143 episodes

We answer the big question: how can YOU optimize your health, energy and mind so that you can perform at your highest levels every day. If you’re the busy professional, mom on-the-go, the entrepreneur, or the avid health conscious individual, then tune in every week for a new episode. Topics include biohacking, detoxification, superfoods, gut health, brain health, nootropics, mobility, exercise, fat burning, ketosis, paleo, intermittent fasting, sleep optimization, stress relief, balanced living, meditation, immune health, inflammation reduction, habit building, productivity hacks and more!

Peak Performance Life Podcast Peak Performance

    • Health & Fitness
    • 5.0 • 348 Ratings

We answer the big question: how can YOU optimize your health, energy and mind so that you can perform at your highest levels every day. If you’re the busy professional, mom on-the-go, the entrepreneur, or the avid health conscious individual, then tune in every week for a new episode. Topics include biohacking, detoxification, superfoods, gut health, brain health, nootropics, mobility, exercise, fat burning, ketosis, paleo, intermittent fasting, sleep optimization, stress relief, balanced living, meditation, immune health, inflammation reduction, habit building, productivity hacks and more!

    EPI 143: MASTERCLASS On HRV (Heart Rate Variability). The Most Important Metric Your Wearable Gives You. What It Means & How To Improve It. With Dr. Torkil Faero, author of "The Pulse Cure"

    EPI 143: MASTERCLASS On HRV (Heart Rate Variability). The Most Important Metric Your Wearable Gives You. What It Means & How To Improve It. With Dr. Torkil Faero, author of "The Pulse Cure"

    Show notes:
    (2:24) The basics of HRV
    (5:55) HRV and overall health
    (14:01) Factors that influence HRV
    (18:36) Exercises that are beneficial to HRV
    (22:03) Managing stress for better HRV
    (30:57) HRV and training readiness
    (35:03) Activities that impact HRV
    (37:57) Stress response and optimizing HRV
    (40:46) Where to find Dr. Faero
    (42:10) Outro
     
    Who is Dr. Torkil Faero?



    Torkil is the driving force behind the book The Pulse Cure and the social website thepulsecure.com.
     
    He is a general practitioner and emergency doctor, documentary filmmaker, author, photographer and globetrotter. As a medical student, he was the first to go abroad for Norwegian Doctors Without Borders when he worked in war-torn Angola in 1996. Through 25 years as a freelance doctor, he has worked in municipalities all over the country, had tens of thousands of consultations and gained a unique picture of the diseases that plague us. He has learned that the cause is most often found in a lifestyle that stresses our body. He wanted to do something about that.
     
    Torkil is concerned with how we can get the most out of life. In the book The Pulse Cure, he explains step by step how we can use the heart rate monitor or the smartphone to get to know our own body better and gain better control of the stress balance and the autonomic nervous system.
     
    Torkil himself has been given a new life by making several smart lifestyle changes. His hope is that everyone who wants better health and more energy to live life to the fullest will benefit from the measures he himself enjoys so much. He also has a big wish for the healthcare system: That it works preventively to a much greater extent and provides help for self-help than is the case today.
     
    Torkil Færø is also an award-winning photographer who has published photography art books, held exhibitions, and held photography workshops in many countries. He is an enthusiastic long-distance walker and has made the NRK films about pilgrimages to Nidaros and Santiago de Compostela. In his previous book, THE CAMERA CURE, he combined medical and photographic knowledge into a unique book about therapeutic photography, where coping with life is combined with taking good pictures. Faero has traveled by backpack, bicycle, motorbike, kayak, boat, and car in over 80 countries and speaks eight languages. Torkil is married to Tone, who is also part of the team at Pulskuren.
     



    Connect with Dr. Torkil Faero:
    Website: https://thepulsecure.com/
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr_torkil.md/



    Grab a copy: https://pulskuren.no/




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    • 44 min
    EPI 142: Dr. Rani Banik - Eye Health Expert Shares Practical Tips To Improve And Protect Your Eyes + Reduce Fatigue & Headaches. Surprising Info On Sunglasses, Blue Light Blocking Glasses, Sun Gazing, LASIK, and More!

    EPI 142: Dr. Rani Banik - Eye Health Expert Shares Practical Tips To Improve And Protect Your Eyes + Reduce Fatigue & Headaches. Surprising Info On Sunglasses, Blue Light Blocking Glasses, Sun Gazing, LASIK, and More!

    Show notes:
    (1:13) How did she get into the line of work she’s in?
    (2:26) Common issues she sees with her patients
    (6:17) Good practices, supplements, and exercises
    (13:44) On blue light-blocking glasses
    (20:32) UV, sun gazing, and red light
    (26:24) Finding the right eye health supplement
    (29:24) Most common eye issue as we age
    (34:29) Exercises for eye health
    (36:14) On LASIK eye surgery
    (38:49) Where to find Dr. Rani Banik
    (40:26) Outro



    Who is Dr. Rani Banik?
     
