Peak Performance Life Podcast

Show notes:

(1:27) How Dr. Sandison became interested in Alzheimer’s treatment

(4:23) Understanding genetic predispositions

(9:28) Six components of brain health

(19:12) Hormonal balance and testosterone therapy for brain health

(21:50) Nutrition for brain health

(28:00) Benefits of the ketogenic diet and seasonal eating for cognitive health

(38:25) Recommended supplements for brain health

(42:18) Learn more about Dr. Sandison

(43:29) Outro

Who is Dr. Heather Sandison?

Dr. Heather Sandison, a distinguished naturopathic doctor, has devoted her career to providing compassionate care and innovative solutions to those affected by dementia. Renowned for her pioneering work, Dr. Sandison has integrated groundbreaking, holistic, and multimodal interventions, seamlessly creating clinical, residential, research, and educational platforms. Her relentless dedication has not only transformed the lives of patients and caregivers she has also set new standards in the field of dementia care.

She is the founder of Solcere (Soul – SAIR – eh) Health Clinic and Marama, the first residential care facility for the elderly of its kind. She is the primary clinical investigator and author of the peer reviewed article “Observed Improvement in Cognition During a Personalized Lifestyle Intervention in People with Cognitive Decline” published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease in August of 2023.  

She also hosts the annual Reverse Alzheimer’s summit. Her book Reversing Alzheimer’s will be published by HarperCollins in June 2024 to scale her impact and work towards her goal of making dementia rare and optional. She is excited to shatter common misconceptions about Alzheimer’s and share what she has learned about keeping your brain sharp at any age.

Connect with Dr. Sandison:

Web: https://www.drheathersandison.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-sandison-nd-31357241/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.heathersandison/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherSandisonND

YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7D8wkR3j1ZNoI2HHCLs3tg

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drheathersandison

Links and Resources:

Peak Performance Life

Peak Performance on Facebook

Peak Performance on Instagram

Show notes:

(1:11) How Dr. Ede discovered the connection between nutrition and mental health

(3:56) The gut-brain connection and its impact on mental health

(9:00) Successful dietary interventions in treating mental illness

(15:15) The role of inflammation and oxidative stress in mental health conditions

(20:44) Foods to avoid for better mental health

(27:25) Nutrition recommendations for plant-based and animal-based diets

(31:54) Understanding the importance of whole foods for brain health

(38:07) Dr. Ede’s recommended foods

(49:35) Where to find Dr. Ede

(53:15) Outro

Who is Dr. Georgia Ede?

Dr. Georgia Ede, MD, is a Harvard-trained, board-certified psychiatrist based in Northampton, Massachusetts, USA. Her interest in nutrition arose after discovering a new way of eating that reversed several bewildering health problems she had developed in her early 40s, including fibromyalgia, migraines, chronic fatigue syndrome, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Dr. Ede acquired her bachelor’s in biology from Carleton College in Minnesota. Then, for seven years, she worked as a research assistant in the fields of biochemistry, diabetes, and wound healing. She earned her MD from the University of Vermont and completed her residency in general adult psychiatry at Cambridge Hospital in 2002.

Now, Dr. Ede devotes all of her time to nutritional psychiatry and directs her efforts on studying, writing, and speaking about the strong scientific connection between food and brain health.

Connect with Dr. Ede:

Website: https://www.diagnosisdiet.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiaedemd/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaEdeMd/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeorgiaEdeMD

Grab a copy: https://bit.ly/3MSGALx

Links and Resources:

Peak Performance Life

Peak Performance on Facebook

Peak Performance on Instagram

Show notes:

(1:13) Dr. David Brownstein and his background

(2:58) From conventional to holistic medicine

(12:00) Iodine and its powerful health benefits

(17:19) Connection between iodine deficiency and thyroid disorders

(19:48) How Dr. Brownstein discovered the correct iodine formulation

(29:55) Iodine in health and addressing iodine deficiency

(33:25) Toxic halides (fluoride, bromide) and their impact

(37:05) On taking iodine and other sources

(45:08) Where to find Dr. Brownstein

(46:54) Hormone imbalances and the use of bioidentical hormone therapy

(47:51) Interaction of iodine with other vitamins and minerals

(49:31) Outro

Who is Dr. David Brownstein?

