Peak Performance Life Podcast

You only want to live longer if you’re doing so in a healthy manner. Longevity when you’re in pain or feeling terrible is something of a curse. Listen as Oz Garcia shares his thoughts on living with energy in your 70’s and beyond.

Oz Garcia is a huge name in the world of biohacking and anti-aging. He’s been helping people age in a healthy way for many years and he’s extremely knowledgeable about what it takes to live a long, healthy life.

He works with everyone from celebrities to laymen helping to create individualized programs that build stronger, healthier bodies. He joins me today to chat about his methods, his thoughts, and what he’s learned as he’s reached his own later years.

If you’ve been struggling to get started with a good functional health program, then you won’t want to miss out on this conversation. Oz details why sleep is important at every age and stage of life. He’s also digging into his own diet and why he’s made the choices that he has. He also notes that his diet isn’t the right diet for everyone.

Most importantly however, is his focus on building a strong and flexible brain. Your brain is your key to making true change in your life. Creating mindfulness practices, moving your body, and reading are all integral to living a long healthy life.

Listen in to hear all of Oz’s amazing advice and recommendations.

In This Episode:

[00:16] Oz Garcia joins me to chat all about anti-aging and living with energy in your later years.

[01:24] Listen as he shares his background, work and how he got started in biohacking.

[07:37] What are some of the biggest changes in learning he’s seen over the years?

[10:02] Learn more about the history of social behavior and how it has impacted overall health and changing ideology.

[15:25] What should you focus on as you get older?

[18:53] Why he has a very plant heavy diet.

[21:29] How the human palate and brain work together to keep you stuck in unhealthy patterns.

[24:06] Does he avoid any particular foods?

[30:21] What he does for dessert.

[34:12] Oz’s advice for people who are struggling to make changes.

[38:14] You have to think through your decisions when you’re overcome with cravings.

[40:53] Learn more about the Waking Up App and how it helps with mindfulness.

[43:53] Your practices have to follow you no matter where you go.

[46:53] Oz shares his final words of wisdom.

[47:17] Connect with Oz.

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Want to keep track of your health but aren’t sure where to start? Feeling tired, overwhelmed, or just not as healthy as you should be? There are essential tests that will give you and your doctor a good idea of where you stand with your overall health and where you can improve. And even if you are feeling healthy, these tests will let you peek under the hood and ensure everything is running well.

Most of us only get ourselves checked by a doctor when we start to feel symptoms. We get too busy living life to even get a blood test done. Today we talk with a Functional Medicine Practitioner, Board-Certified Clinical Nutritionist, and Owner of Ryan Kennedy LLC., Ryan Kennedy himself. He shares how he helps his clients thru a holistic approach utilizing results-based natural therapies to improve their health.

Ryan is a Functional Medicine Practitioner, Traditional Naturopath, and Board-Certified Clinical Nutritionist who helps people improve their health through lifestyle and dietary changes. He is passionate about educating his patients to modify their lifestyles properly to avoid and reverse obesity/weight gain, depression, fatigue, digestive issues, hormone imbalances, and chronic diseases.

Unlike conventional medicine, Ryan doesn’t address symptoms but rather uses natural approaches to support and enhance your body’s ability to heal. His holistic approach utilizes the best and most appropriate techniques to help you feel and function at your best.

Connect with Ryan:

Website: https://ryankennedyhealth.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/ryanckennedy/

Listen to his podcast: https://ryankennedyhealth.com/podcast/

Show notes:

[1:58] Where does he start when he works with clients?

[4:40] What are the tests he does for his clients?

[11:20] What are tests people should be getting?

[14:10] On oxalates

[18:18] What are his thoughts on having a morning routine?

[31:27] What’s the psychology of why people still consume unhealthy foods?

[37:14] How much of this comes from how you were raised?

