Optimal Performance is the podcast all about taking your mental and physical performance to the next level. Whether it's through nootropics, cutting-edge biohacking techniques, or adjusting your approach to nutrition and fitness, we'll have the best minds in the industry on to talk about how you can achieve optimal performance in all areas of your life.
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Best But Never Final: Private Equity's Pursuit of Excellence
Doug McCormick, Lloyd Metz, Sean Mooney
Join Doug McCormick from HCI Equity Partners, Lloyd Metz from ICV Partners, and Sean Mooney from BluWave as they explore timely private equity topics and offer their seasoned perspectives on crucial areas of focus within the industry. Gain valuable insights from these industry experts in this engaging podcast tailored for PE professionals.
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Welcome to the LeadGen Nation podcast! Our goal is to help educate individuals on the tools and tactics that you need to run a successful lead generation campaign. We will talk with industry leaders on the show about what they are doing today to grow their business when it comes to generating leads.
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One man’s journey to financial freedom, personal fulfillment, and a life of options.
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A podcast for teachers, students, and parents about evidence based practice and learning.
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Welcome to the Earn More Tutoring podcast, the ultimate resource for educators seeking greater freedom, time, and financial prosperity. Join Sean McCormick, an esteemed international executive function coach and the founder of Executive Function Specialists, as he unveils the secrets to transforming your tutoring business and empowering students to lead happier, more productive lives. Through one-on-one and group coaching, Sean will guide you in attracting more clients, starting a profitable ...
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Biohacker and bestselling author Anthony DiClementi deconstructs the most effective, uncommon strategies to rapidly upgrade physical and mental performance. He sits down with world class experts from a wide variety of disciplines to tease out the latest research, products, routines, habits, and resources for hacking the human body and optimizing quality of life. Each episode reveals incredible new methods for improving body composition, energy production, cognitive function, athletic perform ...
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A weekly podcast featuring interviews with members of the Tennessee media, various national NFL personalities, listeners' questions and more.
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HerbWorks - Healing Your Life with Herbs & Common Sense
Roger Drummer - Adaptogenic Herbs, Adaptogens, Stress and Brain, Memory, Ad
A renowned educator in the fields of nutrition and Chinese Herbalism, Roger Drummer brings his 30 years of experience as a Diplomate of Chinese Herbology to these engaging conversations. Tune in for cutting-edge information on today's important health topics. Roger's unique style takes the guesswork out of complicated health issues. HerbWorks is committed to helping you improve your health and enhance your life, through herbs and common sense.
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Episode 91: Executive Functioning in Special Education with Sean McCormick
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37:06This episode was funded by listeners like you. For more details on how to help support our podcast and gain access to exclusive content, please see our Patreon page. Show Notes: In Episode 91, Cindy talks with Sean McCormick, founder and Executive Director at EF Specialists. They discuss the research on executive functioning training, especially fo…
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Liver Cleanse Secrets: What Doctors Won’t Tell You (Sean Solo Show)
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16:32What if the root of your fatigue, brain fog, skin breakouts, and digestive issues… was buried deep inside your liver? In this powerful episode, I walk you through Andreas Moritz’s Amazing Liver and Gallbladder Cleanse—a natural protocol that promises to flush out hundreds of toxic stones clogging your internal systems. But this isn’t just theory. I…
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522 Moving Beyond The Covid-19 Lies With Dr. Ardis (MUST LISTEN)
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1:22:14This episode is cannot be missed. Dr. Ardis is one of the world’s most inuential and respected voices in alternative medicine. He’s a crusader for Truth and Justice in Healthcare and has become a beacon of hope for those seeking natural, holistic healing in a world often dominated by controversial treatments and policies. Episode notes: Big Pharma …
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Private Equity’s Guide to Board Meetings: Building Strategy and Driving Value
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52:26Board meetings are a critical tool for private equity firms to drive strategy, track progress, and unlock value. In this episode, Sean Mooney, Lloyd Metz, and Doug McCormick explore how private equity boards operate, from setting agendas and assembling members to balancing tactical updates with strategic discussions. They discuss the importance of …
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Private Equity’s Consolidation Strategy: Keys to Success in Fragmented Markets
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40:58Consolidation strategies are a proven way to create value in fragmented markets, but execution is everything. In this episode, Doug McCormick walks through the key principles of launching and scaling a buy-and-build platform, sharing lessons learned from a real-world example in the lawn care industry. Joining Sean Mooney and Lloyd Metz, Doug dives …
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Episode 90: Dual Coding-Can There Be Too Much of a Good Thing?
