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
Release Date: 11/18/2025
EPI 264: The Most Important Thing Most People Aren't Doing To Live A Long Happy Healthy Life. With Peak Performance Founder Talor Zamir
Peak Performance Life Podcast
Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:23) Will you live long enough to meet your great-grandchildren? (2:12) The power of morning thinking time and gratitude (4:12) How unhealthy habits can shorten family time (6:05) Breaking health patterns passed through generations (8:47) Why health should be your number one priority (14:50) Staying committed to health when others question you (16:06) Food, habits, addiction, and feeling your best (17:58) Taking control of your mornings and your mindset (21:03) The three-year ideal life exercise (25:18) How thinking time changed Talor’s career (28:43) Long-term...
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EPI 263: Dr. Chanu Dasari - Fiber, Healthy & Unhealthy Poop, Antibiotics & More! Gut Health Doctor On Healing Autoimmune Disease & Serious Gut Issues
Peak Performance Life Podcast
Show notes: (0:00) Intro (02:27) Dr. Dasari’s personal autoimmune health journey (07:20) Different fiber types and finding what works (15:03) The limits of gut microbiome testing (18:57) What healthy poop may look like (22:44) Constipation, stool softeners, and hydration (26:12) Foods, medications, and habits that harm gut health (31:13) Supporting the microbiome during antibiotic use (35:21) Gut-friendly breakfast ideas (43:03) Stress, trauma, and unmet personal needs (48:18) How the MindGut Immunity Clinic supports patients (51:54) Where to find Dr. Chanu (54:25) Outro Who is Dr....
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EPI 262: Biological Dentistry vs. Traditional Dentistry. What Most People & Most Dentists Get WRONG. Fluoride, Toothpaste, Mouthwash, Tongue Scraping, Root Canals, Fillings, Crowns, & More! With Dr. Dominik Nischwitz
Peak Performance Life Podcast
Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:47) Dr. Dome’s personal health journey (6:18) What biodentistry means (16:31) Common oral health mistakes (18:56) Fluoride vs. hydroxyapatite toothpaste (24:02) Why Dr. Dome recommends ditching harsh mouthwash (25:14) Oil pulling and oral microbiome support (26:26) Copper tongue scraping for bad breath (30:09) Metals, root canals, and wisdom teeth concerns (37:00) Food, acidity, and tooth health (39:41) Root canal questions and alternatives (48:48) Where to find Dr. Dome and certified biodentists (51:26) Outro Who is Dr. Dominik Nischwitz? Dr. Dominik...
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EPI 261: Bill Campbell PhD - Fat Loss & Muscle Building Researcher Shares The Minimal Effective Strength Training Dose For Men & Women. Plus What Cardio Training Does For Fat Loss & Muscle
Peak Performance Life Podcast
Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:50) Bill’s background in sports nutrition, bodybuilding, and fat loss research (2:26) Minimum effective dose for strength training (8:27) Best training volume and frequency for muscle growth (12:38) Full-body workouts vs. body part splits (15:25) Opposing muscle groups and keeping weight training focused (19:18) Cardio, strength training, diet, and fat loss (28:21) Why protein matters for fat loss and muscle (36:10) Calories in, calories out, and the protein exception (41:47) Menopause, energy, weight gain, and body changes (44:34) Hormone therapy and quality of...
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EPI 260: A Research-Backed Way Of Eating To Protect Your Brain. Plus Foods Shown To Support Memory, Cognition, And Long Term Brain Health. With Laura Morris
Peak Performance Life Podcast
Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:12) Laura Morris’ background and her mother’s brain health research (3:36) What the MIND diet is and how it compares to Mediterranean and DASH diets (7:53) Leafy greens, vegetables, and berries for brain support (14:59) Whole grains, beans, and flexible eating (21:59) Foods to limit for better brain health (29:08) Olive oil, nuts, seeds, fish, and healthy proteins (35:38) Wine, alcohol, and brain health (41:57) Seed oils, fried foods, and eating out (46:32) Cooking methods, high heat, and inflammation (49:11) Laura’s resources, books, and where to learn more...
