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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!

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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!

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English


Episodes
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S3E6: The Secret to Better Posture with Annette Verpillot

3/29/2024
In Season 3, Episode 6, Dr. Marc Bubbs sits down with Annette Verpillot to discuss her ground-breaking work on posture, pain and performance. LINKS TO ANNETTE'S WORK: Website: https://posturepro.co/ Save 15% courses with code PEAK15 FOLLOW DR BUBBS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbubbs/ Twitter: twitter.com/DrBubbs​​​​​​​ Website: DrBubbs.com BOOKS: PEAK40: The New Science of Midlife Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and Sharper Mind COACHING: https://drbubbs.com/peak40-coaching

Duration:00:43:10

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S3E5: Fighting Muscle (And Bone) Loss As You Age w Dr. Ben Kirk

3/5/2024
In Season 3, Episode 5, Dr. Marc Bubbs chats with Dr. Ben Kirk, PhD, a Research Fellow at the Australian Institute for Musculoskeletal Science about muscle loss in ageing LINKS TO BEN'S WORK: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrBenKirk FOLLOW DR BUBBS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbubbs/ Twitter: twitter.com/DrBubbs​​​​​​​ Website: DrBubbs.com BOOKS: PEAK40: The New Science of Midlife Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and Sharper Mind COACHING: https://drbubbs.com/peak40-coaching

Duration:00:36:34

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S3E4: Strength Training in Midlife - Tips, Tactics & Science w Dr. Brad Schoenfeld, PhD

12/1/2023
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 LINKS TO BRAD'S WORK: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BradSchoenfeld FOLLOW DR BUBBS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbubbs/ Twitter: twitter.com/DrBubbs​​​​​​​ Website: DrBubbs.com BOOKS: PEAK40: The New Science of Midlife Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and Sharper Mind

Duration:00:31:46

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S3E3: Curcumin for Chronic Inflammation & Pain w Dr. Shivani Gupta, PhD

11/9/2023
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 FOLLOW DR BUBBS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbubbs/ Twitter: twitter.com/DrBubbs​​​​​​​ Website: DrBubbs.com BOOKS: PEAK40: The New Science of Midlife Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and Sharper Mind

Duration:00:31:33

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S3E2: Why You Need to Level Up Your Mental Performance Game w Dr. Michael Gervais, PhD

10/25/2023
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 FOLLOW DR BUBBS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbubbs/ Twitter: twitter.com/DrBubbs​​​​​​​ Website: DrBubbs.com BOOKS: PEAK40: The New Science of Midlife Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and Sharper Mind

Duration:00:38:24

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S3E1: Finding Your Flow & The New Science of Peak Performance Ageing w Steven Kotler

9/22/2023
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. LINKS TO STEVEN WORK: Website: https://www.stevenkotler.com/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/steven_kotler FOLLOW DR BUBBS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbubbs/ Twitter: twitter.com/DrBubbs​​​​​​​ Website: DrBubbs.com BOOKS: PEAK40: The New Science of Midlife Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and Sharper Mind

Duration:00:50:27

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S2E8: 9 Tips for Better Immunity & The Science of Staying Well w Dr. Jenna Macciochi, PhD

12/22/2022
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 FOLLOW DR BUBBS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbubbs/ Twitter: twitter.com/DrBubbs​​​​​​​ Website: DrBubbs.com 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 ...

Duration:00:44:56

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S2E7: The Great Age Reboot: 8 Tips for Cracking the Longevity Code w Dr. Michael Roizen, MD

12/9/2022
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 Question About Longevity? Share in comments below.

