Peak Performance Life Podcast

Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(1:18) Mickey's autoimmune health journey and diagnoses
(4:25) Common autoimmune symptoms and why diagnosis can take years
(7:27) Labs to consider for fatigue, iron, vitamin D, B12, and thyroid health
(13:09) Iodine, Hashimoto's, Graves' disease, and thyroid function
(18:52) What the Autoimmune Protocol actually is
(20:22) Core AIP vs. Modified AIP
(24:55) Legumes, tolerance, preparation, and gut health
(28:30) Nightshades, potatoes, tomatoes, and hidden sources
(35:00) How to run a 30-day elimination diet experiment
(40:02) What Mickey eats for autoimmune health
(43:52) Foods you can eat during AIP elimination
(46:13) Why small nutrition changes can lead to lasting results
(48:02) AIP resources, certified practitioners, and where to learn more
(50:05) Outro



Who is Mickey Trescott?
 
Mickey Trescott, MSc, is a functional nutritionist, chef, author, researcher, and educator known for her work with the Autoimmune Protocol, or AIP. She holds a Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine and has supported people with autoimmune conditions since 2013. Her work grew from her own health journey after being diagnosed with celiac disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, and later psoriatic arthritis. She became an early leader in the AIP community, helping turn the protocol into a more structured, research-supported approach used by patients and practitioners worldwide.
 
Mickey is the author of several bestselling and award-winning books, including The Autoimmune Paleo Cookbook, The Autoimmune Wellness Handbook, The Nutrient-Dense Kitchen, and The New Autoimmune Protocol. She is also a co-creator and lead educator of the AIP Certified Coach program, which has trained more than 1,000 healthcare professionals. Today, she focuses on autoimmune research, education, and practical nutrition strategies that help people better understand how food and lifestyle can support their health.



Connect with Mickey:
Website: https://theautoimmuneprotocol.com/
AIP Certified: https://www.aipcertified.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mickeytrescott
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mickeytrescottmsc
YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYA6ubSj3PwMoxWytNL09tw
 
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Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(1:13) Hal's story: loss, a near-fatal accident, financial hardship, and cancer
(3:32) Why personal development can shape your level of success
(6:54) The six practices behind The Miracle Morning
(12:47) Putting health and family ahead of work and money
(16:21) The SAVERS method explained
(23:04) Why most affirmations fail and how to make them practical
(26:30) Step 1: Affirm what you are committed to
(28:45) Step 2: Know why your goal is a must
(33:23) Step 3: Define the actions you will take and when
(37:42) Gratitude as a daily practice
(40:15) The Miracle Evening and ending your day with gratitude
(43:26) Using gratitude to change how you see adversity
(45:25) The faith-effort feedback loop
(49:23) Where to learn more about Hal
(49:54) Outro



Who is Hal Elrod?
 
Hal Elrod is a bestselling author, international keynote speaker, podcaster, and creator of The Miracle Morning, a personal development method that has reached millions of people worldwide. His books, including The Miracle Morning and The Miracle Equation, have sold millions of copies and been translated into dozens of languages. His work focuses on helping people improve their mindset, habits, health, relationships, and performance through practical daily practices.
 
Hal's message comes from remarkable personal experience. At age 20, he survived a devastating car accident in which his heart stopped for six minutes and doctors initially said he might never walk again. Years later, financial hardship inspired him to develop the morning routine that became The Miracle Morning. At 37, he faced another major challenge when he was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive form of cancer. Today, Hal uses these experiences to teach resilience, gratitude, personal growth, and purposeful action while pursuing his mission to elevate the consciousness of humanity, one person and one morning at a time.



Connect with Hal:
Website: https://halelrod.com/
The Miracle Morning: https://miraclemorning.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hal_elrod/
 
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Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(1:19) Robb Wolf's health journey and battle with ulcerative colitis
(6:59) What the paleo diet actually includes and excludes
(12:19) Grains, legumes, soaking, sprouting, and traditional preparation
(18:25) Lectins, anti-nutrients, and how plants protect themselves
(23:25) Why dose matters with natural compounds and toxins
(26:22) Sunlight, vitamin D, and circadian health
(34:44) Salt, sodium, blood pressure, and metabolic health
(40:27) How LMNT began and why sodium changed Robb's workouts
(44:21) Sodium, protein, appetite, and feeling full
(48:49) Where to follow Robb Wolf
(50:34) Outro



Who is Robb Wolf?
 
Robb Wolf is a former research biochemist, health educator, and two-time New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Paleo Solution and Wired to Eat. He also co-authored Sacred Cow with Diana Rodgers, exploring the role of responsibly raised meat in human health and sustainable food systems. Wolf has spent decades teaching about nutrition, metabolic health, fitness, and ancestral approaches to diet through his books, seminars, podcasts, and online work.
 
