EPI 253: Dr. Tommy Wood - How To Stimulate Your Mind, Stay Sharp At Any Age, & Future Proof Your Brain From Dementia. Supplements, Foods, Brain Games, & Other Proven Strategies.

EPI 254: The Pros & Cons Of Taking GLP-1 Medication For Weight Loss + The RIGHT & WRONG Way To Take It. With Nutrition & Hormone Expert Ashley Koff, RD

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:07) Why weight loss is not the same as weight health (7:07) Antibiotics, gut health, and long-term repair (9:28) A real patient story: pizza, digestion, and hope (20:33) Gut assessment, testing, and healing basics (26:56) GLP-1s as hormone support, not a quick fix (37:43) Who should and should not use GLP-1s (42:11) New oral GLP-1 options and concerns (46:23) Why expert guidance matters (48:40) Where to find Ashley and her resources (53:14) Outro Who is Ashley Koff, RD? Ashley Koff, RD, is a USA Today bestselling author, registered dietitian, and founder of The Better Nutrition Program. With more than 25 years of experience, she has helped reshape the conversation around sustainable weight health by moving beyond traditional dieting and focusing on digestion, hormones, blood sugar, inflammation, and personalized nutrition. In her book Your Best Shot, Ashley introduces a practical system for understanding and supporting weight health hormones, including GLP-1s, whether someone is using medication or not. Her work helps people feel more informed, hopeful, and empowered in their health journey. Connect with Ashley: Website: https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/ [https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-koff/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-koff/] Grab a copy: https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/your-best-shot/ [https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/your-best-shot/] 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 253: Dr. Tommy Wood - How To Stimulate Your Mind, Stay Sharp At Any Age, & Future Proof Your Brain From Dementia. Supplements, Foods, Brain Games, & Other Proven Strategies.

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:01) Dr. Tommy Wood's background in neuroscience and performance (3:00) Brain injury, concussions, and dementia risk (4:36) Why many dementia cases may be preventable (8:49) Hearing loss, vision loss, and brain stimulation (10:33) Air pollution, air filters, and B vitamins (14:29) Blood pressure, stress, and dementia prevention (20:58) Homocysteine, B vitamins, and omega-3s (26:22) Fish oil, omega-3 index, and supplement quality (33:55) Learning skills, sports, video games, and brain training (41:44) Sleep, recovery, alcohol, and long-term brain health (47:58) Where to find Dr. Tommy (49:02) Outro Who is Dr. Tommy Wood? Dr. Tommy Wood is a neuroscientist, researcher, and athletic performance consultant focused on brain health, human performance, and long-term cognitive function. He is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Neuroscience at the University of Washington, where his lab studies brain health across the lifespan, including newborn brain injury, adult brain trauma, concussions, and dementia risk. Dr. Wood earned his biochemistry degree from the University of Cambridge, his medical degree from the University of Oxford, and his PhD in Physiology and Neuroscience from the University of Oslo. He has published many scientific papers, lectured around the world, and worked with professional athletes, Olympians, world champions, and Formula 1 drivers. He is also the author of The Stimulated Mind and co-host of the Better Brain Fitness podcast. Connect with Dr. Tommy: Website: https://www.drtommywood.com/ [https://www.drtommywood.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-wood-35b685a8/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-wood-35b685a8/] IG: https://www.instagram.com/drtommywood/ [https://www.instagram.com/drtommywood/] Grab a copy: https://www.drtommywood.com/stimulated-mind [https://www.drtommywood.com/stimulated-mind] Tune in: https://www.drtommywood.com/podcast [https://www.drtommywood.com/podcast] 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 252: Retired Navy SEAL Commander & Performance Expert Rich Diviney Reveals A Revolutionary Method For Training You And Your Team To Perform At Your Best.

