Optimal Performance Podcast

Dr. Jon Lieff is a neuropsychiatrist with a BA in Mathematics from Yale University and an MD from Harvard Medical School. His new book The Secret Language Of Cells explores how biological conversations happen, and what that may tells us about consciousness.  In this detailed and fascinating episode we cover: •The connection between meditation and immunity •The connection between gut cells and immune cells. •MTOR - and how it keeps track of the nutrients we have and need. •Why we need anti-oxidants •What we now know about how acupuncture stimulates t-cellls that activates communication through neurons to various organs •Practical tips to increase cellular health right away •Vagus nerve breakdown: what it does, what it regulates and how to stimulate it •What this means about how we treat disease •The implications this has on how we think about consciousness •How science confirmed that viruses talk to each other just 3 years ago •The fascinating story of how plants communicate with each other Get more informati

Brad Kearns epitomizes optimal performance.  He's a NY Times best selling author, podcaster, Guinness record holder, supplement formulator and primal biohacker. He's teamed up recently with Mark Sisson for the book TWO Meals a Day: The Simple Sustainable Strategy To Lose Fat, Reverse Aging and Break Free from Diet Frustration Forever  Brad is an encyclopedia for health, fitness and performance optimization. CATCH HIS PODCAST HERE.  In this truly awesome podcast episode we cover: •MOFO for mail hormone optimization, testicles, prostate, heart liver and bone marrow •Liver is among the most nutrient dense food in the world. •The concept of two meals a day - aka the 1 1/2 diet •The research is surprising how bad snacking is for becoming transitioning from carb dependency  to fat adapted •Explaining gluconeogenesis - and how your body burns fat •Start by ditching the big three TOXIC MODERN FOODS -the refined grains, sugars and industrial seed oils •The social pressure around living a healthy lifestyle Get more in

There is a ton of bad information when it comes to running. Here's why: Runners are consistent, independent, tough and often obsessed. Running is such a basic movement, but also divisive topic. You either love it or you hate it. EVERYONE has an opinion on how to run correctly.  Brodie Sharp - host of the Run Smarter Podcast joins me for a frank conversation about running.  In this episode we cover: •Why you shouldn’t static stretch, foam roll, or massage your muscles hard. •Why is running a good idea? •How to start a running regimen •The benefits of running slow •Where to start if you want to begin running now…. •Finding your adaptation sweet spot •Running suggestions for new runners •Common running injuries •Debunking running’s connection with osteoarthritis •The misconceptions about rehab devices, stretching Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/306-run-smarter-with-brodie-sharpe/

In this part two of my interview with Steve Rio, we transition from work to personal transformation through psychedelics and entheogens. Steve is currently working with 5-MeO-DMT in Canada and has seen first hand many people totally change their perspective.  Find this important work with psychedelics here - enfoldinstitute.com In this truly unique episode we cover: •What is a 5-MeO-DMT experience like? •The difference between N,N-DMT and 5-MeO-DMT •The importance of transcendent experiences for our growth •Psychedelics as a bullet-train •Anything that is easy does not produce that much value •What is the ego elastic band •Enfold is a wellness company with a focus on psychedelic experiences •Working with trained psychedelic practitioners to empower people in a conscious way   “You just can’t access that layer of your consciousness through language. And psychedelics were given to us by the universe to do that.” “Psychedelics are this incredible bullet train to a depth of consciousness…understanding or god or s

Steve Rio is ahead of his time and luckily he's chosen to spend some time with us! Steve is the Founder and CEO of Nature of Work - which aims to make you a better, more focused more intentional worker in your profession and your life. CHECK OUT Nature Of Work Here In this Part 1 Episode we cover: •Nature of Work techniques like opening and closing your work day •The importance of reflecting on the day. Scoring the day 1-5 - to find trends. •How success leaves clues •The importance of living and working with purpose •Steve’s background in tech and agency work •Steve’s insights on futurism •Re-thinking how we work remotely, and how we think of work. How the attention economy. •How Nature of Work aims to create personal operating systems to be more productive with less stress. •An 8 week course to track habits, institute journals. •How working from home leaves us lacking tools. Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/304-hacking-your-work-with-steve-rio-of-nature-of-work/

