In this episode, we cover:
<ul>
 	<li>
Maggie’s personal journey from nursing to pioneering functional sports medicine
</li>
 	<li>
How her mother’s battle with cancer sparked a lifelong mission to explore holistic healing
</li>
 	<li>
Why the gut microbiome is the secret weapon for elite and corporate athletes alike
</li>
 	<li>
The vagus nerve and its critical role in regulating performance, digestion, and stress
</li>
 	<li>
Key biomarkers Maggie tracks for recovery, hormonal health, and injury prevention
</li>
 	<li>
The impact of epigenetics, trauma, and emotional health on physical performance
</li>
 	<li>
How high performers can optimize the gut-brain connection for clarity and longevity
</li>
 	<li>
Why athletes seek Maggie when other options fail—and how trust plays a pivotal role
</li>
 	<li>
The science behind Moo Juice: Maggie’s own supplement blend for immunity and performance
</li>
 	<li>
The crossover between functional medicine and sports psychology—and how mindset shifts fuel better results
</li>
 	<li>
Surprising health tips: why walking in the sun, chewing your food, and even eating liver can change the game
</li>
</ul>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In this episode, we cover:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Maggie’s personal journey from nursing to pioneering functional sports medicine&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;How her mother’s battle with cancer sparked a lifelong mission to explore holistic healing&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Why the &lt;strong&gt;gut microbiome&lt;/strong&gt; is the secret weapon for elite and corporate athletes alike&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;vagus nerve&lt;/strong&gt; and its critical role in regulating performance, digestion, and stress&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Key biomarkers Maggie tracks for recovery, hormonal health, and injury prevention&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The impact of &lt;strong&gt;epigenetics&lt;/strong&gt;, trauma, and emotional health on physical performance&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;How high performers can optimize the &lt;strong&gt;gut-brain connection&lt;/strong&gt; for clarity and longevity&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Why athletes seek Maggie when other options fail—and how trust plays a pivotal role&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The science behind &lt;strong&gt;Moo Juice&lt;/strong&gt;: Maggie’s own supplement blend for immunity and performance&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The crossover between &lt;strong&gt;functional medicine and sports psychology&lt;/strong&gt;—and how mindset shifts fuel better results&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Surprising health tips: why &lt;strong&gt;walking in the sun&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;chewing your food&lt;/strong&gt;, and even eating &lt;strong&gt;liver&lt;/strong&gt; can change the game&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
</description>

In this episode of Limitless Minds, nurse practitioner and founder of Elevate Performance Medicine, Maggie Awad, dives deep into the connection between gut health, mindset, and elite performance. From optimizing biomarkers to managing stress and unlocking athletic potential, Maggie shares her transformative approach to functional sports medicine for both pro athletes and corporate high performers.



Gut Check: How Functional Sports Medicine Fuels Peak Performance with Maggie Awad

DJ and Harry have a candid discussion about life transitions, focusing on DJ’s experience taking his daughter on college visits. They explore the emotions tied to change, why it often feels overwhelming, and how it can bring up regrets about time lost. The conversation expands to the psychological side of transitions, the impact on family dynamics, and parallels with other major life milestones, like retiring athletes. They wrap up by teasing Part 2, where they’ll dive into practical strategies for embracing change.

<description>&lt;p&gt;DJ and Harry have a candid discussion about life transitions, focusing on DJ’s experience taking his daughter on college visits. They explore the emotions tied to change, why it often feels overwhelming, and how it can bring up regrets about time lost. The conversation expands to the psychological side of transitions, the impact on family dynamics, and parallels with other major life milestones, like retiring athletes. They wrap up by teasing Part 2, where they’ll dive into practical strategies for embracing change.&lt;/p&gt;
</description>

In this episode of Limitless Minds, DJ and Harry have a heartfelt discussion about change and transitions, particularly through the lens of parenting. DJ shares his experience of taking his eldest daughter on her first college visits, reflecting on the emotions, pride, and challenges that come with watching a child prepare to leave home. The conversation expands to the psychology of change, why it often feels daunting, and how we can better prepare ourselves for major life transitions.

