EPI 197: Holistic Gut Health Doctor On Creating A Healthy Gut Microbiome, What Healthy Poop Looks Like, & Healing Autoimmune & Gut Issues. With Dr. Chanu Dasari, MD.
Release Date: 04/29/2025
EPI 205: Focus.ceo World-Renowned Life Coach David Wood Shares Simple Strategies To Make Changes & Get What You Want Out Of Life (It's Easier Than You Think).
Peak Performance Life Podcast
Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:23) Why don't we do what we know is good for us, and where do we start? (3:58) David’s simple solution to finally start lifting weights again (6:31) How one coaching question sparked a major life change (12:19) The power of massive action and accepting failure (19:42) The 4 levels of gamifying your goals (24:16) How to use the Pomodoro technique to stay focused (27:31) Where to find David’s free quiz and coaching resources (31:10) Outro Who is David Wood? David Wood is a former consulting actuary to Fortune 100 companies like Sony, Chanel, and...
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EPI 204: How 56 Year Old Julie Gibson Clark MEASURABLY Slowed Down Her Rate Of Aging and Ranked 2nd In The Rejuvenation Olympics (On A Tiny Budget).
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Show notes: (0:00) Intro (01:14) Julie’s background and introduction to health after personal trauma (02:44) From meds to natural healing and lifestyle shifts (06:10) Discovering heavy metal toxicity and chelation therapy (09:48) What is the Rejuvenation Olympics? (12:25) Her aging score and how it improved (15:48) What does her diet look like? (17:28) VO2 max training: weekly routine and impact (22:48) What supplements does she take? (24:26) Fasting mimicking diet and why she uses Prolon (27:14) Mindset, intention, and staying calm (32:56) Daily meditation and stress reduction (37:04)...
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EPI 203: Secrets Of Top Performers. Counter Intuitive Strategies To Help You Find Your NEXT LEVEL. With Alexander Feinberg
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Show notes: (0:00) Intro (01:07) Alex's background from baseball to tech to coaching (04:32) Mistakes high performers make (06:30) Doing less for better results (10:49) Creating space for deep thinking (13:06) Building productive habits that work overnight (17:11) Alex’s fitness framework for burning fat passively (21:48) Common weight loss traps and simple fixes (26:13) What sets elite performers apart? (34:32) Can you teach hunger and drive? (37:22) Health must always come first (41:54) Where to connect with Alex online and explore coaching (43:35) Outro Who is Alexander Feinberg?...
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EPI 202: World's Foremost Expert On PROTEIN Answers All Your Questions. Protein Timing, Which Type Of Protein Is Best, Intermittent Fasting, and How Much Protein Do You Really Need. With Luc van Loon, Ph.D.
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Show notes: (0:00) Intro (00:56) Meet Dr. Luc Van Loon and his background in protein research (01:51) How much protein is too much—or not enough? (06:03) Can your body really "waste" extra protein? (07:53) Is the post-workout protein window real? (09:00) Daily protein needs and what the data really says (12:51) Plant vs. animal protein (17:40) Do essential amino acid supplements work like protein powder? (22:15) What to know about collagen protein and muscle growth (30:09) Protein before bed and how your body uses it overnight (34:29) Advice for staying strong and healthy as you age (40:38)...
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EPI 201: Dr. Emily Splichal - Functional Podiatrist & Movement Specialist Shares How To Wake Up & Strengthen Your Feet.
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Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:03) Dr. Emily’s background in gymnastics and fitness (4:08) Common foot care mistakes and why most people ignore their feet (6:43) Transitioning from supportive to minimal shoes (9:25) The myth of cushion (12:14) Daily barefoot and balance routines to build foot strength (14:36) How to “wake up” your feet and improve body awareness (18:47) Toe spacers and managing bunions and plantar fasciitis (21:12) Aging, menopause, and their effects on foot health (26:32) The truth about insoles (31:39) Dr. Emily’s simple morning foot activation routine (35:25) Ankle...
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EPI 200: Dr. Neel Bulchandani - Why Your Tongue Placement & Mouth May Be Causing Your Issues. Exercises For Your Tongue & Mouth. Why Tongue Ties Can Cause Breathing, Digestion, Sleep, and TMJ Issues. Here's What To Do About It!
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Tongue Press Course Link: Use code PEAK20 to get Tongue Press for $20 ($70 off the standard price of $90) Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:28) What’s Dr. Neel’s background, and how he got into the work he does (4:47) What is a tongue tie, and how common is it? (10:05) Why tongue ties often go undiagnosed (12:12) Dr. Neel’s "airway map" and 70 patterns of dysfunction (14:09) How to screen yourself for a tongue tie (19:23) The right way to breathe and position your tongue (22:25) Nose hair, earwax, and hearing health (31:04) Floor of mouth mindfulness and tongue mobility exercise...
