Is nutrition science settled — or is it all just one big food fight?

From keto to vegan, low-carb to plant-based, we’re bombarded with diet headlines that seem to contradict each other every week. But where does real scientific consensus actually exist… and where are we still locked in controversy?

In this episode of the Human 360 Performance Series, Dr. Parsa Peykar sits down with Dr. Chris Gardner, Stanford professor and world-renowned nutrition scientist, to cut through the noise. Dr. Gardner has led groundbreaking studies like DIETFITS, revealing why one-size-fits-all diets often fail — and why personalization, culture, and behavior matter just as much as nutrients.

🔥 What you’ll discover in this episode:

The three core principles of nutrition that nearly all experts agree on.

Why carbs and protein are still at the center of heated debate.

The truth about supplements — science vs. marketing hype.

How athletes and high performers can apply evidence-based nutrition without getting lost in diet wars.

The future of food: where research is headed, and how it may change how we fuel our bodies.

If you’ve ever felt confused, overwhelmed, or frustrated by the endless “do this, don’t do that” of nutrition advice — this episode is your reset. Get ready for clarity, grounded science, and practical takeaways to help you fuel your health, energy, and performance.

Overthinking doesn’t show up when life is easy. It shows up right before decisions that matter.

In this Human Performance 360 mini-episode, Dr. Parsa Peykar delivers a practical Mental Reset designed for high performers who feel mentally stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in analysis paralysis.

This episode introduces three simple, science-grounded tools you can use on demand to regain clarity and move forward with confidence—without needing certainty, perfection, or motivation.

You’ll learn how to:

Calm mental noise using a fast neuroscience-based technique

Reframe fear into direction through identity-based decision-making

Use an action-based mantra to break overthinking and create momentum

This is not about positive thinking or forcing calm. It’s about thinking better under pressure and taking aligned action when it counts.

Perfect to listen to:

Before a big decision

Before a performance or presentation

When you’re stuck in your head and need direction fast

Human Performance 360 trains the mind—not to eliminate discomfort, but to move forward with it.

What if peak performance didn’t require controlling your thoughts, eliminating fear, or forcing motivation?

In the first-ever episode of the Human Performance 360 series, we lay the foundation for a radically different approach to excellence—one built on psychological flexibility, values, and identity beyond results.

This episode unfolds in two powerful parts:

Host Dr. Parsa Peykar introduces Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as a practical mental performance system for athletes, leaders, and high performers operating under pressure.

You’ll learn how the six core processes of ACT function as trainable skills—helping you stay present, open, and values-driven when anxiety, doubt, and high stakes inevitably show up.

This is not about feeling confident. It’s about performing well in the presence of whatever you feel.

In an in-depth conversation, the co-founder of ACT shares how psychological flexibility—not motivation or mental toughness—is the true foundation of sustainable high performance.

Together, we explore:

• Why tying identity to achievement creates fragility

• How values anchor resilience when results fluctuate

• What elite performers do differently under pressure

• How ACT is shaping the future of sport psychology and leadership development

This episode reframes success—not as an outcome to chase, but as a way of showing up.

• The 6 ACT processes as a complete performance toolkit

• How to perform effectively without waiting to feel confident

• Why values-driven action outlasts motivation and grit

• How to separate self-worth from results—without losing ambition

• One daily practice that keeps performance aligned under pressure

Sustainable excellence doesn’t come from controlling the mind— it comes from relating to it differently.

When identity is rooted in values rather than outcomes, pressure stops being a threat—and performance becomes an expression of who you are.

• Who am I when performance dips or results disappear?

• What values do I want my actions to express—regardless of the scoreboard?

• How would I show up differently this week if I acted from values instead of outcomes?

This is not just an episode. It’s the philosophical and psychological foundation of Human Performance 360.

🎧 Press play—and step into performance that lasts.