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Peak Performance Life Podcast

Mar 31, 2026

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(0:00) Intro

(1:05) Dr. Joanna Moncrieff and the serotonin myth

(2:45) How SSRIs were marketed and what the research found

(8:58) What may really cause depression

(13:16) Trials, placebo, and emotional numbing

(19:46) Withdrawal, dependence, and long-term risks

(27:50) Concerns about teens on SSRIs

(29:53)...


Mar 24, 2026

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(0:00) Intro

(1:04) Dr. Naidoo’s background and why she joined nutrition psychiatry

(4:27) Real patient story on anxiety, travel, and gut imbalance

(9:17) Foods that harm gut and mental health

(13:47) CALMS foods that support anxiety and mood

(16:39) Lifestyle habits that improve mental health

(26:16) Her...


Mar 17, 2026

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(0:00) Intro

(1:15) From modeling success to discovering inner happiness

(5:47) Why meditation feels hard and what it really does

(8:29) Creating “spaciousness” between reaction and response

(12:20) Why most people struggle to stay consistent with meditation

(15:16) Different types of meditation...


Mar 10, 2026

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(0:00) Intro

(1:19) Tim Spector and the Twins Study

(3:11) Discovering the gut microbiome’s role in health

(8:56) The study showing huge differences in food responses

(17:37) Practical steps to improve gut health

(19:12) Why eating 30 different plants a week matters

(21:43) The power of fermented foods


Mar 3, 2026

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(0:00) Intro

(1:39) Why Alzheimer’s is often overdiagnosed

(3:25) The breakthrough discovery

(8:39) 40-factor checklist

(11:47) The impact of social engagement

(15:52) The Five Pillars of Brain Health

(18:53) What is brain training?

(24:39) The best exercise for brain health

(27:39) The “silent killer”...