EPI 197: Holistic Gut Health Doctor On Creating A Healthy Gut Microbiome, What Healthy Poop Looks Like, & Healing Autoimmune & Gut Issues. With Dr. Chanu Dasari, MD.
Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:00) First steps Dr. Dasari takes with new patients (3:07) Symptoms tied to gut microbiome dysfunction (4:37) Why most stool tests can be misleading (11:27) Why a food diary is the best tool (14:06) What healthy vs. unhealthy stool looks like (17:15) How to fix constipation (19:46) Top foods hurting your gut (24:12) Sugar alcohols and the hidden dangers of diet sodas (31:53) Best foods for gut health (34:59) How to properly prepare beans and legumes (38:08) Why omega fats are so important (40:52) Seed oils and how they sneak into your food (43:41) The truth about oxalates and kidney health (47:33) Final advice and how to work with Dr. Dasari (51:53) Outro Who is Dr. Chanu Dasari? Dr. Dasari’s clinical career extends to distinguished institutions around the world, such as Vanderbilt University, Oxford University (UK), and the University of California. His original research has been published in top peer-reviewed scientific journals and adopted by the US Department of Health for wide-scale implementation. Dr. Dasari is board-certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties, American College of Surgeons, and is a qualified, licensed medical practitioner by the National Board of Medical Examiners and Federation of State Medical Boards. His expertise in hernia repair, gallbladder removal, cysts, digestive disease, and cancer have earned him the reputation of being one of the highest-rated physicians in Las Vegas. Connect with Dr. Chanu: Website: https://dasarimd.com/ Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram
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EPI 196: Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD - Making Food Choices Based On NUTRIENT DENSITY. Learn How To Eat (Not How To Diet)
Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:45) Dr. Sarah Ballantyne’s background and health journey (6:37) What does “nutrient density” actually mean? (8:58) Why current food scoring systems fall short (13:09) The hardest nutrients to get & why they matter (18:54) Breaking diet culture rules (27:09) What a typical day of eating looks like for Sarah (32:58) Weight loss tips using the Nutrivore philosophy (39:52) Lifestyle habits for sustainable change (47:500 Where to learn more about Nutrivore and Dr. Sarah Ballantyne (49:39) Outro Who is Dr. Sarah Ballantyne? Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD, is the founder of Nutrivore and New York Times best-selling author of Nutrivore: The Radical New Science for Getting the Nutrients You Need from the Food You Eat. She creates educational resources to help people improve their diet and lifestyle choices, empowered and informed by the most current evidence-based scientific research. Dr. Sarah began her career as a science communicator and health educator when she launched her original website in 2011. Since then, Dr. Sarah has continued to follow the science, diving deep into immune health, metabolic health, gut microbiome health, nutritional sciences, and the compelling evidence for health at any size, while also observing the harm of healthism, diet culture, dogmatic misinformation, and predatory marketing. With Nutrivore, Dr. Sarah has created a positive and inclusive approach to dietary guidance based on science and devoid of dogma, using nutrient density and sufficiency as its basic principles: Nourishment, not judgment. Connect with Dr. Ballantyne: Website: https://nutrivore.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/drsarahballantyne Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePaleoMom YT: https://www.youtube.com/@drsarahballantyne Grab a copy: https://tinyurl.com/ycxk7anw Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram
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EPI 195: Dr. John Douillard - Ancient Ayurvedic Wisdom Meets Modern Science. Timeless (Forgotten) Principles Of Health + Herbs, Circadian Rhythm, Seasonal Eating Tips & More!
Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:11) How Dr. Douillard got into Ayurvedic medicine (4:12) Ancient understanding of microbes and gut health (9:02) The major principles of Ayurvedic medicine (14:29) Live breathing exercise and how to strengthen the diaphragm (18:04) Nose breathing while walking for relaxation and better lung function (24:28) Ayurvedic approach to diet and seasonal eating (34:13) What Dr. Douillard typically eats in a day (38:38) Ayurveda and weight loss—resetting digestion naturally (40:52) Five key spices to help digestion (44:36) Reintroducing foods like wheat by healing digestion (50:31) Where to find Dr. Douillard’s free resources and seasonal guides (52:00) Outro Who is Dr. John Douillard? Dr. John Douillard, DC, CAP is a globally recognized leader in the fields of natural health, Ayurveda, and sports medicine. He is the creator of LifeSpa.com, where ancient Ayurvedic wisdom meets modern science. LifeSpa.com is one of the leading Ayurvedic health and wellness resources on the web with over 11 million views on YouTube and over 130 thousand newsletter subscribers. LifeSpa.com is evolving the way Ayurveda is understood around the world, with thousands of free articles and videos published weekly. Dr. John is the former Director of Player Development for the New Jersey Nets NBA team, author of 7 health books including his newest Amazon bestseller Eat Wheat, and the host of the Ayurveda Meets Modern Science podcast. He directs LifeSpa Ayurvedic Clinic, the 2013 Holistic Wellness Center of the Year in Boulder, CO. Connect with Dr. Douillard: Website: https://lifespa.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifespa/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/user/johndouillard X: https://twitter.com/JohnDouillard Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram
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EPI 194: Losing Weight & Healing Yourself - The RIGHT Way To Use Keto & Carnivore Style Diets With Best Selling Author Maria Emmerich
Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:53) Maria and her health journey (2:45) How keto helped Maria and her shift into carnivore diet (6:58) Old-school nutrition advice vs. updated science (12:23) Keto and weight loss—how it really works (18:35) Protein vs. fat: understanding macros and energy (20:40) Should you cycle off keto or carnivore? (23:46) Who benefits most from these diets—real success stories (26:39) Causes of hair loss and how diet can help (30:59) Nutrient density: steak vs. fruits and veggies (35:10) Mediterranean diet vs. animal-based eating (38:11) Maria’s newest books and recipes for kids (40:03) How to get support and coaching from Maria (42:03) Outro Who is Maria Emmerich? Maria Emmerich is a nutritionist who specializes in the ketogenic diet and exercise physiology. She struggled with her health and weight throughout childhood which led her to become such a passionate nutrition expert. “My goal is to help transform people’s lives and start living again!” Maria specializes in brain neurotransmitters and how food can increase mental wellness. Her expertise has sent her around the World speaking about ketogenic diets. She has also cooked with Halle Berry and writes for Halle’s website. You can find her at KetoMaria.com. She spends the majority of her time with clients around the World via Skype with amazing results. She specializes in helping autoimmune disorders, diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2), heart disease, cholesterol issues, alopecia, Hashimoto’s, cancer, epilepsy, seizures, depression and anxiety. You would be amazed at the amount of people get off medication with her guidance. She is also an International Best Selling author of several books including “Quick and Easy Ketogenic Cooking” and “The 30 Day Ketogenic Cleanse“. She also authored 20 other books including several cookbooks and 3 nutritional guide books including the best-selling book “Keto.” Some of her readers include, Halle Berry, Valerie Bertinelli and Al Roker. Maria has helped millions of people with her books and coaching to lose weight and regain their health with over 20 years of experience working with clients utilizing the Keto/Low Carb approach. Connect with Maria: Website: https://mariamindbodyhealth.com/ https://www.ketomaria.com Grab a copy of her books: https://tinyurl.com/2j9a9wk5 Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram
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EPI 193: METABOLISM MASTERCLASS - Yes It's Possible To Eat More & Lose Weight Once You've Fixed Your Metabolism. With Metabolic Nutrition Coach Heather Deba
Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:55) Why crash diets (like The Biggest Loser) don’t work (3:51) Heather’s personal story of restriction and burnout (6:44) Rethinking weight loss goals and caloric deficits (8:15) Metabolism explained with a money analogy (12:23) How to test your metabolic rate at home (17:46) Nutrition needs to fit your lifestyle (23:41) Junk food, real life, and what’s actually sustainable (25:35) The right way to adjust calories (29:33) Real client stories: eating more and losing weight (34:14) Science vs. common sense in metabolism (39:44) Heather’s coaching program and how to reach her (45:02) Outro Who is Heather Deba? Heather Deba is a Metabolic Nutrition Coach and the founder of HD Body Academy, where she helps women restore metabolic health, achieve sustainable weight loss, and maintain long-term wellness. With over 22,000 women helped, Heather developed a unique program focusing on metabolic healing rather than restrictive dieting, inspired by her own struggles with weight gain after moving from China to the U.S. Through HD Body Academy, Heather offers personalized coaching to female professionals seeking optimal health. Her approach empowers clients to make lasting lifestyle changes. She also actively engages with her community on Instagram, sharing insights and motivational content. Heather's work has been featured in podcasts, where she discusses healing metabolism, sustainable weight loss, and ending yo-yo dieting. Connect with Heather: IG: https://www.instagram.com/heatherdeba/ Learn more: https://linktr.ee/Heather.Deba Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram
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