Dr. David Brownstein, M.D., is a board-certified family physician who utilizes the best of conventional and alternative therapies. He is the Medical Director for the Center for Holistic Medicine in West Bloomfield, Michigan. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Wayne State University School of Medicine. Dr. Brownstein is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and serves on the board for the International College of Integrative Medicine. He is the father of two beautiful physicians, Hailey and Jessica, and is a retired soccer coach.

Dr. Brownstein has lectured internationally about his success using natural therapies. He has also authored sixteen books: Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can’t Live Without It, 5th Edition and his newest book, A Holistic Approach to Viruses.

Connect with Dr. Brownstein:

Website: https://www.drbrownstein.com/

Links and Resources:

Peak Performance Life

Peak Performance on Facebook

Peak Performance on Instagram

Show notes:

(1:40) What led Dr. Dzugan to the hormone optimization field?

(3:20) Differences in medical approaches between countries

(7:21) Pharmaceutical dependency in the U.S.

(10:40) Aging and hormonal changes

(14:11) Importance of hormone optimization

(17:52) Understanding disease causes and treatment

(20:38) The necessity of regular blood tests for optimal health

(27:01) Cholesterol misconceptions and hormone production

(30:29) Statins and cholesterol

(37:30) Testosterone and heart health

(47:38)  Importance of mimicking natural hormone cycles

(49:18) Testosterone, DHT, and hair loss connection

(56:07) Outro

Who is Dr. Sergey Dzugan?

Sergey A. Dzugan MD, PhD is a world-renowned physician, research scientist, and educator. Within a few years of receiving his MD at Donetsk National University, Ukraine, he became the Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery at the University-affiliated regional hospital. After receiving his PhD, he became a Professor at that University. Upon moving his family to the US, he delved deeply into body chemistry optimization and developed breakthrough treatments for high cholesterol and migraine – for which the Academy of Creative Endeavors (Russia) awarded him the title of Academician.

Dr. Dzugan’s expertise in human physiology is recognized worldwide, and he regularly presents at global medical conferences such as the prestigious International Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine as the co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of the Dzugan Institute of Restorative Medicine.

Dr. Dzugan is the author of 163 publications in medical journals, author of 7 books, holder of 3 patents, and author of 23 articles in health-related magazines. He is a Member of the Editorial Board of the Neuroendocrinology Letters and a Member of the Medical Advisory Board at Life Extension Magazine.

Links and Resources:

Peak Performance Life

Peak Performance on Facebook

Peak Performance on Instagram

Show notes:

(0:50) Who is Dre Baldwin and what is his background?

(3:52) The importance of discipline in achieving success

(6:50) Creating structure and leveraging mentorship

(13:05) Work On Your Game

(14:14) Building confidence through discipline and mindset

(17:59) The Third Day

(24:12) The power of “thinking time”

(25:58) Shifting your mindset to focus on achievements

(27:18) The influence of social circles and why you might need new friends

(29:54) Letting go of old habits to level up

(34:09) Learn more about Dre

(36:33) Outro

Who is Dre Baldwin?

Dre Baldwin is an International Social Media expert, author, entrepreneur, and business coach with a professional athlete background. After graduating with a Business Marketing & Management degree from Penn State Altoona in 2004, Dre played professional basketball internationally for 9 years, spanning 8 countries. Coming from a humble athletic background, Dre had no choice but to market and promote himself tirelessly to create his professional opportunities - not to mention working on his game to be ready to deliver when the opportunity was created. Dre had started blogging in 2005, and began filming and publishing his basketball workouts and motivational messages to YouTube in 2006. In 2009, Dre decided to start a practice of posting a new video daily to his YouTube channel, a discipline that continues to this day: He has published over 4,800 videos to YouTube, which go out to his 100,000+ subscribers and have been viewed over 35 million times. The presence Dre developed through his videos and blogging led to the development of his "DreAllDay" and "Work On Your Game" brands; Dre's WOYG Enterprises works with businesses and entrepreneurs on branding and marketing their businesses through dominating the internet the same way Dre did to build his brands. An internet pioneer who built his name on the same discipline and persistence that made him a professional athlete, Dre has never been one to do just one thing. As of December 2015, Dre has published 6 books and over 100 athletic training programs. A Philadelphia native, Dre lives in South Florida.

