EPI 229: Ryan Gottfredson Ph.D. - The 4 Mindsets To Become The Best Version Of Yourself.
Release Date: 12/09/2025
EPI 245: What They Don't Tell You About ANTIDEPRESSANT Drugs. With Psychiatrist Dr. Joanna Moncrieff
Peak Performance Life Podcast
Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:05) Dr. Joanna Moncrieff and the serotonin myth (2:45) How SSRIs were marketed and what the research found (8:58) What may really cause depression (13:16) Trials, placebo, and emotional numbing (19:46) Withdrawal, dependence, and long-term risks (27:50) Concerns about teens on SSRIs (29:53) Better ways to help people with depression (37:43) Final takeaway (39:42) Where to find Dr. Moncrieff Who is Dr. Joanna Moncrieff? Dr. Joanna Moncrieff is a psychiatrist, academic, and author. She is a Professor of Critical and Social Psychiatry at University College...
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EPI 244: Harvard Trained Psychiatrist On Foods & Habits That Fight Depression & Anxiety Without Medication. With Dr. Uma Naidoo
Peak Performance Life Podcast
Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:04) Dr. Naidoo’s background and why she joined nutrition psychiatry (4:27) Real patient story on anxiety, travel, and gut imbalance (9:17) Foods that harm gut and mental health (13:47) CALMS foods that support anxiety and mood (16:39) Lifestyle habits that improve mental health (26:16) Her honest view on SSRIs and safe deprescribing (31:08) The S.A.W. method for feeling better every day (35:38) Going extremely low carb (42:04) Where to find Dr. Uma (42:39) Outro Who is Dr. Uma Naidoo? Dr. Uma Naidoo is a trained psychiatrist, professional chef, and...
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EPI 243: MEDITATION Made Easy + The Quickest Path To Changing Your Life For The Better. With Light Watkins
Peak Performance Life Podcast
Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:15) From modeling success to discovering inner happiness (5:47) Why meditation feels hard and what it really does (8:29) Creating “spaciousness” between reaction and response (12:20) Why most people struggle to stay consistent with meditation (15:16) Different types of meditation explained simply (20:35) The tortoise approach to building lasting habits (25:01) Inside The Year You Transform and its life challenges (31:30) Examples of challenges: addiction-free, forgiveness, and more (38:09) How stress affects the brain and body (41:11) Why meditation could be the...
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EPI 242: FIBER - Why It's The Most Underrated Piece Of Nutrition. Different Types + Other Foods For Gut Health. Plus What The Largest UK Twin Study Revealed. With Tim Spector
Peak Performance Life Podcast
Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:19) Tim Spector and the Twins Study (3:11) Discovering the gut microbiome’s role in health (8:56) The study showing huge differences in food responses (17:37) Practical steps to improve gut health (19:12) Why eating 30 different plants a week matters (21:43) The power of fermented foods (22:41) Protein vs fiber and what most people miss (30:33) Beans, legumes, and gut health explained (34:41) Why there is no single “superfood” (45:08) How the ZOE gut health test and app work (49:55) Outro Who is Tim Spector? Tim Spector is a British epidemiologist, medical...
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EPI 241: Clinically Proven Plan To AGE-PROOF YOUR BRAIN & Stay Sharp For Life. This LITERALLY Grows Your Brain! With Dr. Majid Fotuhi
Peak Performance Life Podcast
Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:39) Why Alzheimer’s is often overdiagnosed (3:25) The breakthrough discovery (8:39) 40-factor checklist (11:47) The impact of social engagement (15:52) The Five Pillars of Brain Health (18:53) What is brain training? (24:39) The best exercise for brain health (27:39) The “silent killer” of the brain (36:14) Mediterranean diet and brain inflammation (41:20) Reducing amyloid plaques (44:40) Most powerful brain foods (48:19) How to become a “Brain Super Ager.” (51:44) Outro Who is Dr. Majid Fotuhi? Dr. Majid Fotuhi is a neurologist, neuroscientist,...
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EPI 240: How To Feel Better At 60 Than You Did At Age 30. With Anti-Aging & Longevity Expert Dr. Jeffrey Gladden
Peak Performance Life Podcast
Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:49) Meet Dr. Jeffrey Gladden (2:25) Hitting a health wall in his 50s (6:08) Discovering thyroid and genetic issues (16:01) Hormone therapy fears and facts (20:23) Why aging is exponential (32:23) “Wake up 27 every day” mindset (38:34) Boosting cellular energy and mitochondria (44:23) How to work with Gladden Longevity (47:48) Outro Who is Dr. Jeffrey Gladden? Dr. Gladden the visionary founder of Gladden Longevity and Advanced Performance Center, initially practiced as an interventional cardiologist before pivoting his focus from late-stage interventions...