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:00) Introduction to Rich Diviney and his Navy SEAL background (3:04) What attributes are and how they shape performance (8:12) How to improve traits like patience and empathy (14:56) Turning stress into success through uncertainty (18:09) The "Moving Horizons" tool for staying focused (25:49) Why clear objectives give you direction (28:15) How identity shapes behavior and choices (38:34) How teams and businesses can apply these ideas (41:47) Final advice on growth outside your comfort zone (42:50) Outro Who is Rich Diviney? Rich Diviney is a retired Navy SEAL commander, bestselling author, leadership expert, and performance coach. During his 20-plus-year military career, he completed more than 13 overseas deployments and served as the officer in charge of selection, assessment, and training for a specialized SEAL command. He also helped create the SEALs' "Mind Gym," a program built to improve mental performance under pressure. Since retiring in 2017, Rich has worked with business leaders, athletes, military teams, and major organizations to help people perform better under stress, challenge, and uncertainty. He is the author of The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance and Masters of Uncertainty: The Navy SEAL Way to Turn Stress Into Success for You and Your Team. Connect with Rich: Website: https://theattributes.com/ [https://theattributes.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richdiviney/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/richdiviney/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rich_diviney/ [https://www.instagram.com/rich_diviney/] 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 251: Dr. Sheri Dewan - Board-Certified Neurosurgeon & Best Selling Author On Perseverance, Calming The Mind In High Pressure Situations, Meditation, Yoga, & Living Your Best Life.

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:18) Dr. Sheri's background and how books sparked her love for neuroscience (2:30) Writing Cutting a Path while training and raising kids (5:04) Meditation, yoga, stress, and staying calm under pressure (10:27) Gratitude, perspective, and finding meaning in hard moments (14:17) Taking risks and avoiding regret later in life (17:54) Simple brain health habits that matter (22:16) Why being sedentary can hurt brain health (23:31) Supplements, turmeric, resveratrol, and longevity (24:49) Food choices, protein, Mediterranean eating, and green tea (25:54) Yoga for spine health and safe movement after surgery (30:42) Dr. Dewan's children's book and tiger conservation (32:54) Charity surgery, global medicine, and giving back (35:46) AI, robotics, and the future of surgery (38:08) Full body scans, risks, benefits, and patient stress (42:08) Where to follow Dr. Sheri Dewan (42:37) Outro Who is Dr. Sheri Dewan? Dr. Sheri Dewan is a board-certified neurosurgeon, bestselling author, and Chair of Neurosurgery at Ascension Health, as well as a Clinical Professor at The Chicago Medical School. One of the relatively few board-certified women neurosurgeons in the United States, she was inspired in part by her mother's ruptured brain aneurysm and the life-saving care she received. Dr. Dewan is the author of Cutting a Path: The Power of Purpose, Discipline, and Determination, where she shares lessons on purpose, discipline, motherhood, and perseverance in medicine. Beyond surgery, she is involved in global health work, charity surgeries in Southern India, women's leadership in neurosurgery, and tiger conservation through her children's book project. Connect with Dr. Sheri Website: https://www.drsheridewan.com/ [https://www.drsheridewan.com/] IG: http://instagram.com/drsheridewan [http://instagram.com/drsheridewan] Grab a copy: https://www.drsheridewan.com/order-books [https://www.drsheridewan.com/order-books] 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 250: Ty Beal, PhD - Top Nutrition Scientist & Food Researcher That Advises Nations On Food Policy Ranks Top Foods By "Nutritional Value Score".

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:56) Ty Beal's personal path into nutrition (1:51) His core food philosophy (5:59) Eating out, seed oils, and fried foods (10:04) How the nutritional value score works (14:31) Animal vs. plant protein quality (16:39) How much protein most people need (23:33) Top nutrient-dense foods (29:58) Soy, hormones, and health myths (35:30) Simple steps to improve your diet (44:25) Diet soda, sweeteners, and better drink choices (47:11) Where to find and learn more about Ty (48:02) Outro Who is Ty Beal, PhD? Ty Beal, PhD, is a nutrition scientist, Senior Technical Specialist at the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, and host of The Ty Beal Show. His work focuses on diet quality, micronutrients, food processing, animal-source foods, and how food choices affect human health. He leads food systems data and analytics work at GAIN and has advised major global organizations, including WHO, FAO, and UNICEF. Ty is known for making nutrition science clear, practical, and grounded in evidence. He has published more than 60 scientific papers and has been cited over 7,000 times, bringing deep research experience to conversations about healthy, sustainable diets. Connect with Ty: Website: https://tybeal.com/ [https://tybeal.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tybeal [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tybeal] X: https://x.com/TyBealPhD/ [https://x.com/TyBealPhD/] IG: https://www.instagram.com/tybealphd/ [https://www.instagram.com/tybealphd/] Tune in: https://tybeal.com/podcast/ [https://tybeal.com/podcast/] 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]