Cancer may not start where most people think, and the first treatment might not have to be a drug. In this episode, Mark Young interviews radiation oncologist turned metabolic health practitioner Dr. Christy Kesslering to explore a radically different view of cancer: not as purely genetic bad luck, but as a metabolic and mitochondrial problem.

Together, they discuss why simply cutting calories or relying on medication isn’t enough and how modern habits damage mitochondria. The conversation also covers ketogenic nutrition, fasting around therapy, sleep, toxins, and how optimizing metabolic health may improve treatment tolerance and outcomes.

The episode ultimately reframes cancer as a signal — a “check engine light”—and emphasizes patient empowerment. Instead of choosing between conventional or alternative care, Mark and Dr. Kesslering explain how combining approaches and supporting the body’s terrain can dramatically change the trajectory of chronic disease.

Resources:

Connect with Dr. Christy Kesslering:

Connect with Mark Young:

Are you on the lookout for the latest biohacking tool? In this episode, Mark Young and Dr. Scott Sherr dive into the intriguing world of methylene blue, exploring its uses, controversies, and the growing buzz surrounding it. Dr. Sherr, a board-certified internist, offers insights into how this industrial dye has evolved into a highly touted health optimization tool.

The conversation explores how methylene blue supports mitochondrial function and energy production and clarifies myths about its risks, particularly the misconception that it can turn your brain blue. Dr. Sherr highlights the benefits of methylene blue, including improved mental clarity and support for mitochondrial health. 

Mark and Dr. Sherr also talk about the rise of methylene blue in the biohacking community and its potential for longevity, offering listeners a balanced perspective.

Connect with Dr. Scott Sherr:

Connect with Mark Young:

Most people treat inflammation as an enemy to be suppressed. But what if it’s actually a vital communication from your body? Today, we sit down with Ayurvedic practitioner and author Dr. Shivani Gupta to decode the "Science of Life", Dr. Shivani goes even deeper into these frameworks in her new book, The Inflammation Code

If you’ve ever felt like your "clean" blood tests aren't telling the whole story, this conversation is for you. We bridge the gap between 5,000-year-old Indian wisdom and modern biohacking to help you achieve "Vibrant Health."

CHAPTERS:

UPGRADE YOUR STACK: After years of obscuring the obvious, Mark is finally adding Dr. Shivani’s "Swiss Army Knife" of herbs to his daily routine. Join the movement and support your vibration. 👉 FusionaryFormulas.com

FOLLOW PERFORMANCE DRIVEN LIVING:

• Watch more episodes & subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@performancedrivenlivingpodcast

• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/performance-driven-living/id1813002543

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ot9njgjicg4lisEErPxYP

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performancedrivenliving_/?hl=en 

Is "Organic" actually healthy, or is it just a marketing label? In this episode of Performance Driven Living, Mark Young joins Bob Jones Jr. (CEO of The Chef’s Garden) to uncover why modern agriculture—including organic farming—is failing our health. If you are interested in biohacking, gut health, or simply eating real food, you need to understand the difference between "sustainable" and Regenerative Agriculture.

We discuss the shocking reality of soil depletion and desertification, and why the vegetables in your grocery store might be 14 days old and void of nutrients before you even buy them. Bob explains the science of nutrient density, how plant frequencies can naturally repel pests without Glyphosate or pesticides, and why "eating the rainbow" doesn't work if the soil is dead.

Key Topics Covered:

Timestamps:

2:10 - The Truth About Nutrient Depletion (Why You Are Still Deficient)

6:50 - What is Regenerative Agriculture? (Reversing Desertification)

10:45 - Biblical Farming: How Ancient Wisdom Predicts Modern Science

24:00 - The Grocery Store Lie: Why Your Produce is 14 Days Old

28:40 - Organic vs. Regenerative: The Problem with the "Organic" Label

32:15 - How to Shop at a Farmer's Market (Red Flags to Watch For)

About The Guest: Bob Jones Jr. is the CEO and co-owner of The Chef's Garden, a family farm that has pioneered regenerative farming for over 40 years. They supply the world's top chefs and restaurants with nutrient-dense, flavor-rich vegetables that prioritize soil health over mass yield.

Follow Performance Driven Living: Watch more episodes & subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@performancedrivenlivingpodcast

• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/performance-driven-living/id1813002543 • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ot9njgjicg4lisEErPxYP

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performancedrivenliving_/ 

He signed 50 pages of waivers to be a "Human Test Dummy" for the Department of Defense. They drained the blood from his legs to simulate dying on a battlefield. Then, he treated his business the exact same way.

In this raw episode of Performance Driven Living, Mark sits down with David Ocon (Author of Why We Ran & Real Estate Developer) to discuss the fine line between "High Performance" and "Self-Destruction."

