Optimal Performance Podcast

If you do these 5 things on Thanksgiving you'll be better off. Short solo episode to give you some tips to thrive on Thursday. Connect with me directly here: seanmccormick.com 

In this episode Marc Champagne takes us through the process of tuning up our mental fitness by asking powerful questions.  Marc is the host of the Top 50 Podcast "Behind The Human" Check out his book Personal Socrates  Achieve your goals, change your life, recover from depression all by asking the right questions.  In this episode we cover:    •What am I pretending NOT to know? •What do I want from my life? •What the hell is a mental fitness strategist? •How to wrap the week in 15 minutes with three questions: What did I learn this week? What would I have changed this week? What can I celebrate for the week? •Why you should start your day with powerful questions: Who am I right now? Who am I striving to become? •How do I want to show up today IN ONE WORD: ____________ •The importance of getting our minds into the realm of possibility. •The definition and power of the Socratic method. •Asking progressive questions propel you forward. •What questions can you ask yourself first thing in the morning? At the end

Are you ready to have your mind blown?  Most of our western medicines are based on plants found in the Amazon rain forest. So why don't we know more about them?  Enter Travis Bodick, who is about to unpack and explain a number of the most powerful indigenous plant medicines that you can use at home.  Find his books here: https://www.soulremedy.org/shop In this episode we cover:  •The experiences of psychedelic medicines •Which plant medicines for which ailments? •The power of rappe, San Pedro, psilocybin, amanita muscaria, ayahuasca and other traditional plant medicines •Snorting tired tobacco and tree ash •How plant medicines change effect over time of use •How Travis’s psychedelic use helped his crippling depression •What is Kambo, and why people use it •Why pharmaceutical companies are researching Kambo •Kambo for a cold, improved respiration, depression, energy enhancement, long covid, psoriasis •Demystifying tobacco use in healing applications •Which of these compounds can be used alone at home •Travis’s

Charles Darwin said "It is not the strongest of the species that survives but the most adaptable." The reason you're alive now is because your ancestors were able to adapt the environment around them. Now is no different. Robert Overweg has been developing frameworks and systems for individuals and Fortune 50 companies for a long time.  Adaptable Mindset lays out tools and systems to help you develop a mindset that will help you thrive. With a focus on technology, creativity and expression...these models work.  In this episode we cover: •Embrace, Play and be Critical in order to stay adaptable •Opening up the minds of individuals and organization and increasing flexibility to flourish creatively •When you feel out of control, find a way to spark your energy •Start with a list of what inspires you •The connection between Nobel Laureates and creative expression/hobbies •How can you stay ahead in a tech-driven world. •The importance of understanding emerging technology

If you're not taking collagen powder daily...where have you BEEN?! Protein, joint support, gut health, lean muscle mass support.. but in your coffee? Whole 30 approved and and NSF For Sport Certified. Yep! Sean Lake is the co-founder  of BUBS Naturals which gives 10% of all proceeds to support retired special opps veterans. Win Win.  Get 20% off your entire first online order here: https://shop.bubsnaturals.com/discount/OPP In this ep

Chris Masterjohn PhD a leading researcher in the world of nutrition and health has released his Covid Guide: The food and supplement guide for the Coronavirus.  You can find him here: https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/ Find The Covid Guide here:  In this poignant and timely interview we cover: •There is  more than one solution for staying healthy and resilient during covid. •Nutrients play a key part in the strength of your immune system. •Vit D, Arginine, Vit C, Zinc lozenges •Essential nutrients for early covid. •Clarity on optimal Vitamin D levels 50-60 ng/ml •Trials that support arginine for covid…as covid depletes arginine levels. •Understanding Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome with Covid •Questions about Ziverdo kits… •Chris Masterjohn has been translating and sharing important nutrition literature for years •Chris clarifies some hard to understand narratives of the pandemic •Thinking deeply about ivermectin •Freedom and fear

Dylan Beynon, Founder and CEO at Mindbloom is helping to pave the way for psychedelic medicine.  In-home ketamine therapy is effective for treating depression and anxiety. Mindbloom is helping to pave the way for transforming lives.  Find them HERE: https://www.mindbloom.com/ In this episode we cover:  •Personal at-home ketamine therapy is helping people deal with anxiety and depression •Ketamine compared to anti-depressants or SSRIs •60-75% effective for treating anti-depressants when used as a stand alone injection •How to describe the feeling of Ketamine •Ketamine therapy to get back to clearer first principles, deeper insights, •How Mindbloom ketamine therapy process works more effectively than talk therapy •Why is psychedelic therapy becoming so popular? •How Mindbloom founder experienced Ketamine therapy for himself and built a business to help others •The importance of preparation prior to using ketamine and also integration afterward •How coaching and macrodosing protocols work best •What does the fut

ARX is cutting edge.  Flat out. ARX is among the most technologically advanced workout systems in the world.  The perfect weight in the perfect range of motion with optimal results every time. Incredible study results support the benefits to classic weight training.  You can go to arxfit.com to learn more. If you want to receive $500 off, tell them you heard this episode.  In this incredible podcast we cover: •Review of the Biohacking Conference •How adaptive resistance works •The keys to becoming the strongest lazy person. •The foundations of slow, controlled, intense workouts ala Body By Science •Why haven’t gyms evolved in the last 30 years? •Static weight and range of motion. •Strength, V02Max, Fat loss, Lean muscle mass, •Weight lifting helps cardiovascular fitness

