Peak Performance Life Podcast

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]

EPI 249: Ben Rein, PhD - Author of "Why Brains Need Friends - The Neuroscience Of Social Connection". Strategies For Improving Your Social Life To Maximize Benefits To Your Health.

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:09) Ben Rein's path into neuroscience, autism, and empathy research (6:46) A science-based take on manifestation, belief, and action (11:45) Why social connection matters for happiness and long-term health (17:32) Loneliness, stress, and the serious health risks of isolation (24:20) Why older adults may face a major loneliness crisis (28:17) How phones, video calls, and texting change human connection (34:58) Easy ways to upgrade everyday interactions (41:30) Why helping other people can improve your own well-being (45:49) Mental health, behavior change, therapy, and medication (49:50) Where to find Ben and his resources (51:13) Outro Who is Ben Rein? Ben Rein, PhD, is an award-winning neuroscientist, author, and science communicator whose research focuses on social behavior, including empathy, autism, MDMA, and the ways digital interaction affects the brain. He earned his PhD in neuroscience from SUNY Buffalo in 2021, where he studied how autism-linked gene changes affect brain function, and later completed postdoctoral training at Stanford University, where he explored the neural basis of empathy. He currently serves as Chief Science Officer of the Mind Science Foundation, is an Adjunct Lecturer at Stanford University, and a Clinical Assistant Professor at SUNY Buffalo. Rein has published more than 20 peer-reviewed papers and is widely known for making neuroscience easy to understand for a public audience of more than one million social media followers. Connect with Ben: Website: https://www.benrein.com/ [https://www.benrein.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-rein-phd-374605ab/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-rein-phd-374605ab/] IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.benrein/ [https://www.instagram.com/dr.benrein/] Grab a copy: https://www.benrein.com/book [https://www.benrein.com/book] 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 248: Dr. William Li - Author of "Eat To Beat Disease - The New Science Of How Your Body Can Heal Itself". How Specific Foods May Help Maintain Good Health & Support The Body's Ability To Protect Itself

Show notes: (0:0) Intro (1:15) Dr. Li's background and why he studies food as medicine (4:58) How food may help fight cancer (7:05) Heart disease, gut health, and inflammation (10:22) Black tea and dark chocolate benefits (14:54) What chronic inflammation really is (18:59) Best food sources of fiber and polyphenols (24:00) Blood sugar fears, oats, and whole foods (29:27) Sugar myths and ultra-processed foods (39:05) Keto diet and where it may help (44:51) What Dr. Li eats and his Mediterranean-Asian approach (49:39) Where to find Dr. Li (50:55) Outro Who is Dr. William Li? Dr. William Li is a physician, scientist, and New York Times bestselling author whose work focuses on how the body can defend and heal itself through science-backed nutrition. His research has contributed to more than 40 medical treatments used across over 70 diseases, and his TED Talk, Can We Eat to Starve Cancer?, has reached millions of viewers worldwide. He is the author of Eat to Beat Disease and Eat to Beat Your Diet and has been featured by major media outlets including CNN, CNBC, Time Magazine, and Good Morning America. Connect with Dr. William Website: https://drwilliamli.com/ [https://drwilliamli.com/] IG: https://www.instagram.com/drwilliamli/ [https://www.instagram.com/drwilliamli/] YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/drwilliamli [https://www.youtube.com/c/drwilliamli] Grab a copy: https://drwilliamli.com/etb-diet-book/ [https://drwilliamli.com/etb-diet-book/] https://drwilliamli.com/book-li/ [https://drwilliamli.com/book-li/] TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/william_li_can_we_eat_to_starve_cancer [https://www.ted.com/talks/william_li_can_we_eat_to_starve_cancer] 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 247: Overcoming Anxiety Without Medication & Living Your Best Life. With Psychiatrist Dr. Ellen Vora

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:27) Background and functional psychiatry (5:28) False anxiety vs. true anxiety (10:09) Blood sugar, food, and sleep support (23:08) Nutrient gaps, fats, gluten, and processed foods (32:07) Caffeine, light, and better sleep habits (37:54) Community, purpose, grief, and spirituality (41:29) Therapy and antidepressants (47:59) Where to find Dr. Vora and learn more (49:08) Outro Who is Dr. Ellen Vora? Dr. Ellen Vora, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist, acupuncturist, and yoga teacher. She earned her BA from Yale University and her MD from Columbia University Medical School. In her work, she uses a functional medicine, whole-person approach to mental health, focusing on root causes that may affect anxiety, mood, and overall well-being. She is the author of The Anatomy of Anxiety and is based in New York City. Connect with Dr. Vora Website: https://ellenvora.com/ [https://ellenvora.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellen-vora-md-a89b8a47 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellen-vora-md-a89b8a47] IG: https://www.instagram.com/ellenvoramd/ [https://www.instagram.com/ellenvoramd/] Grab a copy: https://ellenvora.com/book/ [https://ellenvora.com/book/] 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 246: Living To 100 & Beyond With Longevity & Performance Medicine Expert Dr. Vassily Eliopoulos. Full Body Scans, Tests Your Doctor Isn't Running, & What Full Head To Toe Testing Really Looks Like

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:34) Dr. Voss's background and personal health story (3:48) What Longevity Health Clinic tests and why it is different (10:48) CCTA heart scans, AI plaque analysis, and deeper cholesterol testing (18:31) Full-body MRI benefits, limits, and what to watch for (30:17) Commonly missed tests, plaque reversal, and Repatha (40:14) Food, low-carb diets, red meat, fasting, and longevity (50:16) Where to find Dr. Vass and his resources (51:31) Outro Who is Dr. Vassily Eliopoulos? Dr. Vassily Eliopoulos, M.D., also known as Dr. Vass, is the Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Longevity Health in Colorado, where he focuses on preventive, longevity, and regenerative medicine. He earned a neuroscience degree with honors from Trinity College, then served as a Peace Corps volunteer in the Solomon Islands and worked with the World Health Organization on malaria and filariasis control projects. He later earned his medical degree at Cornell, completed a surgical internship at the University of Colorado, and finished an emergency medicine residency at Denver Health. After years as a board-certified emergency medicine physician, he shifted toward personalized, data-driven care designed to improve long-term health and performance. Connect with Dr. Vass Website: https://longevityhealth.clinic/ [https://longevityhealth.clinic/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassily-eliopoulos-m-d-5b8015143/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassily-eliopoulos-m-d-5b8015143/] IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.vassily/ [https://www.instagram.com/dr.vassily/] 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]