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EPI 199: Psychiatrist Dr. Drew Ramsey - Author of Healing The Modern Brain, Eat To Beat Depression & Anxiety, and The Happiness Diet Shares Actionable Takeaways To Improve Brain Function & Emotional Health
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Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:08) Dr. Ramsey’s path to psychiatry and roots in rural Indiana (3:15) The basics of sleep, food, and nature (7:25) Biggest mistakes people make with mental health (9:12) Neuroplasticity, inflammation, and the microbiome (18:12) Worst foods for mental health (30:25) What to eat for better brain health (31:22) Addressing trauma and emotional burdens (35:22) Strengthening your sense of connection (37:41) Benefits of grounding and being in nature (45:07) What is his preferred therapy methods (51:43) Thoughts on supplements like Omega-3s, NAC, and where to learn more...
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EPI 198: GOOD STRESS Author Jeff Krasno Shares Timeless Wisdom On Health, Longevity, Breathing, Mindfulness, & Happiness
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Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:48) Jeff’s story and 9/11 healing (4:03) Good stress vs bad stress (7:53) The psychological side of stress and emotional regulation (13:39) Ancient wellness practices and building calm through meditation (18:00) Tools for managing stress (35:51) Movement and exercise through evolution (41:20) Where to learn more about Jeff and his book (46:05) Outro Who is Jeff Krasno? Jeff is the co-founder and CEO of Commune, a masterclass platform for personal and societal well-being. He hosts the Commune podcast, interviewing a wide variety of health experts and...
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EPI 197: Holistic Gut Health Doctor On Creating A Healthy Gut Microbiome, What Healthy Poop Looks Like, & Healing Autoimmune & Gut Issues. With Dr. Chanu Dasari, MD.
Peak Performance Life Podcast
Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:00) First steps Dr. Dasari takes with new patients (3:07) Symptoms tied to gut microbiome dysfunction (4:37) Why most stool tests can be misleading (11:27) Why a food diary is the best tool (14:06) What healthy vs. unhealthy stool looks like (17:15) How to fix constipation (19:46) Top foods hurting your gut (24:12) Sugar alcohols and the hidden dangers of diet sodas (31:53) Best foods for gut health (34:59) How to properly prepare beans and legumes (38:08) Why omega fats are so important (40:52) Seed oils and how they sneak into your food (43:41) The truth about...
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EPI 196: Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD - Making Food Choices Based On NUTRIENT DENSITY. Learn How To Eat (Not How To Diet)
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Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:45) Dr. Sarah Ballantyne’s background and health journey (6:37) What does “nutrient density” actually mean? (8:58) Why current food scoring systems fall short (13:09) The hardest nutrients to get & why they matter (18:54) Breaking diet culture rules (27:09) What a typical day of eating looks like for Sarah (32:58) Weight loss tips using the Nutrivore philosophy (39:52) Lifestyle habits for sustainable change (47:500 Where to learn more about Nutrivore and Dr. Sarah Ballantyne (49:39) Outro Who is Dr. Sarah Ballantyne? Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD, is...
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(0:00) Intro
(1:00) First steps Dr. Dasari takes with new patients
(3:07) Symptoms tied to gut microbiome dysfunction
(4:37) Why most stool tests can be misleading
(11:27) Why a food diary is the best tool
(14:06) What healthy vs. unhealthy stool looks like
(17:15) How to fix constipation
(19:46) Top foods hurting your gut
(24:12) Sugar alcohols and the hidden dangers of diet sodas
(31:53) Best foods for gut health
(34:59) How to properly prepare beans and legumes
(38:08) Why omega fats are so important
(40:52) Seed oils and how they sneak into your food
(43:41) The truth about oxalates and kidney health
(47:33) Final advice and how to work with Dr. Dasari
(51:53) Outro
Who is Dr. Chanu Dasari?
Dr. Dasari’s clinical career extends to distinguished institutions around the world, such as Vanderbilt University, Oxford University (UK), and the University of California. His original research has been published in top peer-reviewed scientific journals and adopted by the US Department of Health for wide-scale implementation. Dr. Dasari is board-certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties, American College of Surgeons, and is a qualified, licensed medical practitioner by the National Board of Medical Examiners and Federation of State Medical Boards. His expertise in hernia repair, gallbladder removal, cysts, digestive disease, and cancer have earned him the reputation of being one of the highest-rated physicians in Las Vegas.
Connect with Dr. Chanu:
Website: https://dasarimd.com/
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