What happens when unapologetic faith collides with functional medicine? Today I sit down with Dr. Austin Lake—DPT, functional medicine practitioner, and creator of the Active Life program—whose straight-talk on women’s midlife health, mindset, and stewardship is…refreshing. We dig into authenticity on social media, why the Church should be the healthiest community on earth, how ancient wisdom keeps getting validated by science, and the power of your words to shape health outcomes. If you’ve ever wondered how to reconcile faith + wellness without the woo—or the dogma—this one’s for you. 00:03:32 – Vitamin D3/K2, Viral Growth & Authenticity (Functional Medicine) 00:14:54 – Faith & Wellness: A Christian Lens on Biohacking & Health 00:18:55 – Church Health Crisis: Stewardship, Pastors & Why Christians Should Be Healthier 00:37:48 – Ancient Wisdom Meets Science: Ezekiel Bread, Leviticus Foods, Sunlight, Circadian Rhythm 00:43:22 – Words, Labels & Healing: Proverbs 18, Mindset Reframes, “Healthy Getting Healthier” What you’ll learn: Why authenticity beats “influencing” (and how it built Dr. Lake’s reach) How to hold grace + truth in health conversations without compromising either Practical ways to make a whole-food, circadian-friendly lifestyle doable in real life How language and labels (e.g., “I’m diabetic”) can shape biology and behavior The surprising overlap between biblical patterns and modern physiology A simple mindset reframe: you’re a healthy person—getting healthier Want to go deeper with Dr. Lake? Start here: Follow on: https://www.instagram.com/dr.austin.lake/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/TheActiveLifeProgram/?ref=pro_upsell_xav_ig_profile_page_web#

What if 20 minutes could deliver a full-body strength session, boost fat loss, protect your joints, and even support rehab? Today Mark sits down with Henri & Krisztina Schmidt, the innovators behind VisionBody, a wireless wearable EMS (Electro-Muscle Stimulation) system that blends low + mid-frequency “frequency cocktails” to activate deep muscle fibers while you move. We dig into how EMS works (no, it’s not “shocking” like old TENS units), why muscle is the organ of longevity, and real-world wins—from faster training for busy people to rehab stories (ALS, spinal injuries), bone density support, skin tightening, and performance gains for athletes… all while going easy on knees, shoulders, and elbows. In this episode we jump into: - What EMS actually is—and how VisionBody’s low + mid frequencies differ from standard low-freq/TENS (deeper activation, not just surface stimulation) - Muscle as a longevity engine: fat-burning, metabolic health, bone density, fall risk - GLP-1s (Ozempic/Mounjaro), weight loss… and the risk of losing muscle if you don’t train - Why VisionBody’s wireless “brain” (24 electrodes, motion tracking, ECG reading) matters 04:19: Programs for strength, endurance, fat burning, massage, pain, recovery 10:51: Origin story: from bio-resonance to wearable EMS 21:53: Aesthetics vs healthspan (and why muscle tightens skin) 40:41: What makes VisionBody different (low + mid freq, not just TENS) 44:58: Helping kids build early wins & shift mindset If this episode nudged you to protect your muscle and joints, you’ll love what VisionBody’s building: https://visionbody.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visionbody.official/?hl=de Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/visionbody.official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/visionbody

Can you run a company, raise a family, and stay truly fit—without burning out? Bonnie Barnes says yes. The founder of Fit CEO On The Go (triathlete → bodybuilder → gym owner → nutritionist → transformation coach) joins Mark to reframe high performance across body, mind, and spirit. She shares how healing trauma, upgrading self-talk, and building simple habits paved the way for steady, stimulant-free focus—and why she created LET’S GO, a liposomal BHB gel pack, for brains that are “always on.” You’ll hear Bonnie’s 4 a.m. routine (creatine + BHB, magnesium, greens, lifting, sauna/cold), the science of calm energy (not spikes), and real talk on parenting, boundaries, and surrounding yourself with the right people. 00:03:05 Brain = CEO: Bonnie’s path from athlete to coach & founder 00:06:05 Beyond the physique: trauma, neural pathways & the power of words 00:16:51 Ketones 101: why BHB became her brain fuel & the origin of LET’S GO 00:22:13 Daily routine: 4 a.m. lifts, creatine + BHB, magnesium, greens, recovery 00:28:19 Taste test & science: liposomal gel, ~4,000 mg BHB, calm focus (no crash) Connect with Bonnie Barnes: https://www.instagram.com/fitceoonthego/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/@gobhb Explore LET’S GO (BHB) gel packs: https://letsgobhb.co/collections/all Work with Bonnie / speaking: https://fitceoonthego.com/