[40:33] Where to find Ryan

[46:55] Outro

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Living a healthy life means understanding how you can positively impact your stress and energy levels through diet, exercise, and good sleep habits. Jason Sani joins me to share his tips and tricks for building consistent energy stores and why your mindset is the key. Listen in to hear how food, sleep, and exercise impact your overall health and you can start making changes today.

Few people realize how much of an energy drain eating food and then digesting it is on the body. You have over 20 feet of intestines in your body working to process the foods you eat. That is a lot of tissue your body has to power just to properly use the fuel you provide to it. This is just one of the many reasons that eating a healthy diet is paramount to good health.

Something to keep in mind is that the food we eat today is nothing like the food we ate even 20 years ago. You may find that the food you’ve eaten your entire life is the cause of your lack of energy. The first step to understanding how what you eat affects your life is to start a food journal and keep track of everything you’re eating.

Even if you can only journal a few days at a time, this practice will open your eyes to how much you’re eating and which foods drain your energy.

Sleep and exercise go hand in hand with helping to boost your energy levels. People today tend to get less and less sleep and this has been directly correlated with the increasing number of Alzheimer’s diagnoses. Set yourself up for success by creating a bedtime routine you can stick to and stick to it. Your body needs periods of rest to regenerate and build cells. Give it the time it needs.

Exercise boosts energy in multiple ways. First, you experience the endorphins and focus that comes with getting in a good work out. Then your body continues to function at a higher level because the more you move and the stronger you are, the more energy you have. You can also multi-task during your workouts and listen to books or podcasts. Work your body and mind at the same time to sustain higher levels of energy.

Jason shares some amazing tips and advice during our discussion that will help you get started on the path to a healthier life today. Listen in and let us know how these tips help you.

In This Episode:

[01:15] Jason Sani joins Talor to discuss increasing mental and physical energy.

[02:17] Meet Jason and hear his take on the gift we’ve been given of our bodies.

[03:57] Listen as Jason shares his advice on increasing energy through nutrition.

[06:46] Learn how tightly related our digestive system and energy level are.

[08:06] What kinds of foods can you remove from your diet to boost energy?

[12:19] Jason gives action steps for increasing your awareness of the food you consume.

[14:01] How health shaming affects your relationship with food.

[16:58] It is important to note that the food we are eating now versus 20 years ago is very different.

[19:49] Exercise is extremely important for keeping energy levels up.

[23:41] Learn how you can multitask with your exercise time.

[25:16] If you make exercise a part of your daily routine, then you’ll always have time. Something is better than nothing.

[28:29] Why you shouldn’t allow the process of aging to keep you from staying fit and active.

[32:37] Reflect on what you’re doing throughout the day and see what drains you and what energizes you.

[35:02] Jason shares how you can get started with an exercise routine.

[39:05] Strength training, long-distance cardio, etc. what does Jason recommend?

[42:29] Build a routine to get better quality sleep.

[46:26] Understand how sleep affects all aspects of your body and health and take the time to journal about the quality of sleep you’re getting.

[49:10] How you can use hot/cold showers to increase energy and build better sleep habits.

[50:51] Learn why your mental state has a heavy impact on your health and energy.

[54:42] What are some actions you can take to reduce your stress levels?

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When you change your life and change your eating habits you never have to diet again. Counting calories is not a long term solution. Listen in to learn how I keep 9% body fat year round without dieting or counting calories.

If you’ve been following the podcast for any amount of time you’ll know that I cut out most carbs due to high levels of inflammation in my body. However, you can eat carbs if your body doesn’t react the same way.

The most important thing is to make sure you’re eating clean organic foods that aren’t filled with added sugars and processed with tons of preservatives. Even the meat you eat needs to be clean meat. Grass-fed, pasture raised, cage-free protein is what you should be looking for.

Processed sugars and grain-based proteins are a no go! In fact I even eat very little in the way of fruit unless I’m picking out berries. Most fruits have way more sugar in them than I need and berries have amazing antioxidants.

It’s not all about the daily diet however. I also make sure to move daily. When I’m not moving, I feel terrible.

