Optimal Performance

On this episode of the OPP we have guest PJ Nestler, who is the Director of Performance at XPT Life. PJ is a human performance specialist and strives to optimize inherent human abilities. This conversation hits many topics on achieving the highest level of human performance ranging from how to breathe, recovery in the sauna, and specific foods to include in your diet. Hold on to your hats and glasses, Season Two of the OPP is here! Find out more about XPT life: xptlife.com

Probiotics for specific health conditions is the future, said Natural Stacks Co-Founder Roy Krebs on episode 178 of the OPP. That is exactly what Roy is doing with his newest Natural Stacks product, BrainBiotic. A Probiotic for your brain, that features 4 specific probiotic strains that are backed by studies to promote brain health. Roy joins the OPP and discusses, in depth, the industry of probiotics and gets into the positive and negative affects that surround the industry and what you need to look out for, *hint hint* its not all about the CFU count!

"I don't believe in cheat days whatsoever," said today's OPP guest Jack McAnespy. Who at over 300lbs discovered the Ketogenic diet, and within 6 months lost over 125lbs. Jack stays killing it, and has since started the Facebook group "Common Sense Keto," amassing over 125,000 members. Managing a Facebook group of this size is like a full time job, but Jack loves being able to help people with Keto, just as Keto helped him. In this podcast Jack shares his advice for those interested in starting the Keto diet, discusses his experience with Fruitarianism, and shares some of his most important life lessons he has learned over the last year.

Today's episode of the OPP we feature guest Joe Scola, who is the founder of Wise Ape Tea. They specialize in Adaptogenic teas, which regulate stress for your body.

Today's episode of the OPP marks the return of Mary Shenouda, AKA The Paleo Chef! Mary is an OPP OG and was our guest for OPP 112 titled Making S*** Happen. This podcast is more of a natural free flowing conversation, which allowed us to catch up with our old friend. We discuss what in the world she's been up to since we last spoke, her views on modern living, and just what is next for The Paleo Chef. Enjoy!

We've got a bit of a different podcast today for you Guys & Gals, but it's still a goodie, and jam packed with exciting information. The Chief Scientist at the Institute of Noetic Sciences, Dr. Dean Radin, joins us to discuss his expertise on real magic and how can it optimize performance for everyone. Dr. Radin is the author of many books, but his newest, titled Real Magic, delves into the worlds of telepathy and psychokinesis; which he explains may not solely be powers of the imagination. Enjoy!

Dr. Dale Bredesen is the Founding President and CEO of the Buck Institute for Research on Aging at UCLA, and today we have him on the OPP. He is the author of the New York Times Best Selling book The End of Alzheimer's and an expert on Cognition and Neurodegenerative Diseases. His research has provided new discoveries in the world of Brain Performance and has shown the demand for more education on numerous Neurodegenerative Diseases. In this episode, Dr. Bredesen educates us on the prevention of Alzheimer's, his very own ReCODE protocol, and just what exactly is a cognoscopy?

Today on the Optimal Performance Podcast, we have Cavin Balaster, who shares with us his knowledge on brain injuries. Seven years ago Cavin fell off of a water tower scaffolding and suffered a major brain injury that pinned the odds against him, but he went on to beat those odds and he is here to educate us. He informs us on certain types of nutrients that should be consumed by someone that has experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Tune in and listen to his stories ranging from his advice to clients, to him eating marijuana…? Enjoy. P.S. First time purchasers from Natural Stacks can get 15% off their order by using the code MAC15 at checkout. Check out our Mood Stack if you agree that feeling good means keeping your body healthy and your mind at peace. Episode Outline Intro [1:16] Cavin's Stack [6:30] Pre-TBI Mentality [9:25] Nutrition for Brain Recovery [15:32] What does your body prefer? [19:20] The Brain-Gut Connection [22:36] What do you take for inflammation? [28:22] Cavin's Clients [30:12] Nutrients through feeding tube diet [34:57] Improving Eye Function [39:24] Meditation techniques [46:04] Where do you stand on cannabis and CBD? [58:36] What's next for Cavin? [62:24] Outro [69:46] Links & Resources http://feedabrain.com/ http://adventuresinbraininjury.com/podcasts/ Connect With Us Follow Sean McCormick Instagram: http://bit.ly/OPPMac Twitter: http://bit.ly/OPPMacTwitter Follow Natural Stacks Twitter: http://bit.ly/NsTwitter Instagram: http://bit.ly/NsInstagram Facebook: http://bit.ly/NsFacebook Shop Natural Stacks Shop: http://bit.ly/OPPShop