Navigating Change: Parenting, Transitions, and the Emotional Side of Letting Go Part 2

Navigating Change: Parenting, Transitions, and the Emotional Side of Letting Go

Guest: Iris Zimmerman – Olympian, US Fencing Hall of Fame Inductee, Performance Psychology Specialist at Deloitte, and Co-Host of Untrained Podcast
Topics Covered:
<ul>
 	<li>Iris’s Journey to Excellence – From winning a world championship at 14 to making the Olympic team in 2000</li>
 	<li>The Role of Mindset in Success – How mental training and performance psychology shaped her athletic career</li>
 	<li>Overcoming Imposter Syndrome – The struggles of feeling like a fraud, even at the highest levels of achievement</li>
 	<li>Lessons from Elite Sports – The impact of parenting, coaching styles, and mental resilience on high performance</li>
 	<li>Transitioning Beyond Sport – How she navigated life after elite competition and now helps others do the same</li>
 	<li>Managing Comparison in a Social Media Age – Strategies for staying focused on your own journey and avoiding the comparison trap</li>
 	<li>Untraining Toxic Productivity – The importance of breaking free from overworking and redefining success</li>
</ul>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Guest:&lt;/strong&gt; Iris Zimmerman – Olympian, US Fencing Hall of Fame Inductee, Performance Psychology Specialist at Deloitte, and Co-Host of &lt;em&gt;Untrained&lt;/em&gt; Podcast&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Topics Covered:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Iris’s Journey to Excellence&lt;/strong&gt; – From winning a world championship at 14 to making the Olympic team in 2000&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Role of Mindset in Success&lt;/strong&gt; – How mental training and performance psychology shaped her athletic career&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Overcoming Imposter Syndrome&lt;/strong&gt; – The struggles of feeling like a fraud, even at the highest levels of achievement&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lessons from Elite Sports&lt;/strong&gt; – The impact of parenting, coaching styles, and mental resilience on high performance&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Transitioning Beyond Sport&lt;/strong&gt; – How she navigated life after elite competition and now helps others do the same&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Managing Comparison in a Social Media Age&lt;/strong&gt; – Strategies for staying focused on your own journey and avoiding the comparison trap&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Untraining Toxic Productivity&lt;/strong&gt; – The importance of breaking free from overworking and redefining success&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
</description>

In this episode of Limitless Minds, Olympian and US Fencing Hall of Famer Iris Zimmerman shares her journey from world champion at 14 to performance psychology expert at Deloitte. She dives deep into the power of mindset, overcoming imposter syndrome, and how athletes and professionals alike can untrain toxic habits to reach their full potential.

Beyond the Medal: The Mindset of a Champion with Iris Zimmerman

<h3>Show Notes:</h3>
Guest: Jack Green – Double Olympian, Mental Health Advocate, Speaker, and Founder of TASER
Topics Covered:
<ul>
 	<li>The pressures of elite athletics and the mental toll of chasing Olympic success</li>
 	<li>How Jack navigated depression, identity struggles, and stepping away from competition</li>
 	<li>Lessons from working with world-class coaches and athletes on peak performance</li>
 	<li>Shifting from results-driven thinking to an effort-based mindset for sustainable success</li>
 	<li>The intersection of mental health and performance in corporate and athletic environments</li>
 	<li>Jack’s work in workplace well-being, BBC leadership, and his new initiative, TASER</li>
 	<li>Practical mental fitness strategies for handling stress, overcoming setbacks, and thriving under pressure</li>
</ul>

<description>&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Show Notes:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Guest:&lt;/strong&gt; Jack Green – Double Olympian, Mental Health Advocate, Speaker, and Founder of TASER&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Topics Covered:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;The pressures of elite athletics and the mental toll of chasing Olympic success&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;How Jack navigated depression, identity struggles, and stepping away from competition&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;Lessons from working with world-class coaches and athletes on peak performance&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;Shifting from results-driven thinking to an effort-based mindset for sustainable success&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;The intersection of mental health and performance in corporate and athletic environments&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;Jack’s work in workplace well-being, BBC leadership, and his new initiative, TASER&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;Practical mental fitness strategies for handling stress, overcoming setbacks, and thriving under pressure&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description>

Double Olympian and mental health advocate Jack Green opens up about his rise in elite athletics, his struggles with identity and depression, and how he transformed adversity into a mission for change. In this episode, he shares powerful lessons on resilience, mental fitness, and the mindset shifts that drive sustainable high performance in sports, business, and life.

Jack Green: The Mental Battle Behind Olympic Dreams Part 2

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