Weighted blankets help you sleep faster, sleep deeper and they're incredibly comfortable.  Mimicking the action of deep pressure touch, weighted blankets help: ADD/ADHD, Nerve related conditions, Parkinson's, Cancer treatment and sensory sensitivity. Get 10% off HERE -> https://balooliving.com/ USE CODE "OPP" In this episode we cover:  •The weighted blanket mimics the action of deep pressure touch •Deep pressure touch triggering melatonin release •Clinical studies show 42% of participants in a sleep study were considered in remission of sleep troubles. •Temple Grandin, autism and her design of the squeeze machine. •ADD/ADHD, Nerve related conditions, Parkinsons, Cancer treatment and sensory sensitivity. •The different weights of the blankets and why - 12, 15, 20, 25 •Why using glass micro beads for weight is better than plastic pellets •Certified NO VOC •The unique design and orgigin story of the first baloo blanket. •Melatonin doesn’t make you sleepy, it’s a trigger for your circadian rhythm. Get more inform

Conner Habib is one of the most fascinating people I've interviewed in...well, maybe ever.  He's an author, lecturer, former porn performer and deep thinker about philosophy in the modern world.  You can find him on his deeply interesting and important podcast - Against Everyone With Conner Habib In this fascinating episode we cover:  •How do you define materialism? •Why is materialism a problematic idea? •What is scientism? How is the biohacking community contributing to the problems with scientism? •A fresh new way to think about vaccines •Differentiating between the internal and external worlds. •How having a healthy body gives you a sense of clarity and emotional stability. •The concept of right action in terms of I/WE/ALL or I/WE/COSMOS •How can we benefit the cosmos in our behaviors? •What do the teachings of Rudolph Steiner have to teach us now? •The importance of reading fiction Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/302-materialism-scientism-and-you-with-conner-habib/

Dominique D'Vita from Yes Tantra is a specialist. She works with the tantric practices to increase your performance in all aspects of your life.  I really enjoyed our conversation - I learned a lot.  Tantra is useful for a myriad aspects of your life.  In this episode we cover:  •Tantra is a tool to weave things together •Tantra first begins with the self. •Using your sexual energy to become more powerful and master the self. •How important tantric practices are for embodiment. •What’s the difference romance and intimacy •Surpassing the discomfort associated with being alone. •Tantra and dating. Having intentions using dating apps. •Tesla, Jobs, Einstein, Napoleon Hill all used these techniques to increase creativity. •Worm longevity study with vasectomy •Considering vasectomies. Pros and cons •How the ego plays a part •Dominique’s take on people with low sex drives Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/301-using-tantra-to-grow-your-power-with-dominique-dvita/

Smell is powerful.  Inhaling essential oils with FUM  is both pleasurable and effective at building positive habits.  Formulated with essential oils known to be antibacterial, antiviral, and immunity supporting. Shield Cores aid you in maintaining wellness. GET 10% off their Wellness Pack HERE I actually really really like FUM - it's something I get a lot of joy from using it.  In this great podcast we cover: •Breathing essential oils through an inhaler •My personal experience with FUM using Peppermint as a nootropic and pre-workout •Peppermint to open airways •How the founders found essential oils useful for performance •Using the highest quality essential oils for FUM •The origin story of the essential oil inhaler •The uses of inhaling the different blends. •The psychological and physiological benefits •Smoking cessation testimonials •Building positive habits with aroma therapy - through psychological anchoring •R&D process for creating blends •Proceeds feeding hungry kids in Kenya Get more information

Dr. Scott Sherr is one of world's leading experts in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.  Recently a study out of Israel showed: -Increased telomere length by 20% -Decreased senescent cell populations by 37% -With NO lifestyle changes! Dr. Scott is director of Integrative Hyperbaric Medicine and Heath Optimization at Hyperbaric Medical Solutions.  In this highly informative episode of the OPP we cover: •What is Hyberbaric Oxygen Therapy? •How does it work? •HBOT for new blood vessels, stem cells release, regenerating tissue and cells, oxygenating the body, decreasing inflammation, stroke and heart attack recovery, reduction of senescent cells •Different types of HBOT units •HBOT for burns, wounds and trauma •The importance of supplementing based on your specific needs. •Dr. Sherr got involved with HBOT while looking to bridge the gap between conventional medicine and alternative medicine. •Which tests are most critical for hacking the self in a customized way. Blood, urine, stool, gut microbiota testing. •Optimizing

