The Science of Feeling Good: How to Boost Energy, Focus, and Mood with Dr. Andy Galpin

In today’s episode, you’re going to learn what performance actually means - and why it has nothing to do with being an athlete.Whether you feel overwhelmed trying to stay consistent, stuck in an all-or-nothing mindset, or like you’re doing everything “right” but still not feeling your best, this conversation will show you how to take back control of your energy, your health, and your life.Joining Mercedes and Anastasia today is Andy Galpin: a leading human performance scientist, coach, and Executive Director of the Human Performance Center at Parker University. Dr. Galpin has worked with elite athletes, executives, and high performers across every field! Andy is here to help you redefine performance - not as winning or perfection, but as having the ability to feel how you want to feel, think how you want to think, and show up for the life you want to live.What he shares today will change the way you think about your habits, your body, and what it really means to feel good.In this episode, you’ll learn:- Why “if you have a body, you’re an athlete” and how performance applies to YOUR everyday life- How to identify the one thing holding you back!- The FIRST step towards getting better sleep tonight- A guide to using just 30 minutes a day to improve your health, mood, and energy- What’s actually draining your energy (and what the solution looks like)- Why wearables, routines, and trends can either help you or hold you backIf you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck, inconsistent, or overwhelmed trying to “optimize” your life, this conversation is for you.You don’t need to be perfect.You don’t need more discipline.You just need to remove what’s holding you back, and start showing up.And today, with Dr. Galpin's help, you’ll learn how to do exactly that.Explore our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the Connection JournalVisit Dr. Andy Galpin's websiteFollow Dr. Galpin on InstagramReady to Hack Your Happiness some more? Listen to our interview with elite performance coach, Alan Stein Jr. We know you'll love it: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠listen + watch now!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(00:00) Why This Conversation Matters For You(02:16) Why Human Performance?(05:12) The TRUE Meaning of Performance(08:06) Got 30 Minutes? Here's How To Invest Into Your Health(13:05) Dr. Galpin's Daily Non-Negotiables(17:25) Tips For Being More Resilient(24:48) Your Tool For A Stronger Relationship(25:42) This Wellness Trend is HARMING Your Wellbeing!(30:57) Are Wearables Harmful?(34:55) The Truth About Intermittent Fasting(40:19) Tips For Boosting Sleep Quality(49:08) The Normalization of Poor Sleep(50:43) Ready To Optimize Your Performance & Life? Do THIS!(52:28) Think of Someone In Your Life...(52:53) High Performers Do THIS (and so can you!)(58:59) Rapid Fire!(1:03:03) Find Dr. Andy Galpin Here(1:04:24) Stop Letting Fear, Doubt, and Pressure Control Your Life!