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  • S3E1: Finding Your Flow & The New Science of Peak Performance Ageing w Steven Kotler

    In Season 3, Episode 1, Dr. Marc Bubbs interviews Steven Kotler, a New York Times-bestselling author, an award-winning journalist and the founder and executive director of the Flow Research Collective.

     

    Steven is one of the world’s leading experts on peak performance ageing and he explores this in his new book Gnar Country, Growing Old and Staying Rad.

     

    LINKS TO STEVEN WORK:

    Website: https://www.stevenkotler.com/

    Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/steven_kotler

     

    FOLLOW DR BUBBS:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbubbs/

    Twitter: twitter.com/DrBubbs​​​​​​​

    Website: DrBubbs.com

     

    BOOKS:

    PEAK40: The New Science of Midlife Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and Sharper Mind

    51 min
  • S2E8: 9 Tips for Better Immunity & The Science of Staying Well w Dr. Jenna Macciochi, PhD

    In Season 2, Episode 8, Dr. Marc Bubbs interviews Dr. Jenna Macciochi, PhD, expert immunologist, lecturer at Sussex University and author of Immunity: The Science of Staying Well. 

     

    ABOUT JENNA:

    Immunologist at Sussex University & Author: Immunity: The Science of Staying Well // Mama of twins //

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrJMacc

     

    FOLLOW DR BUBBS:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbubbs/

    Twitter: twitter.com/DrBubbs​​​​​​​

    Website: DrBubbs.com

     

    BOOKS:

    PEAK: The New Science of Athletic Performance That Is Revolutionizing Sport (#1 BEST SELLER) 

    PEAK40: The New Science of Midlife Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and Sharper Mind

    ...

    45 min
  • S2E6: 5 Key Blood Tests to Assess Your Metabolic Health w Dr. Maurer

    In Season 2, Episode #6, Marc Bubbs interviews Dr. Richard Maurer, ND, to discuss key lab tests for assessing your metabolic health as you age.

     

    ABOUT DR.MAURER:

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrRichardMaurer

     

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    27 min
  • S2E5: Navigating Menopause, Midlife Hormone Shifts & Finding Happiness w Liz Earle

    In Season 2, Episode #5, Marc Bubbs interviews Liz Earle, a British writer, TV presenter and award-winning entrepreneur. Liz has written over 35 books on beauty, nutrition and wellbeing, and, is the founder of Liz Earle Wellbeing, a bi-monthly magazine, and Liz Earle Fair and Fine, a Fairtrade jewellery brand and also co-founded the skincare company.

     

    In this episode, Marc and Liz talk menopause and insights Liz’s recent best-selling book the Good Menopause guide.

     

    ABOUT LIZ EARLE:

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

    https://www.instagram.com/lizearlewellbeing/

     

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    35 min
  • S2E4: Kids, Play & How Recess Quality Impacts Behaviour & Cognition w Dr. William Massey, PhD

    In Season 2, Episode #4 of the PEAK40 podcast, Marc Bubbs interviews psychologist Dr. William Massey, PhD, assistant professor at the College of Public Health and Human Sciences at Oregon State University to discuss kids play, recess at school and its benefit on mental, social, and behavioural health.

     

    ABOUT DR. MASSEY:

    Oregon State University: https://health.oregonstate.edu/people/william-massey

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/wvmassey

    EPISODE SPONSOR: JAMIESON VITAMINS

    Save 10% OFF your order using the promo code BUBBS at checkout.

    www.jamiesonvitamins.com

     
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    38 min
  • S2E3: Why We Eat (Too Much) - The New Science of Appetite w Dr. Andrew Jenkison, MD

    In Season 2, Episode #3 of the PEAK40 podcast, Marc Bubbs interviews bariatric surgeon Dr. Andrew Jenkinson, MD to discuss the role of appetite and weight gain in hi new book Why We Eat (Too Much) - The New Science of Appetite,

     

    SUMMARY Of EPISODE:

    4:35 – Obesity resistant, vulnerable or sensitive?

    8:35 – What two factors impact our bodyweight ‘set point’?