Connect with Dre:

Website: http://workonyourgameuniversity.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dreallday/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/drebaldwin/?hl=en

YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwHgkC8tsH6r0hQjCw_raYw

Links and Resources:

Peak Performance Life

Peak Performance on Facebook

Peak Performance on Instagram

Show notes:

(1:05) Dr. Goldhamer's journey into fasting and alternative medicine

(3:11) The impact of visceral fat on chronic diseases

(4:44) Fasting and treating high blood pressure

(8:16) The types and benefits of fasting

(12:39) Importance of rest during fasting to preserve muscle and maximize fat loss

(15:56) Long-term success of fasting and maintaining results

(25:46) The rule of fasting

(28:19) Fasting differences between males and females

(30:28) The risks of excessive protein intake and the importance of balanced nutrition

(38:29) Debunking the myth that protein should be the central focus of the diet

(42:30) Can fasting save your life?

(45:58) Fasting tips

(51:35) Learn more about Dr. Alan Goldhamer

(53:05) Outro

Who is Dr. Alan Goldhamer?

Dr. Alan Goldhamer, founder of TrueNorth Health Center, offers a comprehensive range of health services, including medical and chiropractic care, psychotherapy, counseling, and body work. He is known for his energetic and articulate approach to health education, supervising the fasting of thousands of patients and making TrueNorth a leading training center for therapeutic fasting certification. Dr. Goldhamer is dedicated to helping individuals break self-destructive cycles and reclaim control over their lives.

A significant contributor to medical research, Dr. Goldhamer led landmark studies on water-only fasting for hypertension, published in prestigious journals. Currently, he directs a team developing a study on fasting and health-promoting diets for managing diabetes and high blood pressure. He holds a chiropractic degree from Western States Chiropractic College and is licensed as an osteopathic physician in Australia. He has also authored influential books, including "The Health Promoting Cookbook" and co-authored "The Pleasure Trap: Mastering The Hidden Force That Undermines Health and Happiness."

Connect with Dr. Alan:

Website: https://www.healthpromoting.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-goldhamer-aab887a/

Links and Resources:

Peak Performance Life

Peak Performance on Facebook

Peak Performance on Instagram

Show notes:

(2:11) Inflammation as the root cause of chronic pain

(9:24) Understanding chronic inflammation's role in various diseases

(10:43) Comparison between traditional and functional medicine approaches

(12:58) Importance of mindset and reframing challenges as opportunities for growth

(17:32) Developing a health-focused identity and navigating social norms

(22:03) The transformative power of daily thinking time and visualization

(26:58) Processed foods and individual dietary choices

(34:14) The dangers of under-eating and extreme calorie restriction

(37:22) Changing limiting beliefs and reinforcing positive habits

(41:59) The mind-body prescription

(44:30) Balancing physical and mental health for overall well-being

(51:14) Tips for managing social media consumption

(55:31) The Appleton Food Study

(1:01:04) The Learning state

(1:03:21) The interconnectedness of physical health, mental health, and productivity

(1:05:31) Where to find Talor

(1:07:59) Outro

Links and Resources:

Peak Performance Life

Peak Performance on Facebook

Peak Performance on Instagram

Show notes:

(0:14) Overview

(2:00) Functional vs. traditional medicine

(4:03) Importance of reducing inflammation

(6:08) Mindset and behavioral change to get healthy

(8:46) Health insights from traditional cultures

(13:17) Emotional health and stress management

(15:15) Sustainable weight loss strategies

(22:27) Misconceptions on TRT

(26:16) HRV, sun exposure, and dirty electricity

(28:17) Stress and adaptive capacity

(29:57) Brain health

(30:58) Benefits of cold plunges

(32:06) Toxic beauty products

(33:43) Light therapy for recovery

(35:12) Toxic superfoods and the Bio Diet

(37:13) Secrets to health and happiness

(38:56) The oxygen advantage

(41:14) Spirituality and health

(44:15) Omega-3 testing

(45:35) Outro

Links and Resources:

