EPI 260: A Research-Backed Way Of Eating To Protect Your Brain. Plus Foods Shown To Support Memory, Cognition, And Long Term Brain Health. With Laura Morris

EPI 260: A Research-Backed Way Of Eating To Protect Your Brain. Plus Foods Shown To Support Memory, Cognition, And Long Term Brain Health. With Laura Morris

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:12) Laura Morris' background and her mother's brain health research (3:36) What the MIND diet is and how it compares to Mediterranean and DASH diets (7:53) Leafy greens, vegetables, and berries for brain support (14:59) Whole grains, beans, and flexible eating (21:59) Foods to limit for better brain health (29:08) Olive oil, nuts, seeds, fish, and healthy proteins (35:38) Wine, alcohol, and brain health (41:57) Seed oils, fried foods, and eating out (46:32) Cooking methods, high heat, and inflammation (49:11) Laura's resources, books, and where to learn more (51:39) Outro Who is Laura Morris? Laura Morris is a professionally trained chef, certified personal trainer, and certified nutrition consultant with a strong focus on brain-healthy living. She is the co-author of Diet for the MIND and The Official MIND Diet, two books that help people use food and lifestyle habits to support cognitive health and reduce Alzheimer's risk. Laura's work is deeply rooted in the research of her mother, Dr. Martha Morris, a pioneering scientist who helped connect nutrition with brain aging. Through recipes, education, courses, and practical tools, Laura makes brain health simple, flexible, and easy to apply in everyday life. Connect with Laura: Website: https://theofficialminddiet.com/ [https://theofficialminddiet.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-morris-84bba82b4/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-morris-84bba82b4/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialminddiet/ [https://www.instagram.com/theofficialminddiet/] Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life [https://buypeakperformance.com/] Peak Performance on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/livepeakperformance/] Peak Performance on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/livepeakperformance]

EPI 259: Foods For Brain Health With Dr. Drew Ramsey - Author of "Healing The Modern Brain: Nine Tenets To Build Mental Fitness And Revitalize Your Mind"

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:12) How nutrition became part of his psychiatry practice (5:45) Brain chemistry, mood, and mental fitness (9:02) The role of medication, therapy, and lifestyle habits (17:19) The nine tenets of mental fitness (21:43) Nutrient density and why it matters for the brain (23:13) Folate, B vitamins, and depression risk (27:21) Top brain food categories (34:16) Pasta, Mediterranean eating, and brain health (39:59) Whole foods, keto, and processed food reduction (48:30) Lower-carb eating, healthy fats, protein, and mental health (54:42) Where to find Dr. Ramsey's book and resources (57:35) Outro Who is Dr. Drew Ramsey? Dr. Drew Ramsey is a board-certified psychiatrist, psychotherapist, author, and leading voice in nutritional psychiatry. He is the founder of the Brain Food Clinic, a digital mental health practice, and Spruce Mental Health in Jackson, Wyoming. His work focuses on helping people improve their mental health through evidence-based care, food, movement, sleep, connection, and daily habits. Dr. Ramsey is the author of Healing the Modern Brain: Nine Tenets to Build Mental Fitness and Revitalize Your Mind, as well as the international bestseller Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety and the award-winning cookbook Eat Complete. Through his books, clinical work, courses, and public education, he helps people build stronger mental fitness and better brain health. Connect with Dr. Ramsey: Website: https://drewramseymd.com/ [https://drewramseymd.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drew-ramsey-md-7640a412 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/drew-ramsey-md-7640a412] IG: https://www.instagram.com/drewramseymd/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/drewramseymd/?hl=en] Grab a copy: https://drewramseymd.com/books-publications/ [https://drewramseymd.com/books-publications/] Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life [https://buypeakperformance.com/] Peak Performance on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/livepeakperformance/] Peak Performance on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/livepeakperformance]

EPI 258: The Lifestyle Investor - Living A Well Balanced Life & Creating Financial Freedom. With Justin Donald