    Dr. Rudrani Banik is a Board-certified Ophthalmologist, fellowship-trained Neuro-Ophthalmologist, and Functional Medicine expert. She is fully trained in ophthalmic surgery and Botox, and she has a special interest in treating Headache and Migraine. Dr. Banik manages a wide spectrum of conditions affecting vision, as well as the complex connections between the eye and brain.
     
    Dr. Banik has specialized training in Functional Medicine. She applies principles of complementary and alternative medicine in conjunction with traditional medical approaches to treat chronic diseases affecting the visual system. She offers a unique approach to managing conditions such as dry eye, macular degeneration, blepharitis, migraine, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, thyroid eye disease, uveitis, and other autoimmune conditions.
     
    Dr. Banik has thirteen years of training at some of the finest medical and eye institutes in the country. She graduated with a B.A with Honors and M.D. from Brown University. She trained in Internal Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami, followed by Ophthalmology at the University of California, Irvine. She went on to pursue Neuro-Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins.
     
    ​She has served on full-time faculty at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai.
     
    ​Dr. Banik is founder of Envision Health NYC, a private practice based on the Upper East Side in New York City. She is Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine. Dr. Banik has won many teaching awards and also serves as principal investigator for 5 multi-centered clinical trials in neuro-ophthalmology. She has authored numerous articles and has presented at national and international meetings. Dr. Banik is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s Exam Development Committee and helps to set the standards for board certification in her field.
     

    Connect with Dr. Rani:
    Website: https://www.drranibanik.com/
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.ranibanik/
    YT: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.ranibanik
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.ranibanik



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    • 42 min
    EPI 141: How To Test (And Fix) Your Home To Ensure You Are Limiting Dirty Electricity, EMFs, Mold, & Chemicals. Plus Air Quality & Water Quality Tips. With Ryan Blaser

    EPI 141: How To Test (And Fix) Your Home To Ensure You Are Limiting Dirty Electricity, EMFs, Mold, & Chemicals. Plus Air Quality & Water Quality Tips. With Ryan Blaser

    Show notes:
    (1:42) The background and how Ryan got into this field
    (3:25) EMF exposure and how it affects our body
    (11:31) Managing EMF exposure
    (20:49) Air quality, filtration systems, and mold growth
    (28:42) How to avoid mold in the home
    (32:26) Chemicals in the home
    (34:47) Water quality and water filtration
    (40:00) Learn more about Ryan
    (41:49) Lighting 
    (45:08) Outro




    Who is Ryan Blaser?
     
    Ryan Blaser is the accomplished Founder and CEO of Test My Home, an environmental company dedicated to improving people's health and wellbeing. As a functional medicine doctor for your home, Ryan uses his expertise in building biology and healthy home consulting to identify and address toxic sources that could be impacting your health.
     
    Ryan's extensive educational background in electrical engineering, environmental toxicology, and electromagnetic radiation, combined with years of experience in industries such as mold remediation, construction, and nuclear waste cleanup, has given him a deep understanding of the relationship between humans and their built environment. 
     
    After a personal wellness journey, Ryan founded Test My Home to help others achieve optimal health. He personally experienced the detrimental effects of mold exposure and lead inhalation, which caused unusual and serious health symptoms like fatigue, weight loss, and brain fog. After unsuccessful attempts with conventional doctors, Ryan took the initiative to investigate his home environment and found the source of his health issues. He cured himself and is now sharing his knowledge and experience with the world.



    Connect with Ryan:
    Website: https://www.testmyhome.com/
    Email: Info@testmyhome.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Test-My-Home-366194474141396/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/testmyhome/



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    • 46 min
    EPI 140: Dr. Erik Korem - Sports Wearables Pioneer Shares How To Avoid Injuries & Burnout. Plus He Explains Stress & Adaptive Capacity, How He Decreased Injuries In Professional Athletes He Worked With, How To Get The Most Out Of Your Wearables, And Mor

    EPI 140: Dr. Erik Korem - Sports Wearables Pioneer Shares How To Avoid Injuries & Burnout. Plus He Explains Stress & Adaptive Capacity, How He Decreased Injuries In Professional Athletes He Worked With, How To Get The Most Out Of Your Wearables, And Mor

    Show notes:
    (2:07) A brief background
    (5:28) Athlete tracking innovations
    (9:54) Enhancing stress resilience with sleep
    (28:46) Aim7: A personalized wellness app
    (35:33) Enhancing mental strength with mindfulness
    (39:30) Improving longevity through health and fitness
    (50:10) Outro



    Who is Dr. Erik Korem?



    Dr. Erik Korem is a sports scientist with a passion for solving the data-to-action gap in wearable tech and mHealth space. 
     
    Prior to founding AIM7, he spent over 15 years working as a sports scientist and a High-Performance director in collegiate and professional football. 
     
