#040: MLB Shortstop Nick Ahmed on Optimizing Performance & Recovery

Helen Messier, M.D., Ph.D. is the Chief Medical Officer of Fountain Life, a preventative health and longevity company committed to transforming global healthcare from reactive to proactive. Dr. Messier is a scientist and a certified family practice physician who has devoted most of her career to harnessing data to close the translational gap in medicine. She has cultivated a unique capability of integrating multi-omics data and digital health technologies into real-world clinical care to enable patients to realize the beneficial potential of biomedical technologies. To learn more visit: https://www.fountainlife.com/

Founder of SaunaSpace, Brian Richards, joins the show to explain how he uniquely built one of the most powerful recovery devices on the planet- their Faraday Full Spectrum Sauna. We discuss the role EMF’s play in levels of stress and ability to heal. We cover the value of combining light therapy and heat therapy in one. And the top benefits Saunas provide.

Pete Alonso is a 3X All-Star in Major League Baseball. Known for his home run power, Pete joins the show to talk about what it takes to stay healthy and optimal body composition throughout the long 162 game season. He talks about the importance of sleep, hydration, and the benefits he finds from dialing in his nutrition with Elevated Eats- both during the season and in the offseason. He also shares some stories about the impact hunting has had on his life. Pete is dedicated to his craft of being the best he can be between the lines on the field. But when he’s off the field, Pete and his wife, Haley, run The Alonso Foundation, which is focused on advocating for animal welfare, supporting underprivileged youth, and being of service to our veterans.

Ian Mitchell is the founder of Wizard Sciences, a world-class health and wellness research and development company. As a research scientist and pharmaceutical consultant, Ian is always exploring how to formulate products that enhance energy, extend healthspan, and optimize for reduced inflammation. We unpack the science of his two popular products, Neural RX (for the brain) and Olympic RX (for the body) and how each works to stimulate enhanced energy function and lower inflammation. Ian is a wealth of information. And his products do not disappoint.

Andrew Hauser is the owner of Continuum High Performance in Arizona. He’s spent 14 years as a Strength Coach & Athletic trainer for several MLB teams, including the Dodgers, Braves, Diamondbacks and the Phillies. Andrew now works directly with pro athletes through his private practice. He’s always on the cutting edge learning and integrating new modalities into his practice. He has worked with a number of athletes in the NFL, NHL, MLS and track/field and has become a sought-after consultant and public speaker for professionals and athletes nation-wide.

Dr. Vassily Eliopoulos is a renowned physician specializing in cutting-edge regenerative medicine at Rocky Mountain Regenerative Medicine in Boulder, CO. Dr. Vass and his team work with patients from all over the world supporting total health optimization and longevity. As leading global biologic specialists, they have authored the largest study on stem cell therapy in spinal disorders, and are featured speakers at stem cell conferences around the world. This episode is a special one as it’s the first ever in person interview I’ve done in my new fully remodeled podcast studio. Dr. Vass and I talk all about the past, present and future of stem cell therapies, including how to best go about harvesting and banking your own stem cells to use on yourself for current or future injuries and/or health issues. We also dive into the future of heart health optimization to understand the most important biomarkers to focus on, and how to identify accurate plaque build up using the combination of AI machine learning algorithms and Coronary CT angiograms.

Nick Ahmed is a professional athlete with 10 years of experience as a shortstop in MLB. Nick shares his top habits and health hacks to maintain peak performance and optimize recovery during the grueling season. He is also a client of Elevated Eats, a custom meal prep company for pro athletes run by host TJ Anderson and his wife, Amanda.

Chef James Barry is the founder of Pluck, an organ meat seasoning company specializing in creative organ meat products using 100% grass-fed beef organ meats. To learn more go to eatpluck.com