Duration:00:46:38

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S2E6: 5 Key Blood Tests to Assess Your Metabolic Health w Dr. Maurer

11/11/2022
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 PEAK40 Nutrition Coaching: Join our PRE-SALE list to be the first to hear about the spring/fall PEAK40 coaching groups: Pre-Sale list for Women Pre-Sale list for Men

Duration:00:26:59

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S2E5: Navigating Menopause, Midlife Hormone Shifts & Finding Happiness w Liz Earle

4/29/2022
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/ EPISODE SPONSOR: JAMIESON VITAMINS Save 10% OFF your order using the promo code BUBBS at checkout. www.jamiesonvitamins.com PEAK40 Nutrition Coaching: Join our PRE-SALE list to be the first to hear about the spring/fall PEAK40 coaching groups: Pre-Sale list for Women Pre-Sale list for Men

Duration:00:34:21

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S2E4: Kids, Play & How Recess Quality Impacts Behaviour & Cognition w Dr. William Massey, PhD

2/8/2022
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 EPISODE SPONSOR: JAMIESON VITAMINS Save 10% OFF your order using the promo code BUBBS at checkout. www.jamiesonvitamins.com PEAK40 Nutrition Coaching: Join our PRE-SALE list to be the first to hear about the spring/fall PEAK40 coaching groups: Pre-Sale list for Women Pre-Sale list for Men

Duration:00:37:55

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S2E3: Why We Eat (Too Much) - The New Science of Appetite w Dr. Andrew Jenkison, MD

1/14/2022
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 Question About Appetite? Share in comments below. >> New PEAK40 Nutrition Coaching group in 2022! We’re onboarding our next coaching group from January 10th to 31st. Learn more at DrBubbs.com/PEAK40 >> Save $50 OFF with code LEVELUP22 You can also join our PRE-SALE list to be the first to hear about the spring/fall groups in 2022: Pre-Sale list for Women Pre-Sale list for Men

Duration:00:28:20

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S2E2: Covid19 & Building Better Immunity with Nutrition, Movement and Lifestyle Changes w Dr. Gleeson, PhD

12/21/2021
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 DR. BUBBS BOOKS: PEAK40 - The New Science of Midlife Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and Sharper Mind PEAK: The New Science of Athletic Performance That Is Revolutionizing Sport (#1 BEST SELLER) Subscribe to 'PEAK40 WEEKLY' - Simple, actionable insights!

Duration:00:28:45

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S2E1: 5 Key Biomarkers for Metabolic Health (& Reducing Heart Attack Risk) w Dr. Ovadia, MD

12/2/2021
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 Subscribe 'PEAK40 WEEKLY' - Simple, actionable insights!

Duration:00:39:13

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S1E10: Blood Tests, Biomarkers & What’s Most Likely to Kill You in Midlife

7/15/2021
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. >> Looking for a deeper dive? My new book PEAK40 is available now. >> Looking for support? Check out PEAK40 Nutrition Coaching for Men and Women.

Duration:00:27:04

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S1E9: Mindset Roadblocks - Guilt, Shame & Lack of Confidence

6/26/2021
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. >> Looking for a deeper dive? My new book PEAK40 is available now. >> Looking for support? Check out PEAK40 Nutrition Coaching for Men and Women.

Duration:00:30:50

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S1E8: Building Your Best Diet: Start with Protein

6/18/2021
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! >> Looking for a deeper dive? My new book PEAK40 is available now. >> Looking for support? Check out PEAK40 Nutrition Coaching for Men and Women.

Duration:00:26:08

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S1E7: Coffee and Caffeine: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly

6/11/2021
In episode 7, Dr. Marc Bubbs discusses the health benefits, and pitfalls, of coffee (and caffeine) intake. If you're wondering how to determine your coffee/caffeine dose, and whether coffee is 'good' for you, don't miss this episode! >> Looking for a deeper dive? Check out the PEAK40 book!

Duration:00:23:10

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S1E6: Strength Training: Why You Need a Different Approach in Midlife

6/3/2021
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. >> Looking for a deeper dive? My new book PEAK40 is available now. >> Looking for support? Check out PEAK40 Nutrition Coaching for Men and Women.

Duration:00:21:55

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S1E5: The 3 Key Areas of Sleep (And Pitfalls of Neglecting Them)

5/29/2021
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. >> Looking for a deeper dive? My new book PEAK40 is available now. >> Looking for support? Check out PEAK40 Nutrition Coaching for Men and Women.

Duration:00:23:18