Midlife is hectic, stressful and demanding. Weight gain, fatigue, joint pain and the like creep up on you in midlife, and before you know it, you’re struggling everyday to feel your best and battling just to live pain free. The challenge is that lack of sleep, high stress, and general lack of time leaves you stuck in neutral (or what feels like reverse!). But, it doesn't have to be this way.Midlife is also the time in your life with the greatest opportunity for growth. PEAK40 is all about living your best life in midlife. It's about conquering your performance goals and health challenges in your mid-30s, 40s, 50s and beyond rather than settling. Small changes, done consistently over time, yield incredible results. PEAK40 is your roadmap on the journey to better health, a better body, and your best performance in mid-life.PEAK40 is about making midlife, your best life!
S3E4: Strength Training in Midlife - Tips, Tactics & Science w Dr. Brad Schoenfeld, PhD
In Season 3, Episode 4, Dr. Marc Bubbs chats with Dr. SBrad Schoenfeld, PhD, professor of exercise science at Lehman College in the Bronx, New York, where he serves as the graduate director of the Human Performance and Fitness program
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12/1/2023 • 31 minutes, 46 seconds
S3E3: Curcumin for Chronic Inflammation & Pain w Dr. Shivani Gupta, PhD
In Season 3, Episode 3, Dr. Marc Bubbs chats with Dr. Shivani Gupta, PhD, expert in curcumin to discuss the anti-inflammatory effects and potential health benefits for pain and chronic health conditions.
LINKS TO SHIVANI'S WORK:
Website: https://shivanigupta.com/meet-dr-shivani/
Instagram: Dr. Shivani
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11/9/2023 • 31 minutes, 33 seconds
S3E2: Why You Need to Level Up Your Mental Performance Game w Dr. Michael Gervais, PhD
In Season 3, Episode 2, Dr. Marc Bubbs sits down with Dr. Michael Gervais, PhD, performance psychologist working in the trenches of high-stakes environments with some of the best athletes and elite performers in the world. His clients include world record holders, Olympians, internationally acclaimed artists, musicians, and Fortune 100 CEOs.
LINKS TO MICHAEL'S WORK:
Website: https://findingmastery.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/michaelgervais
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10/25/2023 • 38 minutes, 24 seconds
S3E1: Finding Your Flow & The New Science of Peak Performance Ageing w Steven Kotler
In Season 3, Episode 1, Dr. Marc Bubbs interviews Steven Kotler, a New York Times-bestselling author, an award-winning journalist and the founder and executive director of the Flow Research Collective.
Steven is one of the world’s leading experts on peak performance ageing and he explores this in his new book Gnar Country, Growing Old and Staying Rad.
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Website: https://www.stevenkotler.com/
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9/22/2023 • 50 minutes, 27 seconds
9 Tips for Better Immunity & The Science of Staying Well w Dr. Jenna Macciochi, PhD
In Season 2, Episode 8, Dr. Marc Bubbs interviews Dr. Jenna Macciochi, PhD, expert immunologist, lecturer at Sussex University and author of Immunity: The Science of Staying Well.
ABOUT JENNA:
Immunologist at Sussex University & Author: Immunity: The Science of Staying Well // Mama of twins //
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrJMacc
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BOOKS:
PEAK: The New Science of Athletic Performance That Is Revolutionizing Sport (#1 BEST SELLER)
PEAK40: The New Science of Midlife Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and Sharper Mind
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12/22/2022 • 44 minutes, 57 seconds
The Great Age Reboot: 8 Tips for Cracking the Longevity Code w Dr. Michael Roizen, MD
In Season 2, Episode #7, Dr. Marc Bubbs interviews renonwed director of the Cleveland Clinic and 5x NY Times best-selling author Dr. Michael Roizen, MD to discuss his new book The Great Age Reboot: Cracking the Longevity Code for a Younger Tomorrow
ABOUT DR. ROISEN:
Website: Cleveland Clinic
Twitter: Dr. Roizen
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12/9/2022 • 46 minutes, 38 seconds
5 Key Blood Tests to Assess Your Metabolic Health w Dr. Maurer
In Season 2, Episode #6, Marc Bubbs interviews Dr. Richard Maurer, ND, to discuss key lab tests for assessing your metabolic health as you age.
ABOUT DR.MAURER:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrRichardMaurer
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In Season 2, Episode #5, Marc Bubbs interviews Liz Earle, a British writer, TV presenter and award-winning entrepreneur. Liz has written over 35 books on beauty, nutrition and wellbeing, and, is the founder of Liz Earle Wellbeing, a bi-monthly magazine, and Liz Earle Fair and Fine, a Fairtrade jewellery brand and also co-founded the skincare company.
In this episode, Marc and Liz talk menopause and insights Liz’s recent best-selling book the Good Menopause guide.
