Hi team! Today’s episode is an epic one to listen to if you’re interested in improving your performance. I had the pleasure of talking to Dr. Amy Shah, aka the Fasting MD, who focuses on the benefits of fasting and finding a balance between Western and Eastern medicine. Dr. Shah studied at Cornell University for nutrition, Albert Einstein Medical School, Harvard Hospital, and did her fellowship at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. She faced challenges when it came to her interests in how hormones and nutrition affect the body, due to the “lack of basic science.” Dr. Shah felt pressure from the higher-ups in her medical training to not pursue her interests and rather focus on studies that were “more scientific.” She didn’t let this stop her. Instead, Dr. Shah decided to start her own practice and build her personal brand to focus on how food, sunlight, circadian rhythm, exercise, sleep and more affect our immune system and gut health. I am big on this. Dr. Shah is someone who values western medicine but also sees the benefits of ayurvedic and eastern medicine when it comes to finding ways to optimize our performance and make us happier. Dr. Shah recently released her new book I’m So F’ing Tired which dives into how she optimizes her health and provides tactile steps for you to do the same. In this episode we specifically discuss:How to fastWhat is circadian rhythm fasting?Is fasting a good way to lose weight?Should women fast?Is fasting bad for women’s hormones?Is it good to work out fasted in the mornings?What are the benefits of intermittent fasting?The benefits of natural lightWhat are the benefits of natural light?Is natural sunlight good for you?What are the health benefits of natural light?The health effects of stressHow stress affects healthWhat is hormetic stress?How stress becomes burnoutDr. Amy Shah has been discovering an amazing and simple way to optimize your health and be happy. She is huge on energy and places maintaining positive energy right at the top of her priorities. Purchase Dr. Shah’s health products, her book, and connect with her at the following links:Dr. Amy Shah’sWebsiteInstagramProductsBook
Team, today we are joined by a longtime friend and favorite on this podcast: Simon Hill. Simon Hill is the founder of Plant Proof which is an amazing podcast and platform focusing on the science behind a plant-based diet. Simon is also a best-selling author and renowned nutritionist who is the plant-based food contributor for Chris Hemsworth’s fitness app, Centr. Simon recently released his new book The Proof is in the Plantswhich another legend of the podcast, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, referred to as “an essential reading for all of humanity.” Simon also has his own plant-based restaurant in Bondi, Australia, called Eden. In this episode, Simon talks about the health benefits associated with a plant-based diet, and how to successfully transition to support your bio-individuality. Specifically, we discuss:How you can build lean muscle on a plant based dietHow you can get enough enough protein on a plant based diet to achieve your fitness and health goalsHow plant based diets improve y...
LegendsI’m absolutely thrilled to bring you all today’s episode with Hellah Sidibe! Hellah is one of the most positive, inspiring, and hard working people I have ever had the privilege to talk to. Hellah has been running every day, consecutively, for the last four years. In total, he has currently run over 1500 days straight! He grew up in Mali, Africa, in a place where some people don’t even make a dollar a day. Recently, Hellah completed his first transcontinental run. He ran from LA to NYC in 84 days, totaling 3061 miles across the nation. In doing so, Hellah became the first Black person to ever complete a transcontinental in the US, and through partnering with Soles4Soles, was able to provide thousands of kids back in Mali with a new pair of shoes. Hellah is someone who genuinely makes this world a better place, his energy is unmatched and his commitment to living a healthy and happy life is truly motivating. This man is truly unique.In this episode we specifically discuss:T...
Team, today we are joined by the legend himself, Kaj Larsen. Kaj is a Navy Seal, war correspondent, journalist, and producer, who has worked for Vice News and CNN, He is also the founder and CEO of Crossfit Santa Monica. Today we get into the nitty-gritty, discussing how Kaj became a Navy Seal, we learn how he acquired all of his attributes and what it's like to "try out" for the Navy Seals during hell week. Kaj goes into detail about his 5 mile run underwater. Kaj is someone who is truly invested in making the world a better place and has an extraordinary character.Specifically we discuss....What is hell week for Navy Seals?How hard is Hell week for Navy Seals?How long can Navy Seals hold their breath?How can water and wildlife be conserved? Do you have to jump out of a plane to be a Navy Seal? Resources...Force Blue - https://forceblueteam.org/ Check out Kaj's website - https://www.kajlarsen.com/ Check out Kajs Gym CrossfitSantaMonica - https://www.crossfitsantamonica.com/ Follow ...
