EPI 213: EYE HEALTH Secrets With Dr. Pam Theriot. Staring At Screens All Day? Use These Tips To Save Your Eyes & Avoid Dry Eyes
Release Date: 08/19/2025
EPI 232: Michael Snyder, PhD. Stanford Professor Shares His Thoughts On Full Body MRI Scans, DNA Testing, Continuous Glucose Monitoring, And The Future Of Health & Longevity Optimization
Peak Performance Life Podcast
Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:41) Who is Dr. Michael Snyder, and what does he do? (3:44) Catching type 2 diabetes early through personal health tracking (5:59) Why knowing your health baseline matters more than one-time scans (8:49) Using smartwatches to detect illness before symptoms (12:02) Tracking health on a budget (17:04) Why glucose monitors may be the most powerful health tool (18:26) Diabetes subtypes and why one diet does not work for everyone (20:57) Figuring out your diabetic type (24:57) Diet and foods for diabetes (31:55) GLP-1 drugs, benefits, risks, and who they help most (40:26)...
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EPI 231: How To LIVE LONGER With Dr. Valter Longo. The Optimal Diet For Longevity, Fasting Done The Wrong & The Right Way, And How The "Fasting Mimicking Diet" Works
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Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:56) Dr. Longo’s surprising path from music student to aging expert (2:00) Early yeast studies and the 10x lifespan breakthrough (3:56) Launching the Fasting Mimicking Diet and supporting clinical trials (6:15) The dangers of long-term calorie restriction and yo-yo dieting (12:18) Why 12-hour fasting is safer than 16+ hours (18:22) Key differences in fasting for women (20:52) What’s actually in the Fasting Mimicking Diet (23:41) How often to do it and who benefits most (28:47) Regenerating organs with stem cells and fasting (34:55) The Longevity Diet (38:11)...
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EPI 230: Inner Excellence - Train Your Mind For Extraordinary Performance And The Best Possible Life. With #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Jim Murphy
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Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:00) Jim’s journey from pro athlete to elite coach (2:54) The desert years (4:18) How Inner Excellence went viral thanks to AJ Brown (7:17) Why performance training and life training are the same (8:09) The 3 mindset traps (8:56) “Selfless is fearless”: how to get out of your own way (12:28) The BFF framework (14:40) How to change your belief system and grow beyond your limits (16:23) The “secret hours” that shape your life (22:01) Morning routines, phone addiction & starting your day right (24:19) What The Best Possible Life teaches about joy, love,...
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EPI 229: Ryan Gottfredson Ph.D. - The 4 Mindsets To Become The Best Version Of Yourself.
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Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:05) Ryan’s journey from sports psychology to mindset research (2:41) The story of Cheryl and the difference between “doing” and “being” (6:37) Why mindset matters more than skillset (9:09) Fixed vs. Growth Mindset (11:54) Closed vs. Open mindset and the power of feedback (22:28) Prevention vs. Promotion mindset: how goals change your wiring (29:57) Inward vs. Outward mindset: seeing others as people, not objects (34:08) Trauma, healing, and upgrading your inner programming (35:50) Three levels of development: from journaling to deeper healing (41:40) How...
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EPI 228: Andrew Koutnik, PhD - Why Improving Your Metabolic Health With Evidence Based Solutions Is The Most Important Thing You Can Do. Plus How To Manage & Avoid Getting Both Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes.
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Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:17) Dr. Andrew Koutnik’s background & obesity struggles (5:00) Lifestyle’s surprising role in autoimmune disease risk (7:47) The rise of metabolic dysfunction in kids and adults (13:17) Key health markers to watch (18:55) Can a ketogenic diet reverse metabolic dysfunction? (30:04) 10-year ketogenic case study results (42:30) Advice for the “average” person looking to feel better (51:10) How to reduce carbs without giving up your favorite foods (57:50) Why short-term cravings can cost your long-term health (1:01:10) Why current diabetes guidelines may not...
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EPI 227: She Travels The World To Learn Health Secrets From The Last Remaining Tribes That Still Live Off The Land. With The Sherlock Holmes Of Health Mary Ruddick
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Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:11) Mary’s global travels and ancestral healing approach (2:18) Exploring microbes and FMT in Norway (3:14) Why “fun” is vital to healing (5:17) How dance restores the body and mind (7:27) Why many tribes don’t get diseases (9:54) The healing power of sunlight (12:47) Mayan culture’s built-in gratitude practice (14:37) Birth microbes and their role in immunity (17:00) The Chaga tribe’s joyful, nutrient-rich lifestyle (19:57) How modern diets are failing and why (26:47) Safe carbohydrates depending on health issue (30:04) C-section births and rebuilding...
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EPI 226: Stanford Professor Shares Simple Strength Training "Hack" That Gets Better Results Than Steroids! Use It To Get Past Your Plateau. Plus Circadian Rhythm & Sleep Tips Revealed. With H. Craig Heller
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Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:43) The accidental discovery that launched it all (2:18) Why the palm, not the arm, is key to heat transfer (5:00) Pull-up performance nearly triples using hand cooling (7:56) How the CoolMitt works and why it matters (15:39) Why cold plunges aren’t the same as cooling during workouts (21:31) Circadian rhythms and peak performance timing (25:21) Tips to reduce jet lag and adjust your internal clock (29:42) The link between sleep, memory, and weight gain (31:29) Natural fixes for sleep apnea and insomnia (39:02) Why eating earlier helps your metabolism (43:08) Why...