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8:30This episode was funded by listeners like you. For more details on how to help support our podcast and gain access to exclusive content, please see our Patreon page. Show Notes: In Episode 90, Megan reads her blog post Dual Coding: Can There be too Much of a Good Thing?By Learning Scientists
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Private Equity in 2025: Diligence and Value Creation Trends
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49:21Private equity is evolving rapidly, and staying ahead requires innovation in both diligence and value creation. In this episode, Sean Mooney, Lloyd Metz, and Doug McCormick explore the latest tools, trends, and strategies that are reshaping the private equity landscape in 2025. The conversation dives into cutting-edge approaches to due diligence, i…
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Demystifying The 12 Mechanisms Of Aging Chris Mirabile From Novos
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1:03:41If you want to slow your rate of aging or even reverse it - you'll need to know these 12 mechanisms of aging...and it's not what you think. NOVOS not only makes products that address each of these mechanisms, they also will provide you with a biological assessment that is more accurate than any other in the world. Check NOVOS our HERE ----> and use…
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Private Equity’s Response to Tariffs: Insights with Beacon Global Strategies’ Michael Allen
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49:47Tariffs are at the center of a rapidly changing global trade landscape, creating both challenges and opportunities for businesses. In this episode, Sean Mooney, Lloyd Metz, and Doug McCormick are joined by Michael Allen, co-founder of Beacon Global Strategies, to explore the state of U.S. trade policy, its impact on private equity, and how business…
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The Mysteries of Self-hypnosis and Mind Hacking with Reg Malhotra
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53:44Reg Malhotra reveals the fastest, most effective ways to self-hack our minds for Optimal Performance. Find him here - https://www.regmalhotra.com/ In this episode we cover: Yeah -Biohacking allows for shortcuts in personal development. -Hidden mental barriers can significantly impact performance. -Significant emotional events shape our subconscious…
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519 Re-Release of Covid Predictions from March 2020 with Del Bigtree
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1:19:23Del Bigtree is a former producer of the award winning medical show The Doctors. He's the producer of "Vaxxed" a documentary about a CDC whistle-blower. And Del is a returning guest to The Optimal Performance Podcast. In this episode we cover: • Del Challenges scientists to show a single stat that shows that this is more deadly than the flu • A thor…
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The Keys to Effective Merger Integration in Private Equity
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55:00Merger integration is a critical component of private equity strategies, especially in buy-and-build models. In this episode, Sean Mooney, Lloyd Metz, and Doug McCormick break down what it takes to successfully integrate acquisitions, why careful planning is essential, and the risks that come with getting it wrong. From cultural alignment and chang…
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This episode was funded by listeners like you. For more details on how to help support our podcast and gain access to exclusive content, please see our Patreon page. Show Notes: For some of our podcast episodes, we are going to read blog posts, audiobook style. This allows listeners to access the written material from the blog in audio form, which …
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Featured: Thoma Bravo’s Behind the Deal with Coupa CEO Leagh Turner
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36:26In this featured episode, we’re excited to share a conversation from Thoma Bravo’s Behind the Deal podcast. Join managing partner Holden Spaht as he sits down with Leagh Turner, CEO of Coupa, to explore how Thoma Bravo and Coupa are revolutionizing business spend management, leveraging AI, and driving innovation post-acquisition. Hear how Coupa is …
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Demystifying Herbs For Everything That Ails You with Logan Christopher
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1:09:27We all know that herbs can heal and supercharge you - but which herbs, for what? Logan Christopher knows all the details that will help you feel better, get stronger and think faster. You can take a quick survey and learn which herbs suit your goals HERE. In this episode we cover: -A new way to think about how herbs fuel you -A crash course in whic…
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The Most Miraculous and Health-Defining Detox in the World
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41:45You guessed it. Dry Fast With Friends starts April 24th! AND, you can get access to FREE information, resources and videos HERE. https://dryfastwithfriends.com/ Get a complete overhaul and massive upgrade in your Mind, Body, Emotions and Spiritual self. In this episode I cover some high level ideas and details about • Intermittent Dry Fasting • Dry…
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Scaling Smarter: How Bluesight and Thoma Bravo Turned Vision Into Value
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48:01In this episode, Sean Mooney, Doug McCormick, and Lloyd Metz are joined by Carl Press of Thoma Bravo and Kevin MacDonald, CEO of Bluesight, to share a behind-the-scenes look at scaling a software company from a bootstrap startup to a private equity-backed category leader. Kevin reflects on his fourteen-year journey, from self-funding and navigating…
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Revealing the Mysteries of Your Fascia with Anna Rahe
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1:05:53Fascia is fascinating. It's everywhere in our body and it's related to everything we do, but we know so little about it. We need answers. Anna Rahe joins the OPP to reveal it all. Find here HERE. In this episode we cover: -How fascia issues effect NUMEROUS health problems -The impact of fascia on performance -The mind-body connection embedded in yo…
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DIY Detox Methods, Freediving and a Look Inside with Theo Lucier (Part 2 of 2)
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514 OBEs, Remote Viewing, Astral Projection - Endless Endeavor Podcast With Greg Anderson
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2:16:36Greg Anderson interviews me and this time, we go deep—diving headfirst down the rabbit hole of astral projection, out-of-body experiences, spirit guides, meditation, and more! "I always love having Sean on the show. His knowledge spans a vast range of topics you won’t hear in many other places, making for some of the most fascinating conversations.…
