

Optimal Performance
Sean McCormick
Optimal Performance is the podcast all about taking your mental and physical performance to the next level. Whether it's through nootropics, cutting-edge biohacking techniques, or adjusting your approach to nutrition and fitness, we'll have the best minds in the industry on to talk about how you can achieve optimal performance in all areas of your life.
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Nov 27, 2023 • 1h 10min
463 5 Reasons You're Stretching Wrong and How To Fix It with Dr Grayson Wickham
Dr. Grayson Wickham is a stretching expert. He created Movement Vault to help you move better, be more limber and live optimal. Sign up for What's Up Wednesday Newsletter HERE - https://seanmccormick.com/ EPISODE SPONSORS - Amino Co Get 30% off here: http://aminoco.com/OPP use code OPP Primal Health Coach Institute - Get 25% off your Health Coach Certification HERE with code OPTIMAL25 In this episode we cover: •You're stretching all wrong •Stretching joints is as critical as brushing your teeth •The difference between active and passive stretching •How to stretch properly •The importance of ass-to-grass squatting position

Nov 20, 2023 • 1h 12min
462 Frog medicine for autoimmune disorders and mineral balancing with Matthew Coffman
Matthew Coffman is an advanced Kambo practitioner, podcaster and lifestyle coach. Find him here: IntegrativeThoughts Sign up for What's Up Wednesday Newsletter HERE - https://seanmccormick.com/ EPISODE SPONSORS - Amino Co Get 30% off here: http://aminoco.com/OPP use code OPP Primal Health Coach Institute - Get 25% off your Health Coach Certification HERE with code OPTIMAL25 In this episode we cover: •What the science says about toad venom •Kambo improves digestion •Purged bile analysis shows candida, yeast, parasites •Connection between psychedelics and heavy metals

Nov 13, 2023 • 1h 15min
461 You have parasites - Here's what to do about it with Melissa Ramos
Melissa Ramos is a Nutritionist with a background in Chinese Medicine and is the owner of Sexy Food Therapy: helping people deal with parasites, digestion issues and auto-immune issues. Find here IG HERE. Sign up for What's Up Wednesday Newsletter HERE - https://seanmccormick.com/ EPISODE SPONSORS - Primal Health Coach Institute - Get 25% off your Health Coach Certification HERE with code OPTIMAL25 AG1 - Drink AG1 - https://drinkag1.com/opp - get a FREE 1-yearsupply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. In this episode we cover: •4-6 week parasite cleanses 3 times a year •If you have a pulse, you have a parasite •How parasites leave the body and what happens •Why you need to flush biofilms and take binders before/during parasite cleanses •Not all parasites cause symptoms, but symptoms can be mysterious •Defining the different types of parasites •Why drainage is critical for parasite cleanses •How coffee enemas widen bile ducts and release bile •S.A. Wilson coffee for enemas

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Nov 2, 2023 • 1h 16min
460 Semen Retention, No Nut November and Sexual Biohacking with Tyson Adams
Sexual biohacking expert Tyson Adams discusses semen retention, sexual transmutation, and No Nut November. Topics include perineum stimulation, retaining semen benefits, transmuting sexual energy up the spine, celibacy's impact on creativity, and challenging societal norms around intimacy and personal growth.

Oct 31, 2023 • 1h 16min
459 Primal Health Coaching Unpacked with Laura Rupsis
Laura Rupsis is one of US. Enthusiastic about health optimization, dailed in nutritionally and resistant to the BS in the health industry. She's a crossfit gym owner and Primal Health Coach Certified Coach. Sign up for What's Up Wednesday Newsletter HERE - https://seanmccormick.com/ EPISODE SPONSORS - Primal Health Coach Institute - Get 25% off your Health Coach Certification HERE with code OPTIMAL25 AG1 - Drink AG1 - https://drinkag1.com/opp - get a FREE 1-yearsupply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. In this episode we cover: •Why most health coaches are coaching •What is the DASH diet and why it doesn't work •What do most health coaching certification organizations are misinformed •Why you may thrive as a health coach •The art of saying NO - without justification

