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

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]

EPI 255: HAPPINESS Doctor On How High-Functioning People Can CREATE MORE JOY In Their Lives. With Dr. Judith Joseph

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:34) High-functioning depression research (4:36) Red flags and loss of joy (10:03) Biopsychosocial model (19:39) Happiness vs. joy (25:45) Intentional resting and grounding (32:32) The Five V's method (43:46) Routines, sunlight, movement, and productivity (45:25) Where to find Dr. Judith (45:46) Outro Who is Dr. Judith Joseph? Dr. Judith Joseph, M.D., M.B.A., is a board-certified psychiatrist, researcher, educator, and mental health advocate known for her work in high-functioning depression, women's mental health, menopause, and reclaiming joy. She is Chair of the Women in Medicine Initiative at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons, a clinical assistant professor at NYU Langone Medical Center, and an adjunct instructor at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. As principal investigator of Manhattan Behavioral Medicine, she has led more than 130 clinical research studies and conducted the first peer-reviewed clinical study on high-functioning depression, which informed her bestselling book High Functioning. Dr. Judith has received national recognition for her advocacy and thought leadership, including honors from Congress, PopSugar, VeryWell Mind, the NAACP, CNN, TikTok, LinkedIn, and major health organizations. She has spoken at the White House, the United Nations, Ivy League universities, Fortune 500 companies, and leading media and technology platforms, while also appearing on major television programs and contributing to Forbes. A graduate of Duke University, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, and Columbia Business School, she completed her psychiatry residency at Columbia and her child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at NYU Langone, and she currently lives in New York City. Connect with Dr. Judith: Website: https://drjudithjoseph.com/ [https://drjudithjoseph.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjudithjosephmdmba/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjudithjosephmdmba/?isSelfProfile=false] IG: https://www.instagram.com/drjudithjoseph/ [https://www.instagram.com/drjudithjoseph/] Tune in: https://drjudithjoseph.com/podcast/ [https://drjudithjoseph.com/podcast/] Grab a copy: https://highfunctioningbook.com/ [https://highfunctioningbook.com/] 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 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]