    10:55 – Satiety hormones impacted by bariatric surgery

    12:30 – The key role of protein in satiety and health

    20:00 – Natural saturated fat intake vs. processed food

    25:08 – Sedentary living and risk of type-2 diabetes

    26:20 – Dr. Jenkinson’s tips for better health in 2022

     

    ABOUT DR. JENKINSON:

    Website: https://www.whyweeattoomuch.co.uk/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/mradjenkinson1

     

    Question About Appetite?

    Share in comments below.

     

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    29 min
  • S2E2: Covid19 & Building Better Immunity with Nutrition, Movement and Lifestyle Changes w Dr. Gleeson, PhD

    In Season 2, Episode #2 of the PEAK40 podcast, Marc Bubbs interviews  emeritus professor Dr. Michael Gleeson, PhD of Loughborough University to discuss his work in exercise immunology, how to support a robust immune system, and the role of muscle and body-fat in immunity.

     

    SUMMARY OF EPISODE: 

    3:00 – Professor Michael Gleeson research background

    7:40 – Covid19, immune tolerance and how to help protect yourself?

    10:25 – How to support a robust immune system

    11:15 – Probiotics, gut health and immunity

    12:20 – Anti-inflammatory effect of exercise

    16:13 – Does HIIT training really improve weight loss?

    19:40 – Time-efficient benefits of HIIT for improving health

    21:30 – Why understanding nutrition ‘principles’ is key for long-term weight loss

    28:20 – Late-eating, alcohol intake and immune function

     

    ABOUT PROFESSOR GLEESON:

    Website: https://sites.google.com/view/prof4health/home

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/profmikegleeson

     

    DR. BUBBS BOOKS:

    PEAK40 - The New Science of Midlife Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and Sharper Mind

    PEAK: The New Science of Athletic Performance That Is Revolutionizing Sport (#1 BEST SELLER) 

     

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    29 min
  • S2E1: 5 Key Biomarkers for Metabolic Health (& Reducing Heart Attack Risk) w Dr. Ovadia, MD

    In Season 2, Episode #1 of the PEAK40 podcast, Marc Bubbs interviews heart surgeon and author Dr. Philip Ovadia, MD, to discuss the connection between better metabolic health and heart disease risk.

     

    Dr. Ovadia outlines 5 key biomarkers you can track to assess your metabolic health and how nutrition, exercise and lifestyle factors can improve your metabolic and heart health.

     

    SUMMARY OF EPISODE:

    2:30 – Dr. Ovadia background and why prevention is the best medicine

    6:25 – The connection between metabolic health and heart disease risk

    8:24 – 95% chance of not being metabolically healthy if you’re overweight

    10:05 – The modern food environment and impacts on metabolic health

    12:25 – How LDL cholesterol versus metabolic syndrome stack up as  and heart disease risk

    17:00 – 5 key biomarkers for assessing your metabolic health

    22:20 – Healthcare system challenges: too many sick people, not enough doctors

    24:56 – Principles vs. strategies: why ‘understanding’ is key

    28:45 – Exercise, strength and how it supports better metabolic health

    33:40 – Dr. Ovadia story about struggling with lifelong weight loss challenges.

     

    ABOUT DR. OVADIA

    Website: ovadiahearthealth.com

    Book: Stay Off My Operating Table

    Twitter: ifixhearts

     

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    40 min
  • S1E10: Blood Tests, Biomarkers & What’s Most Likely to Kill You in Midlife

    In episode 10, Dr. Marc Bubbs discusses how a few simple tests at your annual physical can provide you with great insights on your current health status and disease risk (without having to spend extra hundreds of dollars on testing). 

     

    Marc shares clips from best-selling author Dr. Cate Shanahan, MD, along with insights from Associate Professor at National University Of Health Sciences Dr. Fraser Smith, ND, and expert in biomarkers for longevity. Dr. Richard Maurer, ND.

     

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    28 min

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Midlife is hectic, stressful and demanding. Weight gain, fatigue, joint pain and the like creep up on you in midlife, and before you know it, you’re struggling everyday to feel your best and battling just to live pain free.