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Private Equity and AI: Practical Applications, Risks, and the Future of Business
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57:33In this insightful conversation, Doug McCormick, Lloyd Metz, and Sean Mooney tackle the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in private equity and beyond. Sean shares how his company, BluWave, has leveraged AI to streamline operations, enhance decision-making, and create proprietary competitive advantages. The discussion explores act…
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How Affordable Oral TRT Could Save Your Manhood with Shalin Shah of KYZATREX
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1:08:44Shalin Shah and his company's product have totally chaged my opinion about TRT. I had a ton of misconceptions about testosterone replacement therapy. My thoughts have changed, and I think you'll find this episode very revealing. You can learn more about KYZATREX HERE. In this episode we cover: -The difference between oral and injectable testotstero…
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Episode 88: Quick Podcast Updates and a Discussion About Multitasking
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22:17This episode was funded by listeners like you. For more details on how to help support our podcast and gain access to exclusive content, please see our Patreon page. Show Notes: In Episode 88, Megan, Cindy, Carolina, and Althea talk about the new direction of the Learning Scientists Podcast, and about multitasking! We started this podcast a number …
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Why You Need To Forget Everything You Know About Optimization with Alex Feinberg
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1:12:33Alex Feinberg says that in order to uplevel your performance, you have to forget what you've learned...and embrace the primal nature of human beings. Alex is a health coach, performance coach, and you're going to want to know what he knows. Find him HERE. In this episode we cover: -The Kingpin Mental Model -Gaming the Human Condition -The dopamine …
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DIY Detox Methods, Freediving and a Look Inside with Theo Lucier (Part 1 of 2)
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511 The Secrets of Gene Therapy with Ryan Rossner
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1:17:59Bryan Johnson is the most quantified human being in the history of the world and he went to see Ryan at Minicircle for gene therapy...but why? In this episode we cover: -What are the types of gene therapy -How do they raise IQ and improve body composition -What are the concerns associated with gene alteration Find OPP episodes, discounts on product…
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Private Equity’s Guide to Focus: Thesis Development and Deal Sourcing
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59:28This special replay highlights an essential episode on how private equity firms identify where to invest and how to strategically source opportunities. Doug McCormick and Lloyd Metz join Sean Mooney to explore the art of specialization, building investment theses, and balancing focus with innovation. They share insights into why focus matters for b…
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Mental Health, Psychedelics and Breathwork with Ryan Anderson
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1:24:34What if the way you breathe could change the way you think, feel, and even allow you to tap into elevated states of consciousness? Today’s guest, Ryan Anderson, has spent nearly two decades on the front lines as a firefighter paramedic, witnessing firsthand how stress, trauma, and modern living impact the human body and mind. But in 2010, he discov…
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Private Equity’s Lens on Geopolitics: Supply Chains, Infrastructure, and Enterprise Risk
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44:48Kicking off a new series on emerging investment themes, Lloyd Metz, Doug McCormick, and Sean Mooney examine the profound effects of geopolitical complexity on private equity. This episode explores the growing trend of supply chain reshoring, the rise of infrastructure services, and how enterprises are grappling with heightened risks in today’s dyna…
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510 The Red Pill Revolution with John Gusty - 2325 3.08 PM1
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1:01:35The Redpill Revolution is a guidebook to better understand the truth of the systems that govern our lives. Learn more HERE. Find OPP episodes, discounts on products, learn about my Life Coaching and Performance Coaching work at Seanmccormick.com - send me an email and schedule a free 45 minute coaching strategy session [email protected]…
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Biblical Cosmology & The Shape of the Earth with Bret Johnson
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1:41:15Bret Johnson, known online as @bretfebiblejesus, is a dedicated advocate for Biblical Cosmology and the Flat Earth perspective. Raised in Washington and later Utah, Bret's journey into alternative worldviews began in 2011 when he encountered discussions challenging mainstream narratives, notably the events of 9/11. This awakening led him to questio…
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Private Equity’s Essential Partner: Inside the World of Direct Lending with Greg Cashman
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52:15In this episode, Golub Capital’s Senior Managing Director, Greg Cashman, joins Lloyd Metz, Doug McCormick, and Sean Mooney to uncover the critical role of direct lenders in private equity. Greg shares Golub’s transition from private equity to direct lending, the importance of alignment between lenders and PE sponsors, and their underwriting strateg…
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The Ultimate Guide to Dry Fasting: Unlocking Healing, Energy, and Performance with Sean McCormick
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1:43:25Learn more at DryFastingWithFriends.com and SeanMcCormick.com
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Episode 87: Executive Functioning Skills with Mitch Weathers
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37:51This episode was funded by listeners like you. For more details on how to help support our podcast and gain access to exclusive content, please see our Patreon page. Show Notes: In Episode 87, Cindy chats with Mitch Weathers, a veteran teacher and Founder and CEO of Organized Binder. Mitch discusses what exactly is meant by executive functioning, h…
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509 Debunking The Myths of Physical Therapy with Greg Mack
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1:04:56What do you learn about the body from a former Nuclear Submarine Engineer? A LOT! Learn more about Greg Mack HERE. Find OPP episodes, discounts on products, learn about my Life Coaching and Performance Coaching work at Seanmccormick.com - send me an email and schedule a free 45 minute coaching strategy session [email protected]…
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