College is where most of us make our first real adult decisions—and where a lot of lifelong habits begin. Rebecca Sanchez, Executive Director of the Lifelong Wellbeing Foundation, joins Mark to share how an “on-campus voice for longevity” is helping students build health, resilience, and purpose across the eight dimensions of well-being—before burnout, debt, or poor habits hardwire.

From redefining campus culture (beyond the Hollywood party script) to peer-led clubs, real habit building, and early intervention, Rebecca unpacks why community and practical tools matter. She also shares the serendipitous origin story of the Foundation—from a chance conversation in Helsinki to a funded plan—and exactly how students, alumni, and supporters can get involved.

Chapters

00:01:09 The on-campus voice for longevity: Lifelong Wellbeing Foundation’s mission 00:04:24 The eight dimensions of well-being & why campus culture needs a reset 00:16:47 Trends on campus: less drinking, more purpose—what’s driving the shift? 00:22:22 Personal health pivots: pain, environment, food—learning to self-advocate 00:42:03 Origin story: a chance meeting → a movement; how to plug in (ambassadors, clubs)

Connect with Rebecca Sanchez: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifelongwellbeingwithrebecca/?hl=en

Lifelong Wellbeing Foundation → https://lifelongwellbeingfoundation.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576289482338 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifelongwellbeingfoundation/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lifelong-wellbeing-foundation/

Algae that fuels astronauts, elite athletes—and maybe your morning routine. Dr. Catherine Arnston (ENERGYbits) sits down with Mark at the Changing Life & Destiny Conference for this episode of the Performance Driven Living Podcast, to unpack why spirulina (energy/focus) and chlorella (detox/recovery) might be the most underrated “fast food” on earth—and how a midlife leap with zero science background became a mission.

We get into the origin story (her sister’s cancer, alkaline eating, and Warburg’s research), Algae 101 (spirulina is a cyanobacteria; chlorella is a green algae), and the big reasons quality matters—clean growing, no high heat—to preserve heavy-hitters like SOD and phycocyanin. Catherine shares simple protocols (pre = spirulina, post = chlorella), real-world dosing from daily use to NHL/ultrarunner stacks, and an easy “pistachio mix” hack. Then we pivot to mindset: grit, bankruptcy, starting from zero, and the reframe that changed everything—“What if I’m right?”

00:02:32 Why algae? Sister’s diagnosis, alkaline diet & Warburg

00:04:08 Algae 101 + the NASA nutrient-density stat (1g ≈ 1000g veggies)

00:06:31 Quality that counts: SOD, phycocyanin, and why low-heat processing matters

00:08:46 How to use it: daily vs. therapeutic dosing, athletes, recovery & detox

00:19:36 Entrepreneur’s pivot: fear, failure, and “What if I’m right?”

