In Episode 8 of Performance Driven Living, Mark Young is joined by Jonathan Hacker, CEO and founder of NeurGear—a company pioneering wearable neurotechnology to empower people to optimize their mental and physical health. Jonathan shares the story behind the ZenBud device, a breakthrough tool that uses vagus nerve stimulation to help users shift from stress to calm in just minutes. Backed by neuroscience and designed with the user in mind, NeurGear is on a mission to revolutionize how we manage cognitive and emotional health—without drugs or guesswork. They also dive into entrepreneurship, innovation, and the deep connection between purpose, faith, and performance. 00:04:17 – Jonathan explains how NeurGear stimulates the vagus nerve—and why that’s the key to unlocking calm-on-command. 00:10:33 – The “proof moment” when Jonathan tested the prototype on himself—and felt it work for the first time. 00:17:22 – Why stress is the hidden bottleneck for human performance, and how NeurGear is changing that narrative. 00:26:00 – From biotech labs to business plans—how NeurGear went from concept to commercialization. 00:33:47 – Jonathan opens up about purpose, faith, and how spiritual clarity fuels innovation. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zenbudhealth Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zenbudhealth/# LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-hacker TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@zenbudhealth

In Episode 7 of Performance Driven Living, Mark sits down with Lisa Piper and Wendy Cohn-Osbourne, co-founders of Code Health—a company revolutionizing human wellness through cutting-edge biotechnology and trauma-informed healing. Lisa and Wendy share how unresolved emotional patterns shape our performance, relationships, and overall health. Together, they break down the hidden influence of trauma, how subconscious “codes” are formed, and the power of rewriting them. This episode dives into the science of bioenergetics, nervous system regulation, and how high performers can move from survival to freedom. Whether you're optimizing your mind or healing your body, this episode gives you a powerful new lens on transformation. Get 20% OFF Code Health therapeutic formulas and programs—designed to support both humans and animals. Use code MARK at checkout → https://codehealthshop.com/ 00:04:26 – Lisa and Wendy share how their personal trauma stories collided—and the “code” they discovered was running their lives. 00:13:41 – What is Code Health? A breakdown of how subconscious beliefs are “written” and how to start rewriting them. 00:21:33 – Wendy explains why trauma isn’t always about what happened—but how your nervous system experienced it. 00:30:09 – The concept of “earned secure attachment”—and why healing requires both safety and challenge. 00:37:46 – How high performers unknowingly run on trauma responses—and what it takes to live beyond survival mode. Connect with Katie: https://codehealthshop.com/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSYbvzESA8mnSgu8OUMRzwQ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/codehealthshop Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/codehealthshop/ X - https://x.com/codehealthshop

In this special crossover episode of Performance Driven Living and Spirit Sessions, Mark Young and Katie Silcox dive deep into the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern healing. Katie—New York Times Best-Selling Author of Healthy, Happy, Sexy: Ayurveda Wisdom for Modern Women—shares how the science of Ayurveda, emotional energy, and feminine intelligence are reshaping how we view performance, purpose, and healing. The conversation flows from cosmic downloads to practical embodiment. Together, they unpack trauma, self-abandonment, masculine/feminine balance, and the power of being fully you—even when it’s messy. This episode invites you to listen to your body, soften your armor, and reclaim your inner wisdom. Unlock $100 off Katie Silcox’s Shakti Ayurveda School Level 1 Training—a yearlong 300-hour deep dive into Divine Feminine Ayurveda, Tantra, and holistic medicine. This transformational program blends spiritual wisdom with modern science, psychology, and women's healing traditions. Use code POD100 at checkout: https://theshaktischool.com/ayurveda-school/ 00:03:39 – Katie shares how her corporate past and emotional unraveling led her to Ayurveda and founding her feminine-led business. 00:12:54 – “The body is the only thing that never lies.” Katie breaks down why embodied intelligence matters more than mindset. 00:21:13 – A bold take on masculine vs. feminine energy in the healing space—and why burnout is often a trauma response. 00:29:45 – Katie and Mark discuss the danger of spiritual bypassing and the power of sitting with discomfort instead of fixing it. 00:37:58 – Why reclaiming ‘messiness’ is sacred—and how high performers can integrate softness without losing strength. Connect with Katie: https://theshaktischool.com/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheShaktiSchool Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheShaktiSchool/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theshaktischool