LPK Health & Performance Human Optimization Podcast

In this episode, I host Caroline Topolovec, a client that has truly found her way into a new found health movement by using HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) testing.  Listen while Caroline shares her journey from spending thousands and thousands of dollars and finally ending up with a diagnostic test that is changing her life.  You can find Caroline at matterofgrowth.com or on LinkedIn.

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In this episode I talk with Dr. Michael DeCubellis, a leading expert in treating complex and chronic injuries.  He has researched over the course of decades of working with patients and has created a specialized treatment protocol to finally allow clients to achieve results.  He gets to the root cause of the issue, educates patients to understand what is happening, how the healing happens and why issues become chronic.  Listen now ...

Meet Natalie Rivier, she has been passionate about nutrition her whole life and is the owner of the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, a thrive nutrition school in Ottawa, Canada.

In this episode we break down "diets", sports nutrition, supplements and nutrient timing. If you want to know what you should be eating; then you need to check out this episode. Follow Natalie on social media @natalie_rivier.

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Metabolic Expert, David Alleva joins to chat all about intermittent fasting; the benefits, the challenges, the timing and how to boost metabolism while doing it!  Plus you will geek out when David brings something truly next level to the surface, blood flow!  Learn how important blood flow is, how David tested his theories and the product he has created to biohack and increase blood flow and nitric oxide production.  You can find D...

In this episode, I talk to Everett Sloan, Crossfit Bytown owner and Functional Fitness Expert. Listen while he shares about his motorcycle accident, how they said he may never walk again; and how he used functional fitness to make a full recovery.  Plus learn why routine during this pandemic is critical to your health and his favourite at home exercises to keep you moving!  Want to learn more about Everett, visit Crossfit Bytown or...

In this episode I host Niels Wandler, producer and creator of Vita Biosa a carefully fermented probiotic drink that has amazing health benefits, and Dr. Shah - Milk Thistle Expert.  Dr. Shah has just joined the Vita Biosa team and together will be launching a version of Vita Biosa with milk thistle to support the body.  This combination will be very powerful, listen while they talk about the process, the product and what to expect!...

In this episode I talk to Jenn Pike, best-selling author, Women's Hormone Specialist and creator of the amazing "Hormone Project" online program for woman.  She is also a Functional Medicine Practitioner, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Medical Exercise specialist, yoga instructor and more!!!!!  Jenn is the guest Holistic Expert for Breakfast TV, Global, Rogers and writes for a number of health and fitness magazines. ...

In this episode I interview Nicole Scott, she is a Holistic Nutritionist, Author, Healthy Lifestyle Expert, a Networking Marketing Professional and mom of 2 teenage girls.  Listen to Nicole's story while she takes us through her decision to leave the corporate world behind, go back to her natural hair colour, do a beauty detox AND write her brand new book, "Get Naked: With Your Natural Hair Colour".  Meet the woman who ...

Dr. Kaayla Daniel, PhD; aka "The Naughty Nutritionist" author of, "The Whole Soy Story", "Nourishing Bone Broth" and "Hook, Line & Stinker: the Truth about Fermented Cod Liver Oil" tells all!  She holds a doctorate in Nutritional Sciences and Anti-aging therapies.  And we talk about it ALL!!!!  If you want to know more about Dr. Kaayla Daniel, visit her website www.drkaayladaniel.com or head over...

Functional medicine practitioner and hair tissue mineral analysis expert Dr. Robert Selig is owner of Back To Natural Health in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago. In this episode we chat about the importance of minerals and how to prevent the chronic illnesses and symptoms plaguing our society like adrenal exhaustion and copper toxicity—widely unknown epidemics affecting over 80% of our population. Dr. Selig has spent over 3...

Peter Defty is the pioneer of fat-adapted performance for elite athletes.  In this episode we chat all about proper implementation of the tools needed to become fat adapted; which for Peter includes Vespa!  This amazing wasp extract is one of the keys to perform better and longer at the activity you are trying to master.  If you're a weekend warrior, an athlete, or just trying to be in game then you won't want to miss this ...

Cellular Communication is essential for homeostasis in the body.  When your body has good communication this aids in optimizing health and recovery, as well as maximizing energy production.  Listen while Naomi Brand, from the Malter Institute educates us on the importance of these tiny molecules and how they are essential for our well-being and anti-aging.

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I thought Episode 1 of Season 2 would be a great time to share my story. We all have struggles, especially when it comes to health and wellness. I know when you are trying to make changes it can be difficult; if you are struggling then I hopefully this video will truly let you know you're not alone on your journey. I bet my story is not so different from yours; and if you persevere you too can have success along this journey ca...

Meet Sergey Rudnev, he is one of the leaders in Kettlebell Sport training and coaching. Sergey runs training camps all over the world and is the President of the International Kettlebell Sport & Fitness Academy. He shares insight on how he got started in the sport and tells us all about his most meaningful moment so far in his competition career. If you ever wanted to know more about the sport and learn it from one of the best,...

In this episode I chat with David Alleva MLT, owner and founder of  The Body Lab LLC where he applied his knowledge of Medical Laboratory Science, Nutrition, and Personal Training to help people lose weight and body fat when all else has failed. David has tested thousands of people's metabolism and from this created a mobile fitness application and coaching program to reach people all over North America. He and his staff recogn...

So now everything is online and becoming more and more convenient.....this app is the ULTIMATE in innovation and data collection! Head Coach for the GYROSCOPE X program, Aaron McGurk talks all about this awesome new app and how it can work for you to achieve your goals in health and fitness. It tracks sleep, heart rate variability, nutrition, fitness and so much more! You can also have the opportunity to dial in your goals with a l...

Ever wondered what foods are going to fuel your day??? Dr. Joel, author of POWERFOODS 101 tells us all about her favs and how they can help you perform better, recover better and power through your day! If you want to get your hands on this amazing book filled with recipes for athletes, weekend warriors and high performers to #BELIMITLESS then you can visit www.revivelifeclinic.com or grab a copy straight from Amazon.

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I am super excited to be chatting with Alysen Clark and Dr. Delphie Dugal-Tessier from STATERRA INC, located right here in Ottawa, Canada. We dive into amino acids, the essentials AND what amino acids athletes burn the fastest while training!!! This is a big deal to make sure you're maximizing your performance in whatever sports you do. Staterra Inc is also the creator and producer of Mind Gain, an amazing Nootropic that helps ...

Nick Varbanov talks all about his training regime, his passion for the sport of weightlifting and what it takes to be at the top of your game (and the top of the podium). Nick also shares what it is like to his father, Aleksander Varbanov as his coach. For those of you who don't know Aleksander, he is a multi-time World and European Champion, 1988 Olympic Bronze medalist and World Record holder!! Nick shared a lot about his jou...