Wolf co-founded the first and fourth CrossFit affiliate gyms, helped create The Healthy Rebellion community, and is a co-founder of LMNT Electrolytes. His own experience recovering from serious digestive illness helped shape his interest in paleo and low-carbohydrate nutrition, a journey he discusses in this episode. His official biography also notes his background as a California State Powerlifting Champion and his work with organizations including Naval Special Warfare.
 
Connect with Robb Wolf
Substack: https://robbwolf.substack.com/
X: https://x.com/robbwolf?lang=en
 
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Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(1:04) Dr. Srini Pillay's journey from South Africa to Harvard and brain research
(4:50) Why the brain and body should be viewed as one connected system
(9:32) Emotional suppression, vitality, and physical health
(12:35) Why your brain needs periods of unfocused thinking
(15:40) Mindsets linked to inflammation, health, and longevity
(18:24) Burnout, vitality, and discovering your ideal self
(21:06) Autonomy, relationships, motivation, and living longer
(23:16) Growth mindset and training your brain to see possibilities
(25:30) How beliefs and expectations can change the brain
(27:29) Optimism, awe, connection, resilience, and self-transcendence
(29:43) Changing your identity to improve creativity and problem-solving
(31:37) Visualization and the science behind the law of attraction
(35:30) Rewriting the story of your past
(39:02) How hostility and stress may affect the body
(41:50) The CIRCA method for calming stress and anxiety
(46:12) Walking, napping, daydreaming, and doodling for better thinking
(48:09) Why understanding your ideal self may be the most important step
(48:57) Where to follow Dr. Srini Pillay and learn more
(50:48) Outro



Who is Dr. Srini Pillay?
 
Dr. Srini Pillay is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, brain researcher, author, executive coach, and technology entrepreneur whose work focuses on the connection between mindset, brain health, performance, and longevity. He completed his psychiatry residency at McLean Hospital and spent 17 years conducting brain-imaging research, while also directing programs focused on anxiety and panic disorders. He formerly served as an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.
 
Today, Dr. Pillay is Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of Reulay, an AI-driven digital therapeutics company, and Founder and CEO of NeuroBusiness Group. His current work explores psychogenic longevity, including how thoughts, emotions, stress, and mindset may influence healthspan and well-being. He is also the author of Life Unlocked, Your Brain and Business, and Tinker Dabble Doodle Try, and has worked with leaders and organizations around the world.



Connect with Dr. Srini:
Website: https://drsrinipillay.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsrinipillay
IG: https://www.instagram.com/drsrinipillay/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/SriniPillayMD/




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Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(0:45) How Dr. Spiegel became interested in gravity and human health
(2:46) Why the human body is designed to fight gravity
(5:14) Serotonin, gut health, and the "anti-gravity" diet
(8:23) Gravity, depression, mood, and feeling physically "down"
(11:41) Why modern sedentary life works against the body
(14:40) Dead hangs, grip strength, and longevity
(17:17) Flotation therapy, consciousness, stress, and serotonin
(21:29) Posture, movement, anxiety, and body position
(25:02) How the inner ear tracks gravity and controls balance
(27:24) Balance testing and standing on one leg
(30:11) Yoga, inversion, and the vestibular system
(31:25) What happens to the human body in space
(35:46) Practical ways to work with gravity every day
(38:24) Dr. Spiegel's work, book, podcast, and research
(40:03) Finding balance, standing stronger, and living longer
(40:47) Why movement matters during a hospital stay
(42:15) Sitting patients upright when they cannot leave bed
(44:02) Outro




Who is Brennan Spiegel, MD?
 
Brennan Spiegel, MD, MSHS, is a gastroenterologist, physician-scientist, author, and researcher at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles. He serves as Director of Health Services Research and holds the George and Dorothy Gourrich Chair in Digital Health Ethics at Cedars-Sinai. His work focuses on the connection between the mind and body, digestive health, digital medicine, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and new approaches to improving patient care.
 
Dr. Spiegel is also the author of Pull: How Gravity Shapes Your Body, Steadies the Mind, and Guides Our Health, which examines how gravity may influence physical health, mood, digestion, movement, and well-being. He co-hosts The Gravity Doctors podcast and is recognized for his research into medical virtual reality, digital therapeutics, gut-brain interactions, and the use of AI in healthcare.



Connect with Brennan:
Website: https://www.brennanspiegelmd.com/
Tune in: https://thegravitydoctors.com/
Grab a copy: https://www.brennanspiegelmd.com/pull




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