from the best of two camps: health optimization and radical body transformation. Meet our guest Connie Nightingale had frequent brain fog, body fatigue, weight gain, and a general lack of motivation — and plenty of other indicators that something needed to change. In 2015, Connie dove down a nutrition rabbit hole that led to her certifications as a nutritionist and personal trainer so she could help others do the same. Knowing that the body is part of one beautifully functioning whole, Connie uniquely targets the mental, physical, and nutritional elements of healthy living from a functional standpoint. Some say many times over that "abs start in the kitchen." While this is true, Connie knows that mental wellness, gut health, and physical energy start in the kitchen too. This is why Connie tailors individualized eating plans for her client's specific goals and desired outcomes. Her journey towards holistic health has changed her from the inside out and she is ready to help you do the same. Connie's expertise ranges from nutritional guidance, one-on-one personal training, contest and lifestyle coaching, mindset reframing, and bodybuilding competition posing. Her goal is to teach each person how to empower themselves towards future self-sufficiency by cracking their very own health code. Thank you to our sponsors InsideTracker performance testing & optimization (see my review https://outliyr.com/insidetracker-ultimate-review ): save 25% with code OUTLIYRPRO25 Key takeaways Cutting calories is unsustainable over the long term, but weight loss is a "side effect" of optimal health Why you should think hard before getting an organ surgically removed (Connie's regret) The most pernicious foods lurking in your cupboard (sugar is not one of them) How measuring progress through lab testing beats daily weigh-ins Which health trends should women and men differ on Links Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xqgaErd1mjQ Full episode show notes: https://mindbodypeak.com/14  Connect with Nick on social media Instagram Twitter YouTube LinkedIn Easy ways to support Subscribe Leave an Apple Podcast review Suggest a guest Do you have questions, thoughts, or feedback for us? Let me know in the show notes above and one of us will get back to you! Be an Outliyr, Nick

Imagine running a marathon without much training. Then do it again every day for 9 days. The physical challenge of exercise is obvious. What happens when you push the body to its limits... and then some? Once you go beyond the one-hour grueling workout. Two hours, three hours, and beyond. You get time alone with your mind. These endurance activities test resilience. Your mind plays tricks on you. Doubting you. Begging you to stop. Long after you've "hit the wall" and "bonked", you need a light at the end of the tunnel. This episode is about the relentless mindset and motivation key to high-performance. How to dig deep when times get tough. Meet our guest Matt Scarfo entered the fitness industry in 1999 at age 20. He was interested in learning how the human machine was engineered - how it responded, how it adapted, and how it accommodated when exposed to stress and stimulation. Almost twenty-two years later, his curiosities led him to explore the most fundamental aspects of adaptation; adaptation to movement, exercise, diet, stress, injury, and disease. He's coached, train, and mentored over 10,000 clients and colleagues. Matt has also partnered with two of the major fitness education institutions in the United States for more than two decades. His passion lies in understanding and maximizing human performance. Thank you to our sponsors InsideTracker Blood Biomarker Testing (see my review https://outliyr.com/insidetracker-ultimate-review ): save 25% with code OUTLIYRPRO25 Key takeaways "Show that you won't stop at any cost, and the Red Sea will part for you. Second guess yourself, and you won't go anywhere." Long, brutal workouts bring you face to face with your personal demons. They become impossible to shut out. Use this opportunity to identify areas (typically hidden) that still need work When to listen to pain versus when to build your tolerance to it When in doubt, always go back to basics Links Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uBbDt1fy_Wc Full episode show notes: mindbodypeak.com/13  Connect with Nick on social media Instagram Twitter YouTube LinkedIn Easy ways to support Subscribe Leave an Apple Podcast review Suggest a guest Do you have questions, thoughts, or feedback for us? Let me know in the show notes above and one of us will get back to you! Be an Outliyr, Nick

Since I discovered Spirulina and Chlorella in 2016, I've become obsessed. It's one of few products I take on a daily basis — even when traveling with just a carry-on. Each tablet contains: 40+ vitamins & minerals, 3x more protein than steak, 48x more iron than spinach, 1000x more chlorophyll than kale, brain supporting omega-3, blood boosting Nitric Oxide, antioxidants, high alkalinity, all with just 1 calorie and 0 sugar. All of this is backed by over 50 years of science and almost 100,000 studies. Meet our guest Catherine Arnston is the Founder And CEO Of Energybits®. She started ENERGYbits after her sister was diagnosed with breast cancer and advised by her oncologist that an alkaline diet would help her heal. Catharine immediately sprung into action to help her sister research alkaline foods and in the process, she discovered algae. When Catharine learned algae was the most alkaline, plant-based, nutrient-dense food in the world and had been used for fifty years in Asia to improve health and longevity, she knew she had discovered something big (and yes, her sister fully recovered - thanks for asking). As Catharine dug into the science of algae, she learned it had 64% protein, 40 vitamins/minerals and was endorsed by the United Nations and NASA as the most nutrient dense food in the world. She also discovered 100,000 studies documenting its long list of benefits and it was the most sustainable, eco-friendly food crop in the world. And yet algae remained virtually unknown outside of Asia. Yet algae remained virtually unknown outside of Asia. How could this be possible? Catharine knew algae could be a game-changer for our health, our children and our world if she could only convince people it wasn't weird. And so ENERGYbits was born. Thank you to our sponsors ENERGYbits Spirulina & Chlorella  (save 20% with code NICKURBAN) Key takeaways According to NASA: "one gram of algae has the nutritional equivalent of 1,000 grams of fruits and vegetables" Spirulina has been endorsed by 50+ Olympic athletes United Nations declared Spirulina the answer to world hunger in 1974 One tablet (the size of a baby aspirin) has the same nutritional content as a full plate of veggies Chlorella and Spirulina are micro-algae, a different class than kelp or seaweed Links Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/H6VUfj9BaO0 Full episode show notes: mindbodypeak.com/12  Connect with Nick on social media Instagram Twitter YouTube LinkedIn Easy ways to support Subscribe Leave an Apple Podcast review Suggest a guest Do you have questions, thoughts, or feedback for us? Let me know in the show notes above and one of us will get back to you! Be an Outliyr, Nick