ABOUT LIZ EARLE:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lizearleme/
https://www.instagram.com/lizearlewellbeing/
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4/29/2022 • 34 minutes, 21 seconds
Kids, Play & How Recess Quality Impacts Behaviour & Cognition w Dr. William Massey, PhD
In Season 2, Episode #4 of the PEAK40 podcast, Marc Bubbs interviews psychologist Dr. William Massey, PhD, assistant professor at the College of Public Health and Human Sciences at Oregon State University to discuss kids play, recess at school and its benefit on mental, social, and behavioural health.
ABOUT DR. MASSEY:
Oregon State University: https://health.oregonstate.edu/people/william-massey
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wvmassey
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2/8/2022 • 37 minutes, 55 seconds
Why We Eat (Too Much) - The New Science of Appetite w Dr. Andrew Jenkison, MD
In Season 2, Episode #3 of the PEAK40 podcast, Marc Bubbs interviews bariatric surgeon Dr. Andrew Jenkinson, MD to discuss the role of appetite and weight gain in hi new book Why We Eat (Too Much) - The New Science of Appetite,
SUMMARY Of EPISODE:
4:35 – Obesity resistant, vulnerable or sensitive?
8:35 – What two factors impact our bodyweight ‘set point’?
10:55 – Satiety hormones impacted by bariatric surgery
12:30 – The key role of protein in satiety and health
20:00 – Natural saturated fat intake vs. processed food
25:08 – Sedentary living and risk of type-2 diabetes
26:20 – Dr. Jenkinson’s tips for better health in 2022
ABOUT DR. JENKINSON:
Website: https://www.whyweeattoomuch.co.uk/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mradjenkinson1
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1/14/2022 • 28 minutes, 20 seconds
Covid19 & Building Better Immunity with Nutrition, Movement and Lifestyle Changes
In Season 2, Episode #2 of the PEAK40 podcast, Marc Bubbs interviews emeritus professor Dr. Michael Gleeson, PhD of Loughborough University to discuss his work in exercise immunology, how to support a robust immune system, and the role of muscle and body-fat in immunity.
SUMMARY OF EPISODE:
3:00 – Professor Michael Gleeson research background
7:40 – Covid19, immune tolerance and how to help protect yourself?
10:25 – How to support a robust immune system
11:15 – Probiotics, gut health and immunity
12:20 – Anti-inflammatory effect of exercise
16:13 – Does HIIT training really improve weight loss?
19:40 – Time-efficient benefits of HIIT for improving health
21:30 – Why understanding nutrition ‘principles’ is key for long-term weight loss
28:20 – Late-eating, alcohol intake and immune function
ABOUT PROFESSOR GLEESON:
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/prof4health/home
Twitter: https://twitter.com/profmikegleeson
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PEAK40 - The New Science of Midlife Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and Sharper Mind
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12/21/2021 • 28 minutes, 45 seconds
5 Key Biomarkers for Metabolic Health (& Reducing Heart Attack Risk)
In Season 2, Episode #1 of the PEAK40 podcast, Marc Bubbs interviews heart surgeon and author Dr. Philip Ovadia, MD, to discuss the connection between better metabolic health and heart disease risk.
Dr. Ovadia outlines 5 key biomarkers you can track to assess your metabolic health and how nutrition, exercise and lifestyle factors can improve your metabolic and heart health.
SUMMARY OF EPISODE:
2:30 – Dr. Ovadia background and why prevention is the best medicine
6:25 – The connection between metabolic health and heart disease risk
8:24 – 95% chance of not being metabolically healthy if you’re overweight
10:05 – The modern food environment and impacts on metabolic health
12:25 – How LDL cholesterol versus metabolic syndrome stack up as and heart disease risk
17:00 – 5 key biomarkers for assessing your metabolic health
22:20 – Healthcare system challenges: too many sick people, not enough doctors
24:56 – Principles vs. strategies: why ‘understanding’ is key
28:45 – Exercise, strength and how it supports better metabolic health
33:40 – Dr. Ovadia story about struggling with lifelong weight loss challenges.
ABOUT DR. OVADIA
Website: ovadiahearthealth.com
Book: Stay Off My Operating Table
Twitter: ifixhearts
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12/2/2021 • 39 minutes, 13 seconds
Blood Tests, Biomarkers & What’s Most Likely to Kill You in Midlife
In episode 10, Dr. Marc Bubbs discusses how a few simple tests at your annual physical can provide you with great insights on your current health status and disease risk (without having to spend extra hundreds of dollars on testing). Marc shares clips from best-selling author Dr. Cate Shanahan, MD, along with insights from Associate Professor at National University Of Health Sciences Dr. Fraser Smith, ND, and expert in biomarkers for longevity. Dr. Richard Maurer, ND.
