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Peak Performance Life Podcast

Aug 26, 2025

Show notes:

(0:00) Intro

(0:45) Tara Vander Dussen as a Farmer, Scientist, and Podcaster

(2:48) Why Food Fear is spreading online

(3:45) Milk myths and what’s actually wrong with our food system

(7:13) Tara’s balanced take on GMOs and Glyphosate

(12:20) Why farmers use pesticides and what tillage means

(18:12)...


Aug 19, 2025

Show notes:

(0:00) Intro

(1:08) Dr. Pam Theriot and her background

(2:05) The TEDx talk: “Seeing Clearly in a Screen-Filled World”

(4:18) How long can you go without blinking?

(5:51) Why screens reduce blinking and cause dry eyes

(7:11) Easy changes to make your screen setup eye-friendly

(8:21) The “prepare,...


Aug 12, 2025

Show notes:

(0:00) Intro

(0:58) Dr. Michelle’s health crisis and how she got into holistic health

(6:37) Rethinking fluoride and safer alternatives

(12:26) The right kind of mouthwash

(16:15) Benefits of copper tongue scrapers

(20:07) Prebiotics vs probiotics for oral health

(22:37) The hidden dangers of root canals


Aug 5, 2025

Show notes:

(0:00) Intro

(1:01) How Thomas discovered cold plunging during a tough time in life

(2:53) Cold showers vs. ice baths: what’s the real difference

(13:00) The science: mitochondria, cholesterol & hormones

(23:08) Recovery, muscle growth & performance

(24:32) Mental health benefits of cold plunging

(34:35)...