When paradigms need shifting, we look to great research and coherent social observations...and a plan. In their book Hardwired - How Our Instincts To Stay Healthy Are Making Us Sick  - Drs Robert Barrett and Louis Hugo Francescutti explain why we do what we do. In this fascinating episode we cover: •Why are we lacking the ability to adapt? •What are the constraints of evolutionary adaptation that what we’re experiencing in modern day? •The importance of genuine caring to improve your life. •Smoking, Inactivity, Poor Nutrition effect accounts for 50% of the disease burden in North America •3rd leading cause of preventable deaths in North America is medical errors. Some of these are due to outdated evolutionary hardwiring in communication. •How we are all running on out-dated software •One of the most powerful drives is social connection and that is HIGHLY manipulatable. •How blinded we are in our own manipulation - especially when it comes to our own health and performance •How does caring help us grow resilie

Anya Fernald is the co-founder and CEO of Belcampo. She is an entrepreneur, chef, and agriculture expert.  She has important wisdom to share about farming while providing Meat You Can Trust. Use Code OPTIMAL20 for 20% off incredible meat products.  •Debunking the criticisms about animal based food production •Belcampo meats growth along side the paleo, keto, carnivore popularity •The importance of protecting and recovering soil. •The importance of regenerative farming to the planet. •How important is the integrity of soil to a healthy civilization. •Whats the process of sequestering carbon? •Pastured eggs have three times the protein as a battery egg. •How does Belcampo pull off sustainable meat at a competitive price and still stay open •10-25 companies have been involved in mass produced meat from the grocery store. •Is there a place in the world for meat alternatives? Impossible burger, Beyond meat etc? •Cricket protein, maggots and more. •Everyone would benefit from knowing how to tap into their intuition

REVIEW SHOW!!!! In this episode of the Optimal Performance Podcast I review some of the most impactful episodes.  SPECIAL OFFERS from the recap: 1. 15% off blue blocking glasses from Blu Blox CODE: OPP 2. 15% off EMF Blocking Clothing from Lambs: CODE optimalperformance 3. $50 off X3 Bar -  my favorite biohacking equipment: CODE OPP 4. $65 off Blood Flow Restriction Band from B Strong: CODE OPP 5. Free STOP Method Tutorial - to stop negative emotions  6. Free package of organic Vitamin C - Pure Vitamin C Flush   244 - 15 Best Light Hacks for Optimal Health With Andy Mant from Blublox 247 - EMF Blocking Clothes Are The Future Now With Arthur Menard from Lambs 248  - Live Longer With Less Fat On Your Body With Dr. Cate Shanahan 250 - A Very Different Take On The Virus With Del Bigtree (250) - How To Stop Negative Emotions Forever With Sean McCormick 267 - Blood Flow Restriction Will Supercharge Your Fitness With  Dr. Jim Stray Gunderson from B Strong  270 - 1000 Nuggets Of Wisdom With Paul Chek 271 - We

Part two of my interview with John Gray THIS EPISODE PROVIDES ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE WISDOM You can follow up with all of the referenced courses and supplements HERE  SO MUCH GREAT INFORMATION!!! In this episode we cover:  •We need mental flexibility •GMOs, plastic, bus exhaust…are all stimulating estrogen •Tongat Ali, Myomin to cut estrogen out of your gut. Cho-wa Tea boots your brain and energy •In order to honor our feelings and let them go, men need more dopamine and women need more serotonin •John started with a question of how can I balance my brain chemistry •He created a stack of super minerals for men and women •Lithium is critical to balanced brain chemistry •How important digestion is for healthy hormone balance •Pre-digested proteins helped John manage his Parkinson’s symptoms •Burbuering and bcaba for •Vit C and grapeseed extract for receding ADD type symptoms •MARS VENUS IN THE BEDROOM •MORE TIPS •Genie in the Bottle for better relationships: 20 min game doing EVERYTHING for the woman. •Status do

John Gray is a speaker, teacher, coach and author of Men Are From Mars, Women Are For Venus.  Updated for current relationships and trends, John Gray shares a ton of great advice for bringing men and women together.  ACCESS his FREE 4-Day Online Course Here.  Fascinating, Practical and Actionable - in this interview we cover: •Dr. Gray has totally updated the content from the paradigm shifting book. •Tips for relationships and intimacy during covid times. •Specific tips for interaction with your lover/partner •Really awesome basic ideas from Mars Venus for men and women. •The most important thing in relationships are hormones. •When you have low testosterone you whine and complain •Straightforward sex tips •Is there any room for porn in a healthy sexual reality? •Techniques for tracking emotions in your relationship. •4-day Free Online Course. HOW TO GET EVERYTHING YOU WANT IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP •Considering Dopamine and Serotonin in men and women