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EPI 225: Legendary Strength & Conditioning Coach Michael Boyle Explains Why Most People Train The WRONG Way (And What You Can Do Instead). Smarter Training That Is Healthier, More Functional, & Reduces Risk Of Injury As You Age
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Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:55) Mike Boyle’s journey from bartender to elite trainer (3:39) Why traditional body part splits don't make sense for most people (6:45) What “functional training” really means (13:00) One-legged exercises vs. heavy squats (16:39) Why sprinters look better than bodybuilders (18:56) The truth about Instagram fitness and drug use (21:53) How to transition from “gym bro” training to smart, full-body workouts (25:55) Why warming up matters more than you think (29:26) The importance of posture, mobility, and foam rolling (35:53) What real fitness should prepare...
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EPI 224: Sounding The Alarm On Spinach & Other So Called "Healthy" Foods That Are High In Toxic Oxalates & Could Be The Cause Of Your Health Issues. With The Author Of "Toxic Superfoods" Sally K. Norton
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Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:17) Sally’s return and her health journey (3:10) Discovering oxalates (6:11) What are oxalates, and the worst high-oxalate food to avoid (10:23) Symptoms of oxalate toxicity that most people miss (14:39) Safe daily oxalate intake (18:54) Why most doctors miss this (21:06) Other plant toxins: lectins, phytates, and more (24:28) How processed and plant-based foods damage gut health (27:01) Talor’s raw vegan diet gone wrong (30:35) Brown rice vs. white rice (34:52) Sally’s top recommended foods and swaps (38:08) Fruits and legumes: What’s safe, what’s not...
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EPI 223: How Women Can EAT MORE And LOSE WEIGHT + Increase Their ENERGY By Fixing Their Metabolism & Hormones. With Board Certified Functional Nutrition Practitioner Dani Conway
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Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:07) Meet Dani Conway and her personal health journey (2:34) Why “eat more to weigh less” actually works (4:17) Macronutrient tracking: the right way (5:26) What metabolism really is and how to improve it (6:50) The calorie debate (9:50) First steps Dani takes with new clients (11:36) When carnivore and elimination diets make sense (12:59) Gut health: testing, symptoms & what to look for (15:08) Is bloating real? Yes, and here's why (18:19) Building metabolism with food, strength training & sleep (20:39) Hormone balancing the right way (24:00) Detoxing,...
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(0:00) Intro
(1:08) Dr. Pam Theriot and her background
(2:05) The TEDx talk: “Seeing Clearly in a Screen-Filled World”
(4:18) How long can you go without blinking?
(5:51) Why screens reduce blinking and cause dry eyes
(7:11) Easy changes to make your screen setup eye-friendly
(8:21) The “prepare, perform, preserve” approach
(10:34) Thoughts on blue light and nighttime screen use
(13:09) Why sleep affects your eyes more than you think
(16:21) How common is dry eye?
(20:31) What happens to our vision in our 40s
(21:40) Eye drops and natural sunlight
(26:54) Cataracts: what to know long before your 60s
(29:24) The best diet and supplements for healthy vision
(34:35) The 20-20-20 rule
(36:41) Dr. Pam’s four daily eye care steps
(38:35) Where to find Dr. Pam’s book, TEDx talk, and free vision guide
(40:41) Outro
Who is Dr. Pam Theriot?
Dr. Pam Theriot is an internationally recognized optometrist and dry eye specialist who has spoken on stages worldwide, captivating audiences ranging from hundreds to over a thousand attendees. With this extensive expertise, she has addressed healthcare practitioners, sharing insights and advanced treatments.
She has also honed the unique skill of connecting with dry eye sufferers through patient-centric language. Dr. Theriot has mastered the art of simplifying complex medical concepts to empower patients to better understand their condition. This motivates them to take actionable steps in managing their dry eye symptoms.
Dr. T’s dynamic presentations offer practical solutions for challenges such as digital device use, wearing contact lenses, keeping up with the latest eye makeup trends, and enjoying outdoor activities. This makes her a trusted voice in the field. She always emphasizes tips to enhance vision and support a healthy tear film. In addition to her impactful speaking engagements, she has developed online programs tailored to dry eye sufferers' everyday needs.
In 2021, Dr. T's expertise extended to being appointed to a role on the Public Awareness Committee of the Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society (TFOS), a global leader in eye health education. Additionally, she founded a patient-facing dry eye vlog. Dr. T's ability to bridge the gap between clinical expertise and patient understanding has made her a sought-after speaker and advocate in the optometric world.
Connect with Dr. Theriot:
Website: https://www.pamtheriot.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamtheriot/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/PamTheriotODFAAO/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/pam.theriot/?hl=en
Get the guide: https://www.pamtheriot.com/tedx
Grab a copy: https://www.pamtheriot.com/book
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