Listen in to hear what I eat every day, get some recommendations on clean brands you can start incorporating into your diet, and why this is all so important to me. Your health is the most important thing. It doesn’t matter how much money you make if you die too young to enjoy it.

In This Episode:

[00:06] A quick note before we dive into the topic.

[01:59] First things first, I don’t follow a specific diet.

[03:27] Why you shouldn’t just focus on body fat as a whole.

[04:40] Counting calories is not health. Learn more!

[07:05] What I look for when I’m buying food.

[09:19] How do I keep 9% body fat year round without dieting or counting calories?

[12:09] Salt is important to have in your diet if you’re working out heavily.

[14:56] What dinner looks like in my house.

[17:05] The other proteins I’ll source for dinner.

[18:18] All of the food recommendations I’ve made don’t follow any diet. I just eat this way.

[20:20] My number one goal in life.

[23:21] Don’t wait until it’s too late to prioritize your health.

[24:28] Learn more about how I stick to a very low body fat percentage without dieting.

[26:31] Going to the gym in the middle of the day is part of the work day for me.

[29:10] Find a long term thing that works for you because counting calories isn’t it.

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If you look around, there is always someone in the world who grew up in a similar place, time, and situation as you, who managed to change their life for the better. But just because it's possible to change your life doesn't mean it's easy.

In today’s episode, we are joined by Author, Psychology Expert, Life Coach, and Motivational Speaker, Dr. Cheyenne Bryant, to talk about the power of the mind to get you the life you want. She also shares a few steps you can start doing to change your thoughts and mindset to ultimately change your life.

Dr. Cheyenne Bryant is a Psychology Expert, renowned Life Coach, Teen Mom Life Coach on MTV, ranked #1 Author in SUCCESS Magazines top 20, the President of NAACP; branch #1069, Founder of Dr. Bryant Institute, Founder of Dr. Bryant Foundation, author of the award-winning Readers Favorite Five-Star book, “Mental Detox,” Motivational Speaker, community activist, host, and brand ambassador.

Dr. Bryant’s mission is to spread her message and expertise on how to lead a healthier, happier, balanced, and more fulfilling life. For years, she has shared her wisdom, awareness, mastery, and insight through her private practice, book, lectures, workshops, and assisting individuals with life impairments and challenges. Dr. Bryant embarked on a similar journey as the one you are undertaking, assisted by Iyanla Vanzant, Oprah Winfrey, Marriane Williamson, and many more. Dr. Bryant’s passion for healing, encouraging, and empowering others is what led her to become a Doctor of Psychology and Life Coach.

Dr. Bryant attended the Cal State University of Northridge at the age of 17. While there, she obtained a double degree in Psychology and Pan African studies. During her first two years, she was undecided as to what field she should pursue as a career. Organically, she ended up choosing psychology. She still wasn’t quite sure why, however. She didn’t realize what had triggered her interest until she entered the Master’s Program at the University of Phoenix. She was about halfway through the Master’s program, and boom! It hit her! She had A LOT of healing within herself that needed to be done. Dr. Bryant’s desire for self-fulfillment, healing, peace, and balance within herself and others drew her to the field of psychology. Being the overachiever that she is, Dr. Bryant decided to pursue her Doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University.

Learn more about Dr. Cheyenne at:

Website: https://drbryant.co/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/DrCBryant

IG: https://www.instagram.com/_drbryant/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/_DrBryant

Grab a copy of her book at: https://amzn.to/3QWBbT7

Show notes:

[1:51] Dr. Cheyenne’s brief background and how she got to where she is

[7:59] The importance of self-regulation

[11:53] Her advice for the people who know that they can be more than who they are now

[15:58] How do you change your thoughts?

[22:18] Clutter and momentum can not coexist

[27:50] On boredom and what we can do to overcome it

[30:35] Safeguarding what you allow into your mind

[32:22] What you can do to train your mind

[39:23] Where to find Dr. Cheyenne?

[41:12] Outro

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