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7/15/2021 • 27 minutes, 4 seconds
Mindset Roadblocks - Guilt, Shame & Lack of Confidence
In episode 9, Dr. Marc Bubbs discusses how lack of confidence (or too much), and emotions like guilt and shame sabotage your ability to trust the process and ultimately achieve your goals. Marc shares clips from best-selling author Eric Barker on confidence, work life balance and gratitude, as well as Dr. Inna Khazan, PhD from Harvard Medical School on the power of mindfulness to change the brain and how shame is arguable the most powerful emotion we can experience as humans (and the repercussions for mental and physical health).
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6/26/2021 • 30 minutes, 50 seconds
Building Your Best Diet: Start with Protein
In episode 8, Dr. Marc Bubbs shares insights on why you should 'start with protein' when building out your meals for health and performance. Marc shares clips from protein experts Dr. Theo Ispolgou, PhD from Leeds Beckett University and Dr. Rob Morton, PhD from McMaster University, as well as insights from renowned sport dietitian Dr. Susan Kleiner, PhD. If you're wondering how to build your best diet, don't miss this episode!
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6/18/2021 • 26 minutes, 8 seconds
Coffee and Caffeine: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
In episode 7, Dr. Marc Bubbs discusses the health benefits, and pitfalls, of coffee (and caffeine) intake. Marc shares clips from experts Dr. Nanci Guest, PhD and her work in nutrigenomics - how your genes impact how quickly you metabolize caffeine - as well as Dr. Eric Helms PhD who talks about how caffeine impacts strength training. Marc also shares a clip from his discussion with Brett Johnston of Pilot Coffee Roasters on the new science of decaf coffee. If you're wondering how to determine your coffee/caffeine dose, and whether coffee is 'good' for you, don't miss this episode!
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6/11/2021 • 23 minutes, 10 seconds
Strength Training: Why You Need a Different Approach in Midlife
In episode 6, Dr. Marc Bubbs dives into the benefits of strength training for your mental, physical and overall health. Marc shares clips from experts Dr. Brad Schoenfeld, PhD and renowned strength coach Mike Robertson MS, CSCS to talk about why you need to train differently in midlife, the minimum you can do to still get significant results, how using lighter loads can save your joints and still lead to great strength gains, and once again, how patience and mindset are two keys to long-term success.
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6/3/2021 • 21 minutes, 55 seconds
The 3 Key Areas of Sleep (And Pitfalls of Neglecting Them)
In episode 5, Dr. Marc Bubbs discusses a major root cause of low energy, low libido, low mood, low testosterone and poor recovery... lack of sleep! Marc shares clips from expert sleep researcher Dr. Cheri Mah, MD and sleep scientist Dr. Norah Simpson, PhD from Stanford School of Medice to highlight the negative effects of lack of sleep on mental and physical performance, but more importantly, how to actually start to implement strategies to improve sleep and recovery.
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5/29/2021 • 23 minutes, 18 seconds
How To Start Conquering Your Cravings?
In episode 4, Dr. Marc Bubbs explores a fundamental roadblock to successful long-term weight loss... cravings! Marc shares clips from neuroscientist Stephan Guyenet, PhD to highlight the role of the brain in cravings, how the neurotransmitter dopamine drives 'reward' and can leave you stuck in poor dietary patterns, and how food variety might not be your best bet when trying to keep cravings in check. Marc shares strategies to start reducing your cravings to support energy, weight loss, and better health.
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5/24/2021 • 23 minutes, 54 seconds
Time-Efficient Training: Where to Start?
In episode 3, Dr. Marc Bubbs talks time-efficient aerobic training and how to integrate HIIT into your routine. Marc shares clips from Dr. Martin Gibala, PhD, world-leader in HIIT research, and Zach Bitter, the world-record holder in the 100 mile ultra-marathon. Regardless if you're trying to get back into exercise, or wondering how to make a bigger impact with your shorter sessions, this episode lays the foundation for you!
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5/20/2021 • 21 minutes, 14 seconds
The Single Biggest Reason You’re Not Achieving Your Goals
In episode 2, Dr. Marc Bubbs dives into the importance of mindset in achieving your health, weight loss, and performance goals. Marc shares clips from Dr. Tara Swart, MD, PhD, neuroscientist from MIT Sloan and Dr. Peter Jensen, PhD, mental performance coach at Canada Basketball and to countless Olympians. If you're wondering why you're stuck, or still haven't achieve your goals, don't miss this podcast.
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5/17/2021 • 30 minutes, 10 seconds
Start with Breakfast: Eating vs. Fasting?
Midlife is busy, stressful and demanding. With all the noise online in the nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle space it's difficult to make sense of the information overload.
In the first episode of the PEAK40 podcast, Dr. Marc Bubbs shares with listeners the origin story of PEAK40, before diving into the new science of breakfast. How does eating, versus fasting, at breakfast impact weight loss and movement through the day? Marc will share clips from experts in the field and provide simple, science-driven tips and tactics to help you feel better today.
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