On today's episode of the Optimal Performance Podcast, we digging with Nina Teicholz called The Big Fat Surprise. This book took 10 years to write because Nina got into so many different studies about how saturated fats were bad for you. Her book tells the story of why it is the way that it is now, why the food pyramid is set up the way it is and it's a fascinating conversation overall. A lot of us already know why butter, meat and cheese belong in a healthy diet. That's not that off the wall for most of you listeners. But Nina gets into the politics and policy surrounding around our nations health guidelines. We've included 2 of the studies that Nina Teicholz mentions including the Paddon-Jones review (first laid out the meal distribution argument) and the PROT-AGE study group (the paper that "protein folks" always use to begin our arguments that the RDA is not adequate for older adults). It's a really cool converation, it moves moves quickly and I think you're all gonna enjoy. P.S. First time purchasers from Natural Stacks can get 15% off their order by using the code MAC15 at checkout. Check out our Mood Stack if you agree that feeling good means keeping your body healthy and your mind at peace. Episode Outline Intro [1:30] Nina Teicholz's Stack [3:00] Debunking Dietary Myths and The Big Fat Surprise [6:00] Undoing the Traditional Diet and Today's Issues [10:15] Are our people being kept sick? [14:30] What is it going to take to reprogram our diets? [18:15] What are you faced with since writing your book? [23:30] What are some examples of good rigerous science? [28:40] What drew you to this line of work? [31:20] Finding Your Own True Dietary Bliss [35:00] Who is getting nutrition right? [39:00] The difference in changes between men and women. [41:45] What's up next for Nina Teicholz? [45:15] Outro [48:00] Links & Resources Nina Teicholz's Blog Nina Teicholz Twitter The Big Fat Surprise Protage study group Paddon Jones paper Connect With Us Follow Sean McCormick Instagram: http://bit.ly/OPPMacTwitter: http://bit.ly/OPPMacTwitter Follow Natural Stacks Twitter: http://bit.ly/NsTwitterInstagram: http://bit.ly/NsInstagramFacebook: http://bit.ly/NsFacebook Shop Natural Stacks Shop: http://bit.ly/OPPShop

In this episode of the Optimal Performance Podcast, we talk with Dr. Michael Bruce. Dr. Bruce is THE guys for sleep. He's been on Dr. Oz, has worked with many high profile wellness professionals, doctors and researchers. He has come up with these sleep chronotypes are (I happen to be a bear meaning I go to sleep at a standard time like 10pm and wake up at 6am). This conversation dives deep into sleep quality, melatonin, CBDs and what effect they have on sleep improvement and we also talk about how sleep effects our performance. Common knowledge like the 8 hour of sleep rule? A MYTH! Once become aware of how you like to sleep, you can do things like get ready to sleep like blue blocking glasses, drinking water as soon as you wake up to feel more refreshed, and other life hacks to make your sleep the most revitalizing experience possible. I think you're going to get a LOT out of this episode. Outline Intro [2:00] Dr. Breus's Stack [4:30] Did you always know sleep was your thing? [7:45] Explaining the chronotypes [11:00] When's the best time for sex? [16:00] Where are most people getting their sleep wrong? [18:00] What can you do if you can't start your day with the sun? [21:15] Eye health [25:30] 8 hours of sleep myth, sleep stages, and lucid dreaming [27:30] Supplementaiton, GABA, banana tea and nightly routines [32:30] Dr Breus's Banana Tea [35:30] CBD Is Not Weed and Cannabanoid Sleep [38:30] How to buy Melatonin [48:00] What's your nightly routine? [51:00] There's nothing wrong with falling asleep with the TV on [54:30] The Chili Pad, Grounding Pads, Binaural Beats, Mattress Types, Sleep Trackers [60:30] Outro [67:00] Links & Resources About Dr. Breus Dr. Breus Twitter The Sleep Doctor Sleep Tests Philips goLITE Ananda Hemp Connect With Us Follow Sean McCormick Instagram: http://bit.ly/OPPMacTwitter: http://bit.ly/OPPMacTwitter Follow Natural Stacks Twitter: http://bit.ly/NsTwitterInstagram: http://bit.ly/NsInstagram Facebook: http://bit.ly/NsFacebook Shop Natural Stacks Shop: http://bit.ly/OPPShop