We are back with another episode of The Epic Table podcast! Today we are joined by Kurt Seidensticker, former NASA aerospace engineer, development lead at Motorola building the first version of the internet, and now founder and CEO of Vital Proteins. Vital Protein is a brand dedicated to helping people live a fuller and more vibrant life. Kurt opens up about his journey as a NASA engineer to Founder and CEO of one of the biggest protein brands worldwide. Kurt talks about his lead role in developing and managing cell systems globally. We dive into Kurt’s amazing story of how he discovered the epic health benefits of collagen as a life-long runner, he refused to let his body deteriorate to the point where he could no longer train the way he loves to. Instead, Kurt took the initiative to research how he could optimize his body to continue running for the rest of his life.We unpack the ins and outs of scaling a business and what led to the unbelievable growth of Vital Proteins.Specific...
Team, today we are joined by Dr. Tyler Jean who, being an absolute weapon, has his B.S. in Cell Molecular Biology and as of 2021 is now a certified Naturopathic Doctor! Dr. Jean became a doctor mainly due to his personal dedication and experience working to address generalized anxiety, asthma, eczema, and ADHD. Through his Naturopathic work, he had an epic “aha” moment and became dedicated to something we love here at The Epic Table: Bio-Individuality. As a division 1 swimmer at UCSB, eating the standard American diet, he saw the need for a shift and began testing numerous alternative diets. He eventually transitioned to fully vegan for 18 months and now eats a plant-centric diet. Dr. Jean saw how we can work with our bodies through focusing primarily on our food intake to ultimately optimize ourselves to be in balance and prevent disease.In this episode we specifically discuss...Dr. Jean’s passion for educating on foodHis drive to continuously learn past his research on type 1 d...
Welcome back to another episode of the Epic Table podcast! Today we are joined by the one and only, Camilla Bazely A.K.A Coach Camilla! Camila Bazely is my dear friend and fitness coach. Camilla struggled with a severe eating disorder which took a huge toll on her physically and emotionally. Camilla began her days by running 10 kilometers every day whilst fasting. This eventually led to serious health problems including liver dysfunction, stress fractures, and loss of her menstrual cycle. What Camilla thought was a healthy practice, turned out to be a serious eating disorder. We dive deeply into how her mental health was affected, how the eating disorder affected her social life, and what it took to get Camilla back on her feet. If you or a loved one struggles with an eating disorder, this episode is definitely for you.Specifically, we talk about...How does anorexia affect female athletes?Intermittent fastingWhat is classified as an eating disorder?How Camilla overcome her eating di...
Team, today we have Hunter McIntyre, a goliath of a man joining us to talk shop about everything from his journey to becoming a professional athlete, currently holding 7 Obstacle Course Racing World Titles & ranked as one of the top 50 fittest athletes by Sports Illustrated, to founding his own business: HAOS Training. Recently, Hunter broke the Murph Challenge world record and finished first at the HYROX global fitness race becoming the national champion. We dive into Hunter’s success story, the ways in which physical rehab transformed him, and how he forged his own path to becoming a professional athlete. Hunter’s life story is full of important takeaways. If you are looking to improve your performance as an athlete, build better habits, and or start building your personal plan, this is the episode for you!Specifically, we dive into...How physical labor in rehab instilled a ferocious work ethic in HunterThe importance of having passion and purpose behind everything you doThe dic...
Welcome back to another episode of The Epic Table podcast!Today we are joined by Sergey Young, longevity investor and visionary with a mission to extend the lifespans of 1 billion people worldwide. He is also the founder of the $100M Longevity Vision Fund, which specializes exclusively in longevity and helps to accelerate longevity breakthroughs. Sergey's ultimate goal is to reach the age of 200 and find an affordable way for others to do the same. We chat all about longevity, what the word means and how to achieve it. We dive into what drove Sergey to change his daily habits for longevity, and Sergey highlights key factors, including healthy eating and a positive mindset. We also learn about what the future holds in the science behind "growing young." If you are somebody that wants to live until 200 years old, this is the episode for you!Specifically, we discuss...· Are supplements good? What are the best supplements to buy?· How lifestyle affects overall health· Habits that lea...
Team, today we are joined by Dan Buettner, founder of Blue Zones, National Geographic Fellow, New York Times best-selling author, and award-winning journalist. In this episode, Dan gives us the recipe to live a long and healthy life. We learn that some of the key ingredients to longevity include a healthy social circle, finding purpose in life, and maintaining a healthy diet. Did you know that 1 in every 4000 people will live to the age of 100? If you want to help shorten the gap, give this episode a listen and share it with loved ones.Specifically, we chat aboutWhat are Blue Zones?What are the people of Blue Zones eating?The importance of happiness and social connectivityIs it beneficial to take supplements?Healthspan vs lifespan: what's the difference?Are people who live with purpose happier?The importance of keeping a healthy social circleResources...Blue Zones website - https://www.bluezones.com/Purchase Dan's Books - https://www.bluezones.com/books/Check out the episode with Te...