EFT Tapping is a form of acupressure that stimulates the body's energetic meridian points, relaxes the body and mind within seconds, and brings it back into homeostasis. When this happens, you can more easily break bad habits, reprogram your subconscious, and move towards your ideal life. Meet our guest Christine Del Negro discovered EFT, or tapping, in 2013 and became a certified EFT practitioner 2018. As a mindfulness life coach, Christine uses tapping as well as other mindfulness tools to help others release stress in their minds and bodies. When the body and mind are relaxed, it is much easier to identify underlying emotions or limiting beliefs acting as roadblocks from achieving your goals. Using tapping to neutralize emotions, makes breaking stubborn patterns easier. Then you can reprogram your belief system to best support your ideal life. Thank you to our partners Outliyr Biohacker’s Peak Performance Shop: get exclusive discounts on cutting-edge health, wellness, & performance gear Ultimate Health Optimization Deals: a roundup article of all the best current deals on technology, supplements, systems and more Gain mental clarity, energy, motivation, and focus with the FREE Outliyr Nootropics Mini-Course The simple, guided, and actionable Outliyr Longevity Challenge helps you unlock your longevity potential, slow biological aging, and maximize your healthspan Key takeaways Everyone gets benefits from tapping — from the critically ill, to high-functioning CEOs and elite athletes EFT can improve mental clarity, relieve anxiety, reduce pain, soothe the nervous system, release shame, relax the nervous system, and improve sleep Links Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-fUxW6NjC-A Full episode show notes: mindbodypeak.com/11  Connect with Nick on social media Instagram Twitter YouTube LinkedIn Easy ways to support Subscribe Leave an Apple Podcast review Suggest a guest Do you have questions, thoughts, or feedback for us? Let me know in the show notes above and one of us will get back to you! Be an Outliyr, Nick

Have you taken a personality test (like the Myers-Briggs, Enneagram, Clifton Strengths Finder, and felt like the answers "A", "B", "C", and "D" all apply to you? Wonder how accurately it matches your personality? Or maybe are stuck, not knowing what to do with that results. Quantum Human Design is a personality test that solves this via a unique synthesis of Chinese Ye Ching, Hindu Chakras, Astrology, Judaic Kabbalah, and Quantum Mechanics. I gave my guest just a few simple data points, and my reading wasn't the generic one-size-fits-all that I expected. Meet our guest Kristen Toscano is a physical therapist-turned-Human Design coach who believes you can have as much energy, fun and adventure right now as you did when you were 22. All it takes is knowing exactly who you are and devoting yourself to saying "hell yes!" to exploring the things that light you up and bring you closer to alignment with your Authentic Self. By combining Human Design with a variety of tools to realign the meanings we hold about ourselves and our experiences, she guides her clients to get unstuck, stop taking flack from everyone else and become their own authorities so they can create the lives and businesses they want without burning out in the process. Thank you to our partners Outliyr Biohacker’s Peak Performance Shop: get exclusive discounts on cutting-edge health, wellness, & performance gear Ultimate Health Optimization Deals: a roundup article of all the best current deals on technology, supplements, systems and more Gain mental clarity, energy, motivation, and focus with the FREE Outliyr Nootropics Mini-Course The simple, guided, and actionable Outliyr Longevity Challenge helps you unlock your longevity potential, slow biological aging, and maximize your healthspan Key takeaways Burnout comes from forcing a work style incompatible with your biology The "quantum" flavor of human design is empowering and gives you control over your life How QHD can help you make better decisions and waste less time doing the wrong things Links Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2Xkcq0g17f4 Full episode show notes: mindbodypeak.com/10  Connect with Nick on social media Instagram Twitter YouTube LinkedIn Easy ways to support Subscribe Leave an Apple Podcast review Suggest a guest Do you have questions, thoughts, or feedback for us? Let me know in the show notes above and one of us will get back to you! Be an Outliyr, Nick