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EPI 259: Foods For Brain Health With Dr. Drew Ramsey - Author of "Healing The Modern Brain: Nine Tenets To Build Mental Fitness And Revitalize Your Mind"
Peak Performance Life Podcast
Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:12) How nutrition became part of his psychiatry practice (5:45) Brain chemistry, mood, and mental fitness (9:02) The role of medication, therapy, and lifestyle habits (17:19) The nine tenets of mental fitness (21:43) Nutrient density and why it matters for the brain (23:13) Folate, B vitamins, and depression risk (27:21) Top brain food categories (34:16) Pasta, Mediterranean eating, and brain health (39:59) Whole foods, keto, and processed food reduction (48:30) Lower-carb eating, healthy fats, protein, and mental health (54:42) Where to find Dr. Ramsey’s book and...
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EPI 258: The Lifestyle Investor - Living A Well Balanced Life & Creating Financial Freedom. With Justin Donald
Peak Performance Life Podcast
Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:22) Justin Donald’s early career and first business lessons (4:29) Defining financial freedom and passive income goals (6:34) Calculating survival, lifestyle, and ideal income (9:06) Choosing family time over constant work (16:01) Using real estate to create financial freedom (21:49) Why real estate is a strong wealth-building path (24:37) The danger of too much leverage (31:20) How Justin’s team reviews deals and avoids red flags (41:12) Where to find Justin’s book, podcast, and resources (45:15) Outro Who is Justin Donald? Justin Donald is the...
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EPI 257: Does CREATINE Improve Mental Health, Energy, & Symptoms Of Sleep Deprivation? Plus How Exercise, Different Foods, & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Improve Your Mood. With Dr. Nicholas Fabiano
Peak Performance Life Podcast
Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:33) Meet Dr. Nicholas Fabiano and his work in lifestyle psychiatry (4:41) Exercise, depression, prevention, and treatment (9:50) How to “prescribe” exercise using the FITT principle (15:38) Nutrition, ultra-processed foods, and mental health (17:46) Microplastics, processed foods, and exposure risks (23:58) Creatine for depression, cognition, and brain energy (28:21) Creatine, sleep loss, and cognitive performance (35:42) Sleep hygiene tips that support better rest (38:56) How CBT helps change thoughts, behaviors, and mood (43:18) CBT vs. longer-term talk...
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EPI 256: Four-Time Olympic Athlete On Beliefs, Identity, & The Question That Changes Everything. Plus REDEFINING What Is "REALISTIC" For Your Life. With Heather Moyse
Peak Performance Life Podcast
Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:00) Heather Moyse’s Olympic and athletic background (2:19) Champion mindset and value-based choices (7:48) Parenting, support, and being your child’s biggest fan (20:54) Regret, potential, and choosing the right path (29:29) One step back, two steps forward (32:43) Redefining realistic and breaking limits (43:35) The Podium Process: dream, plan, pursue, achieve (46:05) “How close can I get?” as a mindset tool (50:43) Heather’s book, coaching, and where to find her Who is Heather Moyse? Heather Moyse is one of Canada’s most accomplished...
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EPI 255: HAPPINESS Doctor On How High-Functioning People Can CREATE MORE JOY In Their Lives. With Dr. Judith Joseph
Peak Performance Life Podcast
Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:34) High-functioning depression research (4:36) Red flags and loss of joy (10:03) Biopsychosocial model (19:39) Happiness vs. joy (25:45) Intentional resting and grounding (32:32) The Five V’s method (43:46) Routines, sunlight, movement, and productivity (45:25) Where to find Dr. Judith (45:46) Outro Who is Dr. Judith Joseph? Dr. Judith Joseph, M.D., M.B.A., is a board-certified psychiatrist, researcher, educator, and mental health advocate known for her work in high-functioning depression, women’s mental health, menopause, and reclaiming joy. She is...
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(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 ice water is too cold and what temp actually works
(45:15) Outro
Who is H. Craig Heller?
Dr. H. Craig Heller is the Lorry I. Lokey/Business Wire Professor of Biology at Stanford University. He earned his Ph.D. in Biology from Yale University in 1970 and has spent his career studying sleep, circadian rhythms, and human temperature regulation. His work explores how body temperature impacts performance, fatigue, and recovery, as well as how sleep and circadian biology influence learning, memory, and developmental conditions like Down syndrome.
Dr. Heller has held leadership roles across various departments and programs at Stanford and is widely recognized for both his research and teaching. His discoveries have led to real-world innovations, including technologies that help athletes train more effectively by managing heat stress.
Connect with Dr. Heller:
Website: https://coolmitt.myshopify.com/
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