Oct 25, 2023 • 1h 5min
458 Boost mitochondria and get grounded with NION drink mix with Steve Loyd
This one is a mind-blower. A drink mix that enhances your athletic performance and gets you grounded through enhancing your electromotive potential. It's called NION. Steve Loyd joins me to discuss this cutting edge science. Sign up for What's Up Wednesday Newsletter HERE - https://seanmccormick.com/ EPISODE SPONSORS - Amino Co Get 30% off here: http://aminoco.com/OPP use code OPP In this episode we cover: -Ingestible negative ions -The double-bling placebo controlled studies that show it works -How Steve used NION to help his recent 10-day water fast -How your mitochondria create metabolic water

Oct 16, 2023 • 1h 5min
457 Why Psychedelics Are Mainstream with Patrick Moher from Microdose
Patrick Moher is the President of Microdose Psychedelic Insights. Get 20% off tickets to Wonderland Psychedelic Conference in Miami November 9th-11th here - https://wonderlandconference.com/tickets - use code OPP20 Sign up for What's Up Wednesday Newsletter HERE - https://seanmccormick.com/ EPISODE SPONSORS - Amino Co Get 30% off here: http://aminoco.com/OPP use code OPP In this episode we cover: -Using psychedelics for practical applications -Why are some drugs legal and others aren't -The changing state of the psychedelic industry

Oct 10, 2023 • 41min
456 Barefoot shoes for everyone with Galahad Clark from Vivobarefoot
Eco-footwear innovator Galahad Clark honors seven generations of family shoemaking his own way. The barefoot shoe movement pioneer leads London-based Vivobarefoot, maker of a full collection of performance and lifestyle barefoot shoes. This month, get 15% off a pair of Vivobarefoot shoes here - https://www.vivobarefoot.com/us/ USE CODE - OPPVIVO15 Sign up for What's Up Wednesday Newsletter HERE - https://seanmccormick.com/ EPISODE SPONSORS - Amino Co Get 30% off here: http://aminoco.com/OPP use code OPP In this episode we cover: -Why everyone can jump higher barefoot than with shoes on -Revivo to increase longevity of vivobarefoot shoes -The importance of connection to nature starting with feeling nature under the foot -Vivohealth starts with the feet but goes deeper

Oct 9, 2023 • 51min
455 Your feet are deformed - ditch your Crocs with Galahad Clark from Vivobarefoot
Eco-footwear innovator Galahad Clark honors seven generations of family shoemaking his own way. The barefoot shoe movement pioneer leads London-based Vivobarefoot, maker of a full collection of performance and lifestyle barefoot shoes. This month, get 15% off a pair of Vivobarefoot shoes here - https://www.vivobarefoot.com/us/ USE CODE - OPPVIVO15 Sign up for What's Up Wednesday Newsletter HERE - https://seanmccormick.com/ EPISODE SPONSORS - Amino Co Get 30% off here: http://aminoco.com/OPP use code OPP In this episode we cover: -The dangers of Crocs -How to start to re-strengthen your feet -How your muscular, skeletal and nervous systems start with your feet -The significance of your big toe -Why your body breaks down when you wear cushy shoes

Oct 2, 2023 • 55min
454 Do we need animal protein or not with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
Dr. Lyon is a subject matter expert and educator in the practical application of protein, types, and levels to health, performance, aging, and disease prevention. She helps bring protein metabolism and nutrition from the bench to the bedside. Pre-order her new book HERE - https://drgabriellelyon.com/forever-strong/ Sign up for What's Up Wednesday Newsletter HERE - https://seanmccormick.com/ EPISODE SPONSORS - Amino Co Get 30% off here: http://aminoco.com/OPP use code OPP In this episode we cover: -What is unhealthy skeletal muscle. -Healthy muscle is critical for longevity -Why you have to feel deserving in order to get fit. -Muscle as the primary source of glucose disposa