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EPI 239: PARASITES - Foods To Avoid So You Don't Get Them. Best Ways To Detox & Eliminate Heavy Metals & Toxins. With Dr. Jess Peatross
Peak Performance Life Podcast
Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:58) Dr. Jess’ journey from hospitalist to functional medicine (2:58) Conventional vs. root cause medicine (4:22) Can you change your genes? (7:14) Parasites: exposure, testing, and prevention (14:26) Environmental toxins and the Total Tox Test (18:19) Mold symptoms and home testing (31:33) Sauna, sweating, and detoxing BPA (36:59) Nervous system stress and chronic illness (40:40) Root canals and hidden health risks (45:43) Where to find Dr. Jess (46:51) Outro Who is Dr. Jess Peatross? Dr. Jessica Peatross is a previously board-certified internal medicine...
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EPI 238: How To Lower Inflammation In Your Body With Dr. Will Cole. Top Biomarkers + Tips On Food, Water, Air Purity, Personal Care Products, And More!
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Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:14) What led Dr. Cole to functional medicine and early telehealth (6:13) Why many “healthy” people still feel unwell (11:15) The top 3 blood tests you should ask for (18:58) How inflammation is the real issue (28:21) The “Inflammatory Core 4” foods to cut out (35:26) Carbs, ketosis, and finding what works for your body (40:45) Surprising household toxins that may be harming your health (45:20) Practical steps to reduce exposure and feel better faster (48:48) Where to find Dr. Cole (49:58) Outro Who is Dr. Will Cole? Dr. Will Cole is a leading...
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EPI 237: The Incredible Health Benefits Of Being OUTDOORS & How It Improves Our Lives As We Age. With NY Times Bestselling Author Caroline Paul
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Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:40) From firefighter to author: Caroline’s backstory (2:25) Why society tells us to slow down after 60, and why we shouldn’t (5:09) The science: how our beliefs about aging shape how we age (12:21) The 5 pillars of healthy aging (17:15) Nature’s healing power: from tree chemicals to birdsong (23:46 The psychology of awe and how it rewires your brain (35:06) Caroline’s mom: biking into her 80s (42:00) Outdoor activities don’t have to be extreme (45:06) How to take the first step (46:58) Where to find Tough Broad and follow Caroline Paul (47:50) Outro ...
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EPI 236: The Most Important Blood Biomarkers You Should Be Tracking Regularly (Your Doctor Probably Isn't Testing Them). With Longevity Medicine Specialist Dr. Darshan Shah
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Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:49) Dr. Shah’s background and personal health crisis (4:55) The most important biomarkers: hs-CRP, A1C, ApoB (7:46) How to track inflammation and metabolic health (13:00) Home tools: bioimpedance scale, grip strength meter (21:09) Nutrition basics: just cut ultra-processed foods (27:09) Hidden toxins in your air, water, and skincare (34:37) Longevity circuit: sauna, cryotherapy, hyperbaric oxygen (38:11) Therapeutic plasma exchange and next-gen biohacking (40:01) Dr. Shah’s top 3 health tips anyone can start today (41:18) Where to find Dr. Shah (42:11) Outro ...
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(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 to work with Ryan and access the free mindset assessment
(44:25) Outro
Who is Ryan Gottfredson, PhD?
Ryan Gottfredson, Ph.D., is a leading leadership development author, researcher, and consultant specializing in vertical development and mindset transformation. A Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author, he wrote Success Mindsets and The Elevated Leader. Through his firm, Ryan Gottfredson LLC, he helps executive teams and organizations elevate performance and culture, working with major brands such as CVS Health, Deutsche Telekom, Experian, the Federal Reserve Bank, Nationwide Insurance, and Cook Medical.
Ryan also serves as a leadership professor at California State University–Fullerton. He holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior and Human Resources from Indiana University and has published more than 20 scholarly articles across top journals. His research on leadership and organizational behavior has been cited over 4,000 times since 2018, establishing him as a respected authority in the field.
Connect with Ryan:
Website: https://ryangottfredson.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-gottfredson-9a0b466
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