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:22) Justin Donald's early career and first business lessons (4:29) Defining financial freedom and passive income goals (6:34) Calculating survival, lifestyle, and ideal income (9:06) Choosing family time over constant work (16:01) Using real estate to create financial freedom (21:49) Why real estate is a strong wealth-building path (24:37) The danger of too much leverage (31:20) How Justin's team reviews deals and avoids red flags (41:12) Where to find Justin's book, podcast, and resources (45:15) Outro Who is Justin Donald? Justin Donald is the founder of The Lifestyle Investor, a financial education company that teaches entrepreneurs, executives, and investors how to build wealth through passive income, cash flow investing, real estate, private deals, and smart deal structure. He is the #1 bestselling author of The Lifestyle Investor: The 10 Commandments of Cash Flow Investing for Passive Income and Financial Freedom and is known as the "Warren Buffett of Lifestyle Investing" for helping people grow their money without creating another full-time job. Connect with Justin: Website: https://lifestyleinvestor.com/ [https://lifestyleinvestor.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinwdonald/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinwdonald/] IG: https://www.instagram.com/justindonald/ [https://www.instagram.com/justindonald/] Grab a copy: The Lifestyle Investor [https://access.lifestyleinvestor.com/lifestyleinvestor-book?utm_source=website&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=redirect&_gl=1*1p6h633*_gcl_au*MTEyNTY5ODM0MS4xNzgyMjU1OTcz*_ga*OTgwNTUxMjIxLjE3ODIyNTU5NzM.*_ga_EPVPGP3NSY*czE3ODIyNTU5NzIkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODIyNTU5NzIkajYwJGwwJGgw*_ga_KD728S26R5*czE3ODIyNTU5NzIkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODIyNTU5NzIkajYwJGwwJGgw] Tune in to his podcast: The Lifestyle Investor – Investing, Passive Income, Wealth [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lifestyle-investor-investing-passive-income-wealth/id1541009357] Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life [https://buypeakperformance.com/] Peak Performance on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/livepeakperformance/] Peak Performance on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/livepeakperformance]

EPI 257: Does CREATINE Improve Mental Health, Energy, & Symptoms Of Sleep Deprivation? Plus How Exercise, Different Foods, & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Improve Your Mood. With Dr. Nicholas Fabiano

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:33) Meet Dr. Nicholas Fabiano and his work in lifestyle psychiatry (4:41) Exercise, depression, prevention, and treatment (9:50) How to "prescribe" exercise using the FITT principle (15:38) Nutrition, ultra-processed foods, and mental health (17:46) Microplastics, processed foods, and exposure risks (23:58) Creatine for depression, cognition, and brain energy (28:21) Creatine, sleep loss, and cognitive performance (35:42) Sleep hygiene tips that support better rest (38:56) How CBT helps change thoughts, behaviors, and mood (43:18) CBT vs. longer-term talk therapy (45:53) Where to follow Dr. Nicholas Fabiano (46:35) Outro Who is Dr. Nicholas Fabiano? Dr. Nicholas Fabiano is a psychiatry resident and researcher at the University of Ottawa Department of Psychiatry. His work focuses on the connection between physical and mental health, with special interest in lifestyle psychiatry, exercise, nutrition, sleep, and supplements like creatine. He studies how these tools may support the treatment and prevention of mental health conditions, especially depression. Dr. Fabiano brings both research knowledge and a practical, patient-centered view to mental health care, helping people understand that small daily habits can play a meaningful role in how they feel, think, and function. Connect with Dr. Nicholas: Website: https://www.nicholasfabiano.ca/ [https://www.nicholasfabiano.ca/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ntfabiano/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ntfabiano/] X: https://x.com/NTFabiano [https://x.com/NTFabiano] IG: https://www.instagram.com/ntfabiano/ [https://www.instagram.com/ntfabiano/?hl=en] Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life [https://buypeakperformance.com/] Peak Performance on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/livepeakperformance/] Peak Performance on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/livepeakperformance]

EPI 256: Four-Time Olympic Athlete On Beliefs, Identity, & The Question That Changes Everything. Plus REDEFINING What Is "REALISTIC" For Your Life. With Heather Moyse

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:00) Heather Moyse's Olympic and athletic background (2:19) Champion mindset and value-based choices (7:48) Parenting, support, and being your child's biggest fan (20:54) Regret, potential, and choosing the right path (29:29) One step back, two steps forward (32:43) Redefining realistic and breaking limits (43:35) The Podium Process: dream, plan, pursue, achieve (46:05) "How close can I get?" as a mindset tool (50:43) Heather's book, coaching, and where to find her Who is Heather Moyse? Heather Moyse is one of Canada's most accomplished multi-sport athletes, a four-time Olympian and two-time Olympic gold medalist in two-woman bobsled, winning gold at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games and again in 2014. She was also a standout member of Canada's senior women's rugby team, helping lead the team to silver at the 2013 Rugby Sevens World Cup and earning top scorer honors at the 2006 and 2010 World Cups. In 2016, she became the first Canadian woman inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame. Heather has also represented Canada in track cycling, holds a master's degree in occupational therapy, and is a sought-after motivational speaker and author of Redefining Realistic. Today, she helps people build a champion mindset, challenge limiting beliefs, and discover what they are truly capable of achieving. Connect with Heather: Website: https://www.heathermoyse.com/ [https://www.heathermoyse.com/] LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/heather-moyse✨-oly-bsc-mscot-15976550 [http://linkedin.com/in/heather-moyse%E2%9C%A8-oly-bsc-mscot-15976550] IG: https://www.instagram.com/heathermoyse/ [https://www.instagram.com/heathermoyse/] Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life [https://buypeakperformance.com/] Peak Performance on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/livepeakperformance/] Peak Performance on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/livepeakperformance]