Analyzing the process of mastery is fascinating work.  A typical day at the home office of my guests: Investing in innovative medical technology or managing many millions.  Neal Mody - Managing Director for Zoic Capital and Chris Haydel Founder of a Pasadena based wealth management firm make big decisions every day.  They're also co-hosts of Market Meditations a podcast on philosophy and finance.  In this ode to Tim Ferriss-esque podcast we cover: •Performance through the lens of financial mastery •Performance through ease and grace •Performance through intense focus •The concept of widening your aperture in order to analyze situations and make great decisions. •How meditation empowers the path of mastery •The power of “let me get back to you on that” •The importance of the teachings of Tich Nat Han and Charlie Munger    

Gwella is upleveling mushrooms to 2.0 with a truly innovative mushrooms products. Learn MORE here Peter Reitano and Daniel Sanders CEO AND CSO of Gwella In this fascinating episode we cover: •Gwella makes products combining botanicals and ingredients with powerful mushrooms •Microdosing thresholds vary for people •Peter and Daniel and I share their first experiences with mushrooms •We share our first experiences with mushrooms for performance •How do mushrooms work as adaptogens •Clarity of thought, increased energy, stress management. •Can you have too many mushrooms in your system? •Functional Mushrooms, Medicinal Mushrooms and Transformational Mushrooms, Recreational •Taking just enough is the key •What’s the difference between a drink mix and a capsulation for uses. •The difference between using mycelium versus a fruity body in mushroom supplements (Example - some cordycept variations in mycelium and fruity body. •The potential of growing your own food and medicine via a mushroom kit. •The importance of N

Dustin Wolfe owns and operates the largest sexual health clinic in North America - Novus. Now, he's bringing the same technology he uses in clinics - Acoustic Wave Therapy  - to men for home use.  YOU CAN GET $50 OFF THIS INCREDIBLE TECH HERE.  Yes, I've tried it...and yes it works like he says it does. In this fascinating and inspiring episode we cover:  •Backed by 100s of clinical studies by doctors groups including urology groups from around the world. •Shockwave and acoustic wave therapy are the same thing •Standard price is $3k for 6 20-min treatments •How this works for scar tissue all over the body •Can this work for ladies too? •Totally safe to use •The shame and anxiety around addressing ED •The testimonials are astounding •The research that backs acoustic wave therapy. •The process of developing the specific protocols to improve performance and get results without down time •Clears plaque and grows new tissue. •This is like taking your penis to the gym. •How important intimacy is for relationships.

This is part 2 of my investigation to Levels Health - the continuous glucose monitor system to correct your metabolic dysfunction.  Josh Clemente is the co-founder and former mechanical engineer for life support systems at Space X.  Now, he's designing a way to help the world with metabolic issues. In this fascinating episode of the optimal performance cover: •Follow up from Levels Health Preview •Mechanical Engineer for life support systems at Space X •Became fed up from lacks in mental and physical energy despite working out. •Inspired by Robb Wolf referencing CGM in “Wired to Eat” •What’s the difference between normal, pre-diabetic and diabetic metabolic range •We are seeing the effects of a metabolically dysfunctional society •Levels for physical performance •Ultramarathon runners using levels to optimize fat oxidation •Fluctuations in REM causing blood sugar to rise. EARLY studies! •The potential that CGM may help predict cardiac events in the future

Alec Zeck is a holistic health coach and consumer health advocate. He's a voracious researcher and online truth teller.  His story of how he became such an outspoken champion for health freedom is both harrowing and inspiring. In this hard hitting podcast we cover:  •Medical system failures and fighting against a broken system •How research, personal power and the a thirst for the truth can revolutionize health •Alec’s origin story of becoming an advocate for holistic health - Trauma, •Family working with Dr. Kelly Brogan: these pills are what’s causing this issue for you. Clean up your diet, create a process of introspection, heal trauma, and use techniques like Emotional Freedom Technique •Helping his wife work through lupus…by getting off rheumatoid arthritis drugs now symptom free •What is Health Freedoms For Humanity? Medical and health freedom for all. •Coronavirus time lines broken down: •2017 Fauci predicts that this president with deal with a surprise pandemic •2018 Event 201 occurs with John’s Hopki