Peak Performance Life

Peak Performance on Facebook

Peak Performance on Instagram

Show notes:

(1:25) Maggie's personal health journey and discovery of functional medicine

(4:56) Differences between traditional and functional medicine

(6:36) Importance of functional medicine lab tests

(11:06) Heavy metal toxicity and practical tips to reduce exposure

(21:38) Everyday detoxification and reducing inflammation

(29:08) Mindset challenges and its impact on overall health

(34:46) Maggie’s personal diet and the role of mindset in dietary success

(40:51) Common mindset blocks and the importance of eating real food

(45:25) Learn more about Maggie

(46:14) Outro

Who is Maggie Berghoff?

Maggie Berghoff is the founder and CEO of Celproceo, a health consulting company rooted in functional medicine and trusted by celebrities, professional athletes, and CEOs. 

Maggie is also the co-founder and CEO of a business and marketing company she launched and runs with her husband.  They offer a comprehensive business growth program, in-house done-for-you services such as PR, branding, web builds, and detailed course launches, and 1:1 and group business consulting. 

Maggie has been featured in hundreds of media outlets, including Forbes, Business Insider, Entrepreneur Magazine, Oxygen Magazine, USA Today, local and national television, and more. She is the author of Eat to Treat: Your Three-Step Plan To Reduce Inflammation, Detoxify Your Life, And Heal Your Body, signed by top literary agent Celeste Fine of Park & Fine, and publishing company Simon & Schuster.  Maggie is also a proud mom of three young children, and focuses on family, flexibility, and fulfillment as core values in the companies she builds.

Connect with Maggie:

Website: https://www.maggieberghoff.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggieberghoff

FB: https://www.facebook.com/maggieberghoff/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/maggie_berghoff/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggie_berghoff

Grab a copy: https://www.eattotreat.com/

Links and Resources:

Peak Performance Life

Peak Performance on Facebook

Peak Performance on Instagram

Show notes:

(0:00) Intro

(1:14) The question that changed Brian's life and career direction

(7:25) The importance of patience and consistency in weight loss

(13:07) Metabolism and the dangers of severe calorie restriction

(16:16) Benefits of resistance training and monitoring progress

(18:51) Safe calorie deficit guidelines and individual adjustments

(24:56) Importance of having a coach for accountability and guidance

(29:52) The misconception about fat loss and dietary fat

(35:02) Overcoming self-sabotage and behavioral issues around food

(43:42) Where to find Brian

(45:49) Outro

Who is Brian Keane?

On top of his ever growing social media platforms which have a combined total of over half a million followers, he also hosts one of Ireland and the UK’s top health podcasts, which is regularly featured #1 on the iTunes Health Charts.

Brian is a three time best-selling author with The Fitness Mindset, Rewire Your Mindset and The Keane Edge: Mastering the Mindset for Real Lasting Fat Loss.

Over the past ten years, Brian has become one of the most recognised faces in the Irish health and fitness industry. He has spoken at major wellness events such as Wellfest Ireland and Mefit Dubai, was a Keynote speaker at Google HQ for their 2018 wellness event and has done corporate wellness talks for Allianz Partners, SAP and Acorn Insurance.

On top of running his own highly successful business, Brian has also completed some of the worlds most gruelling endurance challenges, such as six back to back marathons through the Sahara desert, a 230km through the Arctic and multiple ultra-marathons, including a 100 mile ultra-marathon in the desert in Nevada.

Connect with Brian:

Web: https://briankeanefitness.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/brian_keane_fitness/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/briankeanefitness/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briankeanefitness/

YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7rrI9hjpGzkNdoDTFhzMjQ/

Links and Resources:

Peak Performance Life - https://buypeakperformance.com/

Peak Performance on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/livepeakperformance/

Peak Performance on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/livepeakperformance