    He holds a doctoral degree from the University of Kentucky in exercise science with a research emphasis on how sleep impacts the brain's ability to adapt to stress.




    Connect with Dr. Erik Korem:
    Website: https://www.aim7.com/
    Newsletter: https://adaptation.beehiiv.com/subscribe
     
    Tune in to The Blueprint Podcast: https://www.erikkorem.com/podcast



     
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    • 51 min
    EPI 139: The Fit Father & Fit Mother Project With Dr. Anthony Balduzzi. How Accountability + Purpose = Long Lasting Change

    EPI 139: The Fit Father & Fit Mother Project With Dr. Anthony Balduzzi. How Accountability + Purpose = Long Lasting Change

    Show notes:
    (1:39) Optimizing health for adults over 40
    (6:10) The struggle with consistency and sustainability
    (14:28) The nervous system and overall health
    (21:06) Rewiring your brain for health
    (28:58) Proactive vs. reactive
    (34:09) Identifying food sensitivities 
    (38:42) The Fit Father and The Fit Mother project
    (46:23) Outro



    Who is Dr. Anthony Balduzzi?



    Dr. Anthony Balduzzi, NMD, is the Founder of The Fit Father Project and The Fit Mother Project — online health and fitness communities designed exclusively for busy moms and dads who want to lose weight, keep it off, and get healthy so they can be better fathers and mothers and enjoy the next 40 years of life.
     
    After watching his own Dad lose his health and pass away at the young age of 42, Dr. Anthony founded both The Fit Father Project and The Fit Mother Project to help other busy moms and dads get and stay permanently healthy for their families. 
     
    Dr. Anthony holds dual degrees in Nutrition & Neuroscience from the University Of Pennsylvania, a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine, and is also a national champion bodybuilder. 
     
    Dr. Balduzzi is most proud of the fact that he's helped over 10,000 mothers and fathers lose over 100,000 pounds through the Fit Mother and Fit Father Project programs.




    Connect with Dr. Anthony Balduzzi:
    The Fit Father Project: https://www.fitfatherproject.com
    The Fit Mother Project: https://fitmotherproject.com
    Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/fitfatherproject
    FFP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitfatherproject



     
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    • 48 min
    EPI 138: Dr. Florence Comite - Reversing Your Biological Age And The Importance Of Hormone Optimization

    EPI 138: Dr. Florence Comite - Reversing Your Biological Age And The Importance Of Hormone Optimization

    Show notes:
    (0:00) Intro
    (5:11) All about precision medicine for health longevity
    (7:10) Individualized approach to precision medicine
    (16:52) Importance of testosterone in men and women
    (21:28) Hormone optimization and its benefits
    (31:51) Enhancing longevity through blood therapy
    (41:42) Knowing the tools needed to prevent strokes and other heart diseases
    (52:14) Outro



    Who is Dr. Florence Comite?
     
    Dr. Florence Comite, a renowned physician-scientist, is a global leader in precision medicine, particularly in utilizing N-of-1 data to identify, predict, and reverse aging-related disorders for optimal health. In 2005, she founded the Center for Precision Medicine & Health in NYC, pioneering a clinically proven, personalized approach to health care resembling a clinical trial. The Center integrates genomic, metabolomic, phenotypic, and digital health data to offer predictive analysis and actionable guidance. Dr. Comite's approach attracts a diverse clientele, from physicians and executives to celebrities and self-quantifying millennials. Her startup, GROQ Health™, digitizes and scales her unique precision medicine approach.
     
    Dr. Comite, a Yale School of Medicine graduate and faculty member for 25 years, holds a triple appointment in Endocrinology and Reproductive Endocrinology. She trained at the NIH and founded Women’s Health at Yale in 1992. An accomplished author and speaker, Dr. Comite has published original research, contributed to editorial publications, and is the bestselling author of "Keep It."



    Connect with Dr. Florence Comite
     
    Website: https://florencecomite.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@drflorencecomite
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/@drflorencecomite
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drflorencecomite
     
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    • 54 min

Customer Reviews

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348 Ratings

348 Ratings

BP Writer ,

Excellent podcast

Recently found this podcast and really enjoy it! Loved your conversation with Maggie and Brad Jones about her journey surviving cancer after given a 1% survival rate. The information shared in this episode is so incredibly valuable and hopeful. What really resonated with me was the importance of our diet, especially a ketogenic diet. Looking forward to their documentary! Thank you for the tons of amazing takeaways to help people in this episode!

COSattorney ,

Great information and guests!

I was already using Peak Performance supplements when I learned about this podcast. The information and guests are great! I love the variety and relevance of the topics. The episodes are easy to listen to and not too lengthy. Especially loved episode 115 on how to sugar proof your kids. More kid-related episodes please! Thanks Peak Performance!

Snoof17 ,

Like the new focus

Really appreciate the recent episodes with a focus on spiritual and mental health. The connections of your beliefs to health is really interesting to learn more about. Thank you for finding good resources to share!

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