We're all wondering humanity is heading. At the core of the conversation we have to consider transhumanism, technology and the power of our biology.  We talk through it all, including my favorite product for gut health - you can get 10% off with a money back guarantee HERE - https://leakygutguardian.com/optimalperformance In this awesome conversation we cover: •An inability of a large portion of the population to apply basic critical thinking to what’s happening right now in the world. •The importance of critical thinking in health •What can we look out for in Transhumanism •Why is health optimization important? •Historical origin stories of humanity •The goal of ending human suffering and activate biologically optimal health. Taking people from sick to super human. •How our division as people is keeping us from progress. •We’re still stuck in the Platonic world view…and haven’t evolved past it. •The specific formulation of Leaky Gut Guardian and it’s lab •The simplified explanation of how to repair leaky gu

Do me a solid, and leave a me a review on your favorite podcast player. Cheers.  Here are the podcasts I love! Healthy Rebellion Radio: Robb and Nicki breakdown listener's health questions   Huberman Lab: Dr. Huberman breaks down complicated scientific issues in an  understandable and accessible way   Ben Greenfield Fitness Podcast: The OG for Optimal Performance   Awesome Health from biOptimizers Great guest, inquisitive questions and informative health tips   High Intensity Health  Mike Mutzel breaks down data, trends and nutrition science   Bulletproof Radio Dave Asprey the king of biohacking covers the gamut    Rune Soup Gordon White on Magic, The Paranormal, Culture and Integrated living Jordan B. Peterson Podcast Psychology, Culture, Humanity, Philosophy and more   The Lifestylist Podcast Luke Storey bring the best of health and spirituality under one roof   Wellness Force Josh Trent shares the best ways to think about living at high vibration Tim Ferriss Show Titans of commerce, art and philos

With one breath you can determine what food to eat.  With one breath you'll know whether you're in fat burning mode or not. WOW.  LUMEN...is a metabolic game changer. Imagine losing weight and improving your metabolic flexibility (which we know now is critical for health).  You can get 15% off LUMEN HERE.  Or go use the code "Sean" for 15% off.  In this super interesting episode we cover:  •How do you know which macro is best for you throughout the day? •How important is flexibility in your food choices? •Your breath can tell you what’s best to eat for the day •Knowing precisely when you can eat carbs for activity. •How the first two weeks of LUMEN set you up for long-term success - based on the studies. •How LUMEN can lead to better food choices and intuitive eating •The importance of carb cycling in order to preserve the enzymes needed to break them down •You’re going to always celebrate with food, so plan accordingly  

I thought I couldn't be surprised by emerging health tech.  I was wrong! Envision a future where people get healing from Virtual Reality, Technology induced psychedelics states.  Find out more about all of Lyle's amazing projects at  Geniusx.com  entheo.digital enterandromeda.com/blog @luminouslyle on IG In this very futuristic episode we cover:  •Replacing pharmaecuticals with digital therapeutics •Defining digital therapeutics - neurohacking and creating different brainwave states using technology: wellness technology •Technodelics: Creating psychedelic states through digital therapeutics - Entheodigital makes  Sound Self which creates a similar effect as a psilocybin within 15-20min •How Lyle thinks about the balance of our default reality and virtual/online reality •Highlighting some of the emerging technoglo •A VR game for kids to help with ADD/ADHD •The future includes learning in VR open world. Waking around in a VR campus, attending classes from a wide array of instructors Help make this podcast possi

Holysmokes, what an experience. 5 days without protein. 5 days without any sugar whatsoever. And the results speak for themselves.  •Better mental clarity •Lower inflammation •Weight loss •Appetite reset •Portion control insights •Better sleep Check out the Prolon 5-Day Fasting Mimicking Diet HERE. 

Fasting while eating for 5 days in a row.  Already losing weight, and digestion resetting.  What a fascinating process.  Find out more about Prolon here. 

Fasting while eating for 5 days in a row.  Already losing weight, and digestion resetting.  What a fascinating process.  Find out more about Prolon here. 

Day 2 report on my experience with Prolon's fasting mimicking diet.  How am I doing?  https://prolonfmd.com/

My 5-day report of the Fasting Mimicking Diet from Prolon Weight on day 1 - 208 https://prolonfmd.com/

The 5-Day Fasting Mimicking Diet is the most researched, most effective fasting protocol in the world. And you can eat the whole time.  It blows the top off of the ideas I had about fasting.  Dr. Joseph Antoun is the CEO and chairman at L-Nutra. Founded by Valter Longo - L-Ntura is largely thought of as the most science based approach to fasting in the world.  Learn more HERE In this totally eye-opening episode we cover:  •What is a fasting mimicking diet specifically •The cells stays fasted while you’re still eating plant based •Why intermittent fasting may not be ideal •Currently 16 clinical trials studying the fasting mimicking diet •1 prolon per month for three months •20s or 30s for weight loss, do it 2-3 times per year •For older populations, with health goals do prolon once a month for three months, then quarterly. •Fast bar is equivalent to water when it comes metabolic response - IN A CLINICAL TRIAL. •65-70% of customers are women •12-14 hours  is the best fasting period for healthy people according

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We're half the men our grandfathers were, and now you can do something about it.  GET A $45 mail in hormone test and virtual dr. visit here. honehealth.com/opp Saad Alam found out he had the testosterone of an 80 year old when he was in his 30s. So he created what is now the fastest growing men's health company in the US.  The future of health optimization is here. And we cover it in this awesome episode of Optimal Performance. •Why Saad NEEDED to create a testosterone improvement company •The jarring psychological effects of low T •40% of men over 35 suffer from low T •Our fathers generation had 26% more T and 50% more •More testosterone = fewer cardiac events, generally happier •Primary care physicians aren’t trained to help you with hormone optimization •How Hone Health works - Get the test in the mail, send in blood sample, talk to a doc, determine best action to take, receive medication. Re-consult with doc, and retest… •Most medications have noticeable results in 3-6 weeks •The benefits of Clomid •How