David reveals how carrying $8,000,000 a month in mortgages and refusing to "stop at the water station" landed him in the hospital twice. This is a masterclass on why the "Hustle Until You Die" mentality is actually bad for business—and how to shift into a season of "Strategic Contentment."

In this episode, you will learn:

Timestamps:

2:26 - "Why We Ran": Running as a Metaphor for Life

8:45 - The Crash: $8M in Mortgages & Hospital Visits

17:00 - The DoD Experiment: Simulating Death for Science

22:00 - Why Humans Aren't Built to "Jog"

37:00 - How an Introvert Networks with Billionaires

43:00 - The "Shark" Strategy: Waiting for the Right Deal

Your blood work came back "Normal." Great news, right? Wrong. In a world where 90% of the population is metabolically unhealthy, being "Normal" just means you are average in a sick society.

Mark Young sits down with Steve Giddens (President of Terrain Health, formerly MtOmics) live from Metabolic Health Day in Tucson. They discuss the launch of Terrain Health, a revolutionary platform that rejects "Population Norms" in favor of "Individual Optimization."

Steve explains why the future of medicine isn't about sage-on-the-stage doctors dictating orders—it's about using AI as a "Kaleidoscope" to analyze your genetics, blood work, and lifestyle to find the root cause. They also dive into the controversial reality that AI is currently diagnosing patients with 80% accuracy, while human doctors are lagging behind at 20%.

If you want to know how to use data to become the CEO of your own health, this episode is your blueprint.

In this episode, we cover:

Steve Giddens Platform: MTOMICS: https://mtomics.com/

Metabolic Health Day: https://metabolichealthday.life/

Follow Performance Driven Living:

• Watch more episodes & subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@performancedrivenlivingpodcast 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performance...

What if the most important “treatment” decision you make this year is simply learning how to advocate for yourself?

In this episode, Mark Young sits down with Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj for a direct conversation about patient empowerment: how to ask better questions, spot gaps in communication, and stop outsourcing your health to a system that often rewards speed over clarity. This isn’t about distrust — it’s about ownership.

You’ll hear practical ways to become a stronger partner in your own care, including how to prepare for appointments, how to get real clarity on options, and how to make decisions that align with your goals and values.

This episode is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your health plan.

In this episode:

Connect with Dr. Sanjay Bhorjraj: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctorsanjaymd/?ref=pl_edit_xav_ig_profile_page_web# 

Subscribe for more evidence-aware conversations that challenge assumptions:

Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@performancedrivenlivingpodcast/featured 

Cancer care is changing fast and many patients feel stuck choosing between “conventional” vs “holistic.” In this episode, Dr. Nathan Goodyear breaks down what integrative oncology can look like when the goal is precision, immune-focused strategy, and patient empowerment.

Recorded at the Metabolic Health Day Conference in Tucson, AZ, this conversation explores why “standard of care” often misses the N=1 reality, how innovation is outpacing regulation, and why the future of cancer care may depend on better collaboration between patients, doctors, and data.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

About Dr. Nathan Goodyear (from the episode):

Important: This episode is for educational conversation only and is not medical advice. Always consult your physician before making changes to your care.

Is AI about to replace your job—or finally unlock your real potential? In this episode of Performance Driven Living, Mark Young sits down with Eric Steigelfest, co-founder & CEO of PurePlay, an AI-powered media intelligence platform, to talk about what actually happens to work, education, and advertising when bots can do almost everything faster than humans.

They dig into the uncomfortable questions most people avoid:

Eric breaks down how his world of AI-driven ad tech is changing media buying, creative testing, and performance marketing—while Mark pushes on the deeper human side: purpose, meaningful work, and what happens when 10 jobs collapse into one AI-augmented role.

If you’re a marketer, founder, agency owner, or just trying not to get steamrolled by the next wave of AI, this conversation will challenge how you think about:

Listen if you’ve ever wondered:

Connect with Eric

Search “PurePlay AI” to learn more about his AI-powered media intelligence work and platform.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2l4CI1X1q4&t=1426s 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performancedrivenliving_/?hl=en 

Is addiction really your problem—or the way you learned to survive?

Joe shares decades of experience in addiction recovery, entrepreneurship, and relationships: from his own relapse after losing his father, to why shame keeps people stuck, to the 4 pillars he believes you need to get sober and stay sober: community, biochemistry, trauma work, and purpose.

This episode is for you if:

Nothing in this episode is medical advice. Always talk with your doctor or qualified professional before making changes to your health, medications, or recovery plan.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Resources Mentioned

Genius Recovery – education, blogs, interviews, and resources on addiction & recovery

Joe Polish

We’re all just taking it one day at a time with our own struggles. Don’t do yours alone.

Subscribe to Performance Driven Living for more deep-dive conversations on health, performance, relationships, and the hard questions most shows won’t touch.

Watch more episodes & subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@performancedrivenlivingpodcast

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performance...