Connect with Dr. Catherine Arnston :

https://www.instagram.com/catharinearnston/?hl=en

https://www.linkedin.com/in/catharinearnston/

Explore ENERGYbits:

https://energybits.com/?utm_source=google&campaign_id=21114998526&ad_id=694454285657&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=155371526130&utm_term=&gclid=Cj0KCQjwoP_FBhDFARIsANPG24P9zOhc0AuuHd3ZLGxQzG6ZMKMFzc8AuSBWDZoyZWvfPXJL-X-PisQaAmxtEALw_wcB&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21114998526&gbraid=0AAAAADnsG301Hofa1WvvKpJqYgk9FEPDN

https://www.instagram.com/energybits/?hl=en

https://www.facebook.com/ENERGYbits/

Former pro ballplayer and Real Ketones co-founder Rob Rogers joins Performance Driven Living to unpack what ketones really are, why BHB (beta-hydroxybutyrate) can feel so different from caffeine, and how shifting from sugar to ketones may impact brain speed, energy, appetite, and more. We also get personal on philanthropy: supporting military families and fighting human trafficking. Not medical advice—informational only.

00:01:17 – From Cleveland Indians org to ketone entrepreneur: Rob’s origin story

00:09:08 – Birth of exogenous ketones: USF/D’Agostino, Navy & NASA; bio-identical BHB

00:16:42 – Brain benefits, concussions & “executive function” gains; why Rob doses daily

00:28:06 – The real enemy is sugar (not salt): microbiome, cravings & practical swaps

00:47:10 – Impact beyond business: military support, scholarships & anti-trafficking work

Medical notice: This conversation is for education only and isn’t medical advice. Talk to your doctor before making changes to your diet, supplements, or training. Connect with Rob

Websites: https://rev7energy.com/

https://realketones.com/

https://ketonelabs.com/

Social Media:

Rob’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/robbierogers555/

Real Ketones - https://www.instagram.com/realketones/

https://www.facebook.com/RealKetones

Ben Azadi—New York Times bestselling author of Metabolic Freedom and founder of Keto Kamp—joins Mark Young to unpack keto as a metabolic state (not just a diet), why fasting insulin is the sleeper lab everyone should know, and how to use intermittent fasting safely and effectively. We also walk through exactly what happens in a 24-hour fast and how to balance fasting with stress, recovery, and performance.

What you’ll learn:

- Keto 101: why lowering insulin flips the switch to fat-burning

- The most useful lab for metabolic health (and the optimal range Ben looks for)

- Intermittent fasting frameworks that work in real life (and when to avoid them)

- A timeline of benefits inside a 24-hour fast (autophagy, BDNF, HGH)

- How to balance fasting/ketosis with stress so you don’t overdo it

00:08:10 — Keto is a metabolic process; the insulin switch to fat-burning

00:10:24 — The case for fasting insulin (target range and why most docs skip it)

00:22:39 — Ben’s go-to IF protocol: 18:6 and how to personalize it

00:25:19 — Inside a 24-hour fast: autophagy, BDNF, and big HGH spikes

00:38:11 — Stressed out? Why to dial back fasting/ketosis when your bucket is full

Connect with Ben and follow his work: https://benazadi.com/

Metabolic Freedom - https://ketokamp.clickfunnels.com/metabolic-freedom

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebenazadi/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thebenazadi/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-azadi-b7122323/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@KetoKamp/featured

Latin voices, global health impact. Today we sit down with Yolanda Benet (producer/host of Reconecta) and Yelissette “Yeli” Aguirre (biohacking consultant and co-host) to unpack their new project: Reconecta Biohackers TV—a Spanish-first wellness and longevity channel connecting ancient practices with cutting-edge tech. We talk mission, representation across Spanish-speaking markets, and how Reconecta plans to unite brands, practitioners, and everyday people under one roof for education, courses, and real tools that heal.

Highlights include the gap they’re filling for Spanish speakers, where to watch (TV Azteca Internacional, plus streaming on Roku, Canela TV, and Prime Video), and the platform vision (courses, shows, live events, and ways for practitioners/brands to plug in).

00:01:16 — What is Reconecta? A wellness lifestyle show to “heal and live at full potential.”

00:01:55 — The gap in Spanish-speaking markets and why representation matters.

00:08:41 — Where to watch: TV Azteca Internacional, Roku, Canela TV, Prime Video.

Connect with Yolanda & Yeli:

Yolanda - https://www.instagram.com/yolandabenet?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Yelissette